Last night in NYC, Tri Star Pictures held a special red carpet screening of the upcoming ?SPARKLE? film (August 14, 2012).

The event was held at the Tribeca Grand Hotel in Soho and the cast of the film was on hand to bask in the glow of the highly anticipated film.

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Jordin Sparks, Mike Epps, Carmen Ejogo, Derek Luke, Tika Sumpter, Omari Hardwick and executive producer Debra Martin Chase graced the red carpet as well as several celebrity supporters.

Russell Simmons, Gabby Sidibe, Olympic medalist Cullen Jones, Steven Baldwin, Valerie Simpson, June Ambrose, Rutina Wesley (True Blood), S. Epatha Merkerson, Q Parker (112) and more were among the attendees.

Photos below…

Jordin Sparks looks awesome!!

Rutina Wesley (True Blood)

Gabborey Sidibe & Friend…

Q. Parker 112

Mike Epps is all smiles…

Angela SImmons & R&B newcomer Austin Brown

Derek Luke with his wife (Sophia)

?SPARKLE? opens nationwide on August 17th!

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