NEW MUSIC: Whitney Houston ft. Jordin Sparks - 'Celebrate'

Whitney Houston sparkles on her last-ever recording, the feel-good "Sparkle" soundtrack number "Celebrate."

Recorded with co-star Jordin Sparks and produced by R. Kelly, the song serves as the lead single for the late Houston's last-ever film.

"Celebrate" premiered on Ryan Seacrest's website earlier this morning, a day after Sparks appeared at the Billboard Music Awards to pay tribute to her co-star by performing Houston's legendary "Bodyguard" single "I Will Always Love You."

"I put myself completely, 100 percent onstage every time I perform," Sparks told MTV News of giving "everything" for her Houston tribute. "It's just very special. I feel very honored to be able to honor Whitney in this way and to sing one of her songs. I've actually never performed this song before ever. It's one of the songs I've always been like, 'Leave that alone,' so it's nerve-racking for me," she admitted.

"Sparkle" is set to open on August 17. Meanwhile take a listen to the track below!

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VIDEO PREMIERE: Jordin Sparks & Whitney Houston - Celebrate (From the Motion Picture "Sparkle")

A music video made in support of Jordin Sparks and Whitney Houston's duet "Celebrate" has arrived in full. In the clip, the "Battlefield" songstress is featured having fun together with her "Sparkle" co-stars, including Derek Luke, Omari Hardwick, Goapele, Carmen Ejogo and Tika Sumpter, as they dance at a house party.

Houston, who plays Sparks' mother in the musical film, appears through footage from the upcoming drama. A shot of the late "I Will Always Love You" hitmaker is additionally featured on a giant screen in a room where the young stars hang out.

"We planned on it being Whitney and me, but she's not here, so we wanted to make it a tribute to her," the winner of "American Idol" season 6 told BET about the clip. In an interview with Entertainment Tonight during the video shoot back in May, she also said, "What we wanted to do was make sure that this was a fun, happy video and just kind of dedicating it to her."

 

"Celebrate" will be included in the "Sparkle" soundtrack album which is due July 31. Written and produced by R. Kelly, it was the last song recorded by Houston.

As for the movie, it follows Sparks' titular character who struggles to become a star while overcoming issues that are tearing her family apart. A remake of the 1976 film of the same name, the film was inspired by the story of The Supremes and is set to open wide in U.S. theaters on August 17.  
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Peep the full video below!!!

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CANDIDS: KIMORA & DJIMON, ANGELA BASSETT, EVE, GWEN STEFANI, JORDIN SPARKS, VANESSA WILLIAMS & MEGAN GOOD, VANESSA WILLIAMS, BISHOP T.D. JAKES & TRACEY EDMONDS, SHAWN & MARLON WAYANS, MARIO LOPEZ, ROBIN THICKE & PAULA PATTON



Kimora Lee & husband Djimon Hounsou dine on her birthday. Word is police had to break them up for being too affectionate.



Actress Angela Bassett arrives at the premiere of TriStar Pictures' "Jumping The Broom" at the Cinerama Dome Theater on May 4, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.

Rapper, Actress, Designer, EVE spotted out running errands in NYC.

Gwen Stefani leaving her London home with her husband Gavin Rossdale and two boys, Kingston and Zuma. The singer was making her way to the toy shop 'Toys R Us' at Brent Cross in London.

Jordin Sparks clashes her colours with a fabulous red frock and purple bag for the Nylon Magazine party at Bardot in Hollywood.

Actors Vanessa Williams and Meagan Good talk at the premiere of TriStar Pictures' "Jumping The Broom" at the Cinerama Dome Theater on May 4, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.

Actress Vanessa Williams leaves BOA Steakhouse in West Hollywood. May 4, 2011

Executive Producer Bishop T.D. Jakes and producer Tracey Edmonds arrive at the premiere of TriStar Pictures' "Jumping The Broom" at the Cinerama Dome Theater on May 4, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.

Extra host Mario Lopez, Shawn & Marlon Wayans visits SiriusXM to promote his new book Extra Lean Family: Get Lean and Achieve Your Family's Best Health Ever at SiriusXM Studio on May 4, 2011 in New York City.

Actress Paula Patton and husband singer Robin Thicke pose at the after party for the premiere of TriStar Pictures' "Jumping The Broom" at Boulevard3 on May 4, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.

