The tragic deaths of Anthony Bourdain and Kate Spade by suicide have sparked a wave of calls to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline … TMZ has learned. The Mental Health Association of New York tells TMZ … the hotline has experienced a 25%…
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Friday, June 8, 2018
Kate Upton: Officially Hotter than Everyone! Thanks, Maxim!
Modeling can be hard. Sometimes, you get swept off a rock during a topless photoshoot. But sometimes, you get the recognition that you’ve worked so hard to earn.
Kate Upton has secured the #1 spot on Maxim‘s legendary Hot 100 List.
In the immortal words of Kim Kardashian: “It’s what she deserves.” Seriously.
On Thursday, Maxim happily announced that they had reached this wise decision.
At the same time, they debuted the cover for the magazine’s 2018 July/August cover.
Upton is featured on the cover, front and center, right where she belongs.
The 25-year-old was, of course, interviewed within the pages of Maxim.
She’s proud of her achievement. She should be.
Within the pages of the publication, Upton says:
“You know, I work really hard on myself: on feeling good, working out, being strong.”
Good for her!
“Being number one on the Hot 100 is a little reward for all of the hard work.”
The enviable spot at the top of this list was filled last year by the ever-gorgeous Hailey Baldwin.
In 2016, Stella Maxwell wore that mantle.
At the height over her popularity, in 2015, Taylor Swift made that rank.
In a statement, Chief Operating Officer Robert Price spoke about how they reached this very correct decision.
“Our annual Hot 100 issue is about so much more than physical beauty, although this year’s nominees have that in spades.”
They sure do, if Upton is any indication.
“Now more than ever, we need to celebrate smart, powerful women who are breaking boundaries, shattering glass ceilings, and showing us what is possible.”
You might not think of her for that description, but you would be mistaken.
“None more so than our incredibly talented cover star, Kate Upton.”
He’s right!
When Upton speaks of strength, she’s not just talking about physically toning her limbs and her core.
She’s talking, one assumes, about personal strength of character. About bravery.
It takes unimaginable courage to step forward and make yourself a target by accusing a Guess cofounder of terrible sexual misconduct.
Trauma is difficult to discuss.
But Upton was able to detail her harrowing accusations and even refer to witnesses, some of whom made her feel safer at the time.
That takes, well, a lot of strength.
Though it was more than Kate Upton’s boobs that that put her on Maxim‘s cover, she is a model by trade.
She is jaw-droppingly gogreous. She is a professional whose career has put her through the wringer.
Every photo of her, whether it’s for an official shoot or just a quick selfie on Instagram, is captivatingly beautiful.
We’re glad to see that, unlike some publications that we could name, Maxim knows what they’re talking about when they settle on who’s the hottest.
Congratulations to Kate.
For that matter, congratulations to Justin Verlander, whom Kate Upton married late last year.
Being the hottest of the hot has to be great. Being married to the hottest of the hot doesn’t sound too shabby, either. For extremely obvious reasons.
Thursday, June 7, 2018
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Kate Upton Scores Cover and No. 1 Spot on Maxim Hot 100
Kate Upton is joining the ranks of Miley Cyrus, Taylor Swift and Hailey Baldwin after scoring the top spot on the coveted Maxim Hot 100. We got a sneak peak of Kate bustin’ out on the July/August cover as America’s…
Andy Spade Releases Statement, Is in "Complete Shock" Over Kate Spade Suicide
Andy Spade has spoken out in great and heartwrenching detail about his estranged wife’s death.
The statement comes a day after we learned that world famous fashion designer Kate Spade committed suicide inside her Park Avenue apartment in New York City.
She was 55 years old.
“Kate was the most beautiful woman in the world. She was the kindest person I’ve ever known and my best friend for 35 years,” said Andy to open his lengthy message, which continues as follows;
“My daughter and I are devastated by her loss, and can’t even begin to fathom life without her. We are deeply heartbroken and miss her already.
Andy and Kate were parents to a 13-year old girl.
And Andy is the brother of David Spade, who released his own statement on Tuesday night.
He went on to address his wife’s mental condition:
“Kate suffered from depression and anxiety for many years. She was actively seeking help and working closely with her doctors to treat her disease, one that takes far too many lives.
“We were in touch with her the night before and she sounded happy. There was no indication and no warning that she would do this. It was a complete shock.
“And it clearly wasn’t her. There were personal demons she was battling.”
