Friday, 28 March 2014

L'Wren Scott leaves it all to Jagger






L'Wren Scott, a noted fashion designer and girlfriend of musician Mick Jagger, was found dead of an apparent suicide Monday, March 17, according to a law enforcement official. She was 49.L'Wren Scott, a noted fashion designer and girlfriend of musician Mick Jagger, was found dead of an apparent suicide Monday, March 17, according to a law enforcement official. She was 49.

A spokesman for Mick Jagger said the singer was completely shocked and devastated by the news. The couple had been dating since at least 2003.A spokesman for Mick Jagger said the singer was completely shocked and devastated by the news. The couple had been dating since at least 2003.

Scott attends the Yves Saint Laurent Fashion Show in Paris with musicians Kanye West, second from left, and Lenny Kravitz, far right, in October 2006.Scott attends the Yves Saint Laurent Fashion Show in Paris with musicians Kanye West, second from left, and Lenny Kravitz, far right, in October 2006.

Scott's elegant designs are popular among celebrities and politicians. In this image from March 2011, first lady Michelle Obama wears a L'Wren Scott dress during an official dinner at the National Palace in El Salvador.Scott's elegant designs are popular among celebrities and politicians. In this image from March 2011, first lady Michelle Obama wears a L'Wren Scott dress during an official dinner at the National Palace in El Salvador.

Oprah Winfrey wears a L'Wren Scott dress in May 2011 for "Surprise Oprah! A Farewell Spectacular."Oprah Winfrey wears a L'Wren Scott dress in May 2011 for "Surprise Oprah! A Farewell Spectacular."

Actress Amy Adams arrives at the 2011 Vanity Fair Oscars party in a blue dress designed by Scott.Actress Amy Adams arrives at the 2011 Vanity Fair Oscars party in a blue dress designed by Scott.

Model Naomi Campbell wears a silver L'Wren Scott dress at a gala in Antibes, France, in May 2010.Model Naomi Campbell wears a silver L'Wren Scott dress at a gala in Antibes, France, in May 2010.

Actress Penelope Cruz arrives at the 2010 Screen Actors Guild Awards wearing a L'Wren Scott dress.Actress Penelope Cruz arrives at the 2010 Screen Actors Guild Awards wearing a L'Wren Scott dress.

Actress Sarah Jessica Parker wears a L'Wren Scott dress in December 2009 as she attends the after-party for the London premiere of "Did You Hear About the Morgans?"Actress Sarah Jessica Parker wears a L'Wren Scott dress in December 2009 as she attends the after-party for the London premiere of "Did You Hear About the Morgans?"

Actress Reese Witherspoon wears a L'Wren Scott dress for the launch of her new fragrance, In Bloom, in October 2009.Actress Reese Witherspoon wears a L'Wren Scott dress for the launch of her new fragrance, In Bloom, in October 2009.

Actress Kyra Sedgwick arrives at the 2009 Primetime Emmy Awards wearing a L'Wren Scott gown.Actress Kyra Sedgwick arrives at the 2009 Primetime Emmy Awards wearing a L'Wren Scott gown.

Actress Christina Hendricks wears a dark blue L'Wren Scott gown at the 2009 Primetime Emmy Awards.Actress Christina Hendricks wears a dark blue L'Wren Scott gown at the 2009 Primetime Emmy Awards.

Actress Nicole Kidman, in a L'Wren Scott gown, presents the award for best actress at the 2009 Academy Awards.Actress Nicole Kidman, in a L'Wren Scott gown, presents the award for best actress at the 2009 Academy Awards.

Scott attends an event in Beverly Hills, California, in November 2011.Scott attends an event in Beverly Hills, California, in November 2011.

Scott speaks in New York City in September 2012.Scott speaks in New York City in September 2012.








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  • L'Wren Scott leaves all of her assets to longtime lover Mick Jagger

  • Scott's estate is estimated to be worth $9 million

  • Scott committed suicide on March 17, according to the medical examiner

  • Scott was a noted fashion designer, her designs were worn by many celebrities




New York (CNN) -- L'Wren Scott left her entire estate to her longtime lover, Mick Jagger, according to the late fashion designer's will.


"I give all my jewelry, clothing, household furniture and furnishings, personal automobiles, and other tangible articles of a personal nature...to Michael Philip Jagger," Scott wrote in her will, according to a document released by the Manhattan Surrogate's Court Thursday.


Scott, 49, was found dead by her assistant in her New York apartment March 17. Her death was ruled a suicide, according to the New York City medical examiner, who determined Scott killed herself by hanging.





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Scott's personal estate is estimated to be worth $9 million, according to public records. Her main asset was her Manhattan apartment, which is worth a projected $8 million, according to the filings.


