Barnes & Noble Founder Leonard Riggio Dead at 83, Brittany Cartwright Files for Divorce from Jax Taylor, National Red Wine Day

From The LifeMinute.tv Team 

August 28, 2024

Barnes & Noble founder and former chairman Leonard Riggio dies at 83
Riggio passed away surrounded by family in New York City after a battle with Alzheimer’s disease. The legendary businessman initially founded the bookstore chain in 1971, forever shaping the future of bookselling. While the company started as a single store in New York City, it would later grow to become the iconic brand we see across the country today, with 600 stores currently open nationwide. Along with Barnes & Noble, Riggio was known for founding Barnes & Noble College Booksellers, MBS Textbook, and GameStop.

Vanderpump Rules star Brittany Cartwright files for divorce from husband Jax Taylor after 5 years of marriage
The 35-year old reality star filed divorce documents on Tuesday citing irreconcilable differences as the reason for the split. The divorce comes months after their initial separation in January of this year, and just days after Taylor finished up a 30-day in-patient treatment for mental health struggles. Cartwright is also seeking primary custody of their 3-year-old son Cruz according to court documents. The couple first met in 2015 and tied the knot in June of 2019.

National Red Wine Day is celebrated today
August 28 is National Red Wine Day! Drinking red wine has many different health benefits, containing antioxidants that support heart health, lower cholesterol, and decrease the chance of blood clots. Those looking to celebrate the occasion can indulge in a variety of different reds, including Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, Malbec, and more!

In today’s birthday news:
Actor Daniel Stern turns 67, actress Jennifer Coolidge 63, country singer Shania Twain 59, actor Jason Priestley 55, actor/singer Jack Black 55, country singer Jake Owen 43, country singer LeAnn Rimes 42.

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