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Rod Stewart lists $105 million LA mansion

Legendary rocker Rod Stewart has put his mega mansion on the market. The listing comes just days after the star’s former Malibu home was listed for an asking price of $49.5m (AU$74.2m), with the Wall Street Journal first reporting his current Los Angeles compound is asking for $70m (AU$105m). With a European style, situated in the gated enclave of North Beverly Park, the property spans 3,065 sqm with a pool and a soccer field. Although a soccer field is a rarity in LA, it’s no surprise Stewart, 78, is an avid soccer fan. The 78-year-old was even spotted in Malibu playing football with the Scottish national team on the beach after inviting them to play there. The Journal noted that according to sales records, Stewart purchased the property in 1991 for $12,08m. He also owns a home in Palm Beach, Florida. Images of the home showcase Old World-style finishes such as ceiling mouldings and medallions, Corinthian columns, crystal chandeliers and stunning marble floors in various patterns. The main house boasts nine bedrooms, one being the primary suite with a sitting room and a terrace that looks over the pool. The main wardrobe is also found in the primary suite — one large enough to store the rocker’s massive show collection. Elsewhere offers entertaining areas, including a flashy speak-easy with eye-catching jade green-painted walls. A main-floor great room showcases a bar and a loggia to spend time with guests outdoors. The listing also includes a three-stories-tall guest house with two gyms. Michelle Oliver of Douglas Elliman has the listing and declined to reveal why the British icon has decided to sell. She noted it is suitable for owners who are seeking “a return to maximalism” and for “something that looks different and stands out.” Image credit: Getty / Realtor.com

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"I'm not afraid to challenge myself": J-Lo's secret to staying physically and mentally fit

Jennifer Lopez has shared an insight into her gruelling workout routine, revealing it is the best thing for both her physical and mental wellness. The 53-year-old singer and actress told US Weekly how important moving her body is to help keep a positive mental attitude. "It's no secret that fitness is a very important part of my life... I think there's a positive correlation between exercise and mental health," she said. J-Lo's claims have long been backed up by healthcare professionals, with the MentalHealth.org website reading, "Research shows that people who exercise regularly have better mental health and emotional wellbeing, and lower rates of mental illness." "Taking up exercise seems to reduce the risk of developing mental illness... and seems to help in treating some mental health conditions, like depression and anxiety." Lopez went on to say, "When you find a good balance through determination and focus, we're naturally pushing to be the best version of ourselves." She usually begins her workouts "first thing in the morning", which usually means rolling out of bed before 5am. J-Lo regularly mixes up her workouts, explaining, "I'm always evolving and looking for things that keep me excited and motivated." "I'm not afraid to challenge myself, so I'm open to pushing myself, which is what I'm doing right now as I rehearse for my new album, [This Is Me… Now], coming out this summer." Even Jennifer's trainer Tracy Anderson said the pop star goes above and beyond for her health and fitness, pushing herself for maximum results. '"She shows up no matter what, she takes the time seriously, she knows her body, she wants to be herself," Anderson has said. "She knows that putting in the hard work to get her workout in is part of it." Image credits: Getty Images

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Charlize Theron lists serene Spanish-style home

If you have a spare $3 million to spend, you could own the home of Oscar-winning actress Charlize Theron. The School for Good and Evil star has listed one of her three homes in Los Angeles for just $US 1.995 million ($NZ 3.4 million), according to <a href="https://www.dirt.com/gallery/entertainers/actors/charlize-theron-house-beverly-grove-los-angeles-1203598182/charlizetheron_bg2/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dirt</a>. The two-bedroom, two-bathroom Spanish-style home is located in the neighbourhood Beverly Grove, to the south of West Hollywood. Theron has owned the property for more than 20 years, after reportedly buying the home in 2000 for approximately $US 1.5 million ($AU 2.3 or $NZ 2.5 million). She has since gone on to renovate the nearly 100-year-old home, with the listing describing it as a “super light and charming Casita” with open and bright interiors, high ceilings, whitewashed walls, curved archways, white lattice windows and floorboards throughout. The master bedroom opens out to the “serene backyard with pool” area while the garage has another room connected to it that can be used as a home office or gym. The exterior boasts white stucco, along with a red tiled roof, and the property is enclosed by high hedges and gates. Images: @charlizeafrica (Instagram) / Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