Noticeably absent from the will are Scott's two siblings, Randy Bambrough and Jan Shane. Representatives of the siblings could not be immediately reached.


Scott signed the will on May 23, 2013, in Beverly Hills, California, according to the probate documents. Scott's birth name was Lu Ann Bambrough, the filing said.


Jo Wood, the ex-wife of Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood, told CNN last week that the finances of Scott's fashion business may have played a role in her suicide.


Annual accounts show her London-registered business -- LS Fashion Ltd -- had racked up debts of 5.5 million euros ($7.6 million) by the end of 2012 and was burning through cash at a rapid rate.


The accounts, filed in October 2013, show LS Fashion's cash reserves were decimated over the course of a year, plunging to just under 70,000 euros at the end of 2012 from over 750,000 euros a year earlier


The company's deficit ballooned by 40% to surpass 4.2 million euros ($5.9 million) over the same period.


However, in a statement issued last Friday, a representative for Scott said, "The figures quoted in the media regarding the financial status of LS Fashion Limited are not only highly misleading and inaccurate but also extremely hurtful and disrespectful to the memory of L'Wren Scott."


"The long-term prospects for the business were encouraging. Ms. Scott was very focused on doing what was right for her global business and for the support of her team," the statement said.


Jagger, 70, posted a personal statement about Scott's death on his website last week: "I am still struggling to understand how my lover and best friend could end her life in this tragic way. We spent many wonderful years together and had made a great life for ourselves. She had great presence and her talent was much admired, not least by me."


Scott had been dating the Rolling Stones frontman since at least 2003. The lanky former model designed clothes worn by a number of celebrities, including singer Madonna, actress Allison Williams of HBO's "Girls," and actress Christina Hendricks of AMC's "Mad Men." She also created many of Jagger's looks for the Rolling Stones' 50th anniversary tour, which began in 2012 and is currently in Australia.


The Art of Elysium, an organization that brings the arts to hospitalized children, announced Thursday that it had created an award in Scott's name.


A private service for Scott was held Tuesday at a Hollywood cemetery.


CNN's Alan Duke and CNN Money's Alanna Petroff contributed to this report.



6 fitness myths, busted






Bad advice and outdated research could be putting a kink in your workout efforts. Here are some fitness myths that have proved to be just that. Bad advice and outdated research could be putting a kink in your workout efforts. Here are some fitness myths that have proved to be just that.

Crunches do tone a small portion of your abs, but you may get better results from moves engaging your entire core.Crunches do tone a small portion of your abs, but you may get better results from moves engaging your entire core.

Sweating doesn't equate to calories burned. It might be the result of a hot room, the weather or your physiology.Sweating doesn't equate to calories burned. It might be the result of a hot room, the weather or your physiology.

Running is safer on your joints than contact sports, but it's not totally harmless. A total-body workout at least twice a week along with regular jogs can build up muscles supporting the knees.Running is safer on your joints than contact sports, but it's not totally harmless. A total-body workout at least twice a week along with regular jogs can build up muscles supporting the knees.

Stretching after exercise won't completely reduce soreness or speed muscle tissue repair, but can increase joint flexibility. Stretching after exercise won't completely reduce soreness or speed muscle tissue repair, but can increase joint flexibility.

More and more studies are pointing to the power of short workouts rather than longer ones. Some research even suggests quickie sessions might be better.More and more studies are pointing to the power of short workouts rather than longer ones. Some research even suggests quickie sessions might be better.

Scheduling rest days is crucial. Working out every day can lead to injury or overtraining, which keeps your muscles from rebounding and your body from improving.Scheduling rest days is crucial. Working out every day can lead to injury or overtraining, which keeps your muscles from rebounding and your body from improving.

Research has shown that skipping sleep may lead to weight gain. Even partial sleep deprivation ups production of the hormone ghrelin, which triggers hunger.Research has shown that skipping sleep may lead to weight gain. Even partial sleep deprivation ups production of the hormone ghrelin, which triggers hunger.

Yoga improves strength and flexibility, but it doesn't burn as many calories as aerobic exercise, researchers say.Yoga improves strength and flexibility, but it doesn't burn as many calories as aerobic exercise, researchers say.

Women have less muscle tissue and produce lower levels of testosterone than men, so they're less likely to bulk up from lifting weights.Women have less muscle tissue and produce lower levels of testosterone than men, so they're less likely to bulk up from lifting weights.









  • New research is contradicting beliefs about the best ways to work out

  • Crunches don't help fat loss in a major way

  • How much you sweat isn't related to calories burned

  • Yoga is great for flexibility, but not so much for burning calories




(Health.com) -- Are you killing it in the gym but not seeing results? Chances are, you've fallen victim to bad advice.


