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James Bond Stuntman Dies Of COVID-19 Complication

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5 years ago

January 22, 2021

James Bond stuntman, Rémy Julienne, has died aged at 90 from complications from COVID-19. The stunt performer was hospitalised two weeks ago in the French town of Montargis after testing positive for coronavirus, and was taken into intensive care.

A relative of the star confirmed that Julienne died on Thursday evening, telling AFP, “What was bound to happen has happened. He left us early in the evening (Thursday). It was predictable, he was on an artificial respirator.”

An MP from the Loiret region and friend of Julienne’s Jean-Pierre Door also confirmed his death to the agency. He said, “Yesterday, he still had plans in his head. The ambition to raise the waterfall to the rank of Art, to highlight men in the shadows. The desire to be useful and to pass on his experience. Rémy loved life. He wanted to live. He fought to the end. His body has left us but it will remain in our hearts forever.”

Julienne was a French motocross champion who began his film career in 1964 when he doubled for French actor Jean Marais in a film called Fantomas, in which he was required to ride a motorbike.

He said of his time on the film, “They needed someone who was very controlled. It ended up being me. It was the start of a huge adventure.”

This sparked roles in thousands of films, commercials and TV shows as a stunt driver and stunt coordinator, including 1969’s The Italian Job, in which he was Michael Caine’s stunt double as well as a stunt driver – designing those infamous Mini scenes.

His most famous work came in the James Bond franchise, with Julienne working on six films – For Your Eyes Only, Octopussy, The Living Daylights, A View To Kill, Licence To Kill and GoldenEye.

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Why I Gave Up On Acting—Director Pink

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4 hours ago

October 10, 2025

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Nigerian music video director, Praise Onyeagwalam, popularly known as Director Pink, has revealed why she gave up on pursuing her acting career.

The award-winning cinematographer explained that the humiliation and sexual exploitation of aspiring actors made her quit that career path.

In a recent interview with Hip TV, Director Pink said the humiliation of standing on long queues at movie auditions and shady calls from male filmmakers inviting her to compromising locations, made her switch career to become her own boss.

“I wanted to be an actress but the humiliation was too much. Long queues, shady ‘come to this location’ calls. I said ‘No.’ That’s when I chose to be my own boss,” she said.

Director Pink added that being a music video director is also challenging, but she is willing to make sacrifices for the career.

She urged upcoming music video directors to be patient and embrace delayed gratification, stressing that it took those at the peak years to achieve their current status.

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Adekunle Gold Unveils Street Named After Him In Lagos

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3 days ago

October 7, 2025

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Nigerian music star, Adekunle Gold has received a remarkable honour with a street in Lagos named after him.
The 38-year-old singer shared the heartwarming moment with fans on Instagram, posting a video that captured the unveiling ceremony.

In the clip, Adekunle Gold was seen alongside his wife, Simi, and their daughter, Deja, as they jointly pulled back a veil to reveal the new signpost bearing his full name , “Adekunle Kosoko Street.”

Expressing gratitude for the recognition, the “Sade” crooner wrote:

“Adekunle Kosoko Street. The city that raised me now carries my name. Thank you, Lord, for my many blessings.”

The honour carries a deep sense of history for Adekunle Gold, who hails from the Kosoko royal family of Lagos Island.

His lineage traces back to Oba Kosoko, the former king of Lagos who reigned from 1845 to 1851.

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Moment Adekunle Gold Light Up BBNaija S10 Finale With ‘Party No Dey Stop’

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5 days ago

October 5, 2025

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Singer Adekunle Gold brought a burst of energy to the Big Brother Naija Season 10 grand finale with a vibrant performance of his hit track ‘Party No Dey Stop.’

The moment he appeared on stage, the crowd erupted in excitement, singing along word for word. Dressed in his signature stylish outfit, the Afrobeats star owned the stage with confidence and charisma, setting the perfect tone for the night.

Fans online were quick to react, with many praising his stage presence and calling his performance the “perfect opener” for the show.

His lively set officially kicked off the finale, creating an electric atmosphere as the finalists and viewers gear up to find out who will take home the grand prize.