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'Do all dark-skinned black women look the same?' New York Times under fire for mistaking Angela Bassett for Omarosa Manigault Newman
The newspaper followed the lead of Getty Images and issued the misprint.
EntertainmentGisselle BancesStars over 50 in bikinis sizzled this summer
Age ain’t nothing but a number, and no one’s proving that quite like these famous ladies over 50 who are smoking-hot in their two-pieces.
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Tom Cruise and his 'Mission: Impossible — Fallout' team revealed in 9 exclusive character posters
First look at the new art for upcoming sixth installment in Paramount's blockbuster franchise.
MoviesBrought to you by Grey Goose on Yahoo EntertainmentGabrielle Union explains how 'Grease' changed her life
Although she's known for films like "Bring It On" and "Bad Boys 2," when it comes to the movie that changed her life, the actress reveals a surprising choice on "Off Script With Jamie Foxx."
TVPrice Peterson'American Horror Story: Cult' Episode 9 recap: Faces of death cults
Our recap of Episode 9 of “American Horror Story: Cult” will tell you that Angela Bassett directed the episode and that all sorts of things happened we can’t repeat here.
TVKen Tucker‘American Horror Story’: The Secret New Season Is Haunting
All the secrecy and false leads that co-creators Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk arranged to shroud the sixth season of "American Horror Story" seems to have paid off: Viewers were probably quite surprised to see the twists in the unveiling of the latest edition of the anthology series on Wednesday night. WARNING: SPOILERS FOLLOW FOR THE SEASON PREMIERE OF AMERICAN HORROR STORY.
CelebrityCarly MilneStars Shine, Shade, and Flub Their Way Through Night 3 of the DNC
Angela Bassett, Lenny Kravitz, and Sigourney Weaver brought the star power on night 3 of the DNC. Of course, there were a cadre of stars who came together to lend their support to Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton. Star Jones added a dash of sass to the DNC.
MoviesJordan ZakarinAngela Bassett Backs Chris Rock Amid #OscarsSoWhite Controversy: 'You Can't Effect Change If You're Not in the Room'
While some in Hollywood debated whether Chris Rock should drop out as host of this year’s Oscar telecast as repudiation of the award’s grievous lack of non-white nominees, count Angela Bassett as being firmly in favor of the star comedian taking the stage on Sunday night. “I’m supportive of the host this year,” Bassett, who costars in the upcoming action sequel London Has Fallen, told Yahoo Movies. Bassett, who was nominated in 1994 for her performance as Tina Turner in What’s Love Got to Do With It?, says she won’t be attending the ceremony this year, but she’s very interested in watching it on television.
CelebrityRaechal Leone ShewfeltAngela Bassett: I Love a Woman Kicking Butt
Angela Bassett (Jason Laveris/FilmMagic) If Angela Bassett were not so good at her job — having collected nominations for three Emmys and an Oscar in her 30 years as an actor — she could easily have a career as a self-help guru. The 57-year-old star has a lovely answer when asked what makes her, a woman who seems so strong, feel vulnerable. “When I’ve taken off and not gone to the gym, when I’ve eaten all the things that I know I shouldn’t eat, and yet here comes another opportunity, a time when I have to be on and center,” Bassett tells Yahoo Celebrity. "I stole one of [AHS co-star] Kathy Bates’s beards and I went as the bearded lady,” she reveals with a laugh, adding that she ended up spending the holiday in New Orleans, which is “the place” for adults on Oct. 31. The star works on AHS.
TVCarrie Bell'AHS: Hotel' : Angela Bassett Previews the 'Twisted' Season
Yet Angela Bassett swears that shock is exactly what she felt when she heard about the cast (Lady Gaga!) and concept for her latest foray into Ryan Murphy-ville, American Horror Story: Hotel. How would you describe your character, Ramona Royale? She meets Lady Gaga’s character and suddenly she questions how far is too far to get what she wants in her life and career?
