Just like that movie, gospel music and religious belief influence the characters’ stories. (WHITNEY HOUSTON and JORDIN SPARKS – “Celebrate”)ĬHRISTOPHER CRUISE: “Sparkle” is a re-make of a nineteen seventy-six film of the same name. JORDIN SPARKS: “We never had the conversation about any of that stuff that she had gone through, but it was almost like she had this : ‘yeah, I went through that and I’m here now and that’s okay and I’m going to keep going.’ And I thought that that was great to just not to be ashamed of anything that happens.” Jordin Sparks, who plays, Sparkle, says Houston saw similarities to her own life in the movie’s story. She died of an accidental overuse of drugs in February shortly after filming was completed. She also served as the movie’s lead producer. It is how you use it.”ĬHRISTOPHER CRUISE: Whitney Houston plays Sparkle’s firm but loving mother. SPARKLE: “Why would the Lord give me this gift if I wasn’t supposed to use it?” ![]() She saw her own career dreams destroyed long ago. But they have to act against their mother’s wishes in the process. SISTER: “You want to win this money, don’t you?”ĬHRISTOPHER CRUISE: With Sparkle’s songs, the sister act becomes a hit. SPARKLE: “But this isn’t what we rehearsed.” SISTER: “Okay, I just go on out there and look pretty.” She persuades her sisters to join her in a talent competition put on by a local club.ĪNNOUNCER: “Well, coming up next to the stage is another girl group.” Sparkle is a teenager who longs for her songs to be a part of that success. A local record company, Motown, was growing popular worldwide at that time. Christopher Cruise has more.ĬHRISTOPHER CRUISE: “Sparkle” takes place in Detroit, Michigan, in the late nineteen sixties. Her mother is played by singing great Whitney Houston, who died earlier this year. “American Idol” winner Jordin Sparks plays the part of Sparkle. She finds success but the path is filled with heartbreak. ![]() JUNE SIMMS: “Sparkle” is a movie about a teenager who dreams of being a music star. We also tell about a show honoring the singer Whitney Houston.īut first, we hear about a new film that stars Houston and has songs she recorded just before her death. This week, we tell about the hit song “Call Me Maybe” and the young woman who made it famous. His Eye Is On The Sparrow – Whitney Houstonġ1.JUNE SIMMS: Welcome to AMERICAN MOSAIC in VOA Special English. Something He Can Feel – Carmen Ejogo, Tika Sumpter & Jordin Sparksħ. Hooked – On Your Love Carmen Ejogo, Tika Sumpter & Jordin SparksĦ. Jump – Carmen Ejogo, Tika Sumpter & Jordin Sparksĥ. See the track listing for Sparkle: The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack and listen to “Celebrate” below:Ĥ. VIDEO: Whitney Houston, Jordin Sparks’ Music Video for ‘Celebrate’ Debuts Cocaine and heart disease were reported to be contributing factors. But Houston was found dead nearly three months later after accidentally drowning in her bathtub at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. Directed by Salim Akil ( Jumping The Broom, Soul Food), the film finished shooting in November 2011 and was expected to mark a career comeback for the R&B superstar. ![]() A remake of the 1976 movie of the same name, Spakle’s stars Houston as the mother of three daughters in a singing group.
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