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The long-awaited remake of the 1970s cult classic "Sparkle" is finally seeing the light of day as it opens in theaters across North America this weekend.

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Jakes: 'Sparkle' remake would have relaunched Houston's careerupdated: Fri Feb 17 2012 14:25:00

The remake of the movie "Sparkle" seemed tailor-made for Whitney Houston.

Houston: Motherhood trained me for filmupdated: Fri Feb 17 2012 14:25:00

In one of her final interviews, Whitney Houston discusses motherhood and her role in the upcoming remake of "Sparkle."

People.com: Jordin Sparks Is Dating Jason Deruloupdated: Tue Sep 27 2011 10:50:00

The singer and Jason Derulo celebrate his 22nd birthday together in L.A.

Jordin Sparks is dating Jason Deruloupdated: Tue Sep 27 2011 10:08:00

Jason Derulo celebrated his 22nd birthday cuddling up to his new "It Girl," Jordin Sparks on Sunday night.

People.com: How Mariah Carey's Dog Is Getting Her in Shapeupdated: Wed Aug 10 2011 09:28:00

The new mom is back in fine form thanks to a little motivation from Jack Russell terrier Jill E. Beans

People.com: Jordin Sparks Shows Off Her Hot New Bikini Bodyupdated: Wed Jun 15 2011 15:10:00

Formerly a size 14, the newly trim size-8 singer poses for her first ever bikini-shoot with PEOPLE

People.com: Jordin Sparks Flaunts Figure in Sassy Bikini Photoupdated: Mon May 02 2011 17:52:00

The American Idol star posts a picture of herself in a sexy polka dot two-piece

People.com: Jordin Sparks Looks Forward to Idol's New Vibe with Ellenupdated: Mon Sep 28 2009 12:15:00

The singer thinks new judge DeGeneres will give Simon Cowell "a piece of her mind"

People.com: Paula Abdul to Host VH1 Divasupdated: Tue Aug 25 2009 16:07:00

The former American Idol judge is "so excited" for the Sept. 17 concert in Brooklyn

A Very Special Promupdated: Mon Jun 01 2009 09:31:00

Disabled Kids Prom with American Idol winner Jordin Sparks

Teens with special needs get a prom to rememberupdated: Mon Jun 01 2009 09:31:00

Going to the prom is a highlight in many teenagers' lives. But attending a prom isn't always an option for some young people, including those with special needs.

People.com: Jordin Sparks Weighs Getting Serious with Boyfriendupdated: Thu May 21 2009 14:10:00

"We've got the feelings, but don't know whether to say it out loud," says the singer

SI.com: Andy Staples: Criticism of Jeremy Tyler is unfairupdated: Thu Apr 23 2009 22:31:00

The reaction to the news of California high schooler Jeremy Tyler's plan was as predictable as it was tired. The New York Times reported Thursday that Tyler, a 6-foot-11 junior at San Diego High, plans to skip his senior year in high school to play professionally in Europe. In two years, when his high school class is one year past graduation, he'll return to the U.S. and enter the NBA draft.

People.com: Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie Among People's Choice Winnersupdated: Thu Jan 08 2009 12:18:00

Carrie Underwood and The Dark Knight also win big at the 35th annual ceremony

'The Dark Knight' wins big at People's Choice Awardsupdated: Thu Jan 08 2009 11:20:00

"The Dark Knight" took home top honors at the People's Choice Awards Wednesday night, walking away with five awards.

People.com: Jordin Sparks Explains Her VMAs 'Slut' Commentupdated: Thu Sep 11 2008 07:59:00

The singer says her purity ring defense at the MTV show "came out wrong"

People.com: Jordin Sparks Defends Purity Rings on VMAsupdated: Mon Sep 08 2008 13:32:00

"It's not bad to wear a promise ring," she says in response to host Russell Brand's jokes

Is Britney back on track?updated: Fri Aug 15 2008 10:26:00

Showbiz Tonight's Brooke Anderson has the latest headlines in entertainment, including an update on Britney Spears.

People.com: Fans Nominate Britney Spears for Video Awardupdated: Sun Jul 27 2008 11:17:00

But will Spears show up after her disastrous performance last year?

People.com: Timbaland to 'Shock' with Beyoncé & Rihannaupdated: Thu Jul 24 2008 15:16:00

For his Shock Vaule sequel, the producer will also work with the Jonas Brothers

Virginia fireworks mishapupdated: Sat Apr 12 2008 13:59:00

A fireworks show goes awry, and witnesses describe the scene with multiple injuries.

People.com: New Kids Plan First Concert Gig in N.Y.C.updated: Tue Apr 08 2008 13:06:00

The reunited boy band will perform on May 17 for the first time in 14 years

People.com: Idol David Cook's Family Crisisupdated: Mon Apr 07 2008 15:54:00

The singer, who suffered heart palpitations, has an older brother battling cancer

People.com: Jordin Sparks's Super Bowl Gig a Family Affairupdated: Mon Feb 04 2008 09:42:00

Jordin Sparks's singing the "Star-Spangled Banner" at Sunday's Super Bowl was one big family affair.

