Michael Brooks, Political Commentator and Podcast Host, Dies at 37

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Melinda French Gates opened up about her divorce from Bill Gates in a jaw-dropping and emotional interview with Gayle King on “CBS This Morning.” According to the Philanthropist, “not one thing but many things” forced her to end her 27-year marriage.French Gates said among those things is the affair the business magnate had with an employee. “I certainly believe in forgiveness, so I thought we had worked through some of that,” she explained. “It wasn’t one moment or one specific thing that happened.

Kim Kardashian doesn’t quite know how to feel.On Wednesday, March 2, a Los Angeles judge granted the reality star’s request to legally restore her single status and revert back to her maiden name, dropping the “West” from her iconic days as KKW. Even though she’s legally single, her divorce from Kanye West is still ongoing, with more things to work out before the official papers are signed.

Melinda Gates has been telling all in her new interview with CBS Mornings‘ Gayle King.

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Sophie Rundle has made a return to our screens thanks to the release of the sixth, and final, season of the BBC hit show Peaky Blinders. Reprising her role of Ada Shelby - gang boss Tommy’s sister - the 33 year old has been a staple on our TV sets since the show’s debut back in 2013. So, as we watch Ada and co on the Birmingham-based show for the very last time, here’s a look at the talented actress’ life off-screen… Successful acting career Though Sophie may be best known for her role as Ada Shelby, her career in the world of acting is far more than the BBC drama.

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Amanda Holden sported a racy Musketeers costume on Thursday as she celebrated World Book Day at Heart Radio, sharing snaps of her daring look on social media.The 51 year old looked incredible in the daring ensemble referencing the characters from book, The Three Musketeers, as she posed up a storm in the studio. Amanda’s costume consisted of a navy blue velvet dress cut above the knee revealing her toned legs, with billowing sleeves, embroidered panels and white lace ruffles at the hem.

Michael Brooks was a political commentator who cohosted the award-winning podcast “The Majority Report with Sam Seder” and hosted his own podcast, “The Michael Brooks Show.”After starting his career in comedy, Brooks began working with “The Majority Report” in 2012 as a producer, soon becoming a contributor. Brooks became a cohost of the progressive podcast over the years, discussing news and politics from his democratic socialist viewpoint.

Michael Brooks, best known as host of political series The Michael Brooks Show and as contributor to The Majority Report, has died at the age of 37.The news of Brooks’ death was confirmed on the official social media of the web series.Michael Brooks was said to have died from a “sudden medical condition” according to a statement.The Twitter statement read: ‘It is with a heavy heart that we announce the unexpected passing of Michael Brooks: a son, brother, friend and true comrade to so many, due to a sudden medical condition.‘Michael believed in bringing people together in the struggle for love and justice, fighting for all poor and working people, a struggle that he understood to be global.“He knew the only way we could do this was by

pic.twitter.com/3BSsjnqovJIt added: ‘It is impossible to capture the impact he had, and he will be missed sorely.‘His family and friends want to ensure this work continues and are preparing plans for the best way to ensure this fight continues.‘His family will release as statement in the near future about plans to keep his work alive by creating a foundation in his honor. While the form it will take is uncertain, Michael’s family desires to keep his work alive and asks all who wish to contribute continue doing so in the usual channels.‘Now we will honor Michael by treating all humans with respect and dignity.