World Mourns Deaths of Anthony Bourdain and Kate Spade
And other news that made headlines this week
By the LifeMinute Team
June 6, 2018
World Mourns Deaths of Anthony Bourdain and Kate Spade
It was a rough week in the world of fashion, food and entertainment, first famed fashion designer, Kate Spade takes her own life. The 55-year-old was found in her Park Avenue apartment in New York City on Tuesday, after she hanged herself with a scarf. She leaves behind 13-year-old daughter, Bea and husband and business partner, Andy Spade.
Celebrity and award-winning chef Anthony Bourdain was found dead this morning of an apparent suicide. The 61-year old television personality was in France filming an episode of his show "Parts Unknown." Friend and fellow Chef, Eric Ripert found him unresponsive in his hotel. Both deaths, have sent shocks waves around the world.
In other news...
Kim Kardashian Successfully Lobbies Trump for the Release of Alice Marie Johnson
President Donald Trump has commute the life sentence for a nonviolent drug offense, after Kim Kardashian brought her case to his attention last week when the two met at the White House. The 63-year-old grandmother, has been in federal prison more than 21 years after being found guilty in connection to a drug trafficking conspiracy, and she would have died behind bars if not for Trump's intervention.
Reese Witherspoon Announces Legally Blonde 3
The actress posted the famous Harvard video application scene from Legally Blonde to confirm that there will be a third installment of the inspiring chick flick. A few hours later MGM Studios announced that the movie will hit theaters on Valentine's Day, 2020.
Capitals Win Stanley Cup
The Washington D.C. hockey team defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 4-1 in the series, Thursday night at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. It has been 13 years in the waiting to win the NHL Stanley cup for team captain, Alex Ovechkin.
Hilary Duff Pregnant
The actress announced today via Instagram that she and boyfriend Matthew Koma are expecting. This will be the second child for Duff who has a 6-year-old son, Luca from previous marriage to Mike Comrie.
Celeb Birthdays
Angelina Jolie celebrated her 43rd on June 4th filming Maleficent 2 in London with her six children in tow.
Mark Wahlberg celebrated 47 on June 5th with a visit to his mom and a game of golf in his home state, Massachusetts.
Liam Neeson turned 66 June 7th.
Julianna Margulies turned 52, June 8th
Kanye West turns 41 today, June 8th.
June 9th birthdays include Natalie Portman who turns 37, Johnny Depp, 55 and Michael J. Fox, 57.