![]() ![]() The event also comes on the heels of a big year for Davis, who not only celebrated his 90th birthday but also hosted the Paramount+ series Clive Davis: Most Iconic Performances, and was portrayed by Stanley Tucci in the big-screen adaptation of Whitney Houston 's life in I Wanna Dance With Somebody, which hit theaters in December.Īhead of the Feb. Taking over the Los Angeles' Beverly Hilton, the return of Clive's party for the 2023 GRAMMYs is a show business tradition without parallel. Masterminded by Clive Davis, the Pre-GRAMMY Gala & Industry Salute to Icons has enjoyed iconic status as a place where music industry titans, tastemakers, politicians and actors alike rub elbows to toast the year, reflect on the past and look to the future of music. One of the most legendary events of GRAMMY weekend is back after a two year break. S parkle marks Houston's fifth and final feature film role. The soundtrack also contains the final recorded performances by Houston, including "Celebrate," a duet with Sparks. In addition to Remi's score, the film's soundtrack includes songs performed by Green, Ejolo, Goapele, and Sparks. "Watching the film within weeks of her actually passing was really a lot to take on." "For me it was bittersweet because the score is one of the last things to do," adds Remi. It was something that she worked on for so long and something that she loved so much." And for her to not be here, it's made it very bittersweet. "When we were filming we knew it was something really special. ![]() "Working with Whitney was a dream come true for me and it's also become a huge blessing," says Sparks. Sparks makes her feature film debut in Sparkle, which proved to be the last film project for Houston, who died Feb. ![]() The late Whitney Houston plays the role of the mother Emma, who is reluctant to support her daughters' dreams of a musical career. The cast includes Carmen Ejogo, Mike Epps, Cee Lo Green, and Derek Luke, among others. Ahead of its release, previewed Sparkle with GRAMMY nominees Jordin Sparks, who stars in the film's leading role, and Salaam Remi, who scored the film.Ī remake of the 1976 film, Sparkle tells the story of Sparkle Anderson (Sparks) and her two sisters and their aspirations to form a Motown group. Sparkle, Hollywood's latest musical drama, is scheduled to arrive in theaters on Aug. ![]()
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