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Anne Heche's official cause of death revealed

Anne Heche’s death has been ruled an accident just days after she was taken off life support. The 53-year-old was pulled out of her burning car after she crashed into a Los Angeles mansion while driving 140km/h on August 5. The actress fell into a coma where the “<a href="https://oversixty.com.au/health/caring/anne-heche-s-blood-test-results-revealed-after-horror-smash" target="_blank" rel="noopener">presence of drugs</a>” was found in her body as she remained on life support. Having been labelled labelled legally dead two days prior, Heche, an organ donor, was <a href="https://oversixty.com.au/news/news/anne-heche-to-be-taken-off-life-support" target="_blank" rel="noopener">taken off life support</a> on August 14 after recipients for her organs were found. On August 17, almost two weeks after the horrific incident, the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner ruled Heche’s death an accident. The ruling read that Heche died due to inhalation of smoke and thermal injuries, with "sternal fracture due to blunt trauma" listed as another "significant condition". The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) also confirmed that the investigation into the crash would not move forward. "As of today, there will be no further investigative efforts made in this case," a spokesperson said. "Any information or records that have been requested prior to this turn of events will still be collected as they arrive as a matter of formalities and included in the overall case. “When a person suspected of a crime expires, we do not present for filing consideration.” Following the news of Heche’s death, her representative issued a statement about the loss of a “joyful soul”. "Today we lost a bright light, a kind and most joyful soul, a loving mother, and a loyal friend," the statement read. "Anne will be deeply missed but she lives on through her beautiful sons, her iconic body of work, and her passionate advocacy. “Her bravery for always standing in her truth, spreading her message of love and acceptance, will continue to have a lasting impact." Heche is survived by her 13-year-old son Atlas, who she shares with actor James Trupper, and 20-year-old son Homer, shared with ex-husband Coleman Laffoon. Image: Getty

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Anne Heche's blood test results revealed after horror smash

An investigation of Anne Heche’s blood results have detected “the presence of drugs” following <a href="https://www.oversixty.com.au/news/news/new-details-of-actor-anne-heche-s-fiery-crash" target="_blank" rel="noopener">her horror smash</a>. The US actress was pulled out of her burning car after she smashed into a mansion in Los Angeles while driving a terrifying 140km/h on August 5. The 53-year-old suffered severe injuries and soon after the crash fell into a coma and has not regained consciousness since. Almost a week after the incident, a Los Angeles Police Department Public Information Officer confirmed there was a “presence of drugs” in Anne’s blood system. “Based on the blood draw, it revealed the presence of drugs, however additional testing is required to rule out any substances that were administered at the hospital as part of her medical treatment,” they told <a href="https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/anne-heche-blood-test-revealed-presence-of-drugs" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Fox News Digital</a>. "Any secondary drugs [takes] up to 30 days for [a] secondary test to come back.” TMZ previously reported that Anne had cocaine in her system upon arrival at the hospital, but that is yet to be confirmed. The crash is currently being investigated by the LAPD who have confirmed that if Anne is found to have been drunk she would face significant charges. "If found intoxicated, [Heche] could be charged with misdemeanour DUI hit and run. No arrests have been made so far,” a representative said. Anne’s representative has confirmed that she is in an “extreme critical condition”. “She has a significant pulmonary injury requiring mechanical ventilation and burns that require surgical intervention,” her representative said. “She is in a coma and has not regained consciousness since shortly after the accident.” Image: Getty

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Actress fighting for her life after horror car crash

