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Cheyenne Roundtree Became An Essential Voice In The Sean Combs Case

Rhiannon Adam for HuffPost Rhiannon Adam for HuffPost Culture Shifters Oct. 22, 2024 When Sean Combs' Case Demanded A Nuanced Report, Cheyenne Roundtree Stepped Up The Rolling Stone investigative journalist reflects on navigating trolls online, bringing truth to light and the unfortunate state of Black media. “I was sitting there kind of like — Vibe has 20 years of coverage …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Thelma pairs June Squibb and the late Richard Roundtree in an action caper with the biggest heart

ABC

The opening scene of Thelma will be immediately familiar to anyone who has had to gently walk an older relative through the wonders of cyberspace. Since then, she's lent her talents to dozens of productions from Adam Sandler's Hubie Halloween, to Alexander Payne's 2013 road trip drama Nebraska — which nabbed Squibb her first Academy Award nomination for supporting actress. …

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11 months ago

At 94, June Squibb is a leading lady at last in the Sundance breakout ‘Thelma’

Associated Press

PARK CITY, Utah — June Squibb is perhaps the busiest 94-year-old in Hollywood. “My friends all laugh at me, like ‘What are you doing next?’” Squibb said in an interview with The Associated Press. “I think we’re all stronger than anyone thinks we are, in many different ways,” Squibb said. “We had no idea that people would relate to it …

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11 months ago

Increasing costs. Advancing tech. Why Sundance CEO says film festivals need to evolve

LA Times

Welcome to a special Sundance Daily edition of the Wide Shot, a newsletter about the business of entertainment. “That’s that sense of like, ‘Here’s the place that maybe I can be heard that maybe other festivals don’t provide a platform.’ And I think that is so Sundance.” On the eve of the festival’s landmark 40th edition, Vicente spoke to me …

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1 year, 1 month ago

‘Shaft’ star Richard Roundtree, considered the first Black action movie hero, has died at 81

Associated Press

LOS ANGELES — Richard Roundtree, the trailblazing actor who starred as the ultra-smooth private detective in several “Shaft” films beginning in the early 1970s, has died. “The impact he had on the industry cannot be overstated.” Roundtree, who was born in New Rochelle, New York, was considered as the first Black action hero and became one of the leading actors …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Richard Roundtree, who played John Shaft in the 1971 film Shaft, dies aged 81

ABC

Actor Richard Roundtree, best known for playing John Shaft in the 1971 film Shaft, has died aged 81. Key points: Richard Roundtree's manager said he died at his home in Los Angeles on Tuesday After the success of Shaft, Roundtree returned in sequels Shaft’s Big Score in 1972 and Shaft in Africa in 1973 He was married twice and is …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Richard Roundtree, star of the 1970s ‘Shaft’ film franchise, has died at 81

LA Times

Richard Roundtree said of his role in “Shaft”: “It put me on the map.” Richard Roundtree lent his velvet voice and cool cat stride to one of the most influential action heroes of the 1970s. “Our hearts are with his family and loved ones during this difficult time.” Often heralded as the first Black action hero, Roundtree shot to superstardom …

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3 years, 5 months ago

Former college football player paralysed in swimming accident dies unexpectedly

The Independent

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Bobby Roundtree, a former …

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3 years, 5 months ago

Looking Back On The Legacy Of 'Shaft,' 50 Years Later

NPR

Looking Back On The Legacy Of 'Shaft,' 50 Years Later Enlarge this image toggle caption Silver Screen Collection/Getty Images Silver Screen Collection/Getty Images Fifty years ago, cultural critic Nelson George was 13 years old, sitting in a darkened theater in Times Square — then came the electric opening credits of "Shaft." The success of "Shaft" opened the door for films …

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