Jordin Sparks confirms 'Sparkle' movie release date has changed

Save the date! Jordin Sparks tweeted this afternoon that the Sparkle movie release date has now been changed to August 17!

Jordin stars alongside Whitney Houston in the new remake, get the details HERE!

First look at Jordin Sparks in Sparkle

This new still from the upcoming movie Sparkle has just been revealed by People Magazine. The new remake of the the 1976 film stars Whitney Houston as Emma and American Idol winner Jordin Sparks as Sparkle.

"I sang her songs into a hairbrush when I was little. Now she's acting as my mom and scolding me. It was a dream come true." Sparks told People Magazine.

Sparkle hits theaters on August 10!

Jordin Sparks' 22nd Birthday Bash

Jordin Sparks celebrated her 22nd birthday (which was on December 22) at the RPM Nightclub in Las Vegas this past Saturday.

Jordin partied with family and friends, while rocking an animal print Karina Grimaldi dress. Jordin later enjoyed a beautifully decorated cake from Freed's Bakery.

Jordin will be starring in the upcoming movie Sparkle, which will be in theaters on August 10!

Jordin Sparks makes film debut in Sparkle remake!

It was announced yesterday that Season 6 American Idol champ Jordin Sparks has been cast as the lead role in the remake of the 1976 film Sparkle. Seems fitting considering her last name, right? haha

Jordin teased her fans yesterday, tweeting, "My loves! Im going to make a big announcement in the next few hours! Stay tuned! :D"

Since the announcement, Jordin's also tweeted,
"Now in my acting session/script run through. :)"
"In my fitting for Sparkle. These costumes are amazing! I have 40 changes! :D"

Alongside Jordin will be Mike Epps and possibly Whitney Houston, who's set to be an executive producer of the film.