Irene Cara

Whitney Is Really Good In Sparkle

Whitney Houston is the best thing in Sparkle, the remake of the 1976 girl-group melodrama which was sort of the original Dreamgirls. As her daughters aim for pop stardom in late '60s Detroit, Whitney's mama character cracks a whip and demands respect, education, and most of all, faith. She's an e ... More >>

Sparkle

A Comeback For Whitney Houston?

​ The wonderful thing about showbiz is that it allows for extra chapters upon chapters for those who've got what it takes, the public always managing to rally around a tarnished celeb bravely trying to rise from the ashes one more time. Whitney Houston is aiming for just that kind of re-ascen ... More >>

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Keeping Scores

Good old-fashioned movie music is as healthy as it ever was