Andy says he and Kate had been living separately for close to a year.
They continued to dine together on occasion and remained a part of each other’s lives, however, for the sake of their child.
He references her in the next part of his statement:
Bea was living with both of us and we saw each other or spoke every day. We ate many meals together as a family and continued to vacation together as a family.
Our daughter was our priority. We were not legally separated, and never even discussed divorce. We were best friends trying to work through our problems in the best way we knew how.
We were together for 35 years. We loved each other very much and simply needed a break.
Spade went on to shoot down any talk to the contrary, while emphasizing that his daughter is now his only concern.
“This is the truth. Anything else that is out there right now is false. [Kate] was actively seeking help for depression and anxiety over the last 5 years, seeing a doctor on a regular basis and taking medication for both depression and anxiety. There was no substance or alcohol abuse.
There were no business problems. We loved creating our businesses together. We were co-parenting our beautiful daughter.
I have yet to see any note left behind and am appalled that a private message to my daughter has been so heartlessly shared with the media.
(According to multiple sources, Kate Spade left a suicide note that assured her child that she loved her and that her fate was not her fault.)
Concluded Andy:
My main concern is Bea and protecting her privacy as she deals with the unimaginable grief of losing her mother. Kate loved Bea so very much.
Since Kate’s passing, a multitude designers, celebrities, fashion lovers and family members have been paying tribute online via photos, statements and personal memories.
We are all devastated by today’s tragedy,” a family statement read, according to The New York Times, adding:
“We loved Kate dearly and will miss her terribly. We would ask that our privacy be respected as we grieve during this very difficult time.”
Our condolences go out to the Spade family and all affected by this tragedy.
Wednesday, June 6, 2018
Sheryl Underwood Tears Up Over Kate Spade, Recounts Husband"s Suicide
Kate Spade’s suicide note will make her death infinitely harder for Kate’s daughter and family … according to Sheryl Underwood, who sadly knows exactly what they’re going through. Sheryl had an extraordinarily emotional moment on Wednesday’s…
Kate Spade"s Husband Andy Says They Lived Separately, Still Acted as a Family
Kate Spade’s husband has finally spoken on the fashion designer’s suicide — confirming the two were living apart — and saying her death came as a total shock to their whole family. In a statement to the New York Times, Andy Spade says, “Kate…
TMZ Live: Kate Spade Drinking & Depressed Over Separation Drama
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Jon Gosselin: Kate is Suing Me Because the Kids Love Me More!!
Kate Gosselin is currently taking Jon to court to sue him for … many times more money than he actually has.
Newly obtained court documents don’t fully explain why Kate is demanding every cent of Jon’s money.
But one thing is very clear: Jon Gosselin is pissed. And he’s fighting back.
In case you were wondering if Jon and Kate Gosselin still hate each other … wonder no more.
Kate is hauling Jon into court, suing him for $ 132,875.
Between the very specific amount and their history together, many suspect that she is asserting that he owes her child support money.
(Remember, folks, that Kate is the one with the reality series while Jon has sometimes seemed to struggle to find work, his celebrity being more of a burden than a help in most situations)
All that we really know is that Kate claims that he breached an alleged agreement.
Now, RadarOnline reports that Jon is fighting back against Kate’s lawsuit.
Thanks to some court documents that they obtained, they know what he’s arguing.
Within the filing, Jon’s attorney says that Kate’s six-figure demand is “an inappropriate amount.”
The papers also call into question Kate’s assertion that Jon owes her anything.
His attorney notes that Kate’s lawsuit does “not provide any proof of the language of that agreement.”
You know how you can’t sue someone for breach of contract without an actual contract?
Always keep documentation, folks.
Within his response, Jon shares that he suspects that Kate is seeking “child support arrears.”
This sort of back-payment would, he says, be due if he “filed a petition to modify custody.”
Of course, while much is still unclear, none of the documents specify that the couple has made any changes whatsoever to their child custody agreement.
(Sure, many fans would love to see a change in that, but while wishes are nice and all, it takes court filings to amend a custody arrangement)
Jon’s attorney is asking the judge to strike Kate’s six-figure demand all the way down to zero dollars and zero cents.
The argument is that the money requested, which is more than Jon has, also “prejudices the welfare and is against the best interest of the minor children.”
