Another movie-themed “Daily Shock”: Diva superstar Whitney Houston is in talks to join “American Idol” winner Jordin Sparks and comedian/actor Mike Epps in “Sparkle,” a remake of the 1976 original film loosely based on the life of The Supremes, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The original film focused on the three Williams sisters, whose sudden rise from singing in their church choir pulls their personal lives apart. According to the site, Sparks will play the main character, who is the talented group member. Houston is in talks to play her discouraging mother. Epps will play Satin, a stand-up comedian who becomes the husband to one of the sisters, getting her…

New York, NY – MTV’s Spankin’ New Music Week is back! TRL will bring music fans “Spankin’ New Ladies Week” beginning Monday, February 25th and join hosts Damien Fahey and Lyndsey Rodrigues as they celebrate the year’s best female artists with live performances and behind-the-scenes first looks at new music videos from all your favorite artists. TRL airs Monday through Thursday from 3:30-4:30PM (ET/PT). Scheduled to perform live on TRL are Jordin Sparks, Taylor Swift, Sara Bareilles and Janet Jackson, in a performance marking her return to TRL. Special guests include Ashlee Simpson, Snoop Dogg, Natalie Portman, Christina Ricci, Ashanti, Osi Umenyiora, Teyana Taylor, Kid Sister, Estelle, Bitsie Tulloch and…