Thursday, 2 June 2022

The queen's Platinum Jubilee has begun, here's how to follow live. Plus, Kathie Lee's new grandson, and a verdict in the Johnny Depp trial.

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How to watch the Platinum Jubilee for Queen Elizabeth II as it kicks off in London, and Johnny Depp wins his defamation trial against ex-wife Amber Heard. Plus, learn how journaling a few minutes a day can improve your mental health, and see photos of Kathie Lee Gifford's adorable new grandson.

THE LATEST

👑 The Platinum Jubilee celebration of Queen Elizabeth's 70-year reign has kicked off in London. Here's how to watch.

The four-day extravaganza celebrating the longest-serving British monarch in history began early this morning. Today is the Trooping the Color parade, marking the queen's official birthday (her second birthday of the year), during which she will travel by horse and carriage out of Buckingham Palace. Later, she'll return for the famed "balcony moment" with her family, before a Royal Air Force flypast takes place at around 8 a.m. ET. Prince William and Kate's three children arrived by carriage this morning, see photos here. Prince Harry and Meghan also will be in attendance with their two little ones, but they will not be making an appearance on the balcony. Here's how to watch all four days of the parades, parties and pageantry live.

⚖️ Johnny Depp wins defamation trial against ex-wife Amber Heard.

The "Pirates of the Caribbean" star was awarded $10.4 million in damages by a jury yesterday in the conclusion of a six-week trial after suing Heard for $50 million over an op-ed she wrote for The Washington Post in 2018. Heard was awarded $2 million in damages by the jury in her $100 million countersuit against Depp. Heard said in a statement that she was "heartbroken" and the disappointment she felt was "beyond words." Depp, meanwhile, said that the jury's decision "gave me my life back." Watch our exclusive interview with Amber Heard's attorney at 7:00 a.m. on TODAY.

🕺 Elvis has left the chapel: No more Graceland-themed weddings in Vegas, licensing company says.

The licensing company that controls Elvis Presley's image is shaking up Sin City's wedding business. Authentic Brands Group ordered Las Vegas chapel operators to stop holding Elvis-themed ceremonies, meaning the campy weddings like the one Travis Barker and Kourtney Kardashian had could soon be history. The company said The King's name, likeness, voice and other elements are protected trademarks, though some Vegas officials say the move will decimate the city's wedding tourism trade. "They want to protect the Elvis brand," one business owner said. "But what are they protecting by taking Elvis away from the public?"

📔Journaling can help boost your mental health. Here's what to know to get started.

Keeping a journal can seem simple until you find yourself staring at a blank page wondering what to write and how to start it. (Trust us, we feel you.) We spoke with experts about when and where is the best time to write in a journal, plus some prompts to help you get started. Journaling has been found by studies to help reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression, improve memory and even boost immunity. These 5 popular journals, including the bestselling "3 Minute Positivity Journal," can help you get started.

LIFE HACK

Achieve your life goals with this easy tip.

The thought of dealing with your own personal Dwight Schrute at work can fill you with dread, especially for anyone returning to the office after the pandemic. We spoke to Tessa West, author of "Jerks at Work: Toxic Coworkers and What to Do About Them,'' about how to handle coworkers who make you want to bang your head against your desk. She gave us these 4 tips on dealing with everyone from credit stealers to micromanagers. Or if you're still working remotely, check out these tips for dealing with workplace jerks on Zoom.

WHAT'S FOR DINNER?

Allow us to do the meal-planning for you.

This delicious, creamy farfalle with almond-basil pesto and zucchini from "Queer Eye" food and wine expert Antoni Porowski is not only an easy dinner, it preserves well so you can make it a few days ahead. If you want to swap out the traditional pasta, try chickpea pasta or brown rice pasta, and use any veggies you like if zucchini isn't your thing. Got extra pesto? Freeze some in an ice cube tray to keep it for later.

DAILY DELIGHT

A little pick-me-up before you go.

Call her Bubbie Lee Gifford! Former TODAY co-host Kathie Lee Gifford says her "heart is bursting" after she became a grandmother on Tuesday when her son, Cody, and his wife, Erika, welcomed a baby boy. The couple shared that they named the baby Frank Michael in honor of Kathie Lee's late husband and Cody's dad, NFL legend Frank Gifford, and Erika's late uncle, Michael. Kathie Lee also shared on TODAY why she doesn't want to be called Grandma and is going with "Bubbie" instead. See more cute photos of baby Frankie here.