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Aerial shots have revealed the full decadence of Russian oligarch Andrey Guryev’s London estate. Guryev is a close associate of President Vladimir Putin and a magnate who founded Europe’s largest phosphate fertilizer manufacturer, Phosagro. He is currently on the European Union’s sanctions list and is estimated to be worth $5.66 billion. He acquired the 25-bedroom property via Syrian president Bashar al-Assad’s family. The Witanhurst, north London mansion is often referred to as the city’s second-biggest family home. It’s enormous size is trumped only by Buckingham Palace, the Guardian has reported. Shots of its grounds show a park-sized, carefully landscaped sanctuary…

Film producer Tyler Perry, best known for the hit Madea movies, is building a massive mansion in Atlanta befitting of his new billionaire status. Aerial photos emerged on Friday offering the first look at the 35,000 square foot estate being constructed on 1,200 acres of land near Perry’s studio in Georgia. The movie mogul owns properties in Los Angeles and Atlanta, but the sprawling mansion is set to be Perry’s most extravagant residence yet as it’s expected to include an airplane hangar and runway for his private jet, TMZ reports. Perry was first reported to be building the home in…

John Terry has made almost £5 million after selling off plots for two mansions he had planned to build, MailOnline can reveal. The former England footballer, 43, purchased the £4.5 million property several years ago and knocked it down in preparation to build one six-bedroom and one five-bedroom home after receiving planning permission. The Oxshott plot is part of the Crown Estate, one of the country’s most exclusive estates. Terry has been involved in the development of several luxury homes. Both properties will include a kitchen diner, a family room, a drawing room, a dining room, dressing rooms and a…

Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour in Lisbon descended into chaos on Friday as furious fans tore down a fence after waiting for hours in the blistering heat. The Blank Space hitmaker, 34, kicked off the European leg of her Eras Tour on May 9 in Paris before heading to Portugal this weekend. However, Taylor’s first show in the country did not get off to a great start as eager fans were left waiting outside for 45 minutes to enter the stadium. One fan who travelled to the Estádio da Luz stadium to see Taylor said: ‘I’m just sad, I’ve spent thousands…

Taylor Swift has reportedly booked a £3.3million cottage in the Cotswolds where she will stay during the UK leg of her legendary Eras tour. Swapping the tranquil countryside for the swanky city, it seems also her NFL star boyfriend Travis Kelce will be ‘joining her for a getaway’. ‘Taylor has booked the cottage while she is over in the UK,’ a source told The Sun. ‘She wants a place to unwind away from the tour and the countryside is her happy place.’ ‘Taylor loves dressing up in sequins on stage but is most at home in muddy boots in the…

R&B superstar The Weeknd hasn’t always had it easy, and had to overcome many hardships before his career skyrocketed. Now, his patience, resilience, and hard work are paying off, and his ultra-luxurious home in Bel Air stands as proof of that. Abel Tesfaye, more popularly known as The Weeknd, is a master of artistic reinventions. The Grammy Award-winner, whose signature use of the falsetto register and unconventional music has won over fans all around the world, has also been branching out as of late. In 2023, he made his TV and acting debut, starring in the drama series The Idol…

He’s gonna hear her roar. After years of battling the octogenarian entrepreneur Carl Westcott in court over a California home, pop star Katy Perry is finally the owner of the secluded Montecito estate. In a nod to her daughter, Daisy Dove Bloom, Perry used the limited liability company DDoveB to take title to the Santa Barbara County estate on May 17, property records show. The deed was filed just two days before Perry’s final episode as a judge on “American Idol” after seven seasons. For four years, the “Dark Horse” singer has fought to wrest control of the gated estate…

Bad news for Antonio Brown. The former NFL wideout, whose controversies and sometimes concerning behavior have followed him off the field, has filed for bankruptcy, according to a Times Union report. His media company confirmed the news on X (formerly Twitter): “NFL legend Antonio Brown has filed bankruptcy today. He will be a first ballot hall of famer in 2027. He will be releasing new music this summer. He’s also the founder of the most trusted source in all of sports. The generational run continues.” Brown owes nearly $3 million to at least eight creditors, according to the Times Union.…

