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Located at 176 Perry Street, the condo occupies the eighth, ninth, and tenth floors of the building and includes all the amenities you would expect with such a price tag, including:
- A master bedroom on the tenth floor
- Three 51-foot-wide rooms
- A recreation room
- A double-height living room
- A 54-foot-long gallery/dining room
- A library
- A music room
- A wet bar and gourmet kitchen
- A sauna and exercise room
- A terrace off of each floor
- A staircase connecting all three floors
The previous owner reportedly purchased the unit for $17... More >> ..
What: Hugh's new triplex loft condo
Where:New York, New York
Price:$21 million
Justification:The Sexiest Man of the Year needs a sexy new pad
Where:New York, New York
Price:$21 million
Justification:The Sexiest Man of the Year needs a sexy new pad
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The items looted include "jewelry, watches, and every ring I own," Hilton said, including "all my necklaces, jewelry that my grandmothers gave me that I'll never be able to replace." She continued her lament: "Obviously it's devastating and disturbing that someone was in my home."
The complaints didn't stop as she persisted in her plea to the thief to return the stolen goods. "We have three security guards there and a 24-hour guard who is always on my property. We have the alarm on, the dogs, the guards with the guns, so no one is going to be coming into my house."
Sorry, Paris. It sounds like you're SOL... More >> ..
What: Paris Hilton's home was burglarized
Where:Sherman Oaks, California
Price:$2 million worth of jewelry
Justification:Maybe this is just like The Thomas Crown Affair, and Paris actually stole everything herself to collect the insurance money and continue her life as a media whore...
Where:Sherman Oaks, California
Price:$2 million worth of jewelry
Justification:Maybe this is just like The Thomas Crown Affair, and Paris actually stole everything herself to collect the insurance money and continue her life as a media whore...
12/30/2008 / Posted by
Lillian Sweet
Tags: Real Estate / Entertainment / For Her / etc
Views: 3352 Comments: 4
Tags: Real Estate / Entertainment / For Her / etc
Views: 3352 Comments: 4
With international markets plummeting, a world divided by war is finally finding unity in a common lack of cash. Now even Queen Elizabeth is feeling the pinch, proving that the woman I thought sweated rubies is more proletarian than I had originally believed. According to French news agency FTP, the Queen's usual $60 million yearly budget has been curtailed, forcing Her Majesty to reduce spending... More >> ..
Real Estate
$8.75 Million for ABC's The Bachelor's Pad
This 200-year-old Spanish Revival-style house, set within the Santa Monica Mountains of Malibu, boasts a 4,000-square-foot accessory building with a solar-heated saltwater swimming pool surrounded by arched aqueduct spillways, two spas, and a swim-up barbeque and bar. These digs could even seduce yours truly, L.A.'s certified-terminal bachelorette writer.
You like parties? Well, with ten acres of interior and exterior event space, plus views of the canyon, mountain, and vineyard, what's to stop you? Nine bathrooms certainly don't hurt your party plans... More >> ..
What: Villa De La Vina: Location of The Bachelor reality TV series
Where:Malibu, CA
Price:$8.75 million, down from $13 million
Justification:Because even in Malibu romance isn't dead-it's just cheaper
Where:Malibu, CA
Price:$8.75 million, down from $13 million
Justification:Because even in Malibu romance isn't dead-it's just cheaper
12/23/2008 / Posted by
Ginger Liu
Tags: For Him / Real Estate / Entertainment / etc
Views: 4821 Comments: 2
Tags: For Him / Real Estate / Entertainment / etc
Views: 4821 Comments: 2
What: Catherine Hardwicke gets fired
Where:Hollywood CA
Price:$160 Million
Justification:Teenage women are Hollywood's new buying power
Where:Hollywood CA
Price:$160 Million
Justification:Teenage women are Hollywood's new buying power
12/22/2008 / Posted by
Ginger Liu
Tags: For Him / Entertainment / For Her / etc
Views: 5277 Comments: 2
Tags: For Him / Entertainment / For Her / etc
Views: 5277 Comments: 2
Though the Atlanta Falcon's former star quarterback Michael Vick has just begun what could be a two-year sentence, he didn't let that stop him from living the life we all dream of. Maybe he realized during his final three months as a free man (for a while, at least) that life is full of ups and downs.
And what better remedy is there for life's low points than a shopping spree? The illegal dogfight ringleader reportedly spent $3.6 million in the three months leading up to November 19, 2008-the day he checked into his new, most likely 8'x12' home.
