The Official WHITNEY HOUSTON Mega-thread!!!

[SexyKev]

An extra tweeted a pic of her in her costume for the movie...

 

[SexyKev]

Casting Extras for ‘Sparkle’ Remake

Sony Pictures Entertainment will be shooting a remake of the music-themed 1976 film

”Sparkle” inspired by the story of The Supremes. The remake will take place in 1968 Detroit, and will focus on the younger sister who will be played by Jordin Sparks. The film also stars Whitney Houston, and will be Houston’s first acting role since 1997′s The Preacher’s Wife. Producer and writer Salim Akil will direct.

The extras casting director needs to hire over 3,000 background actors to work on the film in the Detroit, Michigan area starting late October 2011. All ages and types are needed, no experience is necessary, this is fully paid employment, and there no fees to apply or work on the film. Columbia TriStar Pictures will distribute.

*To be considered for a role in this film you must submit a recent color snapshot, or color headshot, complete contact information, location and clothing size to SparkleMovieCasting@gmail.com Please put ‘Sparkle Extras’ in the subject headline of your email.

*Note: A separate casting call will be scheduled and posted for teens and children at a later date.

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[Taurean79]

These extras who get to be in the movie are sooo lucky. Consider me jealous!

 

[SexyKev]

Hey look -- it's Rachel Marron from 'The Bodyguard'!

Hot Shots: The Cast of 'Sparkle' Spotted At Detroit Lions Game

Whitney Houston and crew (Jordin Sparks, Tika Sumpter, Omari Hardwick) took a break from the set of their reboot of the 1976 musical ‘Sparkle’ to enjoy a Detroit Lions game. The movie, also set in Detroit, began production this month with Sparks assuming the lead role and famed actor Mike Epps filling out the cast.

As reported here, while Cee Lo Green and R. Kelly are both signed on to join Houston and Sparks’ contributions to the film’s soundtrack, the ‘Crazy’ crooner will also be lending his acting chops to the movie.

See more of the cast below (courtesy of TheYBF):

http://thatgrapejuice.net/2011/10/hot-shots-cast-sparkle-spotted-detroit-lions-game/

 

[EvilTwinTwo]

Again?

STOP, girl just stop!!!

You've got me rolling over with laughter

 

[SexyKev]

^ Girl, sit down. Haven't you noticed by now that I am going to KEEP on doing it? Just like how you USED TO do, to start the next page off with something negative. Well, I learned from the best, chile. And each and every time -- each and every page -- you will be right here to keep bringing it up and being green with envy about it. When all you're really doing is just adding to the post count of this thread, boo boo. You aint changing nothing. Now back to WHITNEY...

Comments from the previous article posted:

20 COMMENTS

MERCIFER
October 24, 2011 at 10:26 pm

Wow! Whitney looks so good and young! Look like her life is back on track. I cannot believe this is the same woman I saw on Being Bobby Brown in 2005. What a priceless beauty…wow


BEYONCESTAN
October 24, 2011 at 10:28 pm

Yeah she does look real good. Cannot wait for this movie and soundtrack. Whitney is truly a diva and legend


KNUCK
October 24, 2011 at 10:28 pm

I come today to thank GOD for Omari!!!!!!

But anyway, I wonder what Whitney soundin like these days.. and It’ll be nice to hear Jordin on some more urban songs hopefully.


ARMY OF QUEEN /.\ (AALIYAH) & QUEEN BEE (LIL KIM) >>>>>>>> YOUR FAVE !
October 24, 2011 at 10:29 pm

Aww, This Got Me Remembering Aaliyah Cause she Was Casted For Lead Role ;( But Everyone Looks GREAT !


