It's hard to believe that it's been six months since the passing of Whitney Houston, (which I wrote about here), but thankfully, before her untimely passing, she was able to finish her last project, Sparkle. The original 1976 film, which starred Irene Cara, Lonette McKee and Philip Michael Tomas, had been one of her favorites while growing up in New Jersey and a project that she had been wanting to have remade for more than a decade. With more than one interruption, (the singer Aaliyah was slated to play the title role before she was killed in a plane crash in the Bahamas in 2001), this Friday, will finally see her pet-project make it to the big screen.
Sparkle is the story of three sisters, being raised by a single mother, Emma (played by Whitney), who, because of their vocal talents go on to form a very successful girl-group, in the style of 1960's Motown. With a cast headed by Whitney, former American Idol alum, Jordin Sparks, actor Derek Luke and comedian Mike Epps, it should be a remake worth watching. Viewing the trailer, the only disappointment I've noticed, may be the remake of the song, "Something He Can Feel" which Aretha Franklin sang like no other for the original soundtrack and which was later remade by 90's girl-group, En Vogue. I'm also really looking forward to hearing Whitney sing the inspirational song, "His Eye Is On The Sparrow." It'll be good to see her do what she did best, one more time. (All images by Alicia Gbur)
Sparkle is the story of three sisters, being raised by a single mother, Emma (played by Whitney), who, because of their vocal talents go on to form a very successful girl-group, in the style of 1960's Motown. With a cast headed by Whitney, former American Idol alum, Jordin Sparks, actor Derek Luke and comedian Mike Epps, it should be a remake worth watching. Viewing the trailer, the only disappointment I've noticed, may be the remake of the song, "Something He Can Feel" which Aretha Franklin sang like no other for the original soundtrack and which was later remade by 90's girl-group, En Vogue. I'm also really looking forward to hearing Whitney sing the inspirational song, "His Eye Is On The Sparrow." It'll be good to see her do what she did best, one more time. (All images by Alicia Gbur)
Tika Sumpter (Delores), Carmen Ejogo (Sister), and Jordin Sparks (Sparkle).
Jordin Sparks and Whitney Houston.
Whitney singing, "His Eye Is On The Sparrow."
Jordin & Whitney
I'm not fond of fur on men, but Mike Epps definitely pulls this off in a major way. I did buy an Ike Behar mink scarf several years back, and have yet to wear it; it's terribly sophisticated, but not certain if I can pull it off.
Tamala Mann and Whitney.
Mike Epps looking extra sharp in his cream peak-lapeled tux.
Even though slender ties were a big deal in the 60's, I'm certain I still would have worn mine wider. Very Mad Men.
Tika, Carmen & Jordin.
When was the last time you wore a suit to a nightclub?
Omari Harwick
The Original Movie Poster...
The Original Cast (1976): Dorian Harewood, Lonette McKee, Irene Cara (Sparkle), Dwan Smith & Philip Michael Thomas.
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