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    Emma

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    Sparkle

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    Cee-Lo Green

    Black (as Cee-Lo Green)

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  1. Watch Video Teen Choice Awards 2012: 'Sparkle' Star Jordin Sparks Talks 'Incredible' Whitney Houston (Video)

    Teen Choice Awards 2012: 'Sparkle' Star Jordin Sparks Talks 'Incredible' Whitney Houston (Video)

    9:49 pm PDT 7/22/2012
    • Sophie Schillaci
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    The "American Idol" alum tells THR that the process of promoting her first feature film has been "bittersweet," but insists that her idol is "up there watching." READ MORE

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  2. 'Sparkle' Official Track Listing Features Whitney Houston's Last Recordings, 7 Songs by Jordin Sparks

    'Sparkle' Official Track Listing Features Whitney Houston's Last Recordings, 7 Songs by Jordin Sparks

    7:00 am PDT 7/2/2012
    • THR Staff
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    The movie's soundtrack, due out July 31, includes the singles "Celebrate," a duet produced by R. Kelly, and gospel hymn "His Eye is on the Sparrow," sung by the late R&B star. READ MORE

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  3. Earshot
    Whitney Houston, Jordin Sparks' Music Video for 'Celebrate' Debuts (Video)

    Whitney Houston, Jordin Sparks' Music Video for 'Celebrate' Debuts (Video)

    11:20 am PDT 6/28/2012
    • Rebecca Ford
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    The song, recorded before the iconic singer's death, is on the soundtrack for the upcoming film, "Sparkle." READ MORE

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  4. 'Sparkle' Soundtrack Featuring Whitney Houston's Final Recording Set for July Release (Audio)

    'Sparkle' Soundtrack Featuring Whitney Houston's Final Recording Set for July Release (Audio)

    6:17 pm PDT 6/14/2012
    • Kelly Payton
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    The 13-track album also includes songs from the film's stars Jordin Sparks and Cee Lo Green. READ MORE

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  5. In the Magazine
    Whitney Houston's 'Sparkle' Film Headed to Book Form, Eyeing Broadway

    Whitney Houston's 'Sparkle' Film Headed to Book Form, Eyeing Broadway

    8:00 am PDT 6/14/2012
    • Merle Ginsberg
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    Producer Howard Rosenman, who tells THR that five new songs are in the works and reveals Houston's personal connection to the original 1976 musical. READ MORE

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  6. Earshot
    Whitney Houston's Duet With Jordin Sparks, 'Celebrate!,' Marks Late Singer's Final Recording (Audio)

    Whitney Houston's Duet With Jordin Sparks, 'Celebrate!,' Marks Late Singer's Final Recording (Audio)

    7:58 am PDT 5/21/2012
    • Jordan Zakarin
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    The legendary singer laid down the song with the "American Idol" star as part of the soundtrack to their film "Sparkle." READ MORE

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  7. Watch Video CinemaCon 2012: Whitney Houston's 'Sparkle' Footage Screened By Sony

    CinemaCon 2012: Whitney Houston's 'Sparkle' Footage Screened By Sony

    4:21 pm PDT 4/26/2012
    • THR Staff
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    The studio revealed clips of Jordin Sparks, Cee Lo Green and the late singer during its Thursday presentation. READ MORE

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  8. Sparkle Trailer

    9:57 am PDT 4/4/2012
    • David Simpson
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    Whitney Houston and Jordin Sparks star in Salim Akil's musical 'Sparkle' about three sisters and their successful singing group. READ MORE

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  9. Watch Video Whitney Houston's 'Sparkle' Trailer Debuts (Video)

    Whitney Houston's 'Sparkle' Trailer Debuts (Video)

    10:00 am PDT 4/2/2012
    • Erin Carlson
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    UPDATED: The late superstar was staging another career comeback in the Sony Pictures movie musical. READ MORE

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  10. Inside Whitney Houston's Last Recording Session, Days Before Her Death

    Inside Whitney Houston's Last Recording Session, Days Before Her Death

    6:47 pm PST 2/15/2012
    • Shirley Halperin
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    Producer Harvey Mason Jr. tells The Hollywood Reporter that the superstar singer was "upbeat" and "excited" about her future when they last worked together on February 7. READ MORE

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  11. Whitney Houston's Performance in 'Sparkle' 'Would Have Been a Big, Big Comeback,' Says Executive Producer

    Whitney Houston's Performance in 'Sparkle' 'Would Have Been a Big, Big Comeback,' Says Executive Producer

    10:48 pm PST 2/11/2012
    • Gregg Kilday
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    In the film, which Sony will release Aug. 17, the performer takes center stage for a big gospel number. READ MORE

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  12. Sony Will Release Whitney Houston's Final Film 'Sparkle' as Planned in August

    Sony Will Release Whitney Houston's Final Film 'Sparkle' as Planned in August

    7:53 pm PST 2/11/2012
    • Gregg Kilday
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    The film, in which she plays the mother of showbiz sisters, could have marked a big-screen comeback for the star who achieved overnight success in 1992's "The Bodyguard." READ MORE

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  13. Whitney Houston Nearly Kicked Off Plane for Refusing to Buckle Seatbelt (Report)

    Whitney Houston Nearly Kicked Off Plane for Refusing to Buckle Seatbelt (Report)

    5:17 am PDT 10/13/2011
    • Lindsay Powers
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    The singer "overreacted a little bit after missing an earlier flight but she's still 100 percent sober.” READ MORE

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Summary

Three sisters form a successful singing group.

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  • Sony Pictures Entertainment Studio