STANS4WHITNEYHOUSTON
October 24, 2011 at 10:31 pm

Whitney is looking AMAZING!!! So glad she’s on the right track…what a blessed woman #GREATESTOFALL-TIME


JAZLENE
October 24, 2011 at 10:35 pm

My QUEEN Miss Whitney is looking IMPECCABLE I tell ya…just STUNNING! Can’t wait to see Sparkle and hear some new material from THE QUEEN. Loves it times Infinity


SALEM
October 24, 2011 at 10:40 pm

Is that Whitney or a 25 year old Starlett? I’m hearing great things about her studio session with producer Harvey Mason. He tweeted she nailed her vocals

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October 24, 2011 at 10:51 pm

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TRU VOICE
October 24, 2011 at 10:58 pm

DIVAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!! love Whitney. The cast looks great too. Can’t wait til we get a trailer and movie promo starts up. Whitney is gonna look great.


SALEM
October 24, 2011 at 11:00 pm

From Twitter:

fan
WHFAN fan

@HarveyMasonjr thanks for Whitney insight! Great to know she nailed it! How many songs? Does she sound like old self? Hope to hear it soon!
1 minute ago

Harvey Mason, Jr.
HarveyMasonjr Harvey Mason, Jr.

@WHFAN One song so far, one left to do. She sounds great! Fans will be happy.
1 minute ago


THEDIMPLEPUPPET
October 24, 2011 at 11:08 pm

Awww I’m watching the Body Guard this very moment, looking good Whitney.


SCENE
October 25, 2011 at 12:08 am

Whitney looks amazing. Her skin is just beautiful. can’t wait to see this movie and glad to see her and the cast about town.


BOOGIE BEEESH
October 25, 2011 at 12:17 am

WHO IS THE MAN IN THE SECOND PICTURE?? WHOOOOO IS HE LOL!!!!!!

WHITNEY LOOKS GOOD, CAN’T WAIT TO SEE IT! LOVE JORDIN && TIKA!!

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CLIVE DAVIS
October 25, 2011 at 1:26 am

That’s my girl. You go Whitney; The Greatest Voice To Ever Do It


STAR
October 25, 2011 at 5:53 am

Only Nippy will show up at a football game wearing pearls! That’s my diva. Ms. Houston looking good. Jordin’s crazy in that shot, lol

ASAP (AS SINCERE AS POSSIBLE)
October 25, 2011 at 7:18 am

Rest In Peace Aaliyah…


GOLD
October 25, 2011 at 8:06 am

@Boogie Beeesh…That’s Omari Hardwick. He played Janet’s husband in the movie For Colored Girls.


SUBLINE
October 25, 2011 at 9:35 am

WHITNEY LOOKS REALLY NICE GO HEAD DEN >>>>
OMARI IS EYE CANDY YUM YOUM


CHUCK
October 25, 2011 at 2:25 pm

Whitney looks absolutely stunning; young, vibrant, fresh and most of all… happy! Whitney’s voice, music and beauty has gotten me through the roughest times in life and for that she’ll always have my love, support and loyalty. She’s my Queen!

 

[SexyKev]

So one of the songs Whitney will be singing in the movie is 'His Eye Is On The Sparrow'. Wow...I need to hear this..

JusBlaze4 Jawan Jackson

Whitney houston just did her thing on set!......tht church scene really turned into church!! She was tryna sing 4real!!
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JusBlaze4 Jawan Jackson

The more and whitney sang the more an more ppl started to go in! It turned real really quick. I jus hope the cameras weren't on me lol
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CalmingCorners Yvelette Stines

Just had the opportunity to see none other than Whitney Houston sing while working on the set of Sparkle. She threw down! #calmingcorners
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ShowtimeKeys Brandon SHWTME Bland

The Lord is on the Set today....and Whitney Houston ushered him right on in.......YEA WE HAVIN CHURCH
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Chimier Chimier Chimier

@JusBlaze4 OMG how did she sound?

@JusBlaze4
Jawan Jackson

@Chimier she sounded good real solid!

Chimier Chimier Chimier

@JusBlaze4 What song was it? Are you allowed to say?

@JusBlaze4
Jawan Jackson
@Chimier his eye is on the sparrow

 

[Taurean79]

OK so whitney is going to sing HIS EYE IS ON THE SPARROW in the film?? Ok yes now that is one of my all time favorite gospel songs! I have always wanted her to cover that song. Especially during The Preacher's Wife era. I dont think she has ever sang that one yet has she??

