'Birth Of A Nation' Box Office

Alicia Keys Takes Over Times Square

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Alicia Keys is gearing up for the release of her forthcoming album Here and put on an exclusive concert for fans in NYC this weekend. It was only right Alicia brought out Jay Z to perform her big apple anthem ‘Empire State Of Mind’ as well as other artists like: Nas and John Mayer.

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Keys announced the concert on Instagram last week, while also teasing her new single ‘Blended Family’

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UP NEXT: ‘Birth Of A Nation’ Struggles At Box Office

‘Birth Of A Nation’ Struggles At Box Office

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The controversy surrounding Nate Parker’s college rape scandal has seemingly translated into poor ticket sales for the once highly anticipated ‘Birth Of A Nation’ film, which struggled at the box office this weekend, only generating $7.1 million.

‘Birth Of A Nation’ premiered at Sundance earlier this year, where Fox Searchlight Pictures purchased rights to the film for $17.5 million.

While some critics slammed ‘Birth Of A Nation’ for being historically inaccurate, a rival studio executive told Deadline,

“This movie with its strong themes of uprising arrives at a very interesting time in our country. Without the filmmakers’ controversies, it’s a story many would feel compelled to see. And it’s a shame that’s not happening.”

Did you see ‘Birth Of A Nation’ this weekend? What did you think?

UP NEXT: Prince’s Remains On Display

Prince’s Remains On Display

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Thousands of fans visited Prince’s Paisley Park estate where his remains are on display in a custom urn.

According to a press release, “The artist’s sister and nephew, Tyka and President Nelson, collaborated with Foreverence artists and craftspeople on an original concept that symbolized the Prince’s home, recording studio and sanctuary.”

The ceramic urn features elements that coincide with Prince’s personality, including, seven iridescent crystals, The Current reports.