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A South Carolina State University professor who has authored a book about women in Blaxploitation movies says the late actor Richard Roundtree’s portrayal of “Shaft” was a pivotal heroic figure for young urban audiences in the 1970s. “John Shaft was so crucial to the development -- even though some would argue then and now that the character itself was stereotypical in terms of representations of Black masculinity -- of different kinds of African American heroes, especial...

Diddy responds to rumors that he wanted to beat up Will Smith for allegedly trying to have a threesome with Jada Pinkett and Jennifer Lopez.

President Obama's oldest daughter was photographed recently donning a red do while leaving the movie

One of the legends of 1970s cinema has died.

‘Shaft’ actor Richard Roundtree died at age 81 from pancreatic cancer. The late star was married twice during his career and is survived by five children.

CMT will salute pioneering women artists with a new franchise that premieres Nov. 15.

On Tuesday, October 24, it was announced that actor Richard Roundtree, known for his role in the 1971 film “Shaft” died at the age of 81.

One of the legends of 1970s cinema has died.

One of the legends of 1970s cinema has died.

By Gary Gerard Hamilton | The Associated Press - Jada Pinkett Smith has revealed that she's been separated from husband Will Smith for seven years in her new memoir, "Worthy", and is working towards resolution with the help of her children and a positive mindset.