 

[SexyKev]

OK so whitney is going to sing HIS EYE IS ON THE SPARROW in the film?? Ok yes now that is one of my all time favorite gospel songs! I have always wanted her to cover that song. Especially during The Preacher's Wife era. I dont think she has ever sang that one yet has she??

She actually sang it LAST YEAR during the "Nothing But Love" tour! That's the only time I know of her singing it, unless there is a vid on youtube from the past that I have never seen...

But here's is the vid of her singing it last year on tour. And now with her voice supposedly being in better condition (her speaking voice definitely is! Much clearer), I'm sure she will slay this on record with a nice arrangement...

 

[Taurean79]

She actually sang it LAST YEAR during the "Nothing But Love" tour! That's the only time I know of her singing it, unless there is a vid on youtube from the past that I have never seen...

But here's is the vid of her singing it last year on tour. And now with her voice supposedly being in better condition (her speaking voice definitely is! Much clearer), I'm sure she will slay this on record with a nice arrangement...

Ok wow I mustve missed this last year because i dont remember seeing this performance AT ALL!! Wow its good to know she has covered it. I agree that she can kill this song in the studio. Her voice will definatelty be in better shape than it was last year on tour and will be clearer coz she was sick on tour and she sounds alot better now even when she speaks. I cant wait to hear in the movie.

 

[SexyKev]

^ Yessirrrr. I believe she will slay that song in the movie/on the soundtrack...AND when she performs it live for promoting the film on talk shows, ect.

From more extras on the 'Sparkle' set today...

@StefsAPrincess:
When I tell y'all we ALL caught the Spirit today on set when Whitney Houston performed "His Eye Is on the Sparrow
18 minutes ago

CalmingCorners Yvelette Stines
Another great day thx to the genius of @AKILPRODUCTIONS. Whitney Houston herself sang, held church & moved everyone on set. #calmingcorners
1 hour ago

 

[SexyKev]

Sounds like Whitney is indeed in good voice and really brought it on set today!

soulasismusic B. Williams

It was VERY heavy on set today. Whitney Houston sang "His Eye Is On the Sparrow" & I #literally cried for 30 minutes. Amazing!!!! #Sparkle

soulasismusic B. Williams

Whitney sounds INCREDIBLE!!! I'm here to tell you that SHE'S BACK!! I watched & experienced vocal perfection today. #WhitneyHouston #Sparkle

soulasismusic B. Williams

@HarveyMasonjr You were right brother. Whitney sounds GREAT!!!!! The fans WILL be happy!!!!! #respect #Sparkle

 

[SexyKev]

Omg....Whitney looks WONDERFUL on set!!! She's going to shine on screen.

Thursday, October 27th 2011

Hot Shot: Whitney Houston Shines On Set Of ‘Sparkle’

The legendary Whitney Houston looked a picture of beauty as she posed it up on the set of her new movie ‘Sparkle’, with actor Mike Epps.

Starring Jordin Sparks, the remake of the 1976 movie (loosely based on the story of The Supremes) is also being executively-produced by the ‘Million Dollar Bill’ singer.

With filming commencing in Detroit this week, it appears the diva jumped straight in with the singing scenes. What did those on set say about her much-debated vocals?

Find out for yourself after the jump…

Via Twitter:


DebraMChase (Producer of Sparkle)
@janineb85 Whitney sang eye on the sparrow yesterday in#Sparkle scene and made everyone cry. Amazing! But can’t do clips yet.

Jamar D. Jakes
Whitney is killing this role! Owning it!

CharlesMartinn
We had church on the set today!! OMG! Whitney Houston!!