People.com: Blake Lewis: I Have No Shameupdated: Sat Dec 22 2007 09:42:00

Video courtesy APAspiring singers shouldn't look to American Idol runner-up Blake Lewis for behavioral inspiration. He's in the music – not the role model – business.

People.com: Jordin Sparks Wants a Tattoo – of Her Brother's Nameupdated: Thu Nov 29 2007 19:22:00

"Tattoo" singerJordin Sparks is determined to get a tattoo of her own – and she wants it to be the name of her brother P.J., whom she misses terribly now that she travels so much.

People.com: Matt Lauer & Meredith Vieira Keep Marchingupdated: Thu Nov 15 2007 11:22:00

The big balloons will be filling your TV screens next Thursday as scheduled, as Today anchors Matt Lauer and Meredith Vieira host NBC's coverage of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York.

People.com: Britney Spears's 'Gimme More' Getting Rave Reviewsupdated: Sun Sep 02 2007 15:23:00

Less than 24 hours after its official radio debut, Britney Spears's "Gimme More" is lighting up request lines and pleasing fans who haven't heard music from the pop star since 2004.

People.com: Jordin Sparks: Rumor about Blake 'Makes Me Laugh'updated: Sat Aug 25 2007 23:53:00

American Idol winner Jordin Sparks wants to set the record straight: she and Blake Lewis are not dating.

People.com: American Idol Tryouts Set to Beginupdated: Tue Jun 26 2007 18:14:00

Think you've got what it takes to win American Idol? Can you see yourself as the next golden-throated superstar adored by millions? Confident you could survive Simon Cowell's insulting jibes and mean-spirited put-downs?

People.com: Jordin Sparks: I Like My Curvesupdated: Thu May 31 2007 12:52:00

Jordin Sparks didn't just win American Idol last week - she won a lifelong battle to accept herself.

SI.com: Richard Deitsch: Q&A: Phillippi Sparksupdated: Thu May 31 2007 01:11:00

Last week SI writer Richard Deitsch interviewed Phillippi Sparks for the magazine's Q&A.The former NFL star is the father of American Idol winner Jordin Sparks. Here are additional excerpts from their interview:

People.com: Blake Lewis: 'I'm Glad I Didn't Win'updated: Mon May 28 2007 09:32:00

Blake Lewis may have lost the title of American Idol to Jordin Sparks but he's perfectly fine with his second place finish.

People.com: Simon's Advice to Britney: 'Go Home'updated: Sat May 26 2007 22:14:00

Simon Cowell is offering up some career advice for Britney Spears, telling the pop star to "go home to your family."

Fortune: Let the real competition beginupdated: Fri May 25 2007 15:37:00

Blake Lewis looked strangely serene when his adversary, Jordin Sparks, was declared this season's American Idol on the May 23 finale of the Fox primetime hit. Surely, Blake saw this coming. After the previous night's sing-off, American Idol's troika of judges - Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson - had all but crowned Jordin themselves.

Time.com: Advantage Blake Lewisupdated: Fri May 25 2007 13:25:00

Can search term data predict the next American Idol?

People.com: Jordin Sparks: 'I Love the Love!'updated: Fri May 25 2007 10:35:00

Although Jordin Sparks was overcome with emotion when Ryan Seacrest announced that she was the sixth American Idol, she still managed to talk to reporters when the show ended. After sharing her win with her family, getting her makeup touched up - and meeting Bette Midler! - she spoke backstage at the Kodak Theatre about winning, paparazzi and what's next.

People.com: Jordin Sparks Wins American Idolupdated: Thu May 24 2007 18:22:00

PEOPLE critic Tom Gliatto thinks America made the right decision.

CNNMoney: 'American Idol' ratings sing sour noteupdated: Thu May 24 2007 14:03:00

At least 29.5 million "American Idol" fans watched the finale of the hit talent show as 17-year-old Jordin Sparks was crowned the youngest winner yet in the program's history, preliminary numbers showed Thursday.

People.com: Tuesday's Idol: What You Didn't Seeupdated: Wed May 23 2007 18:23:00

Blake's VIP Treatment Thirty minutes before the show started, Blake Lewis, rockin' his performance gear, made an appearance in the FOX VIP room in the Kodak Theatre lobby. The room lit up as the finalist was escorted in, looking cool as ice despite having to get onstage and take on Jordin Sparks moments later. Blake, who was all smiles, greeted guests, shaking hands as he made his way around the room.

People.com: Phil Stacey Gets Navy's OK for Idol Tourupdated: Fri May 18 2007 19:23:00

It's official! Petty Officer Third Class Phil Stacey has been given the aye-aye by the U.S. Navy to join his castmates on this summer's American Idol tour.

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