Angel Reese Will Play Thursday Following Unexplained 4-Game Absence, LSU Coach Kim Mulkey Says

Kim Mulkey, Angel Reese.Photo:C. Morgan Engel/NCAA Photos via Getty, Ethan Miller/GettyLSU Basketball starAngel Reesewill suit up for Thursday’s game against Virginia Tech after an unexplained four-game absence.Reese, 21, has missed the last four of LSU’s games, and head coachKim Mulkey’s vague reasons for her star player’s absence sparked speculation among fans.On Wednesday, Mulkey, 61, announced during hermedia availabilitythat Reese would return to play on Thursday.“Angel is back,” Mulkey said, before she even sat down in front of reporters.

Angela Andaloro

Title:Staff Writer, Society & CultureEducation:Pace University, M.S. in Publishing, Pace University, B.A. in EnglishExpertise:Celebrities, Breaking News Title:Staff Writer, Society & Culture Education:Pace University, M.S. in Publishing, Pace University, B.A. in English Expertise:Celebrities, Breaking News Angela Andaloro has worked as a writer for 12 years, covering everything from celebrity news to crafting to true crime.She joined PEOPLE in 2022 as a Parents News Writer.Angela’s pronouns are she/her. Angela Andaloro has over a decade of experience working as a digital writer and has worked at PEOPLE since 2022, beginning as a Parents News Writer.

Angela Bassett Says Her Kids Were ‘Supremely Disappointed’ by Her Oscars Loss: ‘Teachable Moment’

Angela Bassett, Courtney B. Vance and their twins at the Governors Awards in January.Photo:VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Angela Bassettwasn’t the only one disappointed after losing the award for Best Supporting Actress. Theactress, 65, opened up about receiving an honorary Oscar in January when she appeared on Wednesday’s episodeLive with Kelly and Mark.Discussing the season 7 premiere of her television show9-1-1, Bassett shared that she had never expected to win the Governor’s Award, especially after losing the award for Best Supporting Actress at the 2023 Academy Awards.

Angela Bassett Smiles Alongside Husband and Their Two Kids in Rare Family Moment at Governors Awards

Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Frazer Harrison/Getty At the award show, Bassett received an Honorary Oscar for her contributions to the film industry. In January 2023, theBlack Panther: Wakanda Foreveractress opened up to PEOPLE about her two kids andwhat it would be like to see them follow in her Hollywood footsteps.

Angela Lansbury's Marriage and Family with Late Husband Peter Shaw: 'My Dear Loving Husband'

Photo: Pictorial Parade/Archive Photos/Getty In addition to her success in the entertainment world,Angela Lansburyis remembered for her life-long devotion to her family. On Tuesday, Lansbury’s three childrenannounced that she died overnightin her sleep at her Los Angeles home. She was 96. Casey Curry/Invision/AP/Shutterstock Lansbury married Shaw, an actor who later became a prominent Hollywood agent, in London in 1949, after her first marriage to actor Richard Cromwell resulted in a divorce just nine months later.