Angela Bassett News

The Amours have been added to Waiting To Exhale In Concert Live to Film at Brooklyn's Kings Theatre, which celebrates the 30th anniversary of the iconic film originally released by 20th Century Fox.

West Coast Black Theatre presents 'Black Nativity' in their annual 'Christmas card to the Community.' The performance, infused with a fresh new energy, showcases captivating dancing and powerful singing that truly sets the stage for a memorable start to any holiday celebration.

Marlon Wayans and Skye P. Marshall are set to present the nominees for the 83rd Annual Golden Globes on Monday, December 8, 2025. All 28 categories will be unveiled at 8:15 a.m. ET, with 11 exclusive categories revealed at 8:30 a.m. ET.

The premiere of Waiting To Exhale In Concert Live to Film at Brooklyn's Kings Theatre will take place in December in celebration of the 30th anniversary of the film, originally released by 20th Century Fox. The lineup includes performances by Andra Day, Sheléa, Deborah Cox and Tamar Braxton.

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe – once again – invites the community to celebrate the holiday season with “Black Nativity – Reimagined,” an inspirational gospel musical originally penned by poet/playwright Langston Hughes.

Ariana Grande will star in the forthcoming 13th season of Ryan Murphy's American Horror Story, alongside Sarah Paulson, Jessica Lange, Evan Peters, Angela Bassett, Kathy Bates, Emma Roberts, Billie Lourd, Gabourey Sidibe, and Leslie Grossman.

Katori Hall’s thought-provoking drama, “The Mountaintop,” being presented by Front Porch Arts Collective in collaboration with Suffolk University’s Modern Theatre, where it is being staged through October 12.

The Unusual Suspects Theatre Company (USTC), now in their 32nd year serving Los Angeles youth, has appointed new executive board officers as of July 2025.

Walk the red carpet at the 77th Emmy Awards with Sarah Paulson, Steve Martin, Martin Short, Deirdre O'Connell, Michael Cyril Creighton, Kathy Bates, and more!

Fresh off three Daytime Emmy nominations, The Jennifer Hudson Show is returning for its fourth season. Hosted by EGOT winner Jennifer Hudson, the new season of the nationally syndicated, one-hour show will premiere Monday, September 15. 

The Public will soon launch its Shakespeare Costume Exhibit in the Shiva Theater, opening this Wednesday, August 6 and continuing through Sunday, August 31. Check out photos from the exhibit here!

Cole Escola, Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, and more have been recognized for their work at GALECA's 16th Dorian TV Awards. Take a look at the full list of winners here!

The American Film Institute (AFI) has announced that it will confer a Doctorate of Fine Arts degree honoris causa for contributions of distinction to the art of the moving image upon trailblazing actress and producer Viola Davis and legendary film editor and sound designer Walter Murch.

Harlem Stage’s 2025 Gala's theme was “Watch Your Step…There’s Glass All Over the Floor,” which honored ‘breakers of the glass ceiling.’ Learn more about the event here!

ABC has announced its fall 2025 primetime schedule, including Dancing with the Stars, Abbott Elementary, Shifting Gears, Celebrity Wheel of Fortune, and more. Take a look at the full lineup here.

Tom Cruise is back in the new trailer for Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, the eighth installment in the fan-favorite action franchise. Watch it now!

​​​​​​​Ahead of the global premiere, Apple TV+ has shared a pair of sneak peeks from the new two-part documentary film event 'Number One on the Call Sheet,' featuring Denzel Washington and more. Watch them both here.

The stars came out to celebrate at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre, where Shakespeare's Othello took its first official Broadway bow in the 21st century. Go inside opening night as President Joe Biden, Jennifer Lopez, Peter Dinklage, and more turned up on the red carpet! Check out photos here.

The Decemberists have announced a short North American Summer Tour. The band will play two Canadian festival dates - Ottawa Blues Festival and Halifax Jazz Festival before headlining a string of Northeast and Midwest shows.

Apple TV+’s upcoming “Number One on the Call Sheet” was awarded the highly coveted Spotlight Honor at the 18th annual Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards Luncheon on February 27 at the Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel.