Photo Flash: Sparks Shines at LA Premiere of SPARKLE

Jordin Sparks and the cast of SPARKLE lit up the red carpet at last night's premiere, held at the legendary Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles. Sparks brought her parents to the event, telling Los Angeles station KABC, "It's been fun to share it with them because I'll only have one first premiere." Other attendees included Whitney Houston's daughter Bobbi Kristina, Cee Lo Green and the legendary Cicely Tyson. Check out photos below!

 

SPARKLE, from Sony Pictures, opens in theaters today. The film stars Jordin Sparks, Derek Luke, Mike Epps, Carmen Ejogo, Tika Sumpter, Omari Hardwick, Cee-Lo Green, and the late Whitney Houston. The film is directed by Salim Akil and written by Mara Brock Akil.

SPARKLE tells the story of the title character; Sparkle, (Jordin Sparks) the youngest of three sisters and a music prodigy who struggles to becomes a star while overcoming issues that are tearing her family apart. Sparkle is from an affluent Detroit area, naive to the unexpected experiences her new life will bring as she and her two sisters blossom into a dynamic singing group during the Motown-era. Whitney Houston will play the trio's mother (Emma).

Mike Epps plays a wealthy comedian named Satin, who woos Sparkle's sister into a drug-filled abusive relationship on their way to the top. During her journey, Sparkle endures the trials and tribulations of fame but fights to rise through the ranks of the music business. The film is set in the late 1960s when Detroit was the music mecca of America.

Images by: Rex USA

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