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L’Wren Scott ‘sacrificed a lot’ for Mick Jagger


L'Wren Scott's former maid says she "sacrificed a lot" to be with Sir Mick Jagger.
The fashion designer's tragic death from apparent suicide was discovered in New York this morning (17.03.14), and her former maid, Lupe Montufar - who served L'Wren from 1993 until 2009 - says her 13-year relationship with The Rolling Stones frontman came at a price.
Although she made clear she doesn't know what drove L'Wren to take her own life, Lupe told the New York Daily News newspaper: "She would tell me she wanted to get married and have a family, but she didn't want to get her hopes up or say it out loud to Mick. She didn't want to pressure him.
"She always dreamed about having fame, fortune and money. She had all that in her hands with him.
"She sacrificed a lot to be with him. A few years ago, she thought she'd be with him forever and have a family."
It has emerged that L'Wren's fashion company was in debt at the time of her death, but friends say she was always too headstrong to ask her famous partner for financial help.
Mick, 70, was said to be "completely shocked and devastated" by L'Wren's passing and is thought to be heading from Australia, where he was due to start a tour, to New York.
Lupe, 57, stopped working for L'Wren when she sold her Los Angeles home in 2009 to spent more time in New York and Europe.
She added: "She was very loud and fun when she was young, but with Mick she turned more quiet. She used to yell 'Lupe' in a fun, boisterous voice, but later it was much softer and more reserved. He had her under his spell."

Chris Brown to stay in jail for a month


Chris Brown's mother cried as he was sentenced to stay in jail for another month today (17.03.14).
The 'Look at Me Now' singer was transferred to a correctional facility in Los Angeles after he was kicked out of a court ordered rehab centre on Friday (14.03.14), and it has now been ruled he will stay there until a probation violation hearing on April 23.
Chris, 24, was led into court in an orange jumpsuit despite requests from his lawyer that he be allowed to wear civilian clothes.
His mother, Joyce Hawkins, sobbed as the judge ordered he be kept in prison.
During the hearing judge James Brandlin said Chris had been kicked out of rehab after "rubbing elbows" with a female, refusing to take a drug test and making a threat during group therapy, reportedly saying: "I am good at using guns and knives."
Being thrown out of the court-ordered anger management programme - which was extended from an initial three month period, which Chris had completed, in light of his facing further legal problems - was considered to be a violation of his probation.
Chris' legal troubles in Los Angeles stem from the assault of his then-girlfriend Rihanna in 2009.
In a separate case, the 'Turn Up the Music' singer also faces a charge of misdemeanour assault in Washington D.C., which will be heard on April 17.

Madonna and Anna Wintour pay tribute to L’Wren Scott


Madonna and Anna Wintour have paid tribute to L'Wren Scott.
The singer and the iconic Vogue editor have joined many in remembering the stylist and fashion designer, who was found dead from apparent suicide at her home in New York this morning (17.03.14).
Anna wrote on Vogue.com: "I am deeply saddened by the loss of L'Wren Scott. L'Wren was a total perfectionist, someone who absolutely embodied everything her marvelous clothes stood for: strength of character combined with a confident and powerful style.
"In person, L'Wren was always unbelievably generous, gracious, kind, and so much fun. Her old world American manners and charm were from another time, but her sensibility was always fiercely modern. We will all miss her."
Expressing her grief at the designer's passing at the age of 49, Madonna said: "This is a horrible and tragic loss. I'm so upset. I loved L'Wren's work and she was always so generous with me."
The tributes comes as pictures have emerged of L'Wren's partner of 13 years, Sir Mick Jagger, just moments after he had been told she had been found dead. The Rolling Stones singer looked visibly distraught as he left Coco's restaurant in Perth, Australia, where he has recently landed with the band to start a tour.
Others to pay tribute include model Naomi Campbell, who said: "I am deeply shocked and devastated by the news.
"L'Wren was someone I knew since I was 17. We travelled the world together many times. L'Wren was someone I always loved. She was the epitome of elegance and femininity yet still had a girlish quality.
"I will miss her honesty and I will miss her friendship. My heart goes out to Mick and all who loved her and were loved by her. May she rest in peace."
Pop singer Lily Allen wrote in Twitter: "I have just got off a plane and heard the sad news of L'Wrens passing. What a terrible tragedy, I'm in shock. I saw her at the hairdressers only the other day."

