News about Angela Bassett

The nights are drawing in and a chill is in the air. So there's only one solution - cosy nights in front of the TV. From a gloriously naughtly bonkbuster to the return of two comedy favourites from the wacky world of fashion, there's plenty to stream this weekend. Our critics have scoured hundreds of shows to bring you the very best to watch on demand this weekend.

Toni Vaz, the actress who became a pathbreaking stuntwoman, has died at the age of 101. She died on October 4 at the Motion Picture Fund campus in Woodland Hills, according to a press release issued on Friday. Her cause of death was not immediately available.

The cause of death of a beloved 9-1-1 crew member who died last month while driving home after a 14-hour work day has been revealed. Rico Priem, 66, who worked as a grip on the ABC drama, was killed by a heart attack, and not by drowsy driving, according to an autopsy report obtained by Variety on Tuesday.  The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's Office determined that Priem died from 'sudden cardiac dysfunction' and found no evidence of fatal traumatic injuries. 

For six seasons in the 1990s Tamera Mowry and her identical twin Tia starred together on the sitcom Sister, Sister with Jackée Harry and Tim Reid playing their respective adoptive parents. Now, 25 years after the show ended its run on ABC and The WB, Tamera Mowry reunited with Harry at the 16th annual A Pink Pump Affair in Beverly Hills on Sunday. The event is the signature spring fundraiser and awards show for the Special Needs Network, a non-profit geared at 'responding to the crisis of autism and other developmental disabilities in underserved communities,' according to the organization's website. The fundraising event brings together hundreds of professional and influential women for an exclusive fashion show and the presentation of Women of Distinction awards. During the festivities Mowry was among the honorees for the Trailblazer Award, which is given each year to individuals who have forged paths for others through groundbreaking work in their field or through community activism. Some of the previous honorees include Angela Bassett, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Alfre Woodard, Holly Robinson Peete, and Tisha Campbell.

Angela Bassett has paid emotional tribute to a beloved crew member on her hit show 9-1-1 who was killed in a 4am car crash in Los Angeles on Saturday. Rico Priem, 66, who worked as a grip on the ABC show, died after his Toyota Highlander left the road, went up an embankment and flipped onto its roof near San Dimas, the California Highway Patrol and his union IATSE Local 80 confirmed, per Variety .

Michelle Williams' stylish pink pixie cut was back when she put on a striking display at the Disney's 2024 Upfront presentation on Tuesday. The 43-year-old actress was on hand to chat about her upcoming series Dying For Sex, which is being produced by the Disney subsidiary FX. She posed at the event in New York City's North Javits Center while wearing a '60s-chic black sleeveless dress.

Angela Bassett put on a glamorous display at the 2024 Disney Upfront showcase event at the Javits Center in New York City on Tuesday. The 65-year-old actress looked red hot in a bold blazer with a plunging neckline and a pair of matching, figure-hugging pants. Teamed with her chic, monochromatic outfit, she wore metallic gold sandal heels.

The Livin' On A Prayer rocker bemoaned the modern trend and said casting agents are missing out on witnessing the 'magic' of his 21-year-old Jake Bongiovi son when he walks into a room. 'My son is a young, aspiring actor,' the 62-year-old says. 'He would have that magic when he walked into a room for an audition - but he came up during Covid and now everything is on Zoom. All these casting agents are missing out on the personality of the young actor, winning your heart, not just reading your lines.'

Angela Bassett may have gotten the last word on her 2023 Oscar loss in season seven of her hit show 9-1-1 on Thursday night. Courtney B. Vance, the husband of the Critics Choice Award recipient, has yet to see the film premiere, Athena Grant, 65, stars in the hit ABC drama. Athena opens up about being afraid to travel for her honeymoon with her new husband, Bobby Nash, portrayed by Peter Krause.

She's the star of the blockbuster police drama 9-1-1. Despite millions of viewers for every episode, leading lady Angela Bassett has admitted that her own husband, Courtney B. Vance, has never watched it. During an appearance on Good Morning America on Wednesday, the 65-year-old was taken off guard when host George Stephanopoulos asked if it was true that her husband of over 26 years had never seen the hit show.

On Monday evening, Jennifer Love Hewitt attended the premiere event of 9-1-1's seventh season, which was held at Spring Place in Beverly Hills. The 45-year-old performer, who suffered through a series of challenges in 2023, stood out while wearing a bright white and multi-pocketed jacket over jet-black pants and leather boots. The actress was also joined by a number of others involved with the show, including Karey Burke, Ryan Guzman, Aisha Hinds, Oliver Stark, Peter Krause, Kenneth Choi, Tim Minear, and Craig Erwich.

Angela Bassett reflected on her dissatisfaction after losing an Oscar to Jamie Lee Curtis in 2023. In a recent interview with Oprah, the actress, 65, admitted she was 'gobsmacked' over the loss, but she said she'handled it really well,' despite the fact that her crestfallen reaction went viral shortly after the performance. Bassett was nominated for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Queen Ramonda in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, while Curtis was praised for her role in Everything Everywhere All At Once.

