Angela Bassett kept all eyes on her on the red carpet at the 2014 Paleyfest panel. The “American Horror Story: Coven” star showed off her svelte figure in a La Petite Robe by Chiara Boni black and white dress. She finished her look with rings by Nanis Italian Jewels and Misahara, a wrap bracelet by Edgy, […]

Angela Bassett says without a doubt Lupita Nyong’o deserves to take home an Oscar Sunday night. HelloBeautiful caught up with the ageless film star at ESSENCE’s 7th annual Black Women in Hollywood Luncheon. Along with sharing her Academy Award predictions, Angela detailed the moment she fell in love with Hollywood’s new it-girl. MUST READ: Well Deserved! […]

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Angela Bassett — the 55-year-old proof that Black doesn’t crack! — graces the cover of the December 16th issue of JET looking more beautiful than ever. The stunning Black Nativity star opened to the magazine about her children facing racism and her personal struggles with infertility. “The kids were playing one day, and a blonde, […]

Now that we’ve gotten passed Halloween and all it had to bring, we’re ready to embrace the holiday season. And what better way to do so than with holiday films. There are a slew of releases coming: “The Best Man Holiday,” “Tyler Perry’s A Madea’s Christmas” and one we are particularly looking forward to, “Black […]

Yale graduate, killer arms, and a brilliant smize even Tyra is envious of! Angela Bassett is without a doubt a stellar actress we love. From her tear-jerking scenes in “What’s Love Got To Do With It”, to her infectious laughter in “Waiting To Exhale” she’s been a constant driving force in putting Black Hollywood on the map. […]

Oprah Winfrey doesn’t hit the big 6-0 for another five months, but she’s already admitting that she’s not looking forward to the milestone. During an interview with “The Today Show,” the media mogul said she;s not excited about her 60th birthday next January. “You know, it’s the only age I’ve ever been that I had a […]

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. recently welcomed two amazing women into their sisterhood! According to reports, actress Angela Bassett and former Essence Magazine editor-in-chief Susan Taylor were inducted into the sorority as honorary members on Saturday. MUST READ: BEAUTIFUL NEWS: Delta Sigma Theta Opens Elementary School In Haiti MUST READ: Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Reaches 100 Years! […]

With the recent debut of “Dark Girls“, we were all left to validate and defend our beauty. From dark, light or in between, Black girls everywhere stood tall on social media that evening to declare that they were worthy. But the conversation is not over! No matter what complexion you are, you’re gorgeous (just in […]

TV personality Sherri Shepherd recently announced that she and hubby Lamar Sally found a surrogate mother to carry their first child together. Although “The View” co-host said she’s excited for the new addition to her family, she revealed that the process had its ups and down in a recent interview with ESSENCE.com. “We’re starting the […]

Tia Mowry-Hardrict is flaunting her vegan lifestyle in a dress made of lettuce! The actress is the latest celeb to pose for PETA, and in a new ad campaign she’s urging naysayers to “Let Veganism Grow On You.” “I became a vegan and I was getting bullied a lot on Twitter,” the 34-year-old said. “PETA […]

In the world of Hollywood, leading roles for Black actresses come a dime a dozen. So, when the role Olivia Pope began available, A-listers, D-listers and everyone in between came out for the opportunity. In a recent interview with CocoaFab, starlet Gabrielle Union revealed that she too auctioned for the career-changing part. “There’s the whole […]