Mr. T to be inducted into WWE Hall of Fame


Mr. T is to be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame.
The actor and former wrestling star - best known for his mohawk haircut and collection of large gold chains - will join the likes of Paul Bearer, Lita, Ultimate Warrior, Carlos Colón and Jake 'The Snake' Roberts in the 2014 inductions.
Mr. T became involved in wrestling in 1985 when he was Hulk Hogan's tag-team partner at the first ever WrestleMania event against Rowdy Roddy Piper & 'Mr Wonderful' Paul Orndoff, a match which Hogan and Mr. T won.
Both Hogan and Mr. T went on to star in Hollywood movie 'Rocky III' alongside Sylvester Stallone, following which Mr. T took part in a special boxing match against 'Rowdy' Roddy Piper at WrestleMania II.
After getting a regular role as B.A. Baracus on iconic 80s TV show 'The A Team', Mr. T - real name Laurence Tureaud - dropped back, but became WWE's Special Enforcer in 1987, working with Bobby Heenan and The Honky Tonk Man.
WWE boss Vince McMahon told TMZ.com: "His WWE appearances were instrumental in helping to establish WrestleMania as the pop-culture phenomenon it is today."
Hogan will be host of this year's WrestleMania XXX and is favourite to induct Mr. T.
The Hall of Fame ceremony will airs on April 5 on the WWE Network, the day before WrestleMania takes place in New Orleans.

Prince William: One baby is ‘enough at the moment’


Prince William claims one baby is "enough at the moment".
The second in line to the British throne says he and his wife, Duchess Catherine, could eventually have another child to join eight-month-old Prince George, but at the moment the toddler is keeping their hands full.
Speaking to Sergeant Major Ray Collister at a Saint Patrick's Day parade in Aldershot, Southern England, today (17.03.14), the prince said: "Maybe one day. One's enough at the moment."
The Sergeant Major added: "He said maybe when there's time."
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge made their first join public appearance of the year today at the event, where they joined the First Battalion Irish Guards for the third year running.
The prince - who was appointed Colonel of the regiment in 2011 - wore the officer's frock coat of the Guards to take part in the ceremony.
Another soldier who asked about the royal baby was Guardsman Glenn Tierney.
He said: "I asked them all about George, I'm nosey like that. They said he's doing really well and he's very busy crawling and eating."
During the parade, Catherine, 32, presented officers and warrant officers with Shamrocks, the symbol of Ireland, which is a duty traditionally performed by the wife of a senior officer in the regiment.

Kanye West sentenced to two years probation

Kanye West has been sentenced to two years probation. The 'Blood on the Leaves' rapper was in court today (17.03.14) where he pleaded no contest to misdemeanour charges of battery against a photographer at Los Angeles International Airport last year....

L’Wren was in debut when she died


L'Wren Scott was £3.5 million in debt when she died.
The fashion designer was found in her New York apartment this morning (17.03.14) having apparently taking her own life, leaving her friends, family and partner - The Rolling Stones singer Sir Mick Jagger - devastated.
According to accounts for her business, LS Fashion LTD, which were filed in the UK in October 2013, the company was in trouble, with a deficit of £3,546,000 and the designer owing creditors £4,593,000.
Friends have said the former model - known for her headstrong ways - had always refused financial help from her multi-millionaire partner of 13 years.
Speaking about L'Wren's fashion label, which she started in 2006, a source told MailOnline.co.uk: "L'Wren was in a lot of financial trouble. She was unable to pay her staff and her suppliers and it had been going on for a very long period of time.
"She wanted so badly for things to be a success. Whereas she got her outfits on a number of high profile people, the clothes were not a commercial hit and didn't fly off the shelves. It was a huge burden on her and she didn't want to fail.
"Everyone was very much left wondering why she didn't ask Mick for help. But she didn't. Things were left a long time and she spent the past few months struggling to pay the vast amount of her outgoings. It was a tragic situation and she kept it from everyone.
"Her staff expected the company to go under and her fabric suppliers and tailors were close to ending their working relationship. The bills just weren't getting paid."
A spokesperson for Mick - who is currently on tour in Australia said he is "completely shocked and devastated" by his partner's death.
L'Wren, who is a former model and stylist, had cancelled a show at London Fashion Week in January, saying at the time fabrics arrived too late for samples to be sewn for the event. It is now thought the real reason was her financial difficulties.