CharlesMartinn
The movie is “Sparkle” and the scene with #WhitneyHouston singing was phenomenal! Actors and crew were crying! We had church!

soulasismusic B. Williams

It was VERY heavy on set today. Whitney Houston sang “His Eye Is On the Sparrow” & I #literally cried for 30 minutes. Amazing!!!! #Sparkle

soulasismusic B. Williams

Whitney sounds INCREDIBLE!!! I’m here to tell you that SHE’S BACK!! I watched & experienced vocal perfection today. #WhitneyHouston #Sparkle

CalmingCorners Yvelette Stines

The set of Sparkle in Detroit is epic. Totallyheart@AKILPRODUCTIONS #calmingcorners

CalmingCorners Yvelette Stines

Just had the opportunity to see none other than Whitney Houston sing while working on the set of Sparkle. She threw down! #calmingcorners

CalmingCorners Yvelette Stines

Another great day thx to the genius of @AKILPRODUCTIONSWhitney Houston herself sang, held church & moved everyone on set. #calmingcorners

iamtikasumpter Tika sumpter

There is no one like Whitney Houston, Period. #icon

iamtikasumpter Tika sumpter

I still have chills.

JusBlaze4 Jawan Jackson

The more and whitney sang the more an more ppl started to go in! It turned real really quick. I jus hope the cameras weren’t on me lol

@StefsAPrincess: When I tell y’all we ALL caught the Spirit when Whitney Houston performed “His Eye Is on the Sparrow

JusBlaze4 Jawan Jackson

Whitney houston just did her thing on set!……tht church scene really turned into church!! She was tryna sing 4real!!

therealmikeepps

Me and the QUEEN OF MUSIC WITNEY HOUSTON ON THE SET OF SPARKLE!! yfrog.com/esctdij

HarveyMasonjr

She was great. Worked hard and nailed her vocal. She is in good voice right now.

HarveyMasonjr

One song so far, one left to do. She sounds great! Fans will be happy

@HarveyMasonjr

Hey Harvey, how was Whitney in the studio? Please tell me she sounds beautiful. I know she will always be beautiful!

HarveyMasonjr Harvey Mason, Jr.
@REALmisterYates She was great. What a voice!

TheSexSymbol_ ℬ ℛ ℮ ℮ Ꮓ ℮

Whitney is sounding so much better on these songs for the Sparkle Soundtrack!
25 Oct

VonDeRothschild Heartbreaker
“@TheSexSymbol_ The session with Whitney for the Sparkle soundtrack was a success…”22 Oct

And there you have it.

Your thoughts?


http://thatgrapejuice.net/2011/10/hot-shot-whitney-houston-shines-set-sparkle/

 

[SexyKev]

JUST IN: TAMELA MANN ADDED TO CAST OF SPARKLE

This is a GOOD LOOK!

Congratulations are in order for powerhouse gospel vocalist/actress Tamela Mann, who has just been added to the cast of Sparkle, the upcoming remake of the 1976 film.

“I’m honored and excited to work with an incredible group of people,” said Mann. “It’s a touching story, and I’m happy to be a part of this film.”

Directed by Salim Akil (Jumping the Broom), Sparkle will feature a stellar cast, including Jordin Sparks, Whitney Houston, Mike Epps and Cee-Lo Green. Original music for the film is provided by R. Kelly.

For more info on Tamela Mann, visit http://www.tillymannmusic.com.

http://www.gospelpundit.com/2011/10/just-in-tamela-mann-added-to-cast-of-sparkle/

 

[SexyKev]

POP’d Up: Whitney Houston & Mike Epps on the Set of “Sparkle”

Posted In Film,Pop,R&B by Miriam

Check out diva Whitney Houston and comedian Mike Epps POP’d Up on the set of “Sparkle,” which is currently filming in Detroit. Epps tweeted the picture earlier today of the pair looking great. Take a look at both the picture and his tweet below.

I’m going to forgive Mike for misspelling Queen Nippy’s name this time because he was giving praise. This time.

http://popaddicts.com/popd-up-whitney-houston-mike-epps-on-the-set-of-sparkle/


17 COMMENTS

SASHAF
October 27, 2011 at 3:59 am

YES! She looks amazing!!! Can’t wait to hear her gospel rendition!


