“Untouchable – The Strange Life and Tragic Death of Michael Jackson”
By Randall Sullivan
ON DVD
TJMS PICK: “ Sparkle”
If you missed it in the theaters, here’s your chance to avoid the sticky floors and people answering their cell phones and enjoy “Sparkle” in your own home theater i.e., your living or bedroom. The remake of the 1976 movie starring Irene Cara now has Jordin Sparks in the title role as the aspiring singer. A few things have changed since the original, but Tika Sumpter, Sparks and Carmen Ejogo ably handle the girl group requirements. Mike Epps changes course for a rare dramatic role as a comedian whose personal life is far from funny. Whitney Houston is solid in her final role, a bittersweet end to a stellar career. “Sparkle” is available for purchase or download November 30th.
Friday, November 30
WASHINGTON, DC
Leela James and Deborah Bond
Howard Theater
8 p.m.
LOVELAND, CO
Soul and Sweat Tour Throwback Slow Jam
Ginuwine, 112, Dru Hill, Case and Silk
8 p.m.
Budweiser Events Center
KANSAS CITY, MO
Trey Songz
The Midland by AMC
8 p.m.
Saturday, December 1
COLUMBIA, SC
Maze featuring Frankie Beverly
Township Auditorium
8 p.m.
BUFFALO, NY
R. Kelly
Shea’s Performing Arts Center
8 p.m.
Sunday, December 2
COLUMBUS, OH
R. Kelly
Veteran’s Memorial Coliseum
7:30 p.m.
