Actress Jordin Sparks, who portrays the shy young singer coming into her own in the movie “Sparkle” opening Friday, said that working with the late Whitney Houston was a time of inspiration and blessing. Sparks also said she has no doubt that Houston is in heaven. “It was so fun to be able to just […]
service=worldnow.com] Dallas used to be all about J.R. and Southfork Ranch. Now, it’s all about T.D. and The Potter’s House. T.D. Jakes is one of the most well-known men in the nation. While most people know him as leader of The Potter’s House church in Dallas, Jakes is also a rising star behind […]
Sparkle hits movie theaters this weekend with a star-studded cast of black actors and entertainers. Based on the 1976 classic, this remake is a cautionary tale that chronicles the story of three sisters in their rise to fame as they navigate the twists and turns of the music industry. American Idol-winner Jordin Sparks, in her […]
The remake of “Sparkle” heads into theaters on Friday. The new version was a pet project for the late Whitney Houston, who loved the original 1976 movie it was based on. While we can appreciate the performances of new cast members Houston, Carmen Ejogo, Jordin Sparks, Tika Sumpter, Derek Luke and Mike Epps, the original […]
The ladies of “Sparkle” look divine on the September issue of Ebony Magazine. With Carmen Ejogo, Jordin Sparks and Tika Sumpter’s new, highly anticipated, film hitting theaters August 17, they told the zine about working with Whitney Houston, channeling their characters and how they feel about their careers. “I think if Sparkle were here now, […]
The forthcoming “Sparkle” remake has some noticeable differences, and producer Bishop T.D. Jakes speaks about why some of the grittiness of the original won’t return.…
Evangelist T. D. Jakes’ latest foray into filmmaking includes the making of “Sparkle,” planned for release next week. The film will forever be known as Whitney Houston’s last performance in a movie before her untimely death last February. Jakes was able to assemble not only Houston, but an ensemble of actors that includes American […]
Jordan Sparks says she couldn’t have asked for a more fitting film role than the character she plays in “Sparkle,” a remake of the 1976 film starring Mike Epps, Derek Luke and the late Whitney Houston in her final film role. “The parallels between mine and Sparkle’s story are very similar,” the “American Idol” winner […]
Bishop T.D. Jakes has just one word for Whitney Houston’s performance in the upcoming film Sparkle: “magical.” Jakes is a producer on the much-anticipated remake of the 70s film about three sisters who dream of singing fame and fortune. The new film will feature Houston in her last performance — the singer died in February […]
Howard Rosenman, the producer-writer of the original 1976 “Sparkle” and executive producer of Sony’s 2012 remake starring Whitney Houston, tells The Hollywood Reporterthat a novelization of the movie’s story was sold six weeks ago to Simon & Schuster. The book will be released Aug. 7, 10 days before the film opens. The forthcoming “Sparkle” remake […]
In addition to being the star of her own WE TV reality series “L.A. Hair,” Kim Kimble was the principle hairstylist on Whitney Houston‘s final…
Tamela Mann appears in Whitney Houston‘s last film “Sparkle,” and had the honor of playing the late legend’s best friend on screen. In this edition of…