KEYSHI
October 27, 2011 at 4:01 am

She looks younger than she’s ever looked in years. Hot!!!


QUEENVOICE
October 27, 2011 at 4:03 am

Whitney is the QUEEN!!! Love the fact that she turned a movie church scene set into real CHURCH.


JUMPINSOUNDS
October 27, 2011 at 3:29 am

I really hope that she is back in the game. I will never forgive her for that last tour (or should that be the promoters for allowing her to go on stage). I saw her perform live in her prime in the 80’s and early 90’s when NO-ONE could touch her vocally when she was at her best. Let’s hope some of that magic is back now..


SPARROW
October 27, 2011 at 4:22 am

falls out at how good whitney looks, she really looks great. whatever she did or however she sounded looks like she impressed the hell ouf of people. getting excited for this movie


KNUCK
October 27, 2011 at 4:40 am

she looks beautiful… and really if she even sounds halfway decent she will slay because whitney’s very PRESENCE is phenomenal. You know you are in the presence of greatness/royalty even when she’s on screen. They don’t make them like her anymore. Furthermore she can actually act. Haven’t seen that side in years so hopefully it is still in tact. She could act like herself and own half of the industry..

and I’m not even STANNING, but Whitney Houston is still WHITNEY HOUSTON, hardships aside.


SUBLINE
October 27, 2011 at 5:46 am

Simply elegant! I love love love this look on her and yes she is one of the few singers who actually does a decent job acting. Can’t wait to see her light up the big screen again.

Mike Epps, but that hair tho


RADAR
October 27, 2011 at 6:05 am

you better work Nippy! Keep the long hair it looks good on you.


UMMM NO.
October 27, 2011 at 6:07 am

Ohhh Executive producer…So that’s how she got the role. Hmmm.


BEYONCES 4 FLOPPED AND IT IS TRASH!
October 27, 2011 at 6:42 am

love whitney she was blessed with the best voice in the world


PAT
October 27, 2011 at 7:46 am

she looks great and her voice at 50% is still better than 90% of today’s popular singers


BILLY
October 27, 2011 at 8:01 am

She looks incredible she looks about 25 here so young and youthful! Cant wait to hear her on this new film! It will be fantastic!.


CASUAL
October 27, 2011 at 8:41 am

Whitney looks great here, and I’m glad to know her voice is back in form.

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JOHNVIDAL
October 27, 2011 at 8:49 am

I´m stunned at how great she looks on this pic


BEY'KNIGHT
October 27, 2011 at 9:32 am

Omg she looks radiant. Younger than ive seen her look in ages and if these tweets are any indication her voice is BACK TOO!!!! i wanna Run to youuuuuu Whitney. I cant wait for this movie. This 2nd time in my life im anticipating, its a bit unnerving but all will be well

http://thatgrapejuice.net/2011/10/hot-shot-whitney-houston-shines-set-sparkle/

 

[SexyKev]

99.9% positive comments on MediaFakeOut.com. That's rare..

HALLELUJAH!!! Whitney Houston Look GREAT . . She Must Be OFF THE PIPE . . . Cause She's Looking YOUNG!!

October 27, 2011: Whitney Houston was photo'd off set on her new movie Sparkle. Comedian Mike Epps is with her in the pic.

http://cdn.mediatakeout.com/51991/h...ost-thought-it-was-bobbi-kris-in-the-pic.html


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_uniquelyportia
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Yes!!! So happy shes lookin better

FOLLOW ME BITCHES @_uniquelyportia

Ritchie720
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WHITNEY GOD BLESS HUN!!

Bubbaluscious
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I hope she.comes back better

hiphopilluminatiisback
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Praise God for deliverance! She must have watched my video: CLOSING DOORS TO HELL

juicy-boochie
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idk they was re-making that movie.... but she is pretty....

