It's officially opened, after months of prep and rehearsals - the David Ian-produced stage musical at the Adelphi Theatre on London's West End, as Brits are getting their first look at the entire production.
Read More »I don’t think anyone going to see 'Sparkle' expects a gritty slice of realism or a life-altering experience. It’s an unabashed soap opera with the curiosity value of singer Jordin Sparks in her big-screen debut and Whitney Houston in her final film appearance. If you know all that going in, I don’t ...
Read More »Producer Debra Martin Chase and star Jordin Sparks talked to Deborah Roberts about Whitney Houston's last film Sparkle which is opening on Friday. Martin Chase and Houston were producing partners and friends for over a decade and Sparkle was supposed to be Houston's comeback role. Sadl...
Read More »Earlier today, an image started circling the Internet. On it was a list of the songs its poster professed to be on the VH1 Divas Live Tribute to Whitney Houston. A number of things don't exactly make sense on the preliminary setlist. Why is Kelly Clarkson singing two of her own...
Read More »Led by "American Idol" winner Jordin Sparks with an the ensemble cast that includes Michael K. Williams, Carmen Ejogo, Tika Sumpter, Derek Luke, Mike Epps, Omari Hardwick and the late Whitney Houston in a music heavy remake of the 1976 film of the same name, you can bet the filmmakers behi...
Read More »Monday saw the release of a track called Celebrate!, from the soundtrack to the upcoming remake of Sparkle, performed by the late Whitney Houston, in a duet she performed with Jordin Sparks.
Read More »Watching this made me sad about Whitney Houston all over again. Opens August 10.
Read More »As they things tend to go, Whitney Houston's tragic death earlier this year has given the otherwise under-the-radar "Sparkle," a remake of the 1976 movie, an extra bit of shine. Following a brief preview this morning on "Today" followed by a brainshattering discussion about i...
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