US actress Anne Heche is fighting for her life following a <a href="https://www.oversixty.co.nz/news/news/new-details-of-actor-anne-heche-s-fiery-crash" target="_blank" rel="noopener">fiery car crash</a> in Los Angeles. The 53-year-old crashed her Mini Cooper into a house at a great speed, and was subsequently hospitalised with severe burns. According to the New York Post, the star is reportedly in a "critical condition". A spokesperson for Heche told the Post, "Shortly after the accident, Anne Heche became unconscious, slipping into a coma." They explained that Heche, who also crashed into an apartment garage earlier in the day, suffered "significant pulmonary injury requiring mechanical ventilation and burns that require surgical intervention". The Post also reported that the Los Angeles Police Department received a warrant to test the actress' blood, as they worked to determine if the crash was a result of drugs and alcohol. According to the Post, a representative for the LAPD confirmed the warrant was "obtained the same day as the traffic collision, which was August 5. The warrant was to draw blood, and an investigation is ongoing pending the blood test results." "If found intoxicated, [Heche] could be charged with misdemeanour DUI hit and run. No arrests have been made so far." Witnesses to Heche's first crash tried to help the star out of the vehicle, but she allegedly backed up and drove off before crashing into another home where her car became "engulfed" in flames. Aerial shots from the accident show smoke billowing out of the home she crashed into while photos from the scene capture Heche being put on a stretcher before being taken to hospital. Image credits: Getty Images

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New details of actor Anne Heche's fiery crash

A man who witnessed actress Anne Heche’s fiery car crash in Los Angeles has described the life-threatening incident as “horrific” and revealed he could “hardly breathe” while trying to help the trapped star. Lynne Bernstein said he and his wife saw a car driving down their street at a “high rate of speed” before his wife heard Heche’s car crash into their neighbour’s house. Bernstein, who tried to assist Heche out of her blue Mini Cooper, said the flames and smoke made it “hard to breathe”, telling Fox News Digital that Heche was “conscious” but that he didn’t know how “coherent” she was. “The smoke was just getting way too intense, we could hardly breathe,” Bernstein said. “The smoke was making it hard to breathe.” Bernstein added that the tenant whose home Heche crashed into left her house from a side room and was “shocked” at what had happened, telling a group of people to “get out of my house” before realising what had happened. According to Bernstein, another neighbour, Dave Manpearl, asked Heche if she was alright and she rescinded that she wasn’t. Manpeal, who also attempted to rescue Heche from the burning car, exited when flames overtook it, telling the Daily Mail he was “positive” that she was dead. “I was positive that the driver was dead. That she had burned up,” he said “It took at least 30 minutes for the fire department to douse the flames, extract the car and pull her out of the car.” Heche was then transported to a hospital in critical condition, according to emergency responders. A second witness told Fox News Digital the crash “scared the entire neighbourhood”. Yaroslav Borets added that these types of accidents don’t often occur in their neighbourhood. “Something we will remember for a long time,” he said. “This is generally a safe place.” In a statement, the Los Angeles Fire Department said the vehicle had a single occupant when it crashed into a two-storey home built in 1952, and that the occupant was taken to a local hospital by paramedics. “Fifty-nine firefighters took 65 minutes to access, confine and fully extinguish the stubborn flames within the heavily damaged structure and rescued one female adult found within the vehicle who has been taken to an area hospital by LAFD Paramedics in critical condition,” the <a href="https://www.lafd.org/alert/knockdown-structure-fire-08052022-inc0707" target="_blank" rel="noopener">statement</a> read. According to FOX 11, no other injuries were reported and the cause of the crash is still under investigation. It has also emerged that Heche joked about drinking vodka and chasing it down with wine on an episode of <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/better-together-w-anne-heche-and-heather-duffy/id1534627568" target="_blank" rel="noopener">her podcast</a> that was released on the day of the crash - which has since been removed from the internet. Heche and her co-host Heather Duffy spoke about drinking vodka supplied by a podcast sponsor and chasing it with white wine, with Heche opening up about having a “bad day”. “I don’t know what happened, sometimes days just suck and I don’t know if you ever have them [but] some days, those no good, very bad days, and some days days just end up like this,” Heche told listeners. “Sometimes days just suck and I don’t know if you ever have them, but you know some days, Mama says just gonna be like this. Some days there’s those no good, very bad days.” Image: Getty Images

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Your chance to finally live in a tree house!

