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Angela Bassett shared her thoughts and reflected on her friendship with rock ‘n’ roll pioneer Tina Turner, who died Wednesday after a long illness at her home in Zurich, Switzerland.Turner’s death has inspired a slew of reactions and tributes from celebrities and fans alike. Bassett, who was nominated for an Academy Award for playing Turner in the 1993 biopic “What’s Love Got to Do With It,” issued a statement Wednesday afternoon sharing her sentiments on the music icon and her impact. “How do we say farewell to a woman who owned her pain and trauma and used it as a means to help change the world?” Bassett began in a statement sent to TheWrap.

died Wednesday at age 83, in the 2021 Max documentary “Tina.”In the doc — which the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer dubbed a bittersweet goodbye to fans — Turner, who suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder, lamented over the unending media headlines about the torture bore during her 16-year marriage to Ike. (Ike Turner died from a drug overdose at 76 in December 2007). “I wasn’t interested in telling that ridiculously embarrassing story of my life,” said Turner, born Anna Mae Bullock, in the film. “But I felt that’s one way I can get the journalists off my back.”Years prior to releasing the documentary, the Nutbush, Tennessee, native shockingly exposed Ike’s domestic violence in her 1986 memoir, “I, Tina,” and again in the 1993 biopic, “What’s Love Got To Do With It,” starring Oscar-nominee Angela Bassett. “The story was written so I would no longer have to discuss the issue,” Turner said of her torment. “I don’t love that it’s always talked about.

Tina Turner. The once-in-a-lifetime singer and performer often called the Queen of Rock & Roll, whose career spanned over half a century and multiple comebacks, died Wednesday May 24 at age 83.

The news that Tina Turner passed away today brought swift reaction from some of the biggest names in music, sports, television and politics.

Angela Bassett received her first Oscar nomination for her portrayal of Tina Turner in the iconic 1993 biopic What’s Love Got To Do With It?

The world has lost one of rock and roll's most famous voices as it was announced that Tina Turner has died at the age of 83. The legendary singer, who had hits including Proud Mary and The Best, passed away after a long illness, her publicist Bernard Doherty confirmed.

at her home near Zurich, Switzerland, following a long illness, her manager confirmed to on May 24. She was 83. During her 60-year-long career, Turner made lasting friendships both within the industry and outside of it.

Reuters.Her hits included her 1970 cover of Creedence Clearwater Revival’s “Proud Mary” and her big comeback hit from the ’80s, “What’s Love Got to Do With It,” which won Record of the Year and Song of the Year at 1985’s Grammys. The groundbreaking singer transcended genre, as her wins for both Best Female Vocal Performance in both Rock and Pop categories that year proved.She was the subject of the 2021 HBO documentary, “Tina,” in which she recounted her health battles, including cancer and a stroke.

Singer Tina Turner, one of rock’s most famous voices who had hits including Proud Mary and The Best, has died at the age of 83 after a long illness. In a statement her representative said: "Tina Turner, the 'Queen of Rock'n Roll' has died peacefully today at the age of 83 after a long illness in her home in Küsnacht near Zurich, Switzerland.

Just last month, fans were shocked to hear that Fox had officially cancelled 9-1-1, which had been the network’s most popular primetime television series for six seasons.

Hondo is feeling a “lot bit sad.”

The Tribeca Festival today announced its Storytellers Series, which includes Paul McCartney in conversation with Conan O’Brien for a podcast recording of Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend, and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer John Mellencamp in conversation with David Letterman.

The 118 is on the move! Ryan Murphy’s first responder series 9-1-1 has been canceled by FOX after six seasons — and already found a new home.

is headed to a new network in a shocking move.The first-responder drama has been canceled by Fox, but picked up by ABC, which will become its new home for the just-announced season 7 set to air during the 2023-24 broadcast season. ABC announced the pickup on Monday in a press release, making this the latest high-profile move for a broadcast show following 's switcheroo from CBS to NBC earlier this year.«Thanks to the creative drive of Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk and Tim Minear, as well as the talented cast,  has been one of the most defining and original dramas on network television over the last six seasons and we are honored to bring it to the esteemed group of series on ABC,» said Craig Erwich, President of Disney Television Group, in a statement.

