Richard Roundtree, the actor best known for playing John Shaft across multiple Shaft projects, has died from pancreatic cancer at age 81. His agent Patrick McMinn confirmed the news to EW, stating, "Richard's work and career served as a turning point for African American leading men in film. The impact he had on the industry cannot be overstated." Roundtree is one of the rare actors whose first movie role instantly shot him to icon status, as his role in 1971's blaxploitation classic Shaft quickly became his defining performance. Read More...
Consider this: There were actually some people who wanted nothing to do with the end of Seinfeld. Who stayed immune to Jerry fever? Companies such as Jujyfruits, Drake’s Bakeries Inc., and Kenny Rogers Roasters had legitimate ties to the show but refused to cash in. Of course, most couldn’t resist the chance to horn in on the action. Many of the promotions were predictable: Snapple, a show staple, kicked off a Win Nothing sweepstakes (prizes included no mortgage payments for a year). Read More...
Is it just me or is it a huge bummer when the Gallagher siblings fight with each other? I have six siblings, so believe me, I get that brothers and sisters argue, but Shameless‘ sibling arguments make me sadder than my own. We need Fiona and Ian and everyone else scheming together, not battling! After Fiona successfully blocked the Youth Center from getting the church last week, it’s war in the Gallagher household. Read More...
