The legendary Whitney Houston looked a picture of beauty as she posed it up on the set of her new movie ‘Sparkle’, with actor Mike Epps.
Starring Jordin Sparks, the remake of the 1976 movie (loosely based on the story of The Supremes) is also being executively-produced by the ‘Million Dollar Bill’ singer.
With filming commencing in Detroit this week, it appears the diva jumped straight in with the singing scenes. What did those on set say about her much-debated vocals?
Find out for yourself after the jump…
Via Twitter:
DebraMChase (Producer of Sparkle)
@janineb85 Whitney sang eye on the sparrow yesterday in#Sparkle scene and made everyone cry. Amazing! But can’t do clips yet.Jamar D. Jakes
Whitney is killing this role! Owning it!
CharlesMartinn
We had church on the set today!! OMG! Whitney Houston!!CharlesMartinn
The movie is “Sparkle” and the scene with #WhitneyHouston singing was phenomenal! Actors and crew were crying! We had church!soulasismusic B. Williams
It was VERY heavy on set today. Whitney Houston sang “His Eye Is On the Sparrow” & I #literally cried for 30 minutes. Amazing!!!! #Sparkle
soulasismusic B. Williams
Whitney sounds INCREDIBLE!!! I’m here to tell you that SHE’S BACK!! I watched & experienced vocal perfection today. #WhitneyHouston #Sparkle
CalmingCorners Yvelette Stines
The set of Sparkle in Detroit is epic. Totally heart@AKILPRODUCTIONS #calmingcorners
CalmingCorners Yvelette Stines
Just had the opportunity to see none other than Whitney Houston sing while working on the set of Sparkle. She threw down! #calmingcorners
CalmingCorners Yvelette Stines
Another great day thx to the genius of @AKILPRODUCTIONSWhitney Houston herself sang, held church & moved everyone on set. #calmingcorners
iamtikasumpter Tika sumpter
There is no one like Whitney Houston, Period. #icon
iamtikasumpter Tika sumpter
I still have chills.
JusBlaze4 Jawan Jackson
The more and whitney sang the more an more ppl started to go in! It turned real really quick. I jus hope the cameras weren’t on me lol
@StefsAPrincess: When I tell y’all we ALL caught the Spirit when Whitney Houston performed “His Eye Is on the Sparrow
JusBlaze4 Jawan Jackson
Whitney houston just did her thing on set!……tht church scene really turned into church!! She was tryna sing 4real!!
therealmikeepps
Me and the QUEEN OF MUSIC WITNEY HOUSTON ON THE SET OF SPARKLE!! yfrog.com/esctdij
HarveyMasonjr
She was great. Worked hard and nailed her vocal. She is in good voice right now.
HarveyMasonjr
One song so far, one left to do. She sounds great! Fans will be happy
@HarveyMasonjr
Hey Harvey, how was Whitney in the studio? Please tell me she sounds beautiful. I know she will always be beautiful!
23 Oct via web
HarveyMasonjr Harvey Mason, Jr.
@REALmisterYates She was great. What a voice!TheSexSymbol_ ℬ ℛ ℮ ℮ Ꮓ ℮
Whitney is sounding so much better on these songs for the Sparkle Soundtrack!
25 OctVonDeRothschild Heartbreaker
“@TheSexSymbol_ The session with Whitney for the Sparkle soundtrack was a success…”22 Oct
And there you have it.
51 COMMENTS
JUMPINSOUNDS
October 27, 2011 at 3:29 am
I really hope that she is back in the game. I will never forgive her for that last tour (or should that be the promoters for allowing her to go on stage). I saw her perform live in her prime in the 80′s and early 90′s when NO-ONE could touch her vocally. Let’s hope some of that magic is back..
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milan
June 15, 2012 at 11:28 am
you will never forget her? who cares. I had the best time of my life at that concert
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sashaF
October 27, 2011 at 3:59 am
YES! She looks amazing!!! Can’t wait to hear her gospel rendition!
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keyshi
October 27, 2011 at 4:01 am
She looks younger than she’s ever looked in years. Hot!!!
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QUEENVOICE
October 27, 2011 at 4:03 am
Whitney is the QUEEN!!! Love the fact that she turned a movie church scene set into real CHURCH.
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JUDAS666
October 27, 2011 at 4:11 am
THE CRACKHEAD HAS THE BOUFFANT “MARY TYLER MOORE” HAIRSTYLE FROM THE 60′S. SHE STILL HAS THAT BELLY THING GOIN ON. WONDER IF THAT’S A MEDICAL CONDITION THAT HER BELLY APPEARS PREGGO THE LAST FEW YEARS AND DOESN’T GET SMALLER. AS FOR THE CAST AND CREW TWEETS, APPEARS THE PR BLITZ HAS STARTED ALREADY. DON’T BELIEVE WHAT YOU SEE, KEEP EXPECTATIONS IN CHECK. ONE MAN’S RUSTED COPPER IS ANOTHER MAN’S GOLD, JUST SAYING.
