Kathy Bates News

The 26th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival (PSIFF) will launch on Friday, January 2 with the opening night screening of the Golden Globe nominated Selma directed by Ava Duvernay.

Today we are revisiting the very best theatre-related items released in 2014 in honor of the holiday shopping season being upon us.

Kate Beckinsale, Jeremy Piven, Peter Krause and Paula Patton announced the nominees of the 72nd GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS this morning, Thursday, Dec. 11th. The announcement was broadcast on NBC's TODAY, beginning at 5:38 a.m. PST.

On the next episode of FX's AMERICAN HORROR STORY titled 'Orphans', the death of a Freak sparks troubling behavior in Pepper.

With ANNIE returning to the big screen this week, we've rounded up the musical's leading ladies -- both onstage and off -- since 1977!

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Oscar winners Susan Sarandon and Kathy Bates have signed on to join Kit Harington and Jessica Chastain in Xavier Dolan's first English-language film THE DEATH AND LIFE OF JOHN F. DONOVAN.

A holiday concert featuring six Broadway stars is scheduled for tonight, December 8 at 7:30 p.m. at Crossroads Theatre in New Brunswick, NJ (7 Livingston Ave. 08901).

On the next episode of FX's AMERICAN HORROR STORY: FREAK SHOW titled "The Fat Lady Sings", in the wake of a tragic loss, Jimmy sinks into a drunken despair.

After a week off to give thanks, the freaks are back tonight on AMERICAN HORROR STORY. When we last left Fraulein Elsa's Cabinet of Curiosities, Penny's father had her face covered in tattoos, Bette and Dot returned to camp to blackmail Elsa, and, after bonding with his son Jimmy, Dell delivered Ma Petite's lifeless body to Stanley.

Below, watch a sneak peek of the next episode of FX's AMERICAN HORROR STORY: FREAK SHOW titled 'Blood Bath.' The episode airs Wednesday, December 3rd on FX.

AMERICAN HORROR STORY presents another striking performance piece!

Kathy Bates will cover Courtney Love!

A holiday concert featuring six Broadway stars is scheduled for Monday, December 8 at 7:30 p.m. at Crossroads Theatre in New Brunswick, NJ (7 Livingston Ave. 08901). For ticket information and sponsorship opportunities, visit www.retreattobroadway.com.

Acclaimed stage and screen director Robert Altman's film adaptation of star-studded stage drama COME BACK TO THE FIVE & DIME JIMMY DEAN, JIMMY DEAN is set to make its Blu-ray debut today, November 18.

Angela Bassett. If that name doesn't mean anything to you, shame! The Academy Award nominee has appeared in everything from HOW STELLA GOT HER GROOVE BACK, to MEET THE ROBINSONS, and most recently, AMERICAN HORROR STORY: FREAK SHOW. Bassett appeared last season in COVEN as Marie Laveau, the voodoo queen, and returns this season as Desiree Dupree, the hermaphrodite. Recently, I got the opportunity to participate in a question and answer session with Angela Bassett, and she answered all of our burning questions about Desiree and the process behind making AMERICAN HORROR STORY.

Robert Altman's stage-to-screen adaptation 'COME BACK TO THE 5 & DIME, JIMMY DEAN, JIMMY DEAN' will be out on DVD and Blu-ray on Tuesday, November 18th.

Jessica Lange shines with a famous Broadway showstopper!

On the next episode of FX's AMERICAN HORROR STORY: FREAK SHOW titled 'Test of Strength' - The women of the Freak Show rally against Dell after his latest act of violence.