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CANDIDS: R.Kelly, Djimon, Kimora & Morgan Freeman, Jessica Alba, JaRule, Fergie, Will & Jada, Ne-Yo, Jordin Sparks

R. Kelly on stage in Los Angeles’  at theNOKIA Theatre for his “Love Letter” tour on Saturday night (June 11)

Designer Kimora Lee, actor Djimon Hounsou and 39th Life Achievement Award recipient Morgan Freeman attend the 39th AFI Life Achievement Award honoring Morgan Freeman after party held at Sony Pictures Studios on June 9, 2011 in Culver City, California. The AFI Life Achievement Award tribute to Morgan Freeman will premiere on TV Land on Saturday, June 19 at 9PM ET/PST. 

Actress Jessica Alba attends the Covenant House California 2011 Gala and Awards Dinner at the Skirball Center on June 9, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. 

JaRule spotted, heading his way to prison for his 2-year sentence.

Fergie out & about in NYC after a B.E.P appearance was cancelled due to bad weather.

Will Smith and his wife Jada Pinkett-Smith looked proud of their son Trey at his high school graduation earlier this week. Trey's mother, Will's ex-wife, Sheree Zampino was also there to celebrate with the family.

Ne-Yo spotted outside of his hotel in NYC

Jordin Sparks Performs on 'New Kids On The Block And Backstreet Boys Tour'

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CANDIDS: SOLANGE: JEEZY: WADE: LEBRON: JORDIN: MEAGAN: POOCH



The chic Solange at an Elle event



JEZZY, WADE, AND LEBRON HIT UP VELVET ROOM IN ATL
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Jordin Sparks was also in attendance at the Elle event

Meagan and Pooch promote new film "Jumping the Broom"

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WHAT THEY WORE: JORDIN SPARKS & RIHANNA

Jordin looked positively lovely in a $395 cut25 by Yigal Azrouel Techno Knit Tank Dress at 'The Hangover II premiere in Los Angeles.

Rihanna was spotted out & about a few weeks ago shopping at Kiki de Montparnasse in West Hollywood in a $255 Helmut Lang Asymmetrical Top and Helmut Lang Frequency $320 striped maxi skirt

She completed her easy outfit with $995 Christian Louboutin Luxura platform ankle strap sandals.

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Billboard Music Awards: Behind the Scenes 2012 [Alicia Keys, John Legend, Jordin Sparks & MORE]

The Billboard Music Awards 2012 is just a a few hours away. Check out a few hot shots from some of your favorite celebs below!!! and make sure to tune in this evening on ABC 8/7c.

Alicia Keys and John Legend chat backstage before the show.

Jordin gives us a thumbs up after her rehearsal.

Chris Brown comes off-stage from his set.

Usher walks to prep backstage for his performance.

Biebz walks to his performance.

LMFAO goof around backstage before the rehearsal.

Carrie backstage with ABC.

Cee Lo on the stairs.

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CANDIDS: Kelly Rowland, Fantasia, Chaka Khan, Cuba Gooding Jr. & MORE

Kelly Rowland and model Jessica White attend "Hotel Noir" an exclusive launch event for GREY GOOSE Cherry Noir hosted by Kelly Rowland at Gansevoort Park Avenue on May 23, 2012 in New York City.

Singer Fantasia Barrino 7 daughter, Zion arrive at Fox's "American Idol 2012" Finale Results Show at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on May 23, 2012 in Los Angeles, California.

Singer Chaka Khan performs onstage during Fox's "American Idol 2012" results show at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on May 23, 2012 in Los Angeles, California.

Cuba Gooding Jr seen in high spirits while enjoying a boys night out at some popular hotspots in London. After enjoying a meal together the pair went on to the Cirque Du Soir Nightclub in Soho and continued the party till the early hours of the morning.

Singer Jordin Sparks performs onstage during Fox's "American Idol 2012" results show at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on May 23, 2012 in Los Angeles, California.

Rihanna on Idol Finale

Lil' Mama at the premiere of 'Men in Black 3' at the Ziegfeld Theater in New York.

Kim Kardashian seen wearing a low cut gold dress, while leaving with Kanye West from a private boat party aboard the 'Lady Joy' at Cannes harbour in France.

Will Smith, Jada Pinkett Smith, Jayden Smith, and Willow Smith attend the premiere of 'Men in Black 3' at the Ziegfeld Theater in New York. In the film, Agent J travels in time to MIB's early years in the 1960s, to stop an alien from assassinating his friend Agent K and changing history.

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