A lot of homes are described as “once in a lifetime opportunity” but this one certainly takes the cake. An actual tree house just three hours from Los Angeles is up for grabs after hitting the market for a solid USD $3.8 million (AUD $5.4 million). Sitting on 6.69 acres in Pismo Beach, the house has parts of the tree it's built on enveloping the main living area, twisting from beneath and through the ceiling like the fictional Kraken. Despite being built in the 1960s, the different home has been perfectly maintained to ensure its intricate features remain. The land contains five different dwelling units that include one bedroom, one bath tree house, a large museum with a studio and one bedroom apartment. There is also a carriage house with a two bedroom apartment, and a studio apartment-with two car garage. And a main house with two bedrooms, one and a quarter baths with rock fireplace and wrap around decking, a shed/studio with full bath-each one with private views. Each of the homes contains wooded settings and private yards and decks thanks to the glorious oak tree. If that’s not enough to entice you, the properties include two sea train containers that are perfect as workshop areas as well as a Zen yoga platform to reclaim your inner peace. Images: Zillow

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Inside J Lo and Ben Affleck's massive new marital mansion

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck have officially tied the knot and it seems they’ve celebrated their nuptials by living large and purchasing a lavish new property. The two stars were spotted house hunting back in May, and in June, it was reported that they had settled on a stunning Beverly Hills mansion that was once owned by Danny DeVito. While the couple has yet to confirm if they have purchased the property, moving vehicles were also reportedly spotted outside of each of their respective homes, leading many to believe that they have now moved into the mansion together. Lopez and Affleck's rumored new abode was most recently owned by Australian billionaire James Packer, who's the former fiancé of Mariah Carey. DeVito and Perlman sold the seven-bedroom home in 2015 for $28 million to developers Stuart and Stephanie Liner. The Liners then made numerous upgrades to the estate and listed it for $85 million. Packer then bought the property for around $60 million in 2018. It's unclear what Lopez and Affleck paid for the house, and there's a shroud of mystery surrounding the deal, since the house was not even listed for sale when they reportedly bought it. In fact, real estate experts have said it hadn't even been shown off-market, with the exception, potentially, being to Lopez and Affleck. The house sprawls across 29,000-square-feet, which would allow ample space for the couple's blended brood of five children. The massive estate is also said to have many luxury amenities and perks, including an at-home movie theater, a hair salon, a gym, an entertainment room, a wine cellar, a sprawling pool, and even multiple guest houses. The marble kitchen is a chef’s dream, complete with two ovens, an 11-burner stove, two islands, and multiple drawers and cabinets for optimal storage space. The spacious dining area can seat up to 12 people, so the family will certainly have enough space to stretch out during dinner time. The master bedroom is fit for royalty and comes with an enormous walk-in closet with rows upon rows of storage for the couple's glamorous wardrobes. The mansion sits on 1.29 acres of land, and it also comes complete with an eight-car garage. The couple was spotted shopping for homes around various swanky areas of Los Angeles for several months before reportedly making the purchase. Images: Hilton & Hyland

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Melrose Place star's son found dead at 27

The son of General Hospital and Melrose Place actor Jack Wagner has been found dead in a car park. Harrison Wagner was only 27 years old when his body was found in a carpark in Los Angeles, California at 5.14am on Monday. His cause of death remains unknown as investigations continue. Jack, 64, declined to comment about his son’s death when Page Six contacted him. It was no secret that Harrison previously struggled with drugs and alcohol and it is unclear if that contributed to his death. Jack said his son had disappeared for a week back in 2016 and was worried about his addiction. "I'm going to ask those who want to share their fears, addictions & struggles to do so w me via Twitter. We can face them 2gether, I'll start," Jack wrote on Twitter at the time. "I fear for my youngest sons safety. "Harrison has struggled w drugs & alcohol just as I did when I was younger. He's relapsed & is MIA 5days." Images: Instagram

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Brooke Shields earns TWICE what she spent on LA home

