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Hoda Kotb Angela Bassett Angela Bassett and Hoda Kotb looked stunning at the 16th Annual Woman's Day Red Dress Awards at the Appel Room in New York City the other evening. Photos By: Diego Corredor/MediaPunch

Angela Bassett Angela Bassett was all smiles for the cameras as she arrived at The Late Show With Stephen Colbert yesterday in New York City.  Photo By: Diego Corredor/MediaPunch

**** BLACK HOLLYWOOD **** Angela Bassett EBONY magazine salute’s Black Hollywood with actress Angela Bassett gracing the cover, reveals never-before-seen images of our biggest celebrities and crowns the next generation of stars. Bassett is currently mesmerizing her fans in her captivating role as voodoo priestess, Marie Laveau, on the FX series American Horror Story: Coven, while also receiving acclaim for her role in Black Nativity during the holiday season. Many know Bassett for being strong, poised and resilient; however, the talented actress opened up to EBONY magazine and revealed that she also has moments of doubt and insecurity. However, she gives readers the scoop on how to exude the same sense of confidence that she possesses while also keeping her feet firmly on the ground. As the actress reflected on moments when it was hard to secure a role, she offers the following advice on how to keep going: “You’ve...

The Courtney B. Vance Caricature Angela Bassett And Hubby Courtney B. Vance Courtney B. Vance at attended his caricature unveiling at world famed Sardi's in New York City the other day. Photos By: Walter McBride/WM/Photography

Gabrielle Union Angela Bassett Leading Hollywood actresses Angela Bassett and Gabrielle Union are the first announced presenters added to the BET Awards ’13. Hosted by actor and comedian Chris Tucker, Hollywood’s biggest stars will come together to celebrate the accomplishments of their peers in music, sports and film, at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in Los Angeles on Sunday, June 30th at 8pm *ET/PT. Previously announced performers at this year’s highly anticipated BET Awards ‘13 will include platinum-selling and award-winning recording artists R. Kelly, Chris Brown and Miguel. Adding to the most exciting Awards show yet, Miami Heat basketball star Dwyane Wade was recently announced as the honoree for the Humanitarian Awardpresented by State Farm, and Charlie Wilson will receive the prestigiousCadillac Lifetime Achievement Award. This year, the festivities and excitement expands with the first-ever BET Experience at L.A. LIVE! The three-day weekend is filled wi...

Ne-Yo Queen Latifah Star Jones Magic Johnson And Cookie Johnson Samuel L. Jackson Mary J. Blidge Angela Bassett Beautiful Angela Bassett looked fantastic for the BET Honors at the Warner Theatre in Washington, D.C. Mary J. Bilge really stole the night in her long red gown. Samuel L. Jackson was also there dressed to the hill in the cold Washington weather. Magic Johnson and his stunning wife Cookie Johnson also showed up to help celebrate. We were very happy to see former View Host Star Jones. She still looks like a star. Queen Latifah was there and was all smiles. She always smiles. We love that about her. Ne-Yo showed up and looked very dapper in his suit and top hat. Our Retna photographer and friend Walter McBride really out did himself with these great photos. Photos By: Walter McBride / Retna Ltd.

Alan Rosenberg With Angela Bassett And Eric McCormack Make The Announcements Doubt is the main leader at the upcoming Screen Actors Guild Awards, garnering five award nominations. The picture’s star, Meryl Streep, is competing for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role. She will go up against Angelina Jolie (Changeling), Anne Hathaway (Rachel Getting Married), Melissa Leo (Frozen River) and Kate Winslet (Revolutionary Road). Streep’s Doubt co-stars Amy Adams and Viola Davis will both be battling it out for the Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role award, against Penélope Cruz (Vicky Cristina Barcelona), Taraji P. Henson (The Curious Case of Benjamin Button) and Kate Winslet (The Reader). Philip Seymour Hoffman also received a nod for his performance in Doubt - he is nominated in the best supporting actor category. He will face competition from the late Heath Ledger (The Dark Knight), Josh Brolin (Milk), Robert Downey Jr. (Tropic...

**** TIMES SQUARE GOSSIP AT THE DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION **** Angela Bassett Spike Lee Gloria Reuben Spike Lee and Gloria Reuben along with Angela Bassett attend the 'Movies with a Message' morning reception at Earl's Restaurant the other day in downtown Denver, Colorado. Spike didn't look too happy to have his photograph taken. Gloria seemed to love it. Meanwhile Matthew Modine heads down 16th Street Mall in downtown to promote his 'Bike for a day' in downtown Denver. Then our Buzz Foto photographer Christopher Peterson caught Hilary Clinton around town. And if one party wasn't enough for Earls Restaurant, Actress Annette Bening was honored by the Creative Coalition and celebrate the film '14 Women', which chronicles the life and times of the 14 female Senators in the 109th Congress. Annette received the Spotlight Initiative Award sponsored by the Perennial Strategy Group, Nehemiah Corporation and Screen Media Films. Annette was introduced by superstar...