Whitney Houston will be honored by a special tribute concert later this year, organized by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Science, the organization responsible for the Grammys. CBS will air the special titled We Will Always Love You: A Grammy Salute to Whitney Houston on November 16. Among those scheduled to perform are [...]
‘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 Gets Raves for ‘Sparkle’ Performance
August 19, 2012 | Posted by
Whitney Houston is getting rave reviews for her performance in the recently released Sparkle. The movie itself has been getting mixed reviews but Houston’s portrayal as religious mom Emma has people singing her praises. “It’s an all too familiar storyline that we’ve seen before. However, what makes ‘Sparkle” work, and sadly bittersweet, is this final [...]
T.D. Jakes Hopes 'Sparkle' Will Redeem Whitney Houston
August 18, 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’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 [...]
‘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, [...]
Bobbi Kristina, Nick Gordon Remember Whitney Houston With Tattoos
August 9, 2012 | Posted by
Today February 9th 2012 would have marked the 49th birthday of Whitney Houston. The late and legendary singer known to many as “The Voice” is remembered by her daughter Bobbi Kristina and unofficially adopted son Nick Gordon with WH tattoos and by the the cast of “Sparkle” – the last film to capture her immense [...]
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 [...]
New 'Sparkle' Trailer Boasts Cee Lo Green And Whitney Houston…
August 5, 2012 | Posted by
In the wake of the upcoming movie Sparkle, the studio has released a new trailer. While most of the other Sparkle trailers has featured mostly late Whitney Houston, this new one shows the whole cast. First off, this trailer pushes Cee Lo Green into the light as he sings his heart out in a scene [...]
Terrence J. Reflects on Whitney Houston, Acting, Role in ‘Sparkle’
August 1, 2012 | Posted by
Terrence J is proving that he is much more than just the host of BET’s 106 & Park. The 30-year-old actor will soon appear in his second film this year, Sparkle, which is set to hit theaters August 17. During an interview with theGrio, Terrence J talked how he has been able to transition from [...]
