Cher, Tyra, Bella Hadid, Kate Moss, More at 2024 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, Fifth Hunger Games Novel Unveils Cover Art, Kendrick Lamar Takes Home 8 BET Hip Hop Awards

National Sports Day, National Liqueur Day, and celebrity birthdays are celebrated in today’s top stories

From the LifeMinute.TV Team

October 16, 2024

Tyra Banks, Cher, Kate Moss, Bella Hadid and more stun at the 2024 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show
The iconic Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show is officially back and entering a new era after closing out its successful runway show on Tuesday night. K-pop megastar Lisa kicked off the show with a performance of her hit song “Rockstar” while sporting a black bedazzled two-piece set. Model Gigi Hadid was the first to strut down the runway, showing off a magnificent pair of the brand’s iconic angel wings. Hadid was followed by a lineup of iconic models, featuring appearances by sister Bella Hadid, Victoria’s Secret legend Adriana Lima, Alex Consani, Barbara Palvin, and a show stopping surprise appearance by model Kate Moss. The show was closed out with an energetic performance by pop icon Cher and a final catwalk strut by Tyra Banks, who came out of her near two decades of retirement to bring a flawless end to the show after its years long hiatus.

Cover artwork for fifth Hunger Games novel Sunrise on the Reaping revealed
The novel will be the fifth installment of author Suzanne Collins’ Hunger Games series and its second prequel, set 24 years before the events of the first book. Revealed exclusively on the Today Show and crafted by illustrator Tim O’Brien, who also created the covers for the other four books, the cover artwork features an image of a snake linked to a songbird, which represents “how conflicting forces can be connected by their common nature” according to Scholastic publisher and editorial director, David Levithan. Sunrise on the Reaping is set to publish in March of next year.

Kendrick Lamar wins big at the 2024 BET Hip Hop awards, taking home 8 of his 11 nominations
The award show, which was pre taped on October 8 and aired Tuesday night, was hosted by rapper Fat Joe and featured performances by 2 Chainz, Soulja Boy with Roscoe Dash, Big Boogie featuring GloRilla, and more. Kendrick Lamar walked away the big winner, earning 8 awards of his 11 nominations, including wins for Best Hip-Hop Video, Lyricist of the Year, Song of the Year, and Hip-Hop Artist of the Year. Other winners included Nicki Minaj for Hip-Hop Album of the Year, Sexyy Red for Best Breakthrough Hip-Hop Artist, Missy Elliott for Best Live Performer, and 50 Cent for Hustler of the Year.

October 16 is National Sports Day
With MLB playoffs in full swing, NFL and NHL teams kicking off a new year, and the NBA regular season just around the corner, October is peak season for sports fans and National Sports Day is the perfect way to recognize all the excitement. Whether you’re an athlete or a spectator, sports are a great way to come together with friends and family to garner a sense of community and even a little bit of healthy competition. Celebrate the holiday by attending a sporting event and showing support to your local team, or get outside and get active by shooting some hoops, going for a run, playing pickleball with friends, or even just tossing a football.

National Liqueur day is also celebrated
Raise a glass for National Liqueur Day. Celebrated annually on October 16, this holiday celebrates the various sugary spirits that bring an extra sweetness to our favorite alcoholic beverages. Popular liqueurs include Grand Marnier, Cointreau, Baileys, and Kahlúa. Celebrate the occasion by becoming your own mixologist and trying out new combinations of liquors and liqueurs that sound appealing to you.

In today’s birthday news:
Actor Barry Corbin turns 84, film director/producer David Zucker 77, Grateful Dead guitarist Bob Weir 77, actor Tim Robbins 66, musician Bob Mould 64, Wilson Phillips’ Wendy Wilson 55, singer/songwriter John Mayer 47, Formula 1 driver Charles Leclerc 27.