Miley Cyrus, Demi Lovato, Ciara, Kelly Rowland, and Jordin Sparks are all lined up for this year’s VH1 Divas. Set to air December 16th, Divas will pay tribute to fallen singers Whitney Houston and Donna Summer. Former American Idol contestant Adam Lambert will take on the task of hosting. “I’m so thrilled to be hosting [...]
Nicki Minaj Brings Hip Hop to All of America Via American Idol
September 19, 2012 | Posted by
Even though “American Idol” is about finding the next great pop star, rapper Nicki Minaj revealed at an Idol news conference that hip hop will always be close to her heart. At a news conference on Monday where she talked about how amazing it was to her that she was now part of the esteemed [...]
‘Expendables 2′ Tops Box Office, ‘Sparkle’ Has Solid Opening
August 20, 2012 | Posted by
The action movie extravaganza known as “The Expendables 2″ reigned supreme at the box office this weekend, pushing “The Bourne Legacy” out of first place in the second weekend of the Bourne franchise’s fourth installment—and the first without Matt Damon. Meanwhile the eagerly awaited “Sparkle,” co-starring Whitney Houston in her final role and “American Idol” [...]
Whitney Houston’s ‘Sparkle’ Performance Will Give Fans a Lasting Treat
August 17, 2012 | Posted by
While most fans are left with sad memories of Whitney Houston because of the ways that she abused herself and her gifts later in her life, their parting view of Whitney may be transformed after they see her in the movie, “Sparkle.” That’s the hope of Pastor T.D. Jakes, one of the producers of the [...]
Whitney Houston Remembered by ‘Sparkle’ Cast on Eve of Film Opening
August 16, 2012 | Posted by
The latest movie musical to get your toes a tappin’, while also tugging on your heartstrings, is Sparkle, a remake of the beloved 1976 film that follows the story of three sisters who form a Motown girl group during the 1960s. Alongside leading lady Jordin Sparks as Sparkle Anderson, the late Whitney Houston shines in [...]
Jordin Sparks, Carmen Ejogo and Tika Sumpter At Sparkle Premiere; Whitney Houston Remembered
August 15, 2012 | Posted by
Stars came out in droves for the much-anticipated premiere of the remake of Sparkle Tuesday night, the last film project of the late Whitney Houston. Among the stars were the movie’s stars: Jordin Sparks, Carmen Ejogo and Tika Sumpter all showed up looking dazzling. Sparks worked a sleeveless red Alice & Olivia mini dress with [...]
‘Sparkle’: Whitney Houston’s Death Has All Eyes on Salim, Mara Brock Akil’s Film
August 12, 2012 | Posted by
Salim Akil’s smile froze as he recalled a day last year when he received a studio offer he feared might derail his blossoming career. “I remember coming home and telling my wife, ‘You’re not going to believe this, but they just offered me “Sparkle,”‘” he said, shaking his head. “She looked at me and said, [...]
Author Denene Millner Shines with ‘Sparkle,’ Her 20th Book
August 9, 2012 | Posted by
Writing 20 books is quite a milestone for any author. Writing 20 books in 15 years is nothing short of mind blowing. “I looked up the other day and I got my [author] copies in the mail, took a picture of it to post on Instagram and I thought, ‘Oh snap! This is No.20,” said [...]
Mowry Twins, Meagan Good, Zoe Saldana, Jordin Sparks at Teen Choice
July 23, 2012 | Posted by
Young black Hollywood was out and about for last night’s Teen Choice Awards in Los Angeles and they looked good while they were there. Tia, Tamera and Tahj Mowry were there, along with Zoe Saldana and Jordin Sparks, who were there to present awards. Tamera was glowing as she showed off a baby bump and [...]
Jordin Sparks Pays Tribute To Whitney Houston In ‘Sparkle’ Video
June 28, 2012 | Posted by
The death of Whitney Houston in February forced myriad adjustments around the release of the upcoming movie, “Sparkle,” and its soundtrack and music videos. One song’s video, “Celebrate”, was feature a cameo by Houston with Jordin Sparks. But without Houston, a new clip shows that Sparks pays homage to the fallen star. In the video, [...]
