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Shelley Duvall, Star of ‘The Shining’ and ‘3 Women’, Dies at 75
Shelley Duvall, the acclaimed actress known for her roles in films such as “The Shining,” “Annie Hall,” and “Nashville,” passed away at the age of 75. Her partner, Dan Gilroy, confirmed the news to The Hollywood Reporter, expressing heartfelt sorrow: “My dear, sweet, wonderful life partner and friend left us. Too much suffering lately, now she’s free. Fly away, beautiful Shelley.”
Duvall died peacefully in her sleep at her home in Texas due to complications from diabetes, Gilroy stated.
Duvall’s illustrious career spanned several decades and included a remarkable array of performances. She won the Cannes Film Festival’s Best Actress award for her role in the 1977 drama “3 Women,” directed by Robert Altman, and was also nominated for a BAFTA. In 1980, she delivered her most iconic performance as Wendy Torrance in Stanley Kubrick’s horror masterpiece “The Shining,” where she starred opposite Jack Nicholson. The role was demanding, with Duvall recalling, “I had to cry 12 hours a day, all day long, the last nine months straight, five or six days a week.”
Born in Houston, Texas, in 1949, Duvall began her film career in 1970 with Altman’s dark comedy “Brewster McCloud.” She quickly became one of Altman’s favorite collaborators, appearing in “McCabe and Mrs. Miller” (1971), “Thieves Like Us” (1974), and “Nashville” (1975). Altman praised her versatility, saying she could swing “all sides of the pendulum: charming, silly, sophisticated, pathetic, even beautiful.”
Duvall’s role in “3 Women” as a talkative, trend-following health spa attendant was hailed by critics, with The Guardian’s Anne Billson ranking it as her best performance. Other notable films included Terry Gilliam’s “Time Bandits” and the comedy “Roxanne” with Steve Martin.
Despite her success, Duvall faced significant challenges. After a series of setbacks in the mid-1990s, including an earthquake that damaged her Los Angeles home and her brother’s battle with cancer, Duvall withdrew from the public eye. She later spoke about the fickleness of the film industry, telling The New York Times, “I was a star. I had leading roles. People think it’s just aging, but it’s not. It’s violence.”
Concerns about Duvall’s health emerged in 2016 when she appeared on “Dr. Phil,” discussing her struggles with mental health. Her partner, Gilroy, mentioned that she had become “paranoid and just kind of delusional” during that period.
In 2023, Duvall made a comeback with the film “The Forest Hills.” Reflecting on her return to acting, she said, “I wanted to act again. And then this guy kept calling, and so I wound up doing it.”
Shelley Duvall leaves behind a legacy of unforgettable performances and a unique, offbeat charisma that made her a distinctive presence in Hollywood. She will be deeply missed by her fans and all who knew her.
Sean “Diddy” Combs, the imprisoned rapper and music mogul, is expected to face more than 10 additional civil lawsuits in the coming days, according to attorney Tony Buzbee, who represents multiple accusers.
Buzbee made the announcement while filing a fresh lawsuit in New York on behalf of an unnamed 23-year-old male accuser. The plaintiff alleges he was drugged and sexually assaulted by Combs in 2015 after performing at a nightclub event the rapper attended. According to the lawsuit, the young performer was hoping to secure a deal with Combs’ record label, Bad Boy Records, when he was invited to an afterparty. He claims he was given a drink that left him disoriented and later woke up to being assaulted.
Combs, who is already facing more than 30 civil lawsuits over similar allegations, has consistently denied any wrongdoing. He is also awaiting trial on federal sex trafficking and racketeering charges, to which he has pleaded not guilty. His legal team has not yet responded to the latest allegations.
Buzbee, a high-profile Texas attorney, has been instrumental in multiple cases against Combs over the past year. He stated that he intends to file more than 10 additional lawsuits before the March 1 deadline for New York’s special law, which temporarily allows victims of past sexual abuse to file civil claims regardless of expired statutes of limitations.
Taiwanese actress Barbie Hsu, best known for her role in the iconic 2001 drama Meteor Garden, has passed away at the age of 48 due to pneumonia, local media report.
Hsu, one of the most recognized stars in the Mandarin-speaking entertainment industry, gained widespread fame across Asia, with Meteor Garden captivating audiences in the Philippines, Indonesia, and Thailand, where it was dubbed into local languages.
The news of her passing has left fans devastated, with millions expressing their shock online. “I can’t believe it,” wrote one Weibo user, echoing the sentiments of many.
Hsu reportedly fell ill while visiting Japan, where she was vacationing with her family during Lunar New Year. Her sister, Dee Hsu, confirmed the news to Taiwan’s TVBS News on Monday.
“During the Lunar New Year, our family came to Japan for vacation. My dearest sister Barbie has unfortunately left us after getting pneumonia, triggered by influenza,” Dee Hsu shared in a statement through her manager.
Barbie Hsu had a history of epilepsy and heart disease, and she had been hospitalized previously due to seizures.
She leaves behind her husband, South Korean singer DJ Koo, as well as two children from her previous marriage to Chinese businessman Wang Xiaofei, whom she divorced in 2021 after ten years of marriage.
Hsu’s passing marks a heartbreaking loss for the Asian entertainment industry, with fans and colleagues mourning the end of an era for a star who helped define a generation of television romance.
Beyoncé has finally secured the coveted Album of the Year award at the 67th Grammy Awards, correcting what many saw as a long-standing injustice. The singer was honored for Cowboy Carter, her groundbreaking album that explores the Black roots of country music.
Having been passed over for the Grammys’ top prize four times before, Beyoncé’s moment of triumph was met with a standing ovation. She embraced her daughter Blue Ivy and husband Jay-Z before taking the stage in a gold paisley dress.
“I just feel very full and very honored,” she said. “It’s been many, many years.”
She dedicated the win to Linda Martell, a trailblazing Black country artist and the first Black woman to perform solo at the Grand Ole Opry. Martell’s influence is deeply woven into Cowboy Carter, with her voice appearing throughout the album.
Beyoncé’s victory comes 25 years after her first Grammy nomination with Destiny’s Child. Despite becoming the most-awarded artist in Grammys history—with a record 35 wins—she had never won Album of the Year until now.
The Texas-born artist’s genre shift proved historic. Cowboy Carter, the second in a trilogy exploring America’s musical heritage, has been praised for reshaping the narrative around country and Americana.
Beyoncé also becomes the first Black woman to win Album of the Year since Lauryn Hill’s The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill in 1999, marking a milestone moment in Grammy history.
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