'Sparkle' soundtrack set for July 31 release

By Lorena Blas, USA TODAY

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'Sparkle: The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack' will be available July 31 from RCA Records.

Fans of films set in the Motown era, put a star on your calendars: Sparkle: The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack will be out July 31 from RCA Records.

The album release precedes the Aug. 17 theater opening of the much-anticipated remake of the 1976 film, Sparkle, starring pop star Jordin Sparks and the late Whitney Houston.

The 13-song soundtrack will include the first single from the film, Celebrate, an up-tempo track produced by R. Kelly featuring Sparks and Houston; the second single from the album will be Houston's version on the gospel classic His Eye Is on the Sparrow.

Recording artist Cee Lo Green, who has a role in the movie, also performs on the album.