Perez Hilton — This is all very bittersweet. Whitney Houston did not only complete her last acting role before her tragic passing earlier in the year with the Salim Akil-directed remake of the musical drama Sparkle, in which she stars as the mother of Jordin Sparks... more info

411 Mania — She'd give her entire life to do it... more info

CNN Showbiz — Raelynn's crush on Adam Levine, Rihanna on playing Whitney Houston and 'Hunger Games' rules movie, book, music sales. more info

Perez Hilton — Well, some events in their lives are scarily similar (both singers, both having, ahem … ongoing abusive relationships) so perhaps Rihanna would be able to bring something personal to the role? While rumors of a Whitney Houston biopic have supposedl... more info

ContactMusic — Whitney Houston may have had only a supporting role in the forthcoming film Sparkle but following the singers sad passing on the eve of this years Grammy Awards circumstances have obviously changed and thus it is she who dominates the trailer for the... more info

ContactMusic — Whitney Houstons mother has denied reports the late singer was broke when she died Cissy Houston 78 says people claiming her daughter - who passed away in February aged 48 - had no money when she died are speaking crap and they dont know w... more info

Guardian Music — Late singer takes centre stage in trailer for remake of Detroit-set 1976 film about Motown-era girl groupWhitney Houston's final film is advertised through a trailer in which the late singer frequently takes centre stage, despite ostensibly taking a ... more info

Big Apple Music Scene — • Rihanna desperate to play Whitney Houston in a movie. (Celeb Dirty Laundry) • Jessica Alba's new tattoo is fake. (Have U Heard) • Cate Blanchett's family holiday in Paris. (Lainey Gossip) • On and off-screen celeb couples. (Celebuzz) â€... more info

Sky News — A glimpse of Whitney Houston's final performance in upcoming film Sparkle has been released. more info

Guardian Music — The late Whitney Houston's final film sees the singer star as the mother of the member of a girl group who becomes a famous soul star during the Motown era in 1960s Detroit more info