The Insider: Whitney Talks about Aalyiah

WHITNEY DISHES BIG-SCREEN COMEBACKPlans for a remake of the 1976 film Sparkle were scrapped with the tragic death of R&B superstar Aaliyah, who was the project’s first choice as the lead. 10 years later, American Idol winner Jordin Sparks takes on the legendary role and co-star Whitney Houston says it couldn’t be a more “perfect” fit.

“God has his own time,” Whitney explained of their