Actress and model Brooke Shields has reportedly <a href="https://www.redfin.com/CA/Pacific-Palisades/1710-N-San-Remo-Dr-90272/home/6849498">sold</a> her LA home for $11 million - making a hefty $6.17 million profit in the process. According to <a href="https://www.dirt.com/gallery/entertainers/actors/brooke-shields-house-los-angeles-1203456072/brookeshields_pps15/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dirt</a>, Shields bought the five-bedroom, five-bathroom 1980s home for about $4.8 million in 1997, meaning she has collected double its original value. The opulent residence, located in the affluent Pacific Palisades neighbourhood, features an airy living area with a functional fireplace and exposed beams, as well as a large balcony area with sweeping views of the canyon, and a marble-topped professional kitchen. On the second floor, the master suite boasts two fireplaces, a study nook, a free-standing tub, a sauna, and its own private balcony. 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Although the Blue Lagoon star has owned the property for 25 years, she has spent most of her time on America’s east coast in the 1840s Manhattan townhouse she owns with her husband Chris Henchy. Images: @brookeshields (Instagram), Redfin

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Adele facing backlash after a tone-deaf instagram post

Adele has sparked backlash from fans over a “tone-deaf” post in the wake of her postponed Las Vegas residency.In a tweet posted on Tuesday night, the singer subtly shut down reports she was cancelling her planned Brit Awards performance next week amid “trouble in paradise” in her new relationship with Rich Paul.She posted a happy photo of herself grinning, and captioned it: “Hiya, so I’m really happy to say that I am performing at the Brits next week! Anddddd I’ll also be popping in to see Graham for a chat on the couch while I’m in town too! I’m looking forward to it!”Rather than simply dispel the reports she was pulling out of her upcoming appearance, the post has sparked anger among the thousands of disappointed fans who had received word last month that she was cancelling her Vegas shows at the last minute.“Have you refunded all the fans yet from the Vegas shows?” one user wrote underneath her tweet.“What about all those people that have lost money because you cancelled at the last minute. Where is their performance?” said another disgruntled fan, to which someone replied: “Yep. Exactly. Where is it? She could care less.”Adele’s post followed rumours her relationship with US sports agent Rich Paul is on the rocks, suggesting it was a factor in the cancellation of her Las Vegas residency.According to the New York Daily News, the singer interrupted rehearsals to take calls from her boyfriend and was seen crying.An inside source said: “There’s trouble in paradise. That’s why she can’t perform.”The 33-year-old singer devastated fans by cancelling her Las Vegas residency 24 hours before it was set to start last month. She announced the cancellation of the three-month run of concerts at Caesar’s Palace in a tearful Instagram post.On Tuesday, The Sun reported that she had also pulled out of her planned performance at the Brit Awards at London’s 02 Arena on February 8, causing a “huge headache” for show bosses who were left scrambling to find a replacement.

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Two US cops fired after abandoning a robbery to play Pokemon Go

Two US police officers have been fired after they went off to chase virtual Pokemon creatures instead of responding to a robbery. Eric Mitchell and Louis Lozano were cruising the streets searching for Pokemon in the augmented reality smartphone game, and abandoned their jobs in the process. An in-car recording revealed that the pair heard the call for help during a robbery at a Los Angeles department store, and decided to drive away. “Officer Mitchell alerted Lozano that ‘Snorlax’ ‘just popped up’,” legal documents show. “For approximately the next 20 minutes, the (recording) captured petitioners discussing Pokemon as they drove to different locations where the virtual creatures apparently appeared on their mobile phones.” The officers caught the virtual Snorlax before turning their attention to a much harder creature to conquer. “Holy crap, man. This thing is fighting the crap out of me,” Mitchell said of the Pokemon, according to the documents, which were published last week. Both officers were charged with multiple counts of misconduct, and admitted to failing to respond to the robbery, but denied they had been playing Pokemon Go. The smartphone game took the world by storm in 2016, with users searching for fantastical creatures using the real world through their smartphone screens. Despite challenging the court’s ruling and upholding the notion they were not playing the game at the time of the robbery, both men were charged and fired from their jobs with the Los Angeles Police Department. Image credits: Getty Images

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Manhunt after tragic death from random stabbing attack