Some wonder — though, with limited information, it is difficult to be sure of the exact timing of anything — if perhaps Kate is suing Jon as a way of lashing out over how much time he’s been spending with daughter Hannah.
Hannah has been visibly spending time with her father for weeks. Many fans believe that they are now living together.
Even commenters on Kate’s own Instagram are celebrating this, writing things like:
“So happy for jon and hannah….she looks really happy…finally shes out of that prison..jon worked long and hard to rescue her from that witch…i thought you being in charge was never gonna change kate….oh brother has it changed.”
Commenters on Jon’s Instagram seem much more positive about the apparently changed arrangement.
“Hannah and Jon look great. I always loved her personality and Jon you did a great job as well.”
Of course, some couldn’t help but shade Kate in the process.
“Yes…Jon is the one we liked and respected. No comment on the other.”
So … is Kate’s lawsuit backlash for Jon spending time with Hannah (and even some time with Collin!)?
Or is it less emotional than that. Is Kate trying to get payments that she genuinely believes that Jon owes her now he is (at least for now) seemingly Hannah’s primary caregiver?
We have to acknowledge that it may be neither — some huge coincidence.
As this lawsuit continues to play out in court, we will hopefully all know more.
One thing’s for sure — we don’t think that Kate is going to get what she wants. Jon can’t pay her what he doesn’t have.
Kate Spade "Drinking a Lot" and Depressed Over Business Problems, Separation
Kate Spade was depressed over her business problems and separation from her husband, which was causing her to drink a lot … this according to cops. Law enforcement sources tell us, Kate was alone in her apartment when she tied a scarf around her…
Kate Spade "Drinking a Lot" and Depressed Over Business Problems, Separation
Kate Spade was depressed over her business problems and separation from her husband, which was causing her to drink a lot … this according to cops. Law enforcement sources tell us, Kate was alone in her apartment when she tied a scarf around her…
Kate Spade Suicide Note Revealed, As Family Breaks Silence
Yesterday, we reported on the sad news that iconic fashion designer Kate Spade was found dead of an apparent suicide in her Park Avenue home.
Spade’s death came as a complete shock to her fans and colleagues, many of whom viewed the wildly successful businesswoman, wife, and mother as the quintessential woman who “had it all.”
But those who knew her best often saw a different side of Kate.
Friends and family claim that she struggled with a number of emotional disorders in recent years, often displaying symptoms of bipolar disorder.
(It’s not known if she was ever properly diagnosed, or if this is an assessment made by her loved ones.)
A clearer picture of Spade’s anguished final days is beginning to emerge, as several members of the designer’s inner-circle have begun to share their feelings, including Kate’s brother-in-law comedian David Spade.
“She was so sharp and quick on her feet. She could make me laugh so hard. I still can’t believe it,” Spade reflected on social media Tuesay.
A darker remembrance was offered by Kate’s sister Reta Saffo, who told Page Six that she believed Kate’s “happy go lucky” image was a facade:
“She was always a very excitable little girl and I felt all the stress/pressure of her brand may have flipped the switch where she eventually became full-on manic depressive,” Saffo stated, adding:
“I will say this was not unexpected by me.”
Meanwhile, TMZ has published excerpts from Spade’s suicide note, which seem to confirm the 55-year-old was distraught over her husband’s decision to end there marriage.
“Bea – I have always loved you. This is not your fault. Ask Daddy!” Kate reportedly wrote.
It’s unclear what Kate meant by the “ask daddy” remark, but it’s widely believed that her husband, Andy Spade, was aware of the reasons why she may have taken her life.
Sources say Andy had recently moved out of the apartment he shared with Kate after deciding to end their 24-year marriage.
Saffo said she did everything in her power to try and convince Kate to seek help for depression and mood swings, but was unsuccessful:
“I’d come so very close to getting her to go in for treatment,” I’d spoken with them on the phone (not telling them exactly who the patient would be),” Saffo Told Page Six.
“They agreed to fly in and talk with her and take her with them to the treatment center,” Saffo told Page Six.
Saffo said Spade became fixated on the idea of suicide following the 2014 death of Robin Williams.
“She kept watching it and watching it over and over. I think the plan was already in motion even as far back as then,” Saffo claimed
She says it pained her to give up on her sister, but Saffo eventually ended her efforts to persuade Kate to seek treatment:
“After numerous attempts, I finally let go,” Saffo said.
