As the fall semester commences, it is nearing the end of Summer time when the living was easy. No more bikinis, barbecues or belated curfews. Instead, students, interns and professionals alike are getting into the back-to-school groove. Before schedules become too hectic with meetings, class assignments and potentially long shifts- take a moment to indulge in the news you may have missed while having fun in the sun. For while seasons change –one thing never does–the incessant celebrity buzz.
1). KimYe
A sex tape, reality show, and harsh public divorce later, Kim Kardashian has finally found her happiness, having given birth to her first child, North West, on June 15, 2013. To no surprise, Kim and her boyfriend, rapper Kanye West had one of the most anticipated pregnancies of the summer (after, of course, the royal family). The pair decided to take the Jay-Z and Beyoncé route and not reveal photographs of their child until two months after she was born. Nonetheless, he covert affair was well worth the wait, as baby “Nori” is nothing short of beautiful.
2). The Trayvon Martin Case
Trayvon Martin, a 17-year-old African American high school junior was walking home on the evening of February 26th, 2012 and was shot and killed by neighborhood watchmen George Zimmerman. Trayvon was unarmed, only having skittles, headphones, and an Arizona ice tea in his possession. While the sequence of events is unclear, eye witnesses and phone calls placed on that evening show that George Zimmerman pursued Martin even after being told by the police to leave him be. Due to the Stand Your Ground Law in the state of Florida, which states that individuals have the right to use deadly force to defend themselves when and if they feel threatened, George Zimmerman was acquitted of all charges.
3). The Lohan Comeback
After Lindsey Lohan’s umpteenth rehab stint, it appears that the actress has finally gotten her act together, no pun intended. She served as a guest hosting Chelsea Lately’s late-night show, and also interviewed with media mogul, Oprah Winfrey regarding her recent rehabilitation and her determination to change. What’s more, Lindsey is back on the silver screen with her most recent film, The Canyons, and despite some not so-kind criticism from her cast, there is a 50/50 chance that Hollywood may get the Parent Trap Lindsey back..
4). The Not-So-Patriotic Patriot
Naturally, former NFL star, Aaron Hernandez of the New England Patriots has made many catches in his brief yet eventful career.Most recently, however, Hernandez dropped what appears to have been his last ball.On August 22, 2013, he was indicted for the murder of football player and longtime friend, Odin Lloyd. Shortly after his indictment, other violent episodes involving Hernandez surfaced, subsequently aiding in the prosecution’s case. Nevertheless, the public seems to be torn on Aaron’s culpability . The potential outcome of the case, of which there is expected to be much ado, will most certainly determine whether or not orange is the new blue.