That's easy to do these days, notes Jessica Matthews, spokesperson for the American Council on Exercise (ACE): "We have greater access to information, but it isn't always accurate." Plus, new research is overturning long-held beliefs about the best ways to work out. No worries: Our star trainers are here to update your routine so you get the body you want.


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Myth: Crunches are the key to flat abs.





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Fact: They may be the most iconic abdominal exercise around, but doing crunches is not actually the best way to slim your midsection.


"Since they don't burn off a lot of calories, they don't help in a major way with fat loss," says Wayne Westcott, professor of exercise science at Quincy College in Quincy, Massachusetts.


And while crunches do tone a small portion of your abs, moves involving your distal trunk -- which includes your shoulders and butt -- more effectively engage your entire core, according to a study from Pennsylvania State University. So you'll whittle your waist far more dramatically by doing planks and bridges (and more of these fat-burning ab exercises).


If you are doing crunches, make sure to use proper form: Otherwise, they may put your spine in a painful curved position.


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Myth: The more you sweat, the more you burn.


Fact: Especially drenched after your regular afternoon run? That doesn't mean you necessarily torched any more calories than usual (sorry!).


"Sweat is a biological response that cools your skin and regulates internal body temperature," Matthews says. It's just as apt to be the result of an overheated studio, the weather or your personal physiology as it is a grueling gym session.


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Myth: Running is bad for your knees.


Fact: A Stanford University study found that older runners' knees were no less healthy than those of people who don't run. But while pounding the pavement is safer on the joints than contact sports like football, it's not totally harmless.


"Women are four to six times as likely to be at risk of serious knee injuries from running as men, because they tend to have an imbalance in the strength ratio between their quadriceps and hamstrings, which can increase the risk of ACL injuries," Westcott says.


That's why experts recommend doing a total-body strength workout at least twice a week in addition to your regular jogs to build up the muscles that support the knees. "You will enhance your running experience and also reduce your chances of getting injured," Matthews points out.


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Myth: Stretching helps your body recover faster.


Fact: Keep doing it if it feels good to you, but a recent University of Milan study on the effects of post-workout recovery methods found no significant changes in blood lactate levels (a measure of how fatigued your muscles are) in folks who stretch after exercise.


While stretching may not completely reduce muscle soreness or speed muscle tissue repair, limbering up still has certain benefits, Westcott says: Doing it right after a workout, when the body is still warm, is the best way to increase joint flexibility.


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Myth: You need to sweat for 45 minutes to get a health benefit.


Fact: Even if you've got just a half-hour to spare a day -- or a mere 10 minutes -- you have enough time to bolster your cardiovascular health.


More and more studies are pointing to the power of short workouts -- and some even suggest that quickie sessions could be better for you. In research from Arizona State University published last year, people had consistently lower blood pressure readings on average when they split their daily walk into three 10-minute segments rather than tackling one 30-minute stroll.


But while this may be enough to keep up your general health, you'll still need to get more active most days of the week if you're trying to drop some pounds. Matthews' recommendation: Shoot for at least 250 minutes of moderate to vigorous exercise a week for the ultimate slim-down success.


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Myth: More gym time is better.


Fact: "Scheduling in rest days is crucial," stresses Los Angeles-based celebrity trainer Ashley Borden. "Your body needs to recover, especially after a tough session."


If you work out every single day, you could injure yourself or overtrain, which keeps your muscles from rebounding and your body from improving. That's true even if you're just a casual gym-goer. So be sure to take regular breaks, whether it's every other day (if you're a beginner) or once a week (for the advanced).


And keep your workout varied! "If you don't mix things up," Valerie Waters, personal trainer to Jennifer Garner, warns, "doing the same training pattern can lead to injuries."


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Surprising fact: Skipping sleep can cause weight gain.


Women in an American Journal of Epidemiology study who slept less than seven hours were more likely to gain weight; other research has shown that even partial sleep deprivation ups production of the hormone ghrelin, which triggers hunger.


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Surprising Fact: Yoga isn't a big calorie burner.


While doing yoga does improve flexibility and strength, it's not much of an aerobic activity, according to an ACE study: a 50-minute power yoga session burns 237 calories, versus the 500 to 600 calories you'd fry by Spinning for that amount of time.


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Surprising Fact: Lifting weights won't bulk you up.


Even if you're using heavy dumbbells, you're not going to turn into a female Thor -- really! "Women typically have less muscle tissue and produce lower levels of testosterone than men," says Matthews, meaning we're less physiologically prone to becoming brawny.


This article originally appeared on Health.com .


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