Anthony Bourdain’s last great exploration was masculinity itself

And a look at the story that launched his career. No Images? Click here       Hi friends, It's another sad day here with news of Anthony Bourdain's death in an apparent suicide. He was 61.  Celebrities, friends and fellow chefs are coming out in droves to pay tribute to the late travel host and author. His girlfriend, Asia Argento, also remember him fondly in a heartbreaking post.  As we look back, this is the story that launched Bourdain's career, and here are some of his most powerful writings. More recently, Bourdain had offered candid reflections on sexual harassment and “bro culture” in the restaurant industry. He was refreshingly honest about his blind spots, too. Check in on a friend or loved one tonight. And if you or someone you know needs help, call 1-800-273-8255 for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.  Take care, Lauren Moraski      . How feasible is the "Ocean’s 8" heist really?  "Ocean's 8" lands in theaters today, and we fact-checked the most glamorous con job in cinematic history. Here's a blow-by-blow explanation. CHECK IT OUT   Getting candid with Lance Bass Lance Bass opens up about being a closeted gay teen in one of the world’s biggest boy bands.“Onstage, I felt like I was just playing a character, but offstage, unfortunately, I didn’t get to have my real life," he told HuffPost's Leigh Blickley. READ MORE Spotify's Friday Five 🎧 🎶 👩‍🎤 We have a new playlist today, featuring this week's hottest tracks, curated just for you by Spotify's trends expert Shanon Cook. "Detroit rapper Dej Loaf invited soul master Leon Bridges to join her on her get-happy new song 'Liberated.' We're finding it hard to sit still listening to Shakira's 'Clandestino' (featuring Maluma), and definitely check out rising U.K. singer-songwriter Jorja Smith's sweet track 'Goodbyes.'" - Cook LISTEN HERE What all of your friends are talking about: Nancy Grace Predicts Harvey Weinstein Will Go To Jail HBO Releases Heart-Wrenching Trailer For Robin Williams Documentary Give Us The Photos Of Jeremy Renner’s CGI’d Arms On The Set Of 'Tag’ Stephen Colbert’s Latest Trump Joke May Have Been Censored By CBS    .     HuffPost is now a part of Oath and a part of Verizon. On May 25, 2018 we introduced a new Oath Privacy Policy which will explain how your data is used and shared. Learn More. Get exclusives, scoops and hot takes on the news all your friends are talking about. Did you get this from a friend? Subscribe here. Love this? Share it. Want even more? You'll love Streamline. ©2018 HuffPost | 770 Broadway, New York, NY 10003 You are receiving this email because you signed up for updates from HuffPost Feedback | Privacy Policy | Unsubscribe    . - - Preferences  |  Unsubscribe