Archive for October 24th, 2023

‘’THE FIRST BLACK ACTION HERO’’ IS DEAD

Shaft (1971)

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Richard Roundtree is noted for his portrayal of private detective
John Shaft in the 1971 film Shaft, and its four sequels, released
between 1972 and 2019.

For his performance in the original film, Roundtree was nominated
for the
Golden Globe Award for New Star of the Year – Actor in
1972.


Roundtree died of pancreatic cancer at his Los Angeles home
on October 24, at the age of 81.

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‘’MUSICARES’’ PERSON OF 2024 IS NAMED

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WASHINGTON (TND) — Rock star and philanthropist Jon Bon
Jovi (61)
 
has been named the 2024 "MusiCares" Person of the
Year
for his efforts to establish a successful nonprofit that helps
people in need.

Bon Jovi, who is the lead singer of the band with the same name,
said a former member of The Beatles, Paul McCartney, told him
about the honor.

PAUL MC CARTNEY Y SU ENTREVISTA PARA APPLE MUSIC | PyD
Paul McCartney (81)

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A GREAT FILM OPENED ON THIS DAY IN 1969

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On October 24, 1969, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid,
starring Paul Newman and Robert Redford as a team of bank
robbers in the Old West, opened in theaters around the United
States.

The film was a commercial and critical success, receiving seven
Oscar nominations (including Best Picture and Best Director)
and winning in the categories of Best Screenplay (William
Goldman), Best Song (Burt Bacharach’s “Raindrops Keep
Falling on My Head”), Best Score and Best Cinematography.

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