A 24-year-old was killed in what police describe as a random stabbing attack while working at a high-end furniture store last Thursday. Brianna Kupfer, a UCLA student, was working at Croft House in Los Angeles when she was stabbed by who police believe to be a homeless man. The suspect stabbed her before fleeing through the back door and down an alley. A customer found Brianna 20 minutes later, and she was pronounced dead on the scene soon after. Police said of the incident, “Detectives have determined the suspect was not known to the victim and [it] was a random walk into the store. The suspect attacked the victim with a knife and fled the scene through the back door.” Dr Jennifer Botelho, who owns a chiropractic practice next door, told CBS LA the attack was “horrifying”, saying, “It’s horrible. She’s such a young girl. … We feel so horrible for Brianna’s family, and hope we can catch this guy.” She added that the suspect visited her business shortly before the attack. “He came in and asked a couple of questions: ‘Do you do orthopaedics here?’ What kind of care we provide, and then he left. So he was just here for a few minutes,” Dr Botelho said. Ms Kupfer’s father told CBS she was “loved by all”. She had been studying architectural design at UCLA and was working at Croft House as a consultant. Police are still searching for the suspect. Image: Facebook

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LA actor lists luxe home with an unusual bonus

Tyrese Gibson, one of the stars of Transformers, has relisted his LA home that comes with its own unique resident. With a listing price of $NZD 4.25 million ($USD 2.9 million), movie fans will be intrigued to find out that it comes with a replica Transformer. After it was first listed in April for $NZD 5 million, a lack of offers saw the price drop by 17 percent. The home has also been <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.realestate.com.au/news/fast-and-furious-and-transformers-star-tyrese-gibson-lists-entertainers-dream-home/" target="_blank">taken over</a> by a new listing agent, Jason Oppenheim, who is featured on the Netflix reality show Selling Sunset. Since he purchased the home in 2011 for $NZD 1.45 million, Gibson has added some personal touches throughout the seven-bedroom house. <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/CWr-d2IuBKA/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CWr-d2IuBKA/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank">A post shared by TYRESE (@tyrese)</a> </div> </blockquote> Top features include a gourmet kitchen with a built-in breakfast bar and custom cabinetry, as well as an upstairs main bedroom equipped with its own fireplace and bathroom with a steam shower and soaking tub. In addition to the four bedroom suites and seven bathrooms, the home includes a movie theatre, a grand foyer, a formal living room, and an office. Outside, the property features a pool, outdoor fireplace, kitchen and bar, and an outdoor cinema. A replica Bumblebee transformer stands guard over the backyard and can be purchased with the home. With its new, discounted price, the home has been described in the <a rel="noopener" href="https://ogroup.com/listing/23123-oxnard-st/" target="_blank">listing</a> as “the best deal in Woodland Hills”. Gibson, who has appeared in the Fast and Furious franchise and topped the Billboard chart with his music, has been a longtime resident of the area. Images: Getty Images, The Oppenheim Group Real Estate

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See inside Adele’s $41.5 million property portfolio

