Director Tapping R. Kelly For “Sparkle” Remake Soundtrack

The director of the pending Sparkle remake, “The Game’s Salim Akil, is tapping R. Kelly to create a modern score for the forthcoming flick. This will undoubtedly be a difficult feat, seeing as how soul legend Curtis Mayfield penned the original. Big shoes to fill, Mr. Kelly. However, Akil believes he’s totally up for the challenge.

The director also revealed to Blackfilm.com’s Wilson