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The anticipation for the movie ‘SPARKLE’ is a building up and celebrities celebrated last night at the Tribeca Grand Hotel in Soho as Tri Star Pictures hosted a red carpet screening.
Cast members Jordin Sparks, Mike Epps, Carmen Ejogo, Derek Luke, Tika Sumpter, Omari Hardwick and executive producer Debra Martin Chase were joined by Russell Simmons, Gabby Sidibe, Olympic medalist Cullen Jones, Steven Baldwin, Valerie Simpson, June Ambrose, Rutina Wesley, S. Epatha Merkerson, Q Parker, Adrienne Bailon, and pop/R&B newcomer Austin Brown. Check out pictures from the evening. ‘SPARKLE’ opens nataionwide August 17 www. sparkle-movie.com
Photo Credit: Jerome Shaw
Sparkle Movie Premiere in NYC
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