Entertainment
American Actress Shelley Duvall Passes Away at Age 75
Shelley Duvall, the acclaimed American actress, has passed away at the age of 75. Her partner, Dan Gilroy, confirmed her death, stating that she peacefully passed away in her sleep due to complications from diabetes at their home in Blanco, Texas, on Thursday.
Gilroy expressed his deep sorrow, saying, “My dear, sweet, wonderful life partner and friend left us. Too much suffering lately, now she’s free. Fly away, beautiful Shelley,” as reported by The Hollywood Reporter.
Duvall’s career began with notable roles such as in the 1970 dark comedy ‘Brewster McCloud,’ and she achieved acclaim by winning the Best Actress award at the Cannes Film Festival for her performance in the 1977 drama ‘3 Women.’
She gained further recognition starring as Olive Oyl alongside Robin Williams in Robert Altman’s musical adaptation of ‘Popeye’ in 1980.
Despite her early successes, Duvall later experienced a decline in Hollywood opportunities and was absent from the screen for two decades before returning in 2023 with ‘The Forest Hills.’
Throughout her career, she was most celebrated for her roles in iconic films such as ‘The Shining,’ ‘Annie Hall,’ and ‘Nashville.’
Shelley Duvall leaves behind a legacy of memorable performances and contributions to cinema that will be remembered by audiences and fellow artists alike.
Nigerian Singer Speed Darlington sparks reactions with his behavior after hearing Burna Boy’s song in a club.
A viral clip has made its way online as Speed Darlington is seen threatening to leave the club for hearing Burna Boy’s song.
In the video the singer shouted ““I go go,” causing the DJ of the house to quickly change the song to appease to Speed Darlington.
It can be recalled that the two singers have an ongoing beef going on, Speed Darlington always criticizes and speak about Burna Boy online.
In which Burna Boy has reacted to, it was also rumored that Speed Darlington was once arrested for a statement he made against Burna Boy.
Popular Nigerian Tik Toker Jadrolita also known as Jarvis sparks congratulatory messages from fans for being a house owner.
The Tik toker takes to Tik tok to give a house tour of her new home in Lagos, Nigeria. Jarvis expressed excitement as she showed around her house and reminisced her early days before she became popular on social media.
Fans then congratulate her on her new achievement and growth. Many applaud for being able to reach this milestone early in life or earlier than others.
Reality TV star and DJ, Tolanibaj, has advised some Afrobeats legends to consider stepping away from music if they have lost their spark.
Speaking in a video shared on her TikTok page, Tolanibaj said there is no shame in retiring, especially when putting out poor music only damages the strong brand they worked hard to build. Her comments come as fans continue to criticize the recent releases from Davido, Wizkid, and Burna Boy.
Tolanibaj said, “Why is it that Nigerian artists don’t know when to evolve or shift fully into business? If your music no longer connects with your fans, why not build on your legacy in other ways instead of letting yourself get dragged and compared to new-generation artists?”
She pointed to Olamide and Don Jazzy as examples of how veteran artists can transition into executive roles and stay respected.
She added, “Stop letting yourself be disrespected. If your old catalogue is A1, there’s no need to keep dropping weak songs. It’s better to retire gracefully or even become a lifestyle influencer than to water down your brand.”
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