“9-1-1,” Fox’s highest-rated scripted series, is moving to ABC after Fox opted not to renew it for Season 7. The series from creators Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk and Tim Minear stars Angela Bassett and Peter Krause as first responders dealing with often hazardous emergencies in Los Angeles.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter “9-1-1” is officially done at Fox, with the broadcaster canceling the series after six seasons. However, the show will be moving to ABC for its seventh season, Variety has confirmed. In addition, the sister series “9-1-1: Lone Star” has been renewed for Season 5 at Fox. “It has been an honor to be the founding network of ‘9-1-1’ and we are grateful to Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk and Tim Minear, together with Angela Bassett, Peter Krause, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Oliver Stark, Aisha Hinds, Kenneth Choi, Ryan Guzman and the rest of the cast and crew, and 20th Television for delivering such an impactful series to Fox,” the network said in a statement. “We wish them well after ‘9-1-1’s’ final Fox season concludes.”

In a clear sign of broadcast’s evolving business realities, Fox has opted not to renew its highest rated scripted series, 9-1-1, produced by 20th Television. The upcoming Season 6 finale on May 15 will be its last episode on Fox. But it will not be a series finale for the first responder drama, from creators Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk and Tim Minear, which has been picked up by 20th TV sibling ABC and will join the Disney network’s lineup next season, making for one of the highest-profile series moves ever.

Fox has renewed 9-1-1: Lone Star, starring Rob Lowe, for a fifth season. It will be the only 9-1-1 series on the network next season as flagship 9-1-1 is not being renewed. (It is expected to move to ABC.)

Michaela Zee editor At the Time 100 Gala on Wednesday night, former child stars Ke Huy Quan and Drew Barrymore reunited after not having “seen each other in almost 40 years” to present Steven Spielberg with the event’s Impact Award. “Steven introduced me to this world where his imagination lived and invited me in,” Quan said. “He showed me how much fun we can have when we let our creativity be our guide. My life has [been] made so much better because of him.” In his acceptance speech, Spielberg reciprocated the affection he received from Quan and Barrymore. “I have never been more proud in my working career than being able to find, in 1981, 6-year-old Drew Barrymore and, in early 1983, 11-year-old Ke,” the filmmaker said. “I was so lucky to find them both, and they have not changed in all those years.”

The class of 2023! Some of the world’s most distinguished people were honored at the Time100 Gala on Wednesday, April 26. 

Ali Wong shows off her culture and heritage with a gorgeous white floral headpiece and dress while arriving for the 2023 TIME100 Gala held at Jazz at Lincoln Center on Wednesday night (April 26) in New York City.

Austin Butler and Kaia Gerber are one sharp looking couple!

Spring has sprung — which means it’s time to look ahead to winter. Organizers of the Santa Barbara International Film Festival said today that its 39th annual event will run February 7-17 in the coastal California town.

Angela Bassett was right there when Austin Butler was bracing himself for the Best Actor announcement at the Oscars.

Angela Bassett, Austin Butler, Doja Cat, and King Charles III are on the list.