The $3.6 million included a brand new $99,000 Mercedes (you can never look too classy when rolling up to, well, jail), the cashing of $24,900 in checks, and the disbursement of further cash to friends and family. Yes, he may be a soulless jerk for killing pit bulls and organizing dog fights... More >> ..
Divorce Settlements
Guy Ritchie Gets Over $76 Million Richer, Or Does He?
I've waited for this day for ages: Men finally have equal rights in divorce settlements as compared to women. Take that Gloria Steinem!
Then a few days later, my hopes and dreams are squashed when Madge and Guy denied Liz Rosenberg's statement.
Seriously, what man wouldn't lease Madonna's body for eight years for free, let alone for the sickest divorce settlement ever? Even if Rosenberg's statement is false, Guy will receive the Ashcombe House in western England and their west London pub the Punchbowl, as Madonna is ditching England for Manhattan. I wonder if she'll keep her accent, or did guy snag that too?
Guy Ritchie continues to make less than mediocre movies that all have the same plot and characters as his only decent film, 1998's "Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels... More >> ..
What: Once a Tease, Always a Tease
Where:Primarily England, as Guy gets to keep their English estate
Price:Somewhere between $76 and $92 million
Justification:It's better than her wasting the cash on 75,000,000 Kabbalah bracelets and a few leotards...
Where:Primarily England, as Guy gets to keep their English estate
Price:Somewhere between $76 and $92 million
Justification:It's better than her wasting the cash on 75,000,000 Kabbalah bracelets and a few leotards...
"The High Life With Lo"
This Desert Oasis Quenches More Than Just Your Thirst
The Parker is the ultimate cool kid. It uses acronyms: PSYC, the name of the resort's spa, stands for Palm Springs Yacht Club. Its parents are never home (Mr. and Mrs. Parker are so elusive that they are, in fact, fictitious characters). And it has a sweet pool-multiple pools, in fact.
The rooms here aren't half bad, either. Decorated by Jonathon Adler under the guise of Mrs. Parker, the rooms are impeccably clean, completely comfy, fabulously quirky, and visually enchanting. If your wallet can take the hit, reserve a Junior Suite (about $575 per night). The perks: oversized balconies that extend over the impeccably kept green lawn below, cube beds that provoke deliciously dirty thoughts of tying your getaway partner to its posts, comfy red chairs to read Twilight in, and a mosaic-tiled room that is actually an overgrown shower separate from the main bathroom... More >> ..
What: The Parker Palm Springs
Where:Palm Springs, CA
Price:From $199 skyward
Justification:The Parker ups your
Where:Palm Springs, CA
Price:From $199 skyward
Justification:The Parker ups your
12/17/2008 / Posted by
Lauren 'Lo' Bosworth
Tags: Hipster / For Him / Entertainment / etc
Views: 9022 Comments: 5
Tags: Hipster / For Him / Entertainment / etc
Views: 9022 Comments: 5
Connoisseurs and sommeliers of the beer-drinking world have chased down this special Christmas beer, which is no longer in production, making the bottle's cap a pricy one to pop. With overpowering spices and a long, malty aftertaste, it's well worth the price. Of course, knowing that the San Francisco-based Anchor Brewing produces quality microbrews rather than mass-produced pedestrian beer makes this beer worth the hunt and the price.
*Blue Palms is offering 15% off to all Pocket Change readers... More >> ..
Looking for that perfect gift? Maybe you're interested in brushing up on your beer knowledge. In either case, look no further than Justin Philips. After working for a premier importer of beer, sake, mead (who drinks mead?), and cider, Justin Philips taught beer and wine classes in New York before opening Beer Table in February 2008. Now, for $250 and up, Philips will offer a private tasting session in your home, geared to be as laidback and casual or as educational and formal as you prefer. Or host a unique holiday party and give your guests or employees the opportunity to learn about various styles of beer, their distinct tastes, and the brewing process. If you so desire, Justin will also provide the appropriate fare to complement each beer.
Shake things up this holiday season and give a gift that keeps spirits high and whistles wet.
What: Private beer tastings
Where:In your home
Price:$250+
Justification:Beer is what brings people together
Where:In your home
Price:$250+
Justification:Beer is what brings people together
12/16/2008 / Posted by
Henry Dunloy
Tags: For Him / Entertainment / For Her / etc
Views: 7766 Comments: 2
Tags: For Him / Entertainment / For Her / etc
Views: 7766 Comments: 2
Now, you may ask, where would Janthony/Mopez choose to raise their nine-month-old twins to protect them from the shallow, greedy, and polluted (literally and metaphorically) Los Angeles entertainment culture? Answer: None other than Brookville, on Strong Island, New York-home to the snobby, corrupt individuals who until three weeks ago were the scions of the financial world (and are now out of work, like most actors in L... More >> ..
