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Jordin Sparks

'American Idol' contestant Candice Glover performed on Wednesday night's show. (Photo courtesy of FOX)

The best 'American Idol' performance ever?

Lilly Workneh
VIDEO - 'American Idol' contestant Candice Glover took to the stage Wednesday night and floored the judges, audience members and millions of TV viewers with her unforgettable performance...
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Jennifer Hudson in 'The Inevitable Defeat of Mister and Pete.'

J-Hud shows darker side in upcoming film 'Mister and Pete'

Chris Witherspoon
theGRIO REPORT - Jennifer Hudson is showing off her darker side in her new film 'The Inevitable Defeat of Mister and Peter,' which will make its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival...
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Jordin Sparks announces new fragrance, 'Ambition'

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"Sparkle" star Jordin Sparks has decided to add perfume purveyor to her growing list of accomplishments.
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Whitney Houston in 'Sparkle'

'Sparkle': Whitney's farewell to fans

Courtney Garcia
theGRIO REPORT - When Whitney Houston died tragically this February at the age of 48, along with great sadness, the world lamented the lack of a proper goodbye...
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Stars turn out for 'Sparkle' premieres

Carrie Healey
SLIDESHOW - Click through the slideshow to see Sparkle's black stars and celebrities that came out for the film's premiere, including Whitney Houston's daughter, Bobbi Kristina...
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There would be no 'Sparkle' without The Supremes

Ronda Racha Penrice
OPINION - For black audiences especially, The Supremes have a story that continues to resonate, even if it is far more salacious than the PG-13 'Sparkle'...
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Jordin Sparks, star of the new 'Sparkle' remake

Jordin Sparks honors Whitney Houston's memory

Chris Witherspoon
theGRIO VIDEO - In an interview with theGrio, 'Sparkle's Jordin Sparks talks about how Whitney Houston's life paralleled Sister's story and the movie in general.....
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Omari Hardwick, Derek Luke and Mike Epps discuss their new film 'Sparkle'

Meet the men of 'Sparkle' remake

Chris Witherspoon
theGRIO VIDEO - The men of the highly anticipated film 'Sparkle' open up about their roles during an interview with theGrio....
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Terrence J attends the 'Think Like a Man' screening at the AMC Empire 25 theater on April 4, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Fernando Leon/Getty Images)

Terrence J: 'Whitney Houston helped me define love'

Chris Witherspoon
theGRIO Q&A - Terrence J talks about how he has been able to successfully transition from being a host on '106 & Park' to igniting his acting career with films like 'Sparkle'...
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Jennifer Hudson will star in Alicia Keys produced film

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Singer and Academy Award-winning actress Jennifer Hudson will star in an upcoming film called 'The Inevitable Defeat of Mister and Pete' with Jeffrey Wright, Anthony Mackie and Jordin Sparks.,,
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