Angela Bassett opened up this week about her connection with Austin Butler's awards season experience, writing in an essay for TIME that she «understood intimately what he felt» in the moments just before Oscars announcers revealed the Best Actor winner.  Bassett wrote an essay about her friendship with the star in TIME's 100 Most Influential People of 2023 series, published Thursday. In the piece, she recalled the moment that she held hands with Butler at this year's Academy Awards just before the presentation for Best Actor. «I understood intimately what he felt when it was time to learn if he would climb those stairs to the stage,» Bassett wrote«So, I took his hand and held it softly as the winner was announced.»Butler lost the Best Actor race, and Brendan Fraser ultimately took home the trophy, for his performance in.

about her snub at the 2023 Oscars.Bassett, 64, wrote about the moment she shared with Austin Butler in his write-up for the Time 100 Most Influential People of 2023 series, saying that she “understood intimately” how he was feeling in the moment.Bassett and Butler both failed to win Oscars at the 95th Academy Awards ceremony, and a touching video of the two holding hands went viral.“On the evening of the Oscars, with Austin seated next to me, I understood intimately what he felt when it was time to learn if he would climb those stairs to the stage,” Bassett wrote in the Time 100 piece. “So, I took his hand and held it softly as the winner was announced.

Austin Butler had the support of another Oscar nominee at the 2023 Oscars this year – Angela Bassett.

TIME has revealed its annual list of who they consider to be the most influential people in the world right now. The TIME100 issue of the magazine comes with a cover story on Doja Cat, one of a handful of musicians included in this year's list, alongside a foreword written by Elvis director Baz Luhrmann. Check out her cover above.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media Reporter Ariana DeBose is back to do “the thing” as the host of this year’s Tony Awards. It’s the second time the actor is serving as emcee for Broadway’s biggest night, which is taking place on Sunday, June 11 at the United Palace in New York’s Washington Heights. The ceremony starts at 8 p.m. ET and will air live on CBS, as well as the streaming service Paramount+. “I was honored to serve as host last year and even more so to be asked back! So looking forward to celebrating this incredible season and the people who make the work happen,” DeBose said. “Here’s to adding some uptown flavor to the magic of the Tony Awards!”

Jamie Lee Curtis is coming to star Karol G’s defence after the Colombian pop star called out GQ magazine for photoshopping her cover photo.

actress was a guest on and revealed that she has officially signed on to play Dionne Warwick in an upcoming film.«We're already working on it,» Taylor told Hall when asked about possibly playing the legendary songstress.«We're at the building process right now,» the 31-year-old triple-threat star said. «I always wanted to make sure I could lock in with any person I would be playing.»Taylor went on to reference Angela Bassett's Oscar-nominated performance as Tina Turner in  and Jamie Foxx's Oscar-winning performance as Ray Charles in. «I miss when movies was like that,» she shared.

BreAnna Bell A series of changes have taken place at Showtime. Variety has confirmed the network has canceled “Ziwe” after just two seasons and has picked up Mandy Patinkin’s “Seasoned” to series, delivering a six-episode order. Hosted and executive produced by comedian Ziwe Fumudoh, the talk show focused on presenting trending hot topics concerning race, politics and other cultural issues as well as musical numbers, interviews, guest stars and comedic sketches. Guests on Season 2 included Drew Barrymore, Rowan Blanchard, Blake Griffin, Emily Ratajkowski and Mia Khalifa, among others. The series first debuted in 2021. With the loss, that leaves Showtime without a current late night talk show following the cancellation of “Desus & Mero” (which Ziwe also served as a writer on before moving to her own show). The changes come as part of Showtime’s reevaluation of the programming slate after MTV Entertainment Group president and CEO Chris McCarthy stepped in to oversee the cabler once former CEO David Nevins left in October.

A.V. Rockwell — the writer and director of her hit feature film debut “A Thousand and One,” which is continuing to run up numbers at the box office in addition to earning a 96% from Rotten Tomatoes.

EXCLUSIVE: Angela Bassett and Courtney B. Vance’s film Heist 88, which had been earmarked for Paramount+, will be moving to Showtime, Deadline has learned. Additionally, I hear the network has made decisions on two of its three comedy pilots, handing a six-episode series order to Seasoned, starring Mandy Patinkin and Kathryn Grody, and passing on The Wood, based on the 1999 feature film. Showtime also has opted not to renew Ziwe, hosted and executive produced by comedian Ziwe Fumudoh, for a third season.

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