4-EVER-NAIROBI
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I AM GONNA BEAT MIKE EPPS ASS LOOKING LIKE A BROKE DOWN PREACHER FROM THE 80'S WITH THEM DAM FINGER WAVES OR OCEAN WAVES WHATEVER YOU CALL THEM A MESS...... WHITNEY COME ON THREW U LOOK GOOD

JodyJno
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go whitney!!!

TonyaPeee
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Whitney looking younger than Mike!!! She looks healthy and happy!!

Londonbhard
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Wow!! She looks great! Follow me @londonbhard

vi_lilsis
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much better Whitney

nevaghetto
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Now she just needs to get her voice back!

dramadress
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Whitney Houston has always been a beautiful woman!

Saiyansnake
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She looks really good!

Mz_Kendal
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Beautiful..WORK IT! Follow Me @MzKendal

MRiGOThim
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GET WHIT!!!

GiddetGuy
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Oh wow

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steph12
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Go Whitney!

Dreamboii
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in my whitney voice "Love you much... haha... yeess... it was a miracle... LOL"

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Debo184
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Wow she does look good again

Miss_Super_Negra
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She looks great!!!! F*ck a past It's all about the future Only god can judge I miss you Whitney lol

Twit.tr- Super_Negra

type_what_again
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Mike epps hair tho lmao

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thickazzredbone
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IM SO HAPPY FOR HER!...>>>>FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER @IamQueenRissa

loumorgan1
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yeahhhhhhhhhhhh whitney... You better werkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk

follow me on twitter #loumorgan1

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thickazzredbone
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LMAO @ mIKE EPPS FOR THOSE FINGER WAVES...>>>>FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER @IamQueenRissa

mr24brooks
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okay who cares @Koytiaye #TeamFollowBack

Black-Jesus
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The day Whitney get off the pipe is the day the world will end... Believe that

I'm sacrificing myself to the Twits... follow the man himself @BlackJesusBack - I had to sign up!

Black-Jesus
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Whitney smoked more rocks than a volcano... straight up

@BlackJesusBack - I had to sign up!

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Whitney looks great

MissVisaVee
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She looks nice >>>>>>>>Follow Me On Twitter @ MissVisaVee

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Good for her

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She is pretty I'm proud of her I just hope its for good follow me on.twitter @mslicia11

CaliBaybee
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Aww she looks great

caramelchick1
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She is aging gracefully despite all the drug abuse. Nothing like second chances. I wonder is she returning to acting. That would be great.

DelishaLouise
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Awesome!! Side note: Mike Epps got finger waves!!! The Feezy!!! Lmao!!!! Anyways follow me @DelishaLouise #TeamFollowBack!!!

MrsIrvingToBe
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She does look good

*Please visit my natural hair blog (STOP CRYING OVER SPILLED PERM): [link to external website]

Original Mind
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Good look Whitney. That's crazy how the got my boy Mike Epps looking like a light-skinned Eddie Kaine Jr.

Mrs Mills
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Good look Whitney miss your beautiful voice... And you look amazing

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She looks great.

hot2trot2
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She should thank God daily for having ppl who love her and will still take a chance on her. Clive Dave, David Foster and the likes. I pray for a miracle that she can sing her songs the way we remembered even for one time again. She deserves to go out on top.

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Love it and love you, Whitney! Stay clean and good luck.

butch31
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Weird...every time I see Whitney Houston...she always look good!

yang1
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ok,check out big booty Shawnna Luxury new stripping video [link to external website]

FRANKI
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WHITNEY HAS ALWAYS BEEN AN ATTRATIVE FEMALE.

solsista
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Mike Epps wit em ashy knuckles LMAO... Keep coming Whitnaaaay!!! #VICTORY

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she looks amazing..... [link to external website]

deshawnmyers8313
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She's starting to look like her cousin, Dionne Warwick!!..And she looks like a squirrel and madam doll from solid gold!!...The Face Structure!!

jamaicanqueen11
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WHITNEY WAS ALWAYS PRETTY!!!!...I'M GLAD SHE'S OFF WATEVA SHE WAS ON!!!

