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Keke Palmer and Angela Bassett have been compared for some time now. From their physical resemblance to Palmer’s spot-on impression of the Oscar-nominated actress, fans can’t help but see some of Bassett in the Nope star. Of course, the connection goes beyond the similarities, as the Black Panther actress once played Palmer's on-screen, supportive and stern mother in the spelling bee drama Akeelah and the Bee. Both were great in the movie and, as it turns out, Palmer may have played an instrumental role in Bassett…

As the expression goes, “imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.” So when Keke Palmer does her impression of Angela Bassett, she’s really showing how much she loves the Oscar-nominated actress. The Nope actress previously went viral for doing a spot on Angela Bassett, and just recently she did it as the Black Panther actress watched. It’s a great moment. Keke Palmer actually worked with Angela Bassett over 15 years ago on one of her first movies, Akeelah and the Bee, where Bassett played the mother to her spelling…

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse LoughreyGet our The Life Cinematic email for freeAngela Bassett has revealed she was against a plot twist in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.The actor returns in the new sequel, which shows the Marvel characters coming to terms with the death of King T’Challa (Chadwick Boseman).Bassett takes on lead duties in the Black Panther sequel as Queen Ramonda alongside Letitia Wright, who plays Ramonda’s daughter, Shuri. and Tenoch Huerta, who…

Image via Marvel Studios Warning: This article contains spoilers for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Angela Bassett is receiving mountains of praise from international Marvel fans who already watched Black Panther: Wakanda Forever in theaters. Her performance was powerful throughout the whole movie and it’s prompted some fans to campaign for the actress’ nomination in the 2023 Academy Awards. Bassett played the role of Queen Ramonda, the leader of Wakanda after King T’Challa died due to an unspecified health…

Joshua Bassett has a busy schedule. Between his film, TV and music careers, the 21-year-old "High School Musical: The Musical: The Series" star doesn't have much time to look after his finances.Talking to CNBC Make It while promoting his third EP, Sad Songs in a Hotel Room, Bassett admitted that he doesn't actually know how much Disney is paying him to play the role of Ricky Bowen on the hit show, which is in its third season."I still don't know how much money I'm making for 'High School Musical'. That's a true story,"…

Image: Dynamite ComicsThe much-anticipated new live-action adaption of Red Sonja, the chain-mail bikini-clad warrior of the sword-and-sorcery comics of the same name, has finally began shooting. Matilda Lutz, known for her roles in Revenge and Medici, is playing the titular character. Although Hannah John-Kamen (Ant-Man and the Wasp) was originally slated to play Sonja, she had to back out due to scheduling conflicts.Director M.J. Bassett, who helmed Rogue and Solomon Kane, in addition to numerous television shows, said…