Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, 23, have launched a new line for juniors, Olsenboye, available exclusively at JCPenny, reports E! News. Items from the line will be in the retail chain’s 50 largest stores and online beginning Nov. 6, and will be introduced in all stores by February.
The line is casual and aims to be affordable, with all items between $20 and $50.
The twins recently joined Sean “Diddy” Combs as the only celebrity designers to be inducted as members into the Council of Fashion Designers of America. Their previous fashion lines, The Row and Elizabeth and James, were for adults and featured high-end price tags, while their other fashion endeavours were designed mainly for Wal-Mart.
The investigation into the death of Heath Ledger has been closed by the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Good news for Mary-Kate Olsen, who refused to speak to authorities without immunity earlier this week.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office could have enforced a subpoena against Olsen, compelling her to testify in front of a federal grand jury. As previously reported, Mary-Kate was the first person to be called by Ledger’s housekeeper after finding the Dark Knight star dead in his apartment.
Ledger’s autopsy results found the actor had Oxycontin, Vicodin, Xanax, Valium, Temazepam and Doxylamine present in his system.
“Despite tabloid speculation, Mary-Kate Olsen had nothing whatsoever to do with the drugs found in Heath Ledger’s home or his body, and she does not know where he obtained them,” Olsen’s lawyer, Michael C. Miller, told People in a released statement.
Mary Kate Olsen is adding to suspicion about her involvement in Heath Ledger’s death by refusing to speak with authorities unless she has immunity.
Olsen was the first person called after her masseuse found Ledger’s body. She also owned the apartment where he died.
Drug Enforcement Administration are still trying to find out how Ledger acquired some of the drugs that formed his deadly cocktail.
According to CBC News, “Authorities have obtained a subpoena that could force Olsen to appear before a grand jury if negotiations with her lawyer fail.”
Olsen’s lawyer has released a statement insisting that the tiny twin had nothing to do with the drugs Ledger was taking.
Mary-Kate Olsen will not be questioned by the New York Police Department about the death of Heath Ledger.
Despite reports that police were interested in speaking to the actress about the events leading up to and surrounding the 28-year-old actor’s death, the NYPD confirmed to MTV News that officials have no plans to speak to Olsen.
Since the news broke of Ledger’s untimely passing, rumours have been swirling that Olsen and the late actor were romantically involved.
Mary-Kate broke her silence and released this statement Friday:
“Heath was a friend. His death is a tragic loss. My thoughts are with his family during this very difficult time.”
It was speculated that police would be interested in speaking to Olsen because she received phone calls from Ledger’s masseuse, who found the actor’s body in his Soho apartment on Tuesday, even before the police were alerted.
But authorities say they believe Ledger was already dead when his masseuse, Diana Wolozin, called Olsen, E! Online reports.
The police are also said to be awaiting the results of toxicology tests after an initial autopsy was inconclusive.
Mary-Kate Olsen was hospitalized yesterday for an apparent kidney infection.
The tiny 21-year-old twin is now in good condition. “Mary-Kate got a kidney infection,” her rep, Nicole Caruso, told People. “She’s resting comfortably and will be released in the next day or so.”
This is not the first time Olsen’s health has been an issue. In 2004 she sought help for an eating disorder.
She has recently been romantically linked to hockey player Sean Avery.
A representative for Mary-Kate Olsen confirmed that the actress has extended her stay by 2 weeks for further treatment of her eating disorder.
“Mary-Kate is doing very well, and will likely be released before the end of [July],” her rep, Michael Pagnotta, said. “Things are going well for her there.”
She was originally scheduled to be released from treatment sometime this week.
Mary-Kate plans on attending New York University this Fall.
