Sparkle

The young girl who was recorded in the infamous and wide-spread tape of R. Kelly engaging in sexual acts is going back on years of precedence and cooperating with investigators in the child pornography case against the R&B singer.

Lifetime’s “Surviving R. Kelly” has been the talk over social media since the first episode aired last week.

Sparkle, who was born Stephanie Edwards began her career in 1998 as a protégé of R. Kelly. You probably know her from her 1998 R&B debut hit single “Be Careful.” Well, you’re about to see her again because she’s a part of Lifetime’s three part documentary “Surviving R. Kelly.” She met Kelly when she was […]

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It’s difficult to step into an iconic role that so many people hold dear. That was what British-born actress Carmen Ejogo had to do when she was cast as “Sister” in the remake of the 1976 movie “Sparkle.” Ejogo reprises the role made famous by Lonette McKee, who plays lead character Sparkle’s troubled oldest sister. […]

Mike Epps has a pivotal role in the remake of the movie “Sparkle” due out this Friday. He plays Satin Struthers, a gangster in the original film, who’s been remade into a comedian this time. But this doesn’t mean Epps is any less menacing. His Struthers is a comic who’s become embittered by his lack […]

The remake of “Sparkle” heads into theaters on Friday. The new version was a pet project for the late Whitney Houston, who loved the original 1976 movie it was based on. While we can appreciate the performances of new cast members Houston, Carmen Ejogo, Jordin Sparks, Tika Sumpter, Derek Luke and Mike Epps, the original […]

Producer, Actress & Host Erica Taylor interviews the cast of Sparkle. Featuring: Jordin Sparks, Whitney Houston, Tika Sumpter, Carmen Ejogo, Mike Epps, Omari Hardwick, Derek Luke & Producer Debra Martin Chase. Produced by DD8 & Co.    Clips courtesy of Sony Pictures  

Kevin Frazier breaks down the latest information on the upcoming  movie "Sparkle" on TJMS.

NEW YORK (AP) — Whitney Houston's final recording is being released. The song, "Celebrate," is a duet with Jordin Sparks from Houston's last movie, a remake of the film "Sparkle." The song debuted Monday on Ryan Seacrest's website and will be available on iTunes June 5. Sparks performed a tribute to Houston Sunday night at […]

KEM talks with TJMS about receiving the first-ever “Community Warrior” award from the National Association of Securities Professions Detroit Chapter Award Ceremony on April 18th. Also his Intimacy album was certified Gold in March.

If you like to seduce or be seduced, chances are you’re familiar with the Detroit-based crooner known as KEM. Born Kem Owens, he struggled with addiction and homelessness before finding his way through music. His jazz-inflected R&B has been seducing his fans since the release of his debut CD “Kemistry” in 2003. His third CD, […]