They are all included in our analysts' picks of the best shows to watch On Demand right now, including thrilling thrillers, fascinating documentaries, and comedies. This weekend, the experts have curated their top 20 shows as well as reviewing new launches. Read on to find out what to watch this weekend.

Millie Bobby Brown returned to the promotional circuit on Monday evening as Ham Yard Hotel in London held a screening of her new film. In Damsel, a forthcoming fantasy drama starring Ray Winstone, Robin Wright, and Angela Bassett, the young actress, 20, appears in a film co-starring Ray Winstone, Robin Wright, and Angela Bassett. During a Q&A and screening at the central London venue, she was on hand to discuss her role as fictional princess Eloise in the Juan Carlos Fresnadillo directed film.

At the star-studded premiere of Millie Bobby Brown's Netflix film Damsel, she unleashed a storm with her fiancé Jake Bongiovi. Millie is a young bride whose parents must fight for her life when her in-laws attempt to sacrifice her to a dragon. Millie, on the other hand, was the image of warmth in her friendship with her real-life paramour and his real-life family at the premiere.

Angela Bassett is hoping that her work ethic will influence her children. Bronwyn Golden Vance and Slater Josiah Vance, 18, and his husband Courtney B. Vance. She expressed her hope that her children would see that 'hard work' pays off in the end, since 'achieving her hopes' through her Hollywood career, she hopes that her children will see that 'hard work' pays off in the end. 'I've always been a hard worker,' she said in this week's edition of People.' You need to know how to say no to as well as what to say yes to. A lot of things have been worth while I'm saying yes to during this period.' But also, I hope that what comes out of that is that they see a mama, a black woman, and a black woman achieving their aspirations.'

Nancy Green-Keyes, the casting director, has died at the age of 68. According to Deadline, the Hollywood veteran, who was best known for her appearances on The Notebook and Rush Hour, died on Wednesday, January 17. Following a brief illness, she died at UCLA Hospital in Santa Monica of acute respiratory failure. According to the report, her family reported her death.

Angela Bassett gave off a glamorous and chic look on the 2024 Critics Choice Awards' red carpet. On Sunday evening, the 64-year-old actress appeared on the red carpet at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica. At the awards ceremony, she presented the award for Best Supporting Actor, which was won by Robert Downey Jr. for Oppenheimer.

Robert Downey Jr. obliviously kissed Susan before bowing on one knee in front of her at the 2024 Governors Awards at The Ray Dolby Ballroom on Tuesday night. With black lapels and shiny black ankle boots, the former Iron Man actor, 58, looked dashing in a dark grey tuxedo. As he gazed lovingly at his wife of 19 years, he wore his signature tinted and thick-framed black glasses.

Angela Bassett stole the show on the Governors Awards red carpet on Tuesday in a gold Dolce & Gabbana gown. The 65-year-old powerhouse, who was declared winner of an honorary Oscar in June, joined by husband Courtney B. Vance and their two children, 17-year-old fraternal twins Slater and Bronwyn Vance on the red carpet. Bassett, who was first nominated for an Oscar in 1994 and then again in 2023, looked stunning as she exposed her toned arms in her elaborately beaded gown.

Penelope Cruz was joined by a number of outstanding actors, including Eva Longoria, Angela Bassett, and Julianne Moore, who all led the glamour at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' 14th Annual Governors Awards. The Ferrari actress, 49, was definitely the Hollywood leading lady at the dinner, wearing a stunning white tiered gown with an embroidered bodice at the Ray Dolby Ballroom in Los Angeles on Tuesday. Longoria, 48, shimmered in a halter-neck gold dress that showcased her toned arms and clung to her enviable figure.

Teyana Taylor was out early Monday morning promoting her new venture in New York. In the New Testament inspired film, the singer and actress, 33, is starring in the drama The Book of Clarence as Mary Magdalene. The hitmaker, who stunned at the premiere with Angela Bassett and Kelly Rowland, arrived at the Good Morning America studios in a floor length trench coat, black on the top and black at the bottom, as well as a black and white checked hood.

Da'Vine Joy Randolph earned the coveted first victory of the night in the Female Support Actor category in a Motion Picture for her appearance in The Holdovers. As Angela Bassett and Jared Leto introduced the gong, the 37-year-old actress was ecstatic. 'Whew.' During her acceptance address, the veteran actress took to the microphone to say: 'Whew.' I'd like to congratulate the Hollywood foreign press for this award. For their continued assistance throughout this journey, thank you to Brian Roberts, Mike Cavanagh, Donna Langley, cujo, and the entire focus family. Alexander Payne, thank you for the opportunity to portray this beautiful and flawed woman. To my two burners in crime, Paul and Dominic, it has been an absolute pleasure to work with, and I'm grateful for making me a better artist as a result of it.'

On Saturday, Lily Gladstone glowed at the 2024 Independent Spirit Awards nominees brunch in Santa Monica. For the event held at the Hotel Casa del Mar, the Killers Of The Flower Moon actress, who was named Best Actress of 2023 by the New York Film Critics Circle, showcased her unique sartorial sensibility by wearing a white blouse and long denim skirt ensemble. As they held their raven tresses pinned back in a loose bun, the chic ensemble wore huge fabric flowers adorning their shoulder and hip.