The Akils on The TV Biz and ‘Sparkle’

Mara Brock Akil and Salim Akil don’t have a hybrid name like Brangelina but they are a Hollywood power couple. Mara’s created two hit shows starring African American characters-- ‘Girlfriends’ and its spin-off ‘The Game.’ Salim is a Producer-Director on ‘The Game’ and has directed ‘Jumping the Broom.’ Now they’ve worked on their first movie together, the remake of ‘Sparkle’ starring Jordin Sparks and Whitney Houston in her final film performance.