After a successful run on the hit NYC Broadway show, ‘The Mountaintop,’ Angela Bassett is making her move back into television. The ‘Waiting To Exhale’ actress will be taking on a role as a CIA agent on an upcoming FOX drama series:
Angela Bassett is in final negotiations to star in FOX’s untitled drama pilot. Bassett will play the very calculating director of the CIA who has an unusually large amount of political power.
The TV show follows Jane Forsythe (Saxon Sharbino) an orphaned 14-year-old daughter of a CIA operative who encounters a mystical rogue agent (McMahon) who acts as her surrogate father and professional mentor in the covert world. [Source]
No word on what the series will be titled. On the other hand, it’s good to see her making her way back to television. The last TV show she starred in was NBC’s ‘ER’, back in 2009, where she played Dr. Cate Banfield.
QUEEN LATIFAH JOINS NEW CAST FOR LIFETIME MOVIE
Queen Latifah, Jill Scott an up-and-coming actress Adepero Oduye will be a part of a new cast for the television film for the 1989 film ‘Steel Magnolias.’ This revived version will feature a few notable African-American women tackling some of the popular lead roles:
Queen Latifah is joining the star-studded cast for Lifetime’s all-African-American Steel Magnolias reboot as M’Lynn, the character played by Sally Field in the 1989 feature film of the same name. Condola Rashad will play her diabetes-stricken daughter, Shelby (played by Julia Roberts), and Rashad’s mother Phylicia will reinterpret the role of Clairee (portrayed by Olympia Dukakis). Alfre Woodard will tackle the irascible Ouiser, who was unforgettably played by Shirley MacLaine, Jill Scott looks to fill Dolly Parton’s shoes as understanding hairdresser Truvy, and Pariah breakout Adepero Oduye will play insecure newcomer Annelle, made famous by Daryl Hannah. [Source]
Although the original film took place in Georgia, this story will be placed in the state of Lousiana. It’s also no surprise that Queen Latifah will also have her hands in on the production end, too…
EVELYN LOZADA & CHAD OCHOCINCO LAND REALITY SERIES
It’s no secret that ‘Basketball Wives’ reality star Evelyn Lozada and her football player fiance Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson are getting ready to tie the knot:
VH1 has made its long-rumored Basketball Wives spinoff starring Evelyn Lozada official, announcing Ev And Ocho, a new eight-episode series chronicling Basketball Wives’ Lozada upcoming wedding to NFL star Chad Ochocinco. In addition to the eight episodes, the series, which will premiere in September, will conclude with a two-part wedding finale. Ev And Ocho, which should qualify as one of the worst working titles ever, is produced by Shed Media US and JUMA Entertainment, with Nick Emmerson, Alex Demyanenko, Sean Rankine, Bob Horowitz and Lewis Fenton executive producing. [Source]
Will you be watching [Ev and Ocho]? NOPE!
Ev smh I swear amongst all the women on BBW she is the worse represenation of what a real woman is, the way she conducts herself is outrageous, she is such a thirsty gold digger who is willing to do everything and anything to stay relevant in the media, shes always claiming about how the media, paparazi and tmz be all in her and Chads relationship…..newsflash!! nobody cares she needs Jesus
Serious side-eye at this ALL African-American “Steel Magnolias” remake….. the orignal was waaaaay too good. I dont know if they can fill those shoes!
NO! I won’t be watching that crap and furthermore this chick will do ANYTHING as far as I can see to make a buck
I will not be watching she is such a bully this season, if jen does not want to be your friend just dont talk to her no reason to be so ignorant, she is a true female dog, talking about jen colored contacts, when she has fake boobs and fake hair what a hypocritical slut
I like Evelyn but she caaan come off phony cocky n catty sometimes, and i wish she leave Jen alone….lol i know deep down she truly misses theyre friendship it aint hard to tell….now for her n chad…hmmm i dont think thats gonna last but i wish them the best…n yes ill b watchn no need to front, lol.
I’d rather join the all male youth choir at Eddie Longs church than to watch that bafoonery!?!
LMAO!
lmbo
Not Interested in watching loud ass Evelyn marry hoe ass Ocho.
I liked Queen Latifah in The Secret Life of Bees (as well as her other movies) soooo I hope this will have a similiar feel as that one did. I will be watching that as far as the Ev and Ocho reality show? Umm idk maybe… I have to see the commercial to know if I really want to watch it.
I would love to see Steel Magnolias with a black cast. It is a great movie to watch on a gloomy weekend with snacks balled up on the sofa with a throw blanket wrapped aroud you.
There is a saying like this “Only one himself knows if the shoes match his feet or not “。If u really love her /him, money ain’t nothing but a number for these loved-up A-Listers. My BF and I both think so! He is a banker .We met via MY NAME, a nice place for women and oldermen who have much money, ,Ever feel that you would best enjoy someone who is in your group? If u are really interested in it, maybe u wanna check it out or tell your friends.
There is a saying like this “Only one himself knows if the shoes match his feet or not “。If u really love her /him, money ain’t nothing but a number for these loved-up A-Listers. My BF and I both think so! He is a banker .We met via RichMingle,,,C0”M, a nice place for women and oldermen who have much money, ,Ever feel that you would best enjoy someone who is in your group? If u are really interested in it, maybe u wanna check it out or tell your friends.
Looking forward to Ev & Ocho but I feel for her bc he told her straight out he’s a Man and going to cheat and had the nerve to ask if she’d do a 3some and the fool said yes.
Looking foward to the Queen’s production. And I will aslo watch anything Ms. Basset does. I will not watch Evelyn but I will read about the buffonary later!
Lol everybody that said they wont b watchn evs show r gona be the main ones watchin it…temptation is a mutha and ppl are too nosy these days…or shows like that wouldnt exist or even b made up.
I’m glad more black people are getting televisions roles, but they still have a long way to go. I will be watching Lifetime.