“Sparkle” didn’t sparkle quite as much as some predicted it would this weekend. “Rolling Stone” reports the film — which stars “American Idol” alum Jordin Sparks and the late Whitney Houston in her final movie role — was estimated to bring in as much as 18-million-dollars over its first three days in theaters. Instead, box office estimates put “Sparkle’s” opening-weekend gross at just 12-million-dollars, which was enough for a fifth place showing. Fellow newcomer “The Expendables 2″ won the weekend with a take of 28-point-eight-million-dollars.
Sad News “Sparkle” Finishes Fifth In Weekend Box Office With 12-million-dollars
Alicia Keys Shows Off New Hair Cut While Filming Reebok Commercial
Alicia Keys poses for a quick pic while filming new Reebok commercial in NYC
Alicia Keys took to the streets of New York City to film commercial for her new Reebok Smooth Flex sneaker endorsement. In addition to sporting a pair of Reebok Classics, she showed off her new asymmetrical short hair cut, which by the way looks amazing. While filming, A. Key’s sported a $425 Robert Rodriguez Tuxedo Blazer, a white button front shirt, black and white track pants. Read More »
Jordin Sparks Shows Off Weight Loss In “Shape” Magazine
Jordin Sparks is showing off her 50-pound weight loss on the cover of “Shape” magazine. The singer hasn’t been shy about her desire to shed the extra weight. But she says the real reason behind her transformation was to get healthy. Bossip reports last year Jordin tweeted a picture of herself in a bikini that showed signs of a forming six-pack.
She says she kept thinking that she was in the “prime” of her life and should be “happy” and “fit.”
So she made changes that include eating better and working out.
The “American Idol” alum explains she got started by walking around her neighborhood then tried hiking.
She later got a gym membership and started taking Zumba classes.
Sparks is set to appear alongside the late Whitney Houston in “Sparkle,” opening August 17th.
She will be taking questions from fans via Twitter this Wednesday at 3:00 pm Eastern. Fans can tweet at “Shape Magazine” or Jordin Sparks with the hashtag “AskJordin” to have questions answered. Check out pic’s below:
Jason Derulo Dancing Again After Neck Fracture
Jason Derulo is bouncing back from a near-life threatening injury that forced him to put his European tour on hold this year.
The R&B singer returned to the spotlight on Tuesday night’s episode of “American Idol,” delivering a high-energy performance of his appropriately-titled new song “Undefeated.”
Derulo didn’t seem to hold back on his dance moves, which were the cause of the neck-breaking injury he suffered in January. P.S. his girl friend Jordin Sparks sat front  row to show love for her baby…
The singer landed on his head while practicing an acrobatic trick for his tour.
Doctors later determined he had fractured one of his vertebrae and said he was very lucky he didn’t wind up paralyzed.
On Tuesday’s “Idol,” host Ryan Seacrest commented that Derulo was making everyone nervous with his dance moves on the “Idol” stage. Read More »
Bobbi Kristina Under Investigation For Possible Underage Gambling : Final Whitney Houston Recordings Surface
Whitney Houston’s daughter is the subject of a gambling probe in Las Vegas.
Video posted on TMZ show 19-year-old Bobbi Kristina playing the slot machines at the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino Saturday night with her rumored 22-year-old boyfriend.
Nevada law states you have be at least 21 years old to gamble.
Anyone caught gambling while under age could face up to six months in county jail or a one-thousand-dollar fine. The fine could be even greater for the MGM Grand.
TMZ says the casino and the Nevada Gaming Commission are investigating. Read More »
{Watch} 2012 Billboard Music Awards Live Performances : Billboard Show Photos
With artist like Usher, Chris Brown and Stevie Wonder on stage you know the show will be a hit. But the real big winner of the night were Adele, LMFAO and Lil Wayne who all swept the 2012 Billboard Music Awards with major wins Sunday night.
Leading the pack with a total of twelve awards, Adele picked up Top Female Artist, Top Hot 100 Artist, Top Pop Album, for “21,” and Top Alternative Song, for “Rolling in the Deep.”
She also earned Top Artist and Top Billboard 200 Album. Although he wasn’t there to accept, Lil Wayne earned four awards sweeping the rap categories with Top Rap Song, Top Rap Artist and Top Male Artist.
Beyonce, Chris Brown, and Kelly Rowland won like always the R&B categories winning Top R&B Album, Top R&B Artist and Top R&B Song respectively.
Performances from Usher, Chris Brown, Justin Bieber, Katy Perry and LMFAO kept the audience on their feet while tributes to Whitney Houston, Donna Summer, Adam Yauch of the Beastie Boys and Robin Gibb of the BeeGees were somber yet needed moments. Check out all the performances below… Read More »
Whitney Receives Billboard’s Millennium Award & Tribute : Photo’s Bobbi Kristina, Pat Houston, Nick Gordon,
During a night packed with tributes, Whitney Houston’s daughter, Bobbi Kristina, was visibly moved by the tribute to her late mother at 2012 Billboard Music Awards.
Bobbi Kristina took the stage at the ceremony to accept Billboard’s Millennium Award on her late mother’s behalf.
Before accepting the award, Bobbi Kristina was seen weeping in the audience, alongside her aunt Pat Houston, as Jordin Sparks performed Houston’s “I Will Always Love You.”
Singer John Legend also participated in the Houston tribute segment, singing “The Greatest Love Of All.” Sunday night’s Billboard Music Awards also included tributes to Bee Gees singer Robin Gibb, who died earlier in the day; to singer Donna Summer who died last Thursday; and to Beastie Boys rapper Adam “MCA” Yauch who passed away earlier this month. ABC aired the 2012 Billboard Music Awards live from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
The Official SPARKLE Movie Poster
The Official SPARKLE Movie Poster just hit the net yesterday the movie will hit theaters August 17. The upcoming musical drama was film directed by Salim Akil. Inspired by The Supremes, it is a remake of the 1976 film of the same name, which centered on three singing teenage sisters from Harlem who form a girl group in the late 1950s.
The remake takes place in Detroit, Michigan in the 1960s during the Motown era. Read More »
Watch : “Sparkle†Trailer Staring Whitney Houston, Jordin Sparks, Derek Luke, Mike Epps & More
The Today Show, aired the highly anticipated trailer for the remake of the musical “Sparkle.†The movie co-stars Houston as the mother of three girls who go into the entertainment business and struggle with romance, fame, and drug issues. The first trailer for the film debuted on “Today†this morning.
“I always knew you had the gift,†Houston’s character says in the trailer. “It makes me feel I’ve done something right. Don’t lose it.â€
“Sparkle†is due out August 17 and co-stars Jordin Sparks, Derek Luke, and Mike Epps. Take a look at the bittersweet memory of Whitney Houston’s last film appearance. Check out the video below… Read More »
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