Australian NBA star Ben Simmons has listed his Hidden Hills mansion for sale less than a year after buying it for $23.3million (US$17.5million). The 25-year-old, who was traded from the Philadelphia 76ers to the Brooklyn Nets in February, is looking to offload the seven-bedroom home for $32.5million (US$23m), which is $7.7million (US$5.5m) more than he paid for it in June 2021, reports Dirt. The listing comes after Simmons sold his New Jersey mansion to Nick Castellanos of the Philadelphia Phillies baseball team. Hidden Hills, one of Los Angeles’ most exclusive suburbs, is home to retired basketballer Dwyane Wade and his…

Nearly four months after shelling out $17.5 million for a 12,000-square-foot Los Angeles mansion, Ben Simmons is saying goodbye to his New Jersey pad. The Philadelphia 76ers player listed the Moorestown home for $5 million Wednesday. Simmons, 25, had purchased the home in 2019, when it was built, for $2.75 million. If he is able to score the asking price, he would be walking away with a hefty profit. The move comes after Simmons has been blatantly clear with his intentions to leave the Philadelphia team. The former No. 1 pick has been refusing to participate in drills and held…

The lavish Beverly Hills estate Gene Simmons officially parted ways with two years ago is back on the market – and with a significant price increase. The nearly two acre property – which boasts seven bedrooms and 11 bathrooms – is now being sold for $48 million, more than double what Simmons sold it for back in 2021, according to TMZ. The Kiss rocker, 73, sold the residence to Max Nobel of Nobel Development Group for $16M in 2021, and since then it has undergone a major renovation. Now it is considered a brand-new home, according to the outlet. During the…

Taylor Swift proved she’s a total pro as she patiently worked through a technical issue during her Eras Tour concert in Stockholm, Sweden over the weekend. It happened during the 34-year-old megastar’s third sold-out show at the Friends Arena on Sunday night. In a TikTok video, Swift could be seen fiddling with the back of her royal blue wrap dress — where her mic pack would be — while holding her guitar in one hand. After trying to fix it herself for several seconds, Swift politely told the audience: ‘Talk amongst yourselves,’ before walking away from her standing mic. She…

Cody Rhodes Was Told The Rock Vs. Roman Reigns Would Main Event WWE WrestleMania 40. Cody Rhodes was told on the day of the Royal Rumble that although he would be winning the titular match, he would not be main eventing WrestleMania 40 as that spot was being reserved for The Rock vs. Roman Reigns. “We talked a little bit about that in the behind-the-scenes documentary. The one thing that is revealed in that documentary and might put things in a different perspective for people is I found out the possibility of The Rock vs. Roman Reigns the day of…

While it may be off the beaten path, the extravagant Wat Samphran Temple — one of many marvels of Thai architecture — is worth a visit. Just outside of Bangkok, the “Dragon Temple” is a popular destination visited by religious observers and tourists alike who come to see the large dragon sculpture curling itself around the pink cylindrical building. Take a closer look insider. The building is located about a 40-kilometer journey to the Nakhon Pathom province from Bangkok, or about an hour outside of the major city by train or car. Founded by Bhavana Buddho and established in 1985,…

The Samphran district of Thailand holds one of the most unique Buddhist temples found in the country. The bright pink temple, called Wat Samphran, stands 17-stories high and is wrapped in a scaly green dragon. The design of the structure came to the founder of the temple during a 7-day fasting meditation, and is built 80 meters tall to honor the number of years that Buddha lived. Visitors can climb the great building and touch the dragon’s beard or large talons from an access point on the roof. You can get a 360 perspective on the gigantic temple in the…

Las Vegas – Casino mogul Steve Wynn’s mansion is on the market for $25 million. On the fairways of the private TPC Summerlin golf club, the double-gated 13,500-square-foot house at 1717 Enclave Court sits on a manor-line stretch known as “Billionaire’s Row.” The broker selling this opulent estate compares it to a “museum.” It’s called “Museo.” Take a look inside: “The current owner completely reimagined the space,” said Ivan Sher, of Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Nevada Properties, in a news release, “creating a timeless experience with incomparable finishes and museum-quality art protection and display.” Wynn – the former chairman of…

