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French film legend Alain Delon is dead

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French film legend Alain Delon, a divisive star known to some as a sex symbol and to others an egotistical chauvinist, has died at the age of 88, his children annnounced Sunday in a statement to AFP.

Alain Fabien, Anouchka, Anthony, as well as (his dog) Loubo, are deeply saddened to announce the passing of their father. He passed away peacefully in his home in Douchy, surrounded by his three children and his family,” said the statement, which came after months of public family feuding over the star’s weakening health.

The actor, known for his roles in classics “Purple Noon” (1960) and “Le Samurai” (1967), died at around 3:00 am (0100 GMT), his son Anthony told AFP.

A rarity on the screen since the 1990s, Delon made headlines in 2023 when his three children filed a complaint against his live-in assistant Hiromi Rollin, accusing her of harassment and threatening behaviour.

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The siblings went on to wage a public battle in the media and the courts, arguing over the star’s state of health, which included a stroke in 2019.

Delon’s family has asked for privacy following his death.

Ahead of his debilitating stroke, Delon made his last major public appearance on the red carpet to receive an honorary Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival in May 2019.

“It’s a bit of a posthumous tribute, but from my lifetime,” he had said upon receiving the award.

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“I am going to leave, but I won’t leave without thanking you,” added the man who had lived out his final years at his home in a village in northeast France, surrounded by high walls, where he planned to be buried not far from his dogs.

Alain is in a deep, chosen solitude, in another world, in the past with people he very much loved… His malaise has always been present,” his former partner Mireille Dard told AFP in 2015, before the star turned 80.

“The best and the worst, both inaccessible and so close, cold and hot,” fellow 1960s star Brigitte Bardot had described him on his 80th birthday.

Instinctive genius
Far from a cerebral actor, Delon was considered an instinctive genius. He prided himself on never having worked on his technique, rather relying on charisma.

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“He’s not a normal actor, Alain Delon. He’s an object of desire,” said actor Vincent Lindon in a 2012 documentary.

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Video: ‘Wigs, human hair diabolical, carry misfortune’ – Singer Natalie Okri

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British singer, Natalie Okri has stated that some human hairs are sacrifices to deities and unknown gods.

The singer made this claim while speaking on why she stopped wearing wigs.

According to her, in some parts of Asia, women offer their hair at the temple to purify themselves, to shed bad luck and poverty.

Natalie Okri in a video shared on her Instagram page, explained that some of these human hairs are often sold to big vendors. She noted that black women purchasing them might be wearing someone else’s bad luck unknowingly.

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“There are 3 reasons why I stopped wearing wigs and human hairs: some human hairs are sacrifice to demons, deities and other unknown gods.

“A lot of women in some countries like Asia, they go to the temple to sacrifice their hair to their god, believing that their gods will purify and cleanse them. They gave their hair as a form of getting rid of bad luck, poverty and every other thing stressing them and they started life anew.

“Those working in the temple take their hair and sell it off to the European market or to different big vendors like Ali Baba, Ali Express and different brands. And we black women go to those websites to buy these hairs at hundreds of pounds.

“We are wearing someone’s bad luck on our heads. You may not believe in their god but as a Christian, that works against what I believe in, because we see them as demons and deities.”

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Natalie Okri is a British singer, who rose to fame in 2009 after performing at Britain’s Got Talent.

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Another headache for Portable as police declare him wanted

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The Ogun State Police Command has declared Habeeb Okikiola Olalomi, popularly known as “Portable”, wanted for his alleged involvement in a violent attack on government officials carrying out their lawful duties.

A statement released by the spokesperson of the command, SP Omolola Odutola, says on February 5, 2025, at about 1000hrs, officials from the Ogun State Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development, Ota Zonal Office named TPL Onabanjo Abidemi, TPL Raymond Lateef and TPL Ridwan Oyero Akinlesi were conducting an enforcement exercise at Oke-Osa, Tigbo Ilu Ota, when they encountered an elderly man, later identified as Portable’s father, at Odogwu Bar in the area. Upon identifying themselves and requesting the approved building plan, the father informed them that his son was unavailable.

‘’However, moments later, Portable, armed with a firearm and other dangerous weapons, led a gang of nine thugs in a violent attack on the unarmed officials. The enforcement officers sustained various bodily injuries but managed to escape and reported the incident to the Ota Area Command, which subsequently escalated the case to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for further action.

Nine accomplices were arrested, but Portable fled the scene and has since gone into hiding. Multiple formal invitations were sent to him, requesting his presence at the Ogun State Police Command Headquarters, Eleweran, Abeokuta, which he deliberately ignored without cause or legal representation.

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Following his repeated evasion, the Ogun State Police Command has obtained a valid court order declaring him wanted”

Odutola mentioned that members of the public are strongly advised to assist the police by providing any valuable information that can lead to his immediate arrest. Anyone found aiding or harbouring the suspect will face legal consequences.

‘’For any relevant information, kindly report to the nearest police station or contact the Ogun State Police Command through its official communication channels or police public relations department.”

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Tems sighted lifting hefty man like a toddler trends (Video)

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Grammy Award-winning Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, better known as Tems, has garnered a lot of attention with the release of her most recent music video.

The award-winning singer has released a brand-new song called “BOY O BOY,” along with an eye-catching music video that has attracted a lot of attention because of its fascinating features.

Many viewers were shocked by Tems’ surprising display of strength as she carried a big man with ease in the video, which was posted on her official Instagram account.

Music fans have been reminded of a previous incident in December 2021 when Wizkid struggled to hoist Tems during one of his performances at the O2 Arena.

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See some reactions that have trailed the video below

wizkidayomedia: @temsbaby red flag why you go dey carry man like that.

mrlilgaga: That’s why I love her. She sang for boys .

only1peterpan: Hold on, How tf did she carry da nigga.

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oluwayn: She carried that nigga?.

jay_onair: Ahhhhh! You carried him????

zoey.warri_: no one’s talking about how strong she is carrying that guy.

masterteamy06, “Na person wey daddy Bolu wan carry be this?

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Source: www.mynigeria.com

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