Exclusive Access: The cast of Sparkle visits 106 & Park

The cast of Sparkle visits 106 & Park

Step Right Up - Rocsi Diaz at 106 & Park, August 16, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Step Right Up - Rocsi Diaz at 106 & Park, August 16, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

Hey There - Rocsi Diaz at 106 & Park, August 16, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Hey There - Rocsi Diaz at 106 & Park, August 16, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

Nice Shoes - Rocsi Diaz at 106 & Park, August 16, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Nice Shoes - Rocsi Diaz at 106 & Park, August 16, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

Do a Lil' Dance - Cast of Sparkle, Omari Hardwick, Tika Sumpter, Derek Luke, Jordin Sparks and Mike Epps at 106 & Park, August 16, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Do a Lil' Dance - Cast of Sparkle, Omari Hardwick, Tika Sumpter, Derek Luke, Jordin Sparks and Mike Epps at 106 & Park, August 16, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

Sparkling the Stage - Cast of Sparkle, Omari Hardwick, Tika Sumpter, Derek Luke, Jordin Sparks and Mike Epps at 106 & Park, August 16, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Sparkling the Stage - Cast of Sparkle, Omari Hardwick, Tika Sumpter, Derek Luke, Jordin Sparks and Mike Epps at 106 & Park, August 16, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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It's Rocsi - Rocsi Diaz at 106 & Park, August 16, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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It's Rocsi - Rocsi Diaz at 106 & Park, August 16, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

Jordan Sparks - Jordin Sparks at 106 & Park, August 16, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Jordan Sparks - Jordin Sparks at 106 & Park, August 16, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

Omari Hardwick: Playing Sports Taught Me a Lot - Being Mary Jane actor Omari Hardwick admits that playing football taught him to never give up. “Football provides a variety of challenges that will test (and help to build) your perseverance. You will sometimes lose a game, and you will sometimes have to deal with situations that will challenge you emotionally, physically and mentally," he says on BlackDoctor.org.  (photo: John Ricard / BET). 

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Omari Hardwick - Omari Hardwick at 106 & Park, August 16, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

Tika Sumpter - Tika Sumpter at 106 & Park, August 16, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Tika Sumpter - Tika Sumpter at 106 & Park, August 16, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

Derek Luke - The 2013 BET Awards are star studded indeed! Derek Luke is presenter at this year's show! 

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Derek Luke - Derek Luke at 106 & Park, August 16, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Mike Epps - Mike Epps at 106 & Park, August 16, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

The Cast of Sparkle - Rocsi Diaz with the cast of Sparkle, Omari Hardwick, Tika Sumpter, Derek Luke, Jordin Sparks and Mike Epps at 106 & Park, August 16, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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The Cast of Sparkle - Rocsi Diaz with the cast of Sparkle, Omari Hardwick, Tika Sumpter, Derek Luke, Jordin Sparks and Mike Epps at 106 & Park, August 16, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

Jordan Gleams - Jordin Sparks at 106 & Park, August 16, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Jordan Gleams - Jordin Sparks at 106 & Park, August 16, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

Uh?!? - Front row: Jordin Sparks, Tika Sumpter. Top row: Mike Epps and Derek Luke at 106 & Park, August 16, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Uh?!? - Front row: Jordin Sparks, Tika Sumpter. Top row: Mike Epps and Derek Luke at 106 & Park, August 16, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

Omari Talks Sparkle - Omari Hardwick at 106 & Park, August 16, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Omari Talks Sparkle - Omari Hardwick at 106 & Park, August 16, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Oh My Goodness - Rocsi Diaz with the cast of Sparkle at 106 & Park, August 16, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Oh My Goodness - Rocsi Diaz with the cast of Sparkle at 106 & Park, August 16, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

Can I Ask You Something? - Rocsi Diaz and Mike Epps chat during break at 106 & Park, August 16, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Can I Ask You Something? - Rocsi Diaz and Mike Epps chat during break at 106 & Park, August 16, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

The Cast of Sparkle - Rocsi Diaz with the cast of Sparkle, Omari Hardwick, Tika Sumpter, Derek Luke, Jordin Sparks and Mike Epps at 106 & Park, August 16, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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The Cast of Sparkle - Rocsi Diaz with the cast of Sparkle, Omari Hardwick, Tika Sumpter, Derek Luke, Jordin Sparks and Mike Epps at 106 & Park, August 16, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

Tika Looking Good - Tika Sumpter at 106 & Park, August 16, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Tika Looking Good - Tika Sumpter at 106 & Park, August 16, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

Derek Luke - Derek Luke at 106 & Park, August 16, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Derek Luke - Derek Luke at 106 & Park, August 16, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Mister Epps - Mike Epps at 106 & Park, August 16, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Mister Epps - Mike Epps at 106 & Park, August 16, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

Cast of Sparkle Talk New Film - Cast of Sparkle, Omari Hardwick, Jordin Sparks, Mike Epps, Tika Sumpter, Derek Luke at 106 & Park, August 16, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Cast of Sparkle Talk New Film - Cast of Sparkle, Omari Hardwick, Jordin Sparks, Mike Epps, Tika Sumpter, Derek Luke at 106 & Park, August 16, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

Sitting Pretty - Jordin Sparks and Mike Epps reflect on the passing of Whitney Houston at 106 & Park, August 16, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Sitting Pretty - Jordin Sparks and Mike Epps reflect on the passing of Whitney Houston at 106 & Park, August 16, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

