Angela Bassett

Angela Evelyn Bassett (born August 16, 1958) is an Emmy- and Academy Award -nominated, and Golden Globe -winning American actress . She has become well-known for her biographical film roles portraying women in American culture, perhaps most prominently as singer Tina Turner in the motion picture What's Love Got to Do with It .On April 28, 2008, it was announced that Bassett would join the regular cast of the medical drama series ER for the show's final season. Read Full Story

LALATE AT THE MOVIES Tyler Perry’s “Meet the Browns” Opening this Weekend This film looks really good. It focuses on a single mother living in inner city Chicago named Brenda that suddenly learns the father she never met has died. When she heads to Georgia for the funeral, everything changes. I luv, repeat LUV, Angela Bassett. The film stars: Tyler Perry, David Mann, Tamela Mann, Angela Bassett, Lance Gross, Chloe Bailey, Mariana Tolbert, Rick Fox, Sofia Vergara, Irma P. Hall. We have a trailer for you. (more…) Read Full Story

Actor Lance Gross, model/actress Eva Pigford, director Tyler Perry, actress Angela Bassett at Thursday nights premiere of Tyler Perry's "Meet the Browns" (Wire Image) In case you didn't know notice, The Snob really loves black people. Sure, I snark on them from time to time, but black people know I care. I once dragged my sister to see "White Chicks." It was summer and I was bored. I figured, hey, if was going to blow $6 on a movie, why not help the Wayans Bros. out. As I told her, crappy black movies pay for good black movies . They convince Hollywood that risking ... Read Full Story

And the "Best Actress for Receiving An Award" goes to ...! The luminous Angela Bassett. And isn't she just dainty and lovely? It's not an Oscar, but who's being picky? And I'm sure this honor has everything to do with Angela's fabulousness and nothing to do with that little "Meet the Browns," Tyler Perry flick she's starring in with Rick Fox that opened this weekend. I'm sure that's a mere coincidence. That said, no matter how you feel about Tyler Perry's body of work, his films are a perfect venue for Angela as Tyler Perry essentially makes films that appeal to black women of ... Read Full Story

Angela Bassett attended the Meet The Browns L.A. Premiere yesterday and looked elegant in a white flowing chiffon gown by London designer Jenny Packman . The classic gown also featured a cutout waist in silver for individuality, and was matched with Bunny heels and a silver Bella clutch with crystal trim by Mary Norton . She looked beautiful! I wonder how old Angela is now? Pics Read Full Story