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She looks better! Mike Epps look kinda cute in this pic, too...

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SHE DOES LOOK GOOD THATS GREAT..I WANT THE OLD WHITNEY BACK.. WAITING TO EXHALE WHITNEY.

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Go Whitney!! Miss her music.

I follow back....cocoNdallas

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I miss whitney! Go'head girl n' get right

FOLLOW ME @honieluvin

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LOL at Mike Epps freeze.

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She looks GORGEOUS!!

clar917
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Why the hell do he have finger waves in his hair????? @moomoosworld i follow back

kennedyclark
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I love me some Ms Whitney Houston....she's always beautiful!

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Bobby was her downfall. Congrads to her tho she bounced back.

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Good for her! Follow me on Twitter @Lovely_Kashmere. I'll follow back.

DamonDa2nd
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Wow she loooks so good and happy too, hopefully with the help of the lord she stays on this path!

Follow me @DamonDa2nd and Il follow u back k!

 

[Taurean79]

WHITNEY LOOKS SOOOOOO GOOD!!!!!! This new pic really made my hype for the film! Love the 60s look on her.

 

[SexyKev]

“Sparkle” Producer Says Aaliyah Was Originally Cast In The Lead

Written by ReBecca Theodore-Vachon on October 28, 2011 10:00 am

Meet Debra Martin Chase, shot caller extraordinaire. Easily one of the most powerful and influential women in Hollywood, Chase has produced some of the most lucrative film franchises such as Sisterhood of The Traveling Pants, The Princess Diariesand The Cheetah Girls. She’s also dominated the small screen as well, with Disney Channel’s musical Lemonade Mouth being the most watched cable movie of 2011 (the soundtrack was the #4 album in the U.S.). Formerly a highly pedigreed attorney (graduating Phi Beta Kappa from Mount Holyoke College, J.D. at Harvard Law School), Chase decided to her dream of entering of the movie biz, and soon found herself running production companies for Whitney Houston and Denzel Washington. Eventually Chase would land her own producing deal with The Walt Disney Company, making her the first African-American woman to do so with a major studio.

Chase also has an uncanny eye for talent, responsible for launching the careers of A-listers like Anne Hathaway, Blake Lively and Chris Pine. In her gutsiest move yet, this savvy mover and shaker is at the helm of two iconic remakes: the 1976 classic Sparkle and the steamy 1986 coming of age dramaDirty Dancing.

The Urban Daily caught up with Chase to find out which R&B chanteuse was originally up for the role of Sparkle, the controversial casting of Whitney Houston, and why America seems to be so obsessed with musicals.

TUD: Can you tell us how you came to be involved in the Sparkle remake?

DMC: Whitney and I used to be producing partners and one of our favorite movies was Sparkle. Warner Bros. owned it, so we approached them and we went into development, with Aaliyah as the lead. My good friend, the late E. Lynn Harris wrote the screenplay and we were going to shoot it either right before or after Matrix 2 when Aaliyah died tragically. It was sitting on the shelf for years and I would go back to Warner Bros every year, but they weren’t interested. One night I was having dinner with the head of Sony Pictures, Michael Lynton, and Sparkle came up. He said, “I’d make that movie.” So now here we are, two years later, in production.

Jordin Sparks has been cast as Sparkle. What qualities did Jordin possess that made her right for the role?

She’s perfect. Obviously she has an amazing voice and she has just the right quality about her. She’s young and still has that innocence about her, but sophistication as well. People will be thrilled to see that she’s a wonderful actress. She has great raw talent and instincts—she’s going to knock this out of the park.

Whitney Houston is also on board, in the role of the girls’ mother. It’s been a while since Whitney has been on the big screen. What do you say to those who feel she might not be up to the task?

She’s Whitney Houston, come on! She’s gone from The Bodyguard to Waiting To Exhale. She loves this movie and we’ve been working on this project for over 11 years, and it’s very dear to her heart. Ironically when we first started she had aged out of the Sister’s role and she was too young to play the mother. We are staying very true to the spirit of the original movie, but we’ve made some updates that will make it more interesting. Whitney is very excited, and she’s going to be fabulous.

