Whitney Houston took her first movie role in later this summer . The remake of Sparkle will be released later this summer . Producer T.D . Whitney Houston said crew was `` stunned '' by her performance . `` Sparkle '' is scheduled to hit the big screen on August 17 , according to Sony Pictures Entertainment . Jakes is attending New Jersey 's funeral in New Jersey on later this summer .
Whitney Houston took her first movie role in later this summer . The remake of Sparkle will be released later this summer . Producer T.D . Whitney Houston said crew was `` stunned '' by her performance . Jakes is attending New Jersey 's funeral in New Jersey on later this summer .