One of the most musical cities in the world is gearing up to transform itself into a Taylor Swift themed wonderland to welcome the pop superstar as she brings her Eras Tour to the UK for the first time. More than 150,000 swifties from far and wide will descend on Liverpool for her three sold-out stadium shows at Anfield, taking place between June 13 and 15. The Northern city, often dubbed the birthplace of pop, will morph into ‘Taylor Town’ from June 8 to celebrate the singer with a series of art installations inspired by some of her most iconic…

Almost one year into Travis Kelce’s relationship with Taylor Swift, the only rings on his mind are Super Bowl rings, according to a new report. The Chiefs tight end and the pop superstar won’t be getting engaged anytime soon, multiple sources told Us Weekly in a report published Tuesday. ‘Travis has no plans on proposing to Taylor,’ one insider said. ‘It’s not even on his radar. Marriage is something he takes very seriously and not something he would ever just jump into without giving it some careful consideration,’ they went on. A separate source said the athlete ‘cares very deeply’…

The famed Spelling Manor is back on the market less than three years after the California estate was purchased for $120 million – this time with a raised price tag of $165 million. The 56,000-square-foot Holmby Hills French chateau-style mega-mansion, originally built in 1990 for late TV producer Aaron Spelling and his wife, Candy, holds the record for the largest home in LA and is among the largest single-family homes in the country, measuring more than 1,500-feet larger than the White House. The mansion features a foyer with 30-foot ceilings, a statement chandelier and an imperial staircase with wrought-iron railings,…

Welcome to the WWE News Roundup for May 19, 2024. In today’s edition, we’ll look at topics about Randy Orton and Roman Reigns. Plus, Nia Jax’s reaction after she disrespected Jade Cargill’s daughter, and Uncle Howdy’s potential return date. Without further ado, let’s begin: First-time-ever match confirmed for Randy Orton on WWE SmackDown Randy Orton is one of the favorites to become WWE King of the Ring this year. By defeating Carmelo Hayes on the latest episode of SmackDown, The Viper will be heading to the semifinals. Orton’s opponent for the next round is Bloodline member Tama Tonga. Interestingly, the two…

Billionaire Steve Wynn is putting his Beverly Hills mega-mansion up for sale with a price tag of a whopping $110 million. Wynn, the former CEO of Wynn Resorts, purchased the mansion from Guess jeans co-founder Maurice Marciano for $47.85 million in 2015, meaning the value of the property has appreciated by more than $62 million, should someone meet Wynn’s asking price. According to the Los Angeles Times, the $110 million price tag is the fourth-highest in Los Angeles County for properties currently on the market. After Wynn purchased the property from Marciano back in 2015, he expanded the property by…

A Beverly Hills mega mansion is set to become the most expensive property to ever be auctioned, after it was listed for a cool $160million. The Villa Firenze estate features 20 bedrooms and 23 bathrooms, and is currently owned by billionaire Air Lease Corporation CEO Steven Udvar-Hazy. The property was previously listed in 2018 for $165million, but is now going up for auction with a guide price of $160million. And there is reportedly no reserve price on the auction, so a lucky buyer could snap it up for a lot less. The home – which was built by architect William…

The spaceship-shaped Palm Springs mansion where Elvis Presley and his wife Priscilla spent their honeymoon appears to be on the verge of being taken off the market, less than a month after it was listed at just under $6 million. The seller accepted an offer to purchase the $5.65 million home on Thursday, however the transaction still needs to be completed, reports TMZ. The four-bedroom, three-bathroom home, which is where the King of Rock and Roll and his wife hid away for the first few days of their marriage, comes complete with an at-home spa, spacious pool, and multiple private…

“Marvin’s Room” just got an upgrade. The singer recently rented out a newly built, 18,000-square-foot Beverly Hills abode worth $65 million for a few luxurious days and nights. And its most pleasing attribute is the architectural design, which incorporates elements of nature and includes a meticulously designed courtyard with a 20-foot cascading water wall situated behind a 150-year-old Mediterranean olive tree shipped from Italy, according to the listing. While currently off the market, the home, pegged “Elementi,” went on sale back in April after a complete six-year rebuild, according to Dirt. It is estimated that Drake rented out the property…