Oakland Mall to Host "SPARKLE" Singing Challenge

The following information was provided by Melissa Blum at Allied-THA.

Troy's will play host on July 14 to the SPARKLE Singing Challenge, sponsored by Sony Pictures and Myspace. Registration for the event begins at 12:30 p.m.; the contest begins at 2 p.m.

The Detroit winner will receive $500 in cash and a chance to compete for the national Grand Prize. The Grand Prize winner will win a trip to New York, an appearance on BET’s 106 & Park, a recording session with the Punch Monkeys producer and writing team, and a Myspace homepage feature.

Amateur singers between the ages of 13 and 40 will be asked to sing a 60-second a capella version of one of two songs: "Celebrate" or "Something He Can Feel." Clips from the songs, official rules and more information about the contest can be found at www.myspace.com/sparkle.

To pre-register and reserve audition spots ahead of time, email SparkleContestDetroit@gmail.com.

SPARKLE, starring Jordin Sparks, Whitney Houston, Derek Luke, Mike Epps, Carmen Ejogo, Tika Sumpter, Omari Hardwick and CeeLo Green, opens Aug. 17 in theaters everywhere.

For more information about SPARKLE, visit sparkle-movie.com.