Photo credit: Jerome Shaw
Written by | Ray Cornelius
The cast of the up-coming movie “Sparkle” was all smiles last night at the red carpet premiere in NYC.
Tri Star Pictures hosted the movie screening at Soho’s Tribeca Grand Hotel. “Sparkle” cast members Jordin Sparks, Mike Epps, Carmen Ejogo, Derek Luke, Tika Sumpter, Omari Hardwick and executive producer Debra Martin Chase were on hand for the evening’s festivities.
A number of celebrities came out to celebrate with the cast including: hip hop mogul Russell Simmons, actress Gabby Sidibe, legendary songwriter Valerie Simpson, style maven June Ambrose, actress S. Epatha Merkenson, 112’s Q Parker and more!
After the movie, guests were treated to an exclusive performance by Austin Brown at the Santos Party House. Brown, who is the son of Rebbie Jackson, performed his new single “Ménage a Trios” as part of the BET Music Matters Showcase. Brown is also managed by super music producer Jermaine Dupri.
Sister2Sister’s Jamie Foster Brown was there along with Angela Simmons and BET music exec Kelly G.
Check out these photos courtesy of Jerome Shaw and Pete Monsanto:
Carmen Ejogo, Jordin Sparks, Tika Sumpter
Debra Martin Chase
June Ambrose
Q Parker of 112
Russell Simmons
S. Epatha Merkenson
Valerie Simpson
Austin Brown
Jamie Foster Brown and friends
“Sparkle” opens in theaters this Friday, August 17!