Pop icon Adele has shared an inside look into her property portfolio, revealing that she has invested millions in Los Angeles real estate but can’t quite afford London’s hefty prices. The 33-year-old, who has a reported net worth of $USD 200 million, has snapped up three properties in the last five years in the exclusive neighbourhood of Hidden Valley. “The kind of house I have in LA I could never afford in London. Ever,” the British singer told <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.vogue.co.uk/arts-and-lifestyle/article/adele-british-vogue-interview" target="_blank">Vogue</a>. Her most recent purchase, a 513-square-metre, four bedroom home, was from her friend and next-door neighbour Nicole Richie, which she paid USD $10 million for earlier this year. The pop star bought her first home in Beverly Hills for $USD 9.5 million, before going on to purchase a second home for $USD 10.5 million shortly after splitting from husband Simon Konecki in 2019. It’s widely believed that Konecki lives in the home, which is across the street from Adele’s other two properties, so that the pair can raise their eight-year-old son close together. The exclusive community - located inside a gated enclave - is aso home to fellow A-listers Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban, Penelope Cruz, Cameron Diaz, Jennifer Lawrence and Katy Perry. Take a look inside the singer’s deluxe portfolio and everything they offer. #1 Hidden Valley Road (2016) The four-bedroom home designed by Scott Mitchell opens with a two-storey foyer, and comes with a library on the second floor. <img style="width: 500px; height: 281.25px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7845901/adele1-0.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/58a89ca9577944859c9d12230ed9f73c" /> Image: Realtor Features of the home include two formal living rooms - one with a fireplace and the other with floor-to-ceiling windows - as well as a chef’s kitchen, an expansive family room and breakfast area, and a bonus room usually reserved as a gym. <img style="width: 500px; height: 281.25px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7845899/adele1-3.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/df02202242a3420b84d9119a988556a1" /> Image: Realtor <img style="width: 500px; height: 281.25px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7845898/adele1-2.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/b10f8c08b7a947e7a17bb1e5075797ea" /> Image: Realtor Outside, the property includes a treehouse, an outdoor train set, a pool, and a dog run. <img style="width: 500px; height: 281.25px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7845900/adele1-1.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/e041985bcfd64b37b8138b2a6784ab1b" /> Image: Realtor #2 Hidden Valley Road (2019) Dubbed an “art collector’s paradise”, the contemporary home features high ceilings and plenty of natural light. <img style="width: 500px; height:281.25px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7845896/adele2-1.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/8c7973ecd0974be486a3a1bdecc93cfd" /> Image: Realtor The home boasts a sunken living room, a 2000-book library, custom-made furniture, and a jacuzzi in the main bedroom’s ensuite, as well as a private balcony and custom walk-in wardrobe. Sitting on more than 3000 square metres, the house is surrounded by expansive lawns, fruit trees, a solar-heated pool, and a large driveway <img style="width: 500px; height:281.25px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7845897/adele2-0.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/87973c84ae13448b83fc354838829ad2" /> Image: Realtor #3 Lime Orchard Road (2021) The mini-mansion wraps around a park-like backyard, with a large lawn accented with stone pavers that lead to a stone patio with an inset pool and separate spa. Other features include a basketball court and a large hedge offering maximum privacy. But, photos of the home are hard to find since Adele bought the home from Richie and her husband, Joel Madden, in an off-market deal. Madden and Richie made a tidy profit on the property after purchasing it for $USD 6.7 million back in 2015. Image: @adele (Instagram)

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"Most expensive urban property in the world" to go under the hammer

A sprawling home in Los Angele, nicknamed “The One”, is <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/us-news-mega-mansion-once-worth-683-million-defaults-on-136-million-in-debt-forcing-a-sale/58a4d087-723c-428f-bbd4-f26f3238a755" target="_blank">expected to be sold</a> after the owner defaulted on $136 million in loans and debt. Dubbed America’s most expensive home, the 105,000-square-foot property developed by former film producer Nile Niami was expected to sell for $683 million, according to Niami. But, after suffering delays and complications and racking up debt, Niami faces a court-ordered sale to pay his debts. Niami bought the property for a cool $28 million, before partnering with architect Paul McClean to build “The One”. Original plans for the home included a cinema, four-lane bowling alley, beauty salon, five pools, a private nightclub, and a casino. As for bedrooms, Niami planned for 20, with the largest being a 5,500 square-foot master suite, complete with its own office, pool, and kitchen. Despite its original completion date being set for 2017, Niami borrowed $112.78 million from Hankey Capital in 2018 to continue building the home. The design also underwent changes, with the number of bedrooms dropping to nine and plans for an extravagant jellyfish tank being dropped. In March 2021, Hankey served a notice of default to Niami, who had 90 days to pay or negotiate the now $150 million debt, according to court documents. With no payment as of July, the home was placed in court-ordered receivership, an alternative to foreclosure. Theodore Lanes Management Services received the property, and is required to account for debts against the property, then selling it and repaying lenders and creditors with the proceeds. Despite Niami promising the home was nearly complete in April, there is still some work to be done. This includes a lack of gas service until a certificate of residence is issued, and an empty space where a commercial-grade catering kitchen was expected to be installed, after the permit to build it was denied. “It’s a pretty extensive list [of issues],” Lanes told CNN Business. The home also has more than $2 million in unpaid taxes and invoices for concrete, air conditioning, and scaffolding, according to Lanes. “This is a very complicated property with quite a few open issues,” Lanes said. “At present, the focus is to obtain complete insurance and develop a timeline and budget to secure the certificate of occupancy in order to maximise value and to make the property more marketable.” Speaking to <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/us-news/americas-most-expensive-home-the-24958036" target="_blank">NBC</a>, Lanes said, “What I would love to see happen is that the house gets completed, the certificate of occupancy is awarded and we have an orderly sale that maximises the value. “Hopefully, there will be sufficient proceeds from the sale to fund the secured and unsecured creditors and for the equity to realise some value.” Images: nileniami / Instagram, Bel Air Mansion