“Sometimes you simply cannot save people from themselves! One of the last things she said to me was:
“‘Reta, I know you hate funerals. . . but for me would you please come to mine at least.’”
Our thoughts go out to Kate’s family at this difficult time.
David Spade Breaks Silence on Stunning Suicide of Kate Spade
David Spade is basically at a loss for words.
But he’s done his best to utter a few in the face of a major family tragedy.
As previously reported, Kate Spade committed suicide on Tuesday morning at the age of 55.
The body of this legendary designer was discovered inside her Manhattan apartment around 10:20 a.m., with Spade pronounced dead on the scene shortly after paramedics arrived.
There’s been an outpouring of sadness and sympathy on social media ever since news of this tragedy went viral, as countless celebrities who either met Kate Spade or carried around one of her handbags left comments on Twitter.
David, however, knew Kate far better than most.
She married his brother, Andy, back in 1994, after the two had met at Arizona State University.
Together, this husband and wife team built Kate’s designing business into a global empire.
In an Instagram photo and message posted Tuesday evening, the actor paid tribute to his sister-in-law via a throwback image and its affiliated caption.
“Fuzzy picture but i love it,” wrote David, adding in more detail:
Kate and I during Christmas family photos. We had so much fun that day. She was so sharp and quick on her feet. She could make me laugh so hard. I still can’t believe it.”
In a separate Twitter post, the long-time comedic actor:
“Katy at my book signing. I love this pic of her. So pretty. I dont think everyone knew how f-cing funny she was… Its a rough world out there people. Try to hang on.”
Short. Simple. Sweet. Heartbreaking.
According to various sources, Kate Spade had a history of mental illness.
Her sister, Reta, has even angered some members of her family by telling The Kansas City Star that Spade’s suicide did not come as a surprise to her.
“She was always a very excitable little girl and I felt all the stress/pressure of her brand (KS) may have flipped the switch where she eventually became full-on manic depressive,” says Reta.
Insiders hsve confirmed that Kate Spade did leave a suicide note.
It aimed to absolve her 13-year daughter for any blame in her death, while seemingly pointing a finger at her husband.
According to TMZ, the note read as follows:
Bea – I have always loved you. This is not your fault. Ask Daddy!”
(Kate’s daughter’s full name is Frances Beatrix.)
TMZ also claims that problems in her marriage recently led Kate down a dark and depressed path, one that eventually culminated in this suicide.
Spade reportedly used a scarf and a knob on her bedroom door to take her own life.
Said her relatives in a statement last night:
“We are all devastated by today’s tragedy.
“We loved Kate dearly and will miss her terribly. We would ask that our privacy be respected as we grieve during this very difficult time.”
Elsewhere, Kate Spade New York, the company she founded but ultimate stepped down from over a decade ago, also released a statement after the news broke.
It reads:
We at Kate Spade New York just learned of the incredibly sad news that Kate Spade has passed.
Although Kate has not been affiliated with the brand for more than a decade, she and her husband and creative partner, Andy, were the founders of our beloved brand. Kate will be dearly missed.
Our thoughts are with Andy and the entire Spade family at this time.
Kate Spade Depressed Before Suicide Because Husband Wanted a Divorce
Kate Spade was extremely depressed in her last days of life, because her husband wanted a divorce … law enforcement sources tell TMZ. We’ve learned Andy Spade was not living at the family home … he and Kate had separated and he was living in a…
Tuesday, June 5, 2018
David Spade Looking Sad in L.A. Shortly After Kate Spade Suicide News
David Spade leaned on a friend hours after getting the tragic news about sister-in-law Kate Spade’s death. The actor and comedian was out in L.A. Tuesday afternoon, looking solemn as he left home. His brother, Andy, was married to Kate and…
David Spade Looking Sad in L.A. Shortly After Kate Spade Suicide News
David Spade leaned on a friend hours after getting the tragic news about sister-in-law Kate Spade’s death. The actor and comedian was out in L.A. Tuesday afternoon, looking solemn as he left home. His brother, Andy, was married to Kate and…
Designer Kate Spade"s Suicide Note Tells Daughter, "Ask Daddy, I Love You"
Kate Spade’s suicide note was addressed directly to her 13-year-old daughter … TMZ has learned. The note was found on a bed near her body and, according to law enforcement sources it read, “Bea – I have always loved you. This is not your fault.…
Kate Spade Left a Suicide Note for Her Daughter: Report
A handful of new details have emerged in regard to the shocking and tragic death of Kate Spade.