What elements of the original Sparkle will remain the same in this remake? What elements will be different?

The movie will be set in Detroit, 1968. It’s the same plot for the most part, but we’ve sort of made it our own. It will have the same emotional impact and we’re keeping the most iconic of the songs, and adding some new original songs. We approached this with the idea of thrilling the fans of the original movie but also having something fresh for people coming to Sparkle for the first time.

General consensus, based on the web, is that the public is very resistant to a Dirty Dancing remake, especially in light of the death of Patrick Swayze. As a producer, what are the challenges in remaking a movie that is so close to America’s heart? What plans do you have to win over the public?

You want to keep the same touchstones as the original. The same emotion, the same romance, the same things that make the movie beloved, but you want to add some fresh elements that make it stand on its own.

One of the aspects of Dirty Dancing that people found appealing was the fact that the lead actress, Jennifer Grey wasn’t a “traditional” Hollywood beauty. She starts out as the ugly duckling and ends up blossoming towards the end of the movie. Is that something you’re keeping in mind when you cast the lead female role in this remake?

Kenny Ortega (the director) and I are going to look for the best people possible. We may get known players, but we’re going to look high and wide, for people who can bring those characters to life. If you think back, the original Dirty Dancing put Patrick Swayze on the map as well as Jennifer Grey. So the prospect of finding lightning in a bottle is just exciting.

You’re responsible for discovering new talent like Anne Hathaway (“Princess Diaries”), Chris Pine (“Star Trek”), and Blake Lively (“Gossip Girl”). What are you looking for when scouting for new talent?

It’s a hard thing to quantify and it sounds kind of trite, but I’m looking for that “it” factor. That light within them; a face that’s very attractive but interesting. Not cookie-cutter–someone that has their own flavor.

How do you feel seeing your “alumni” doing so well in their careers?

It’s great. I just had lunch with Blake Lively a couple of weeks ago and she’s still a lovely person. She’s going to be a very big star, she just has that whole package. I’ve run into Anne Hathaway a few times and she is huge. We always knew that from the very beginning, she just had “star” written all over her.

You have been involved in several successful musicals such as Lemonade Mouth,Cinderella, and Cheetah Girls. Why do you think musicals are so appealing to the American moviegoers?

Musicals have always been appealing. If you go back to great movies from MGM and internationally—Bollywood, which is the biggest film industry in the world, is solely based on musicals. I think we forgot for a while that we loved them, but the American public has rediscovered their affinity for musicals through “Glee,” ”High School Musical,” and Chicago. Now dance couldn’t be bigger with “Dancing With The Stars.” Musicals have the ability to take you someplace, that transcend your everyday life and bring joy and energy.

You can follow Debra Martin Chase on Twitter: @DebraMChase

Follow the cast of Sparkle on Twitter:

Jordin Sparks: @JordinSparks

Carmen Ejogo: @carmenejogo

Tika Sumpter: @iamtikasumpter

Derek Luke: @actorderekluke

Mike Epps: @therealmikeepps

Omari Hardwick: @OmariHardwick

Ceelo Green: @CeeLoGreen


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[Taurean79]

Another pic from the set! Im loving 1960s Whitney!

 

[SexyKev]

^ I'm loving 60's Whitney too. The fashion/outfits #slays!

Mike Epps gave a radio interview and spoke about #SPARKLE and working with Whitney Houston. Here's the video:



RECAP: He says the movie is incredible and the Akils are KILLING it. And that this is the movie that is a MUST-SEE movie that EVERYONE is going to be wanting to see. And he said that working with Whitney is great and working with a person like Whitney Houston, you can see the greatness and history of greatness and that a lot of people tend to forget that this woman broke records and sold more records then any black woman, any woman and she is incredible, and to just be in her presence is a blessing and she is looking great and she's doing great and the set is just great and it's a positive place.