AS FOR SAM, SHE IS EXECUTIVE PRODUCER NOT CO-PRODUCER. 2 DIFFERENT THINGS. CHECK THE CREDITS BRO AND UNDERSTAND THE DIFFERENCE. MAYBE GOOGLE THE TERMS, HMMM.
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sparrow
October 27, 2011 at 4:22 am
falls out at how good whitney looks, she really looks great. whatever she did or however she sounded looks like she impressed the hell ouf of people. getting excited for this movie
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KNUCK
October 27, 2011 at 4:40 am
she looks beautiful… and really if she even sounds halfway decent she will slay because whitney’s very PRESENCE is phenomenal. You know you are in the presence of greatness/royalty even when she’s on screen. They don’t make them like her anymore. Furthermore she can actually act. Haven’t seen that side in years so hopefully it is still in tact. She could act like herself and own half of the industry..
and I’m not even STANNING, but Whitney Houston is still WHITNEY HOUSTON, hardships aside.
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Subline
October 27, 2011 at 5:46 am
Simply elegant! I love love love this look on her and yes she is one of the few singers who actually does a decent job acting. Can’t wait to see her light up the big screen again.
Mike Epps, but that hair tho
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Radar
October 27, 2011 at 6:05 am
you better work Nippy! Keep the long hair it looks good on you.
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ummm no.
October 27, 2011 at 6:07 am
Ohhh Executive producer…So that’s how she got the role. Hmmm.
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beyonces 4 flopped and it is trash!
October 27, 2011 at 6:42 am
love whitney she was blessed with the best voice in the world
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PAT
October 27, 2011 at 7:46 am
she looks great and her voice at 50% is still better than 90% of today’s popular singers
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Billy
October 27, 2011 at 8:01 am
She looks incredible she looks about 25 here so young and youthful! Cant wait to hear her on this new film! It will be fantastic!.
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Casual
October 27, 2011 at 8:41 am
Whitney looks great here, and I’m glad to know her voice is back in form.
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JohnVidal
October 27, 2011 at 8:49 am
I´m stunned at how great she looks on this pic
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Bey'knight
October 27, 2011 at 9:32 am
Omg she looks radiant. Younger than ive seen her look in ages and if these tweets are any indication her voice is BACK TOO!!!! i wanna Run to youuuuuu Whitney. I cant wait for this movie. This 2nd time in my life im anticipating, its a bit unnerving but all will be well
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Tru Voice
October 27, 2011 at 9:55 am
DIVA!!! Looks great! SO good, and very 60s-ish. This movie is really shaping up to be something.
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Well… Doesn’t Ms. Whitney Houston Look Nice!
October 27, 2011 at 10:34 am
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Daniel
October 27, 2011 at 10:45 am
Whitney looks INCREDIBLE, even MAGNIFICENT!!! I’m damn excited to read those ‘Tweets’ about her exceptional vocals and presence. Whitney will always be the world’s No. 1 singer.
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voicelera
October 27, 2011 at 10:58 am
I hope Whitney can STAY AWAY FROM THE DRUGS, FOREVER!!!!!!!!
STAY HEALTHY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
And I hope to get a new album from this epic vocalist, in the next couple of years maybe!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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80sBaby
October 27, 2011 at 11:08 am
Whitney looks beautiful in these pics!! I’m not buying these tweets yet though. I’ll have to see/hear it to believe it. I remember those infamous “Britney is dancing her ass off!!!!” tweets from her videoset, and that was a lie!
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Isaiah 65:24
October 27, 2011 at 11:35 am
El’ Shaddai answers prayers! Bless Jesus!
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CRYSTAL LEE JORDAN
October 27, 2011 at 12:02 pm
Whitney looks amazing!!! She had church on “The Preacher’s Wife” too. I loved the movie and the CD. I can’t wait to see “Sparkle”!!! Mike Epps grining away lol
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CRYSTAL LEE JORDAN
October 27, 2011 at 12:06 pm
That’s a good photo too. What did Whitney take it with…phone? what kind? I gotta get a new one and will need a good camera on it.
She looks soooo healthy and more beautiful than ever! You go Whitney!
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Shawakatima
October 27, 2011 at 12:14 pm
She looks high as cooter brown here. Anyone who orders hemp-crusted codfish is caramelizing sugar on creme brulee with a crack pipe. She gone set those people’s wig on fire.
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Isla
October 27, 2011 at 12:27 pm
no jerk, she got the role because she owned the rights before and had been trying to get aaliyah baby girl haughton to star but she died. she been attached to this movie for years.
forgot to say whitney looks real nice
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Quencie
October 27, 2011 at 12:30 pm
Whitney LOOKS amazing. So looking forward to seeing Sparkle! I know she’s gonna knock it out the park per usual!
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musique
October 27, 2011 at 12:47 pm
Her voice won’t be back to The Bodyguard days but I believe they can be better than what she did on I Look to You cd which would be an improvement and I’d take it. Whitney’s voice is still there where she can sound amazing even if she isn’t singing as high and clear as the bodyguard. I’d take Just Whitney or My love is your love vocals.
She looks so regal and elegant!
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luva
October 27, 2011 at 12:50 pm
Go Whit! I will always love you!!!!
