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Arts and Culture Lifestyle ‘Sparkle’ and ‘Jungle Fever” Actress Lonette McKee Prepares for New ShowDemetria IrwinOctober 26, 2012September 29, 2017 by Demetria IrwinOctober 26, 2012September 29, 20171684 The original "Sister" in "Sparkle" is still performing... Read more
Magazine Backtalk With Jordin SparksKenya N. ByrdAugust 31, 2012March 31, 2015 by Kenya N. ByrdAugust 31, 2012March 31, 2015655 What was it like working with Whitney Houston? Amazing, because I grew up singing her songs. Then working with her as the executive producer and... Read more
Career Actor and TV Host Terrence J Talks Hollywood Wins and Whitney Houston MemoriesJanell HazelwoodAugust 1, 2012August 3, 2012 by Janell HazelwoodAugust 1, 2012August 3, 20122153 Famous as co-host for BETs top-rated show "106 & Park," Terrence J is making major power moves in Hollywood and beyond.... Read more
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Arts and Culture Lifestyle On Set With ‘Sparkle’ Costume Supervisor Devon Patterson-WilsonDarralynn HutsonMay 17, 2012October 7, 2012 by Darralynn HutsonMay 17, 2012October 7, 20121597 Veteran costume supervisor Devon Patterson-Wilson shares how her career evolved from earning $50 a day to hiring talent for the Sparkle remake... Read more
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Magazine Women Backtalk with Debra Martin ChaseDarralynn HutsonMarch 1, 2012November 14, 2017 by Darralynn HutsonMarch 1, 2012November 14, 2017997 Academy Award- and Emmy-nominated producer Debra Martin Chase is the first African American woman producer to have a solo deal at a major studio.... Read more