As previously reported, the fashion icon seemingly committed suicide inside her Manhattan apartment on Tuesday morning, with Spade’s housekeeper finding her boss’s body around 10:20 a.m.
Spade was 55 years old.
The veteran handbag maker reportedly used a scarf tied to a bedroom door knob to take her own life.
She was pronounced dead at the scene.
Shortly after this horrible news went public, Kate Spade New York released the following statement via its official Twitter account:
Kate Spade, the visionary founder of our brand, has passed.
Our thoughts are with her family at this incredibly heartbreaking time. We honor all the beauty she brought into this world.
We can also now confirm that Spade’s husband was at the apartment when his wife’s body was discovered.
Spade was one of the world’s most famous fashion designers.
She was specifically known and respected for creating a line of handbags and jewelry in the 1990s… which blossomed into a fashion enterprise with over 140 retail stores across the United States.
Kate got her start in the 1980s, working for women’s magazine “Mademoiselle” in Manhattan.
Together with husband Andy (the brother of actor David Space), Spade launched Kate Spade Handbags in 1993; it eventually turned into a full-scale clothing and jewelry line.
Spade sold her company in 2007 and took some time off to raise her daughter.
However, Kate then got back in the fashion game in 2016 by launching a new brand called Frances Valentine … named after her daughter, who’s now 13 years old.
This is especially relevant and sad at the moment because The New York Post reports that Kate did, in fact, leave a suicide note.
It mainly addressed her daughter, telling Frances that her suicide was NOT the teenager’s fault.
A police source, meanwhile, told this same newspaper that the suicide was due to “relationship problems.” We don’t feel comfortable speculating beyond that.
In response to this news, a number of celebrities have expressed their sadness and surprise on Twitter. Take fellow designer Liz Lange, for instance:
The nicest woman, the first person to compliment me on Liz Lange Maternity when I first started. And the creator of the most iconic brand. I am heart broken by this news.
And Chelsea Clinton:
My grandmother gave me my first Kate Spade bag when I was in college. I still have it. Holding Kate’s family, friends and loved ones in my heart.
And Tess Holliday:
Kate Spade & her brand have always been so kind to me the past couple years & I’m crushed to hear about her passing. Suicide isn’t ‘the easy way out’ and shouldn’t be mocked. My heart goes out to her family & team today.
And Ivanka Trump:
Kate Spade’s tragic passing is a painful reminder that we never truly know another’s pain or the burden they carry. If you are struggling with depression and contemplating suicide, please, please seek help.
If you or someone you know is in emotional distress or considering suicide, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).
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Kate Spade Dead of Apparent Suicide, Fashion Designer Was 55
Shocking news from the world of fashion today, as several media outlets have now confirmed that iconic designer Kate Spade has been found dead at the age of 55.
According to a police report obtained by TMZ, Spade hanged herself in her Park Avenue home.
Her body was reportedly discovered this morning by a housekeeper.
Law enforcement sources say Spade was pronounced dead on the scene.
They also confirm that she left a note, but no information about the content has been released to the public.
With the help of her husband Andy — who is the brother of comedian David Spade — Kate launched Kate Spade Handbags in 1993.
The brand was an immediate success, and Kate eventually branched out into clothing and jewelry design.
In 2007, Spade sold her company to Coach in a $ 2.4 billion deal.
After taking some time off to focus on raising her child, Kate returned to the fashion world last year with a new line called Frances Valentine.
The brand was named after her 13-year-old daughter.
Born Katherine Brosnahan in Kansas City in 1962, Kate began designing while still a student at the University of Arizona.
It was there that she met her husband while working in a clothing store.
Together, they decided to launch a business and eventually grew Kate’s eponymous company into one of the most recognized fashion brands in the world.
At its peak, Kate Spade New York had more than 140 retail shops in the US and 175 more internationally.
In addition to being sister-in-law to David, Kate was aunt to actress Rachel Brosnahan, star of Amazon’s The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.
Fans of the handbag maven are baffled, as with her wildly successful business empire and loving, close-knit family, from the outside, Kate appeared to be the woman who had it all.
There’s been no word yet from Kate’s inner circle, but friends and neighbors say the family showed no signs of turmoil.
Our thoughts go out to Kate’s loved ones during this tremendously difficult time.
We’ll have further updates on this tragic story as more information becomes available.
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