Chris Brown got too close to woman in rehab


Chris Brown was kicked out of rehab for getting too close to a woman.
The 'Fine China' singer spent almost four months at the facility in Malibu, California, and had completed his initial treatment for Anger Management before a judge ordered him back inside until the conclusion of a court case against him in April.
However, Chris was thrown out on Friday (14.03.14) after breaking three "internal rules", one of which was specifically imposed on him, which was to stay at least two feet away from any women.
The rule was made because he is still on probation for his 2009 assault of then-girlfriend, Rihanna, but he broke it by "touching elbows and hands" with a woman.
According to TMZ.com Chris was "also in some sort of sexual encounter with a woman at the facility" earlier this month, but it was not cited as evidence to thrown him out.
Chris - who is thought to be dating Karrueche Tran, who has frequently visited him in rehab - is also said to have initially refused a drug test after an unauthorised outing, and although he did eventually submit to it and the results came back negative, his refusal breached the centre's rules.
The singer's third violation is said to have been when he made a "mockery" of his rehab during a group session.
Chris is currently in a Los Angeles jail, where he is being held without bail. He will appear in court today (17.04.13) where his lawyer is expected to ask for him to be placed under house arrest until his outstanding court case - where he faces charges of an allegedly assaulting a man named Parker Adams in Washington D.C. - is resolved.

Mick Jagger ‘devastated’ by L’Wren Scott’s death


Sir Mick Jagger is "completely shocked" by the death of L'Wren Scott.
The Rolling Stones singer was on tour with the band in Australia when he was informed his partner of 13 years has died of an apparent suicide today (17.03.14).
His spokesperson said: "He is completely shocked and devastated by the news."
Fashion designer L'Wren was found hanging from a scarf on a doorknob in her home in Manhattan, New York, by her assistant at around 10 o'clock this morning.
The assistant went to the apartment and let herself in after receiving instructions to do so by text message from L'Wren.
A New York police department spokesperson said: "At approximately 10.05 hours police responded to 200 11th avenue.
"Upon arrival, officers discovered a 49-year-old female, unconscious and unresponsive. Emergency Medical Services also responded and pronounced the aided DOA [Dead On Arrival] at the scene. The investigation is ongoing and the medical examiner will determine the cause of death."
New York Police have also said there is no suspicion of foul play connected to the death, but they are awaiting the examiner's formal report.
L'Wren - a former model, who stands at 6' 3" - had met Mick on a photo shoot in 2001 when she was working as a stylist. They started dating, but didn't appear together publicly until 2005, when they attended the Golden Globes ceremony. In recent years they had divided their time between New York and London - where she has a design studio - and also owned a flat in Paris together.
After years as a successful model and stylist, L'Wren launched her own brand in 2006, which became a favourite of many celebrities, including Sarah Jessica Parker, Michelle Obama and Christina Hendricks.
Her friend, actress Nicole Kidman, said of her clothing: "She knows what aspects to accentuate in a woman, and is able to make you feel incredibly sexy and sophisticated when you are in one of her exquisite designs."
L'Wren was born Luann Bambrough in Utah and raised by adoptive parents before moving to Paris while still a teenager to work as a model.
Her fashion career also included designing costumes for films, including 1996's 'Diabolique', 'Ocean's Thirteen', 'Eyes Wide Shut' and 'Shine a Light', a documentary about The Rolling Stones.