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Michelle Pfeiffer flips luxe home for multi-million profit

Hollywood actress Michelle Pfeiffer has made a $3.85 million profit in her latest property flip. The star sold her Pacific Palisades home in Los Angeles to an unidentified buyer for $USD 25 million ($NZD 36 million) just 18 months after purchasing it for $USD 22.5 million. This isn’t the first home Ms Pfeiffer and her husband, David Kelley, have flipped, selling properties for $USD 22 million in 2019 and $USD 9 million in January last year, according to the <a rel="noopener" href="https://nypost.com/2021/08/19/michelle-pfeiffers-pacific-palisades-home-sells-for-25m/" target="_blank">New York Post</a>. The home, designed by architect Steve Giannetti in 2019, sits on 3000 sqm and includes seven bedrooms and 10.5 bathrooms. With exposed ceiling beams, pocket doors, floor-to-ceiling fireplaces, large balconies, and arched doorways, the home offers a suite of luxury finishes. The kitchen range, imported from France, is part of a dining area that seamlessly opens up to the outdoor space. Outside the house, there is a pool with a deck that offers views of the Riviera Country Club, the neighbouring golf course, and the Pacific Ocean. Alongside that there is a hot tub, an outdoor dining area, and a greenhouse-style artist studio that sits under the pool deck and comes with its own private sitting area. Beneath the mansion is the wine cellar, with its own tasting area and enough storage space for around 500 bottles, which sits next door to a home theatre. Images: Michelle Pfeiffer / Instagram, Realtor.com

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Gwyneth Paltrow’s gorgeous childhood home hits the market

Gwyneth Paltrow’s childhood home has been put on the market for $4.6 million. The property nestled on the east coast of the US in Los Angeles is welcoming enough to make any tourist feel at home with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. Located in Brentwood, LA – the space is unique not only for its former celebrity resident, but its homey feel in a sea of impersonal real estate. With a closed floor plan along with contemporary accents and furnishings, the property has managed to remain a competitive piece of property. The home also has two living rooms with fireplaces and French doors leading to an extraordinary outdoor space which perfectly ties the home together. Paltrow’s former home features an expansive kitchen with glass-front cabinetry, a wood-topped island, and marble chequered floor. Not only does it have new and old features that blend seamlessly, but the original bay window alcoves have also been kept and maintained to perfection. The house is perfect for hosting due to its grand dining room and quaint but spacious butler’s pantry with a wine cooler, sink and enough cabinetry to fit every Knick and knack. Images: Anthony Barcelo for Sotheby’s International Realty.

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Inside Leo DiCaprio's historic Red Oak Manor for sale

After purchasing it just three years ago, Leonardo DiCaprio has listed the lavish Los Feliz manor for a whopping $USD 5.75 million ($NZD 8.20 million). The Titanic star acquired the 4,644 square foot home, called Red Oak Manor, from musician Moby through a trust, paying $NZD 7.01 million for it in 2018. Built in 1926, Red Oak Manor features five bedrooms, seven bathrooms, and old-fashioned English styled interiors that have been “restored and totally reimagined” by Moby, including traditional millwork, groin-vault ceilings, and elaborate fireplaces. The contemporary stylings include a new kitchen with marble countertops and a walk-in pantry, lofted study, gym, steam room, and a security system. The two-storey home also features two primary suites with marble bathrooms, with the guest suite having its own secret entrance to a full bath and steam room. Outside, the property has its own swimming pool surrounded by greenery, a spa, patio, and al fresco dining area. Images: Hilton & Hyland

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