Tika Sumpter - Tika Sumpter and Derek Luke reflect on the passing of Whitney Houston at 106 & Park, August 16, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Tika Sumpter - Tika Sumpter and Derek Luke reflect on the passing of Whitney Houston at 106 & Park, August 16, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

Cast of Sparkle at 106 and Park - Cast of Sparkle, Omari Hardwick, Jordin Sparks, Mike Epps, Tika Sumpter, Derek Luke at 106 & Park, August 16, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Cast of Sparkle at 106 and Park - Cast of Sparkle, Omari Hardwick, Jordin Sparks, Mike Epps, Tika Sumpter, Derek Luke at 106 & Park, August 16, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Read 'Em &Tweet - Rocsi Diaz checks the Facebook feed to see audience "sparkle" moments at 106 & Park, August 16, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Read 'Em &Tweet - Rocsi Diaz checks the Facebook feed to see audience "sparkle" moments at 106 & Park, August 16, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

Sparkling Moments - Rocsi Diaz checks the Facebook feed to see audience "sparkle" moments at 106 & Park, August 16, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Sparkling Moments - Rocsi Diaz checks the Facebook feed to see audience "sparkle" moments at 106 & Park, August 16, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

And the Winner Is... - Sparkle contest winner Bianca Jade with Rocsi Diaz at 106 & Park, August 16, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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And the Winner Is... - Sparkle contest winner Bianca Jade with Rocsi Diaz at 106 & Park, August 16, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

Let Your Talent Shine - Sparkle contest winner Bianca Jade at 106 & Park, August 16, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Let Your Talent Shine - Sparkle contest winner Bianca Jade at 106 & Park, August 16, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

Sparking Hugs - Sparkle contest winner Bianca Jade is surprised by the appearance of Jordin Sparks at 106 & Park, August 16, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Sparking Hugs - Sparkle contest winner Bianca Jade is surprised by the appearance of Jordin Sparks at 106 & Park, August 16, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Pose for the Camera - Jordin Sparks at 106 & Park, August 16, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Pose for the Camera - Jordin Sparks at 106 & Park, August 16, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

Sparkle Contest Winner - Rocsi Diaz with Bianca Jade at 106 & Park, August 16, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Sparkle Contest Winner - Rocsi Diaz with Bianca Jade at 106 & Park, August 16, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

Popcorn & a Movie - Rocsi Diaz checks out a scene from Sparkle accompanied by the cast, Omari Hardwick, Jordin Sparks, Mike Epps, Tika Sumpter, Derek Luke at 106 & Park, August 16, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Popcorn & a Movie - Rocsi Diaz checks out a scene from Sparkle accompanied by the cast, Omari Hardwick, Jordin Sparks, Mike Epps, Tika Sumpter, Derek Luke at 106 & Park, August 16, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

Food Fight! - A popcorn war breaks out among Rocsi Diaz and the cast of Sparkle, Omari Hardwick, Jordin Sparks, Mike Epps, Tika Sumpter, Derek Luke at 106 & Park, August 16, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Food Fight! - A popcorn war breaks out among Rocsi Diaz and the cast of Sparkle, Omari Hardwick, Jordin Sparks, Mike Epps, Tika Sumpter, Derek Luke at 106 & Park, August 16, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

Uh-Oh! - A popcorn war breaks out among Rocsi Diaz and the cast of Sparkle, Omari Hardwick, Jordin Sparks, Mike Epps, Tika Sumpter, Derek Luke at 106 & Park, August 16, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Uh-Oh! - A popcorn war breaks out among Rocsi Diaz and the cast of Sparkle, Omari Hardwick, Jordin Sparks, Mike Epps, Tika Sumpter, Derek Luke at 106 & Park, August 16, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Sanaa Lathan - Sanaa Lathan at 106 & Park, August 16, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Sanaa Lathan - Sanaa Lathan at 106 & Park, August 16, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

Super Model Walk - Sanaa Lathan at 106 & Park, August 16, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Super Model Walk - Sanaa Lathan at 106 & Park, August 16, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

Hey Hey Hey - Sanaa Lathan and Rocsi Diaz at 106 & Park, August 16, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Hey Hey Hey - Sanaa Lathan and Rocsi Diaz at 106 & Park, August 16, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

Sanaa Lathan - Lathan was cast as Vanessa Brooks, Blade’s mother. In 2000, Snipes and Lathan were paired again for the HBO movie Disappearing Acts. She also landed lead roles in hit flicks like Brown Sugar (2002), Alien vs. Predator (2004) and Something New (2006). She also received a Best Actress Tony nomination for her performance in A Raisin in the Sun.(Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Geeked - Sanaa Lathan at 106 & Park, August 16, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

Alright - Sanaa Lathan and Rocsi Diaz at 106 & Park, August 16, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Alright - Sanaa Lathan and Rocsi Diaz at 106 & Park, August 16, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Say What?!? - Sanaa Lathan at 106 & Park, August 16, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Say What?!? - Sanaa Lathan at 106 & Park, August 16, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

Guest Correspondent NG - Guest correspondent NG at 106 & Park, August 16, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Guest Correspondent NG - Guest correspondent NG at 106 & Park, August 16, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

Okay - Guest correspondent NG at 106 & Park, August 16, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Okay - Guest correspondent NG at 106 & Park, August 16, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

Cute - Guest correspondent NG at 106 & Park, August 16, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Cute - Guest correspondent NG at 106 & Park, August 16, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)