Tributes flood in for L’Wren Scott


Bianca Jagger has led tributes to L'Wren Scott.
The 49-year-old fashion designer was found dead this morning (17.03.14) appearing to have taken her own life and Bianca - the former wife of Sir Mick Jagger, who had been L'Wren's partner for the past 13 years - was among the first to pay respects.
She wrote on Twitter: "Heartbroken to learn of the loss of the lovely and talented L'Wren Scott. My thoughts and prayers are with her family. May she rest in peace."
Former model L'Wren was a sought after stylist and her clothing brand was very popular among celebrities, with fans including Nicole Kidman, Penelope Cruz and Michelle Obama, ensuring tributes were quick to flood in.
Khloe Kardashian - who had previously worn one of L'Wren's designs to appear on the cover of Glamour magazine - exclusively told BANG Showbiz: "Oh my god that's horrible! When anyone passes away it's so tragic and horrible. I just pray for her family."
Rocker turned photographer Bryan Adams, who was a friend of the designer, tweeted: "Devastated to have lost my friend L'wren. @lwrenscott Rest in peace my dear I'm gonna miss you. Condolences to all that were close to her (sic)."
Bette Midler wrote: "Just got news of the beautiful L'wren Scott's death perhaps by her own hand. I am devastated. A rare, wonderful, talented soul. Goodbye (sic)."
Actress Olivia Wilde said: "L'wren Scott was brilliant, elegant, kind, and generous. S**t. My heart goes out to her loved ones. What a tragedy (sic)."
From the fashion world, designer and close friend Marc Jacobs wrote: "Rest in peace, L'Wren Scott. You'll forever be missed."
A friend close of L'Wren said there had been no outward signs she was unhappy before her tragic passing at her apartment in New York.
The source told the New York Post that at Christmas "she was perfectly normal, she was giving out advice.
"I've never known her to say anything to me like 'I'm sad'. Everybody who knows L'Wren and Mick are totally and completely shocked.
"Neither of them drink and do drugs, and they were always really affectionate with each other. There were no signs of problems in their relationship."

George Michael still has Faith jeans


George Michael still has the jeans he wore in his famous 'Faith' video.
The 50-year-old singer wore a pair of ripped denim trousers with a leather jacket and black sunglasses for the 1987 video and has revealed his father Jack Panos still has the garments at his house.
George said: "My mum used to keep things like that and now my dad's got them. They were jeans I'd had for ages, so the rips were genuine. I wore them so much that they started to fall apart - I used to ask my mum to sew them."
The 'Careless Whisper' singer hasn't worn the pants for a "long time" but insists he's planning on digging them out next time he visits his father and says the clothing was his idea because he couldn't afford a stylist.
He continued: "The whole 'Faith' image was totally me - I came up with the idea and I put the look together, leather jacket and everything. I didn't use a stylist - in fact I don't think I could have afforded one. It worked, though, and I think it was quite a cool image."
The video was a huge hit and George's fashion sense inspired pop culture in the late 1980s but he claims it wasn't intentional.
He added in an interview with Britain's HELLO! magazine: "I remember after that video, Vivienne Westwood wanted to make clothes for me - I couldn't believe that one of the engineers of the punk image thought I was cool enough for that."

Shailene Woodley unsure of everlasting love


Shailene Woodley doesn't know if she believes in everlasting love.
The 'Divergent' actress admits she hasn't yet met anyone she wants to make a lengthy commitment to, and isn't sure that will ever happen.
Speaking to the April edition of Marie Claire magazine, she said: "I just haven't met anyone where I was like, 'Wow, I could definitely see myself spending a season of my life with you'.
"I don't even know if humans are genetically made to be with one person forever."
The 22-year-old star also admitted she was a "late bloomer" who still played with dolls as a teenager.
She said: "I was the latest bloomer there ever was. I was still playing with Barbies at 14 and didn't have my first kiss until 15-and-a-half. He had big, beautiful lips, and I was like, 'I don't know what I'm going to do with those.' "
'The Descendants' actress - who recently admitted to not owning a mobile phone - doesn't understand social media and finds websites like Twitter and Instagram "weird".
She said: "The whole social media thing is just a little too weird for me. We're all such narcissists, and that's what social media caters to. Our society conditions us to be our own planets, which is great. Independent thinking is so important. But we expect everyone around us to be our moons."