Angela Bassett News

I’m all for a period piece, especially one from the 70s - see what I did there? In the world premiere of In the Upper Room by Beaufield Berry, we meet a bunch of Berrys in their family home in Omaha, Nebraska in the 1970s. A lively crew, this family is on display in a way that is relatable…and otherworldly.

Hulu will stream three of Ryan Murphy’s most acclaimed and award-winning hit shows from FX and 20th Television, American Crime Story, American Horror Story and Pose, it was announced today by Joe Earley, President of Hulu. Check out the details on the upcoming streaming shows now!

Angela Bassett won the Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series Award last night at the NAACP Awards. This marked her 11th NAACP Award. Last night's award was in recognition of her role as Athena Grant on the FOX's  9-1-1. After receiving the award, Bassett spoke to Extra’s Rachel Lindsay. 

Following the week-long virtual experience, the NAACP celebrated the stellar achievements of the “53rd NAACP Image Awards” winners last night during a special LIVE broadcast on BET hosted by seven-time NAACP Image Awards winner Anthony Anderson and presented by Wells Fargo. Watch an encore presentation of the “53rd NAACP Image Awards” Monday, February 28 at 9 PM ET/PT on BET.

Fox has released a new look at the spring return of 9-1-1. The provocative series stars Academy and Emmy Award nominee Angela Bassett, Emmy Award and Golden Globe nominee Peter Krause and Golden Globe nominee Jennifer Love Hewitt. Watch the new spring preview now!

FOX is announcing premiere dates for The Masked Singer (March 9), Domino Masters (March 9), Masterchef Junior (March 17) and Name That Tune (March 29), as well as for the spring return of hit drama 9-1-1 (March 21). Additionally, Animation Domination returns with all-new episodes Feb. 27. Others include Welcome to Flatch, 911: Lone Star, and more.

Three award-winning films, a dynamic host and the honoring of a local legend will be a part of this year's ArtSmart Continuing Arts Education Series' 16th Annual African-American Film Festival (AAFF) at the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts.

Today, the full list of nominees for the “53rd NAACP Image Awards” were announced. Nominees included Ariana DeBose, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Encanto, Cynthia Erivo, Audra McDonald, Respect, Taraji P. Henson, Tituss Burgess, Jennifer Hudson, Billy Porter, Denzel Washington, and more. Check out the full list of nominees now!

The categories for the ceremony were completely voted for by fan, honoring the best of movies, television, music, and social media. Halle Berry, Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, Kim Kardashian West, and Christina Aguilera were honored with icon awards. Winners also included Scarlett Johansson, BTS, Cruella, The Voice, Selena Gomez, JoJo Siwa, and more.

Guests for the special include: Angela Bassett inducting Tina Turner, with performances by Christina Aguilera, Mickey Guyton, H.E.R., and Bryan Adams, Taylor Swift inducting Carole King, with performances by Swift and Jennifer Hudson, Drew Barrymore inducting The Go-Go's, and Paul McCartney inducting Foo Fighters.

Nominations for the 2021 People's Choice Award include Anthony Ramos for 'In the Heights', Jennifer Hudson for 'Respect', 'Cinderella', Britney Spears, Olivia Rodrigo, Kandi Burruss, Lisa Rinna, Emily Blunt, Emma Stone for 'Cruella', Wandavision, Only Murders in the Building, Sterling K. Brown, and more. Check out the full list now!

Performers for the ceremony include Taylor Swift, Jennifer Hudson, Christina Aguilera, H.E.R., and Mickey Guyton. Inductees include Carole King, The Go-Go's, Foo Fighters, and more.

The National Theatre Conference, is an organization of theatermakers that connects, supports, and advocates for the field. Each year, leading theatre professionals and academics gather in New York City to engage in the essential questions of our art.

Thoughts of a Colored Man officially opens on Broadway on October 13, at the John Golden Theatre. Meet the cast and learn more about who is starring in the play!

The Los Angeles Philharmonic and Music & Artistic Director Gustavo Dudamel returned to the Walt Disney Concert Hall stage for the first time in 579 days with Homecoming: Concert And Gala, Saturday, October 9, 7PM, at Walt Disney Concert Hall. T

CBS and the Television Academy presented the 73rd EMMY® AWARDS, hosted by Cedric the Entertainer, September 19 (8:00-11:00 PM, live ET/5:00-8:00 PM, live PT) on the CBS Television Network, and it is now available to stream on demand on Paramount+. Find out all of the winners!

The Emmy Awards will feature appearance by Annaleigh Ashford, Misty Copeland, Beanie Feldstein, Taraji P. Henson, Dolly Parton, Billy Porter, Michaela Jaé (MJ) Rodriguez, Hailee Steinfeld, Kerry Washington, Catherine Zeta Jones, and more!

 The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation today announced actor, activist and fashion icon Billy Porter will be honored at The Elizabeth Taylor Ball to End AIDS fundraising gala on September 17, 2021, joining previously announced honorees Dr. Anthony Fauci, amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research, and Sandra Thurman.

Theater Resources Unlimited will host a free meet-and-greet info session about their Producer Development and Mentorship Program on Monday, August 16, 2021 at 6pm ET. TRU is The only theater production program to offer in-depth instruction from accomplished producers at an affordable price.

Ailema Sousa’s FORT HUACHUCA will be presented live on stage at the Zephyr Theater July 14th and 16th as part of the 2021 SheLA Summer Theater Festival. Fans of SheLA will have seen an online version of FORT HUACHUCA last year as part of their virtual 2020 SheLA Summer Theater Festival. Ailema found some time between her rehearsals to answer a few of my inquiries.