Jordin Sparks

Whitney Houston Felt Like Mother to 'Sparkle' Co-Stars

November 27, 2012 Remembered

New interviews on the “Sparkle” DVD reveal Whitney Houston’s love for her young co-stars and dedication to the project she starred in and produced.

Whitney Houston Felt Like Mother to 'Sparkle' Co-Stars

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“They are the three most warm and loving and supportive young women that I’ve come across in a long time,” Houston said of Jordin Sparks, Carmen Ejogo and Tika Sumpter. “I have really come to be like their mother in a sense. I’m so proud of them, I don’t know what to do.”

'Sparkle' Stars Remember Whitney Houston

August 06, 2012 Movies

Whitney Houston passed away six months before her longtime project “Sparkle” hit the big screen. Now, Jordin Sparks and her fellow cast mates are paying tribute to the legend.

Sparks told “Extra’s” Terri Seymour that she considers Whitney a mentor and that "one of the biggest things she taught me was never forget where you come from and always be humble."

Steven Tyler and Jordin Sparks Say Phillip Phillips to Win 'American Idol'

May 23, 2012 American Idol

After the "American Idol" finalists performed for the last time Tuesday night, "Extra" went backstage to ask America's burning question: "Who is going to be crowned the season 11 champ?"

Steven Tyler and Jordin Sparks Say Phillip Phillips to Win 'American Idol'

When judge Steven Tyler was asked his prediction of Georgia boy Phillip Phillips or 16-year-old Jessica Sanchez, he said, "I would say Phillip. Plus, I think that Phillip is going to… he's going to be a big actor too."

Sony Rushing 'Sparkle' for Earlier Release

February 28, 2012 Movies

Singer Whitney Houston's final film, "Sparkle," may be released by Sony Pictures sooner than its originally slated Aug. 17, 2012 release date, reported TMZ on Monday.

The "Sparkle" producers are racing to finish the film because of fear that Houston's performance will be illegally obtained and leaked online.

Extra Scoop: Paris Hilton's 'Drunk Text' Music Video Leaked

February 24, 2012 Extra Scoop

Socialite Paris Hilton created a music video called "Drunk Text," in which she doesn't quite sing, but speaks in a monotone voice over some beats. The video, which leaked online today, was quickly pulled from YouTube, with a copyright violation claim by Black Hole recordings.

Full Story at E! Online

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Video! Jordin Sparks Works Out with Reebok

February 03, 2012 As Seen On Extra

"American Idol" alum Jordin Sparks stayed fit while in town for the 2012 Super Bowl, checking out Reebok's CrossFit workout with her dad Phillipi Sparks, a former NY Giants player.

It was Jordin's first time doing CrossFit and she loved the workout. It was a great way for her to maintain her recent weight loss.

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Whitney Houston Sparkles in Big-Screen Comeback

November 16, 2011 Movies

Singer Whitney Houston is making a triumphant return to the big screen!

Houston sat down with "Extra's" AJ Calloway, and revealed, "I've matured in so many ways. I'm good where I am at this moment."

Whitney is set to star in "Sparkle," about three sisters who are in a successful young singing group. She last starred in "Preacher's Wife" fifteen years ago, and expressed excitement for playing the role of the sisters' mom, Emma. "I'm comfortable now... my daughter is my greatest inspiration. She has trained me for this role."