What: Marc Anthony and J. Lo. list their home
Where:Bel Air, CA
Price:$8.5
Justification:Her ass is rumored to be insured for millions, so when paying property taxes on this puppy, think of them as a bargain!
Where:Bel Air, CA
Price:$8.5
Justification:Her ass is rumored to be insured for millions, so when paying property taxes on this puppy, think of them as a bargain!
12/15/2008 / Posted by
April V. Muccini
Tags: Real Estate / Houses / For Her / etc
Views: 8224 Comments: 5
Tags: Real Estate / Houses / For Her / etc
Views: 8224 Comments: 5
Although most Harry Potter fans have questioned the meaning of their now empty lives since the blockbuster wizarding series ended in 2007, J. K. Rowling fired back at their existential angst with a sneaky surprise that officially puts the Hogwarts world to rest. The Tales of Beedle the Bard, her latest literary contribution, contains several fairy tales previously referenced in the seventh and final installment of the Harry Potter series. A departure from the verbal profusion and weapon-worthy heft of Rowling's later Potter books, Beedle the Bard is a triple-spaced, 111-page incantation... More >> ..
What: J. K. Rowling delivers the bestselling book of 2008
Where:Anywhere that literacy touches
Price:Money to charity
Justification:J. K. Rowling ..
Where:Anywhere that literacy touches
Price:Money to charity
Justification:J. K. Rowling ..
12/12/2008 / Posted by
Matt Griffin
Tags: For Him / Entertainment / For Her / etc
Views: 9358 Comments: 1
Tags: For Him / Entertainment / For Her / etc
Views: 9358 Comments: 1
Beauty
$1,250 Salon Package
One key to happiness is, of course, fame. Whenever we see paparazzi stalking celebrities, or when pictures come out depicting pop stars who forgot to wear underwear that day, we can't help but think, "If only..."
Luckily, Rita Hazan Salon is offering a $1,250 full-day star treatment called "Celebrity for a Day." The package includes a custom color by Rita Hazan herself (her clients include Jennifer Lopez, Jessica Simpson, and Jaime Pressly, among others), followed by a manicure and pedicure, a full makeup application, an eyebrow shaping, and a haircut by a celebrity stylist.
See? You can look and feel like a star, even without using drugs or alcohol.
What:
Where:Rita Hazan Salon New York
Price:$1,250
Justification:Because you're worth it
Where:Rita Hazan Salon New York
Price:$1,250
Justification:Because you're worth it
12/11/2008 / Posted by
Kiki Taylor
Tags: Cosmetics / Beauty / Entertainment / etc
Views: 9547 Comments: 1
Tags: Cosmetics / Beauty / Entertainment / etc
Views: 9547 Comments: 1
I've also taken some time to learn what I have in common with faux-busty females. As it turns out, we have several mutual passions, including the color pink, spray tanning, and running around in spandex bunny costumes. Plus, we've all perfected that shocked-and-appalled look handy for those times when someone asks, "Have you had work done?"
One of the biggest names in pop music and one of the world's leading fashion companies are teaming up for an extravagant advertising campaign. Rumor has it that Louis Vuitton is paying Madonna $10 million to appear in their 2009 advertising campaign. Marc Jacobs, fashion director of Louis Vuitton, denies the claim, stating, "It's very far away from that."
After attending Madonna's concert in Paris, Jacobs asked the mega-famous pop star to be the next face of Louis Vuitton. Madonna excitedly agreed. Six atmospheric pictures of Madonna taken by renowned photographer Steven Meisel will be featured in various fashion magazines in February-though, as a buzz-generating sneak peek, two of the promotional images have been released this week.
What: Madonna's new contract
Where:The ad world
Price:$10 million
Justification:Madonna and Louis Vuitton together, what more could one want
Where:The ad world
Price:$10 million
Justification:Madonna and Louis Vuitton together, what more could one want
12/10/2008 / Posted by
Gigi Lussorian
Tags: Entertainment / Cougars / For Her / etc
Views: 10278 Comments: 4
Tags: Entertainment / Cougars / For Her / etc
Views: 10278 Comments: 4
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