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Legend Kelendria Rowland
October 27, 2011 at 1:11 pm
LMFAO this bitchs voice does NOT sound amazing. her voice is CRAP.
GONE
OUT
Crack did the job.
THis screams cheap ass lifetime flick. as for dat soundtraq LMFAO who gonna buy this c list urban shiz?? Hoodrats most likely Speaking of soundtraq whos gonna do the singing? Hope its Jordin. Whitney? She CANT SING. Her voice always cracks LMFAO
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hannah
October 27, 2011 at 3:41 pm
Go Whit! Looking great, can’t wait for the movie.
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Undisputed
October 27, 2011 at 4:49 pm
I swear this woman has 9 lives! Then again she is a LEO! Way to go Nippy! Can’t wait to see you on the “Diamond Screen”.
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JERMAINE
October 27, 2011 at 9:04 pm
I really wish AALIYAH was still here to play the title role of Sparkle Williams.
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karen
October 27, 2011 at 9:14 pm
I can not wait to see this movie. So glad Whitney is doing her thing. There has never been a better female singer.
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STANNSFORWHITNEYHOUSTON
October 27, 2011 at 11:27 pm
@ Kelendria Rowland- take several seats fugly- the tribe has spoken and word is Whitney slayed, DEAL!!!
My Empress is looking SENSATIONAL!!!! Her and Mike Epps would make a nice suit imo hehe…Can’twait to see the promo trailer shux exciting times ahead for our phenominal lady
#GREATESTOFALL-TIME
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king
October 28, 2011 at 12:43 am
Whitney looks really nice here, actually really pretty
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Africanbro
October 28, 2011 at 10:35 am
I am wondering….will she RE-RECORD or will they include her version of Look into your heart?? I hope they feature her version that was released in the 90s on the B Side of Count on Me single.
I hope they include that version of Whitney.
p/s if you have never heard Whitney’s version look it up on youtube.
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LeVar
October 28, 2011 at 10:49 am
Glad to hear these reviews. Everyone, even the haters, are secretly pulling for Whitney. She’s our “1st Black Princess” as Oprah proclaimed.
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djkimya
October 28, 2011 at 11:18 pm
Everyone is put here for a purpose. Whitney has always been true to herself and has always been constant in communicating whence her blessing flows…She began sharing her gift at 5 years old…43years later, why wouldnt she still be sharing it. God has a way of showing you who his people are..they do magnifcent things..they show how he loves us unconditionally…Whitney is just like you and me…we are not perfect but we are his children and what he puts in us is a reflection of the power of his love. …Just make sure we buy a ticket to the film..make sure the tix says Sparkle and purchase the soundtrack..Her hard work should generate a nice gift for her and her family..after all when you work hard there should be a nice payoff!!…CONGRATS TO THE QUEEN OF LOVE!!…WHITNEY HOUSTON!
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Gurshwin
October 29, 2011 at 5:09 pm
You go Nippy. Let me jst say tht jealousy is a freedom 4 haters. I knw she goin to kill it coz she has a voice for gospel. Im so luking 4ward coz im goin to buy tht soundtrack. Tell me wht singer cn move a crew? No one but Whitney. She did it in the 80s 90s and yet will she b doin it in the future. Im waiting 4 u in SA
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shawakatima
October 30, 2011 at 5:41 pm
She is cooked! Heard her p ussy smells like an ashtray. She can’t have oral now cuz her teeth will fall out.
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crack0back0
November 2, 2011 at 10:30 am
she gained weight and she looks so HEALTHY! im so happy 4 r….i hope she still this way…bcuz they ain´t make singers like r anymore! SO KEEP YOUR HEAD STRAIGHT DIVA
ps: AND WITHNEY….LEGGO DAT DEM DRUGS ….IT KILLS…DAMN GIRL HOW MANY TIMES I HAVE TO TELL U DA SAME F**** THINGS….LMFAO
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sofaro
November 17, 2011 at 10:43 pm
How many times have we heard she is backi. She is a wack job why don’t she just go somewhere and sit it on down. Her speaking voice is horrible to listen to. She is always hoarse and sounds like she just had a blunt. She waisted a gift from God and my guess is that she still hits that pipe along with all the wrong foods making her a pot belly bitch.
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Nahum
December 1, 2011 at 6:46 am
I noticed that there are alot of whitney haters,well she got nothin but luv for ya.she is beieng scrutinizd by them hater & media,for her shortcmings’but one thing i love bout this lady is that she is still standin,u knw why’cauz she is a woman of God.people keep ssyn she wnt get her golden voice back,but wth God evrythn is possble.haters hve always been afraid of Whitney becauseof her worlwide success and influence in the indystry.thats why they if whitney was to be spoken in media is jst the’she wnt mke it,drugs,but u knw you cant hide the fact that she still has power.For thse who r saying the film is of low standards,well whitney is not for publicity’she makes it because she loves what she does.thats what makes whitney so unique frm other artist!to conclude,Im so sick and tired of Media propoganda,tryindemote whitney,whitney houston is the best selling black female artist with more than 200 million records.stop using Mariah as a bargaining chip for racial issues.There Ive said it.
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