Michael Jackson

Luxist Phototour: Rock Legends at Julien's Auctions

Filed under: Auctions

Also taking place on March 26 along with the auction of Slash's collection at Julien's Auctions in Beverly Hills is a Rock Legends auction. This sale is a catch-all collection of a variety of memorabilia spanning decades of music history. Shown above are some of the highlights including a handwritten set of the lyrics to Michael Jackson's "Beat-It" estimated to sell at $4,000 to $6,000.

Tags: alice cooper, bruce springsteen, john lennon, juliens auctions, JuliensAuctions, michael jackson, rock legends

Continue reading “Luxist Phototour: Rock Legends at Julien's Auctions”

Five Of The Most Expensive Michael Jackson Pieces

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Auctions, Art

It could definitely be argued that the most expensive item associated with Michael Jackson hasn't sold yet. Plenty of items tied to his career and his life remain off the market as his family continues to sort out the complicated legacy the singer left behind. In the end, it may turn out that the California real estate associated with him including Neverland Ranch or the home he was renting at the time of his death could be the most expensive Michael Jackson collectibles (depending of course on how you stretch that term).

Jackson's role in the collectible world is a complicated one. There are hundreds of Michael Jackson collectibles on the market at any given moment. Items associated with him and his career have value but also to be considered are the pieces that he inspired. Jackson was a muse for some of the world's top selling artists. In my research on the many associated Michael Jackson collectibles on the market I found that the most valuable pieces are mostly the works he inspired. This isn't a comprehensive list but it gives a look at some of the most expensive pieces associated with Jackson.

Tags: jeff koons, kehinde wiley, michael jackson

Continue reading “Five Of The Most Expensive Michael Jackson Pieces”

Michael Jackson Cement Handprints Up For Auction

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Auctions

Another Michael Jackson relic from 1984 is up for auction. Nate D. Sanders Auctions, the California auction house which sold off Lee Harvey Oswald's coffin recently, now has up for sale a 375-pound cement slab featuring Michael Jackson's hand and foot impressions along with his signature. The monumental piece will be auctioned off at Nate D. Sanders' Tuesday, February 15, 2011 auction.

The slab's bottom left corner is dated "6/84," when Jackson was at the zenith of his career, winning eight Grammys for his monumental album "Thriller." His left palm print features a heart shape design with a surface crack running through it, thus the name, "The Broken Heart Stone." He made the impression in June of 1984 for the city of Las Vegas for their Walk of Fame project, nearly 25 years to the day of his death. The Walk of Fame never materialized and the autographed stone along with Jackson's imprints was buried in the basement of the Riviera Hotel for over two decades.The impression comes with a Letter of Authenticity from Riviera President and Chief Operation Officer Mark Sterberns. The listing suggests the slab would be suitable for display at a restaurant or casino (something for the Michael Jackson gallery in Macau perhaps?).

The auction ends Tuesday, February 15, 2011 at 5 pm Pacific Standard Time. Online bidding has begun and is currently over $8,000.

Tags: michael jackson, nate d sanders, nate d sanders auctions

Michael Jackson's Burnt Hair Goes Up For Sale

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

It's been 27 years since the fateful day when Michael Jackson was burned while filming a Pepsi commercial. On January 27, 1984, Michael and other members of the Jacksons were filming a commercial for Pepsi at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles when, during a concert scene, explosive pyrotechnics accidentally set Jackson's hair on fire (video is after the jump). Jackson suffered serious burns to his scalp and he never fully recovered from this injury. It is said to have led to his addiction to painkillers. Jackson received a $1.5 million settlement which he donated to the Brotman Medical Center which had treated him after his injury.

A Small Piece of History is selling hair from this sad moment. Executive producer for the Pepsi commercial, Ralph Cohen, was among the first to reach Jackson when his head was burning and he threw his jacket over Jackson's head to help extinguish the flames. The lots feature hair that measures just 1/16 of an inch and is on a display card. There are limited, multiple lots available and purchasers can request lengths to suit. Lots sell for £149.99.

Michael Jackson collectibles have risen greatly in value since his death. Last year, a sequined glove worn during the Victory Tour sold for $160,000.

Tags: collectibles, michael jackson, michael jackson collectibles, michael jackson hair, michael jackson pepsi

Continue reading “Michael Jackson's Burnt Hair Goes Up For Sale”

Food Network Chefs Take Part In James Beard Event

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Dining, Events

Food Network star chefs Michael Symon and Anne Burrell are taking part in a special event in Southern California. The James Beard House is hosting its Friends of James Beard Benefit at Zov's Bistro in Tustin on January 29. Longtime Beard Foundation supporter and restaurant owner Zov Karamardian will be the host chef with Symon and Burrell as special guests.

Tickets for the dinner are $500 ($400 for James Beard Foundation members). The seven-course dinner begins with zucchini fritters with Scottish smoked salmon and crème fraîche, soujouk popovers, and pork tenderloin and tapenade crostini hors d'oeuvres with glasses of Champagne Gosset Brut ExCellence NV. The main dinner includes spicy Greek cured beef with shaved truffles paired with the Bergerie L'Hortus Rosé de Saignée 2009; herb-crusted Cypress haloumi cheese paired with the Boutari Moschofilero 2009; branzino with vegetables and jasmine rice confetti paired with Faiveley Bourgogne Chardonnay 2005 and Niman Ranch roasted rack of lamb with the Chateau Ksara Red 2002. For dessert a brandied apple parfait with Tahitian vanilla ice cream and caramel Sauce is paired with the R.L. Buller & Son Premium Fine Muscat NV and a selection of mignardises.

A second event on January 30 which costs $250 ($200 for James Beard Foundation members) includes cooking demonstrations by Symon and Burrell. Visit the James Beard House website for more details.

[via LA Weekly]

Tags: anne burrell, food network, james beard, james beard foundation, michael jackson

Michael Jackson's Final Home Gets Big Price Cut

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Estates, Celebrity Shopping

As I move through the estates category archives seeing where things have ended up this year I'm finding some big price cuts including one for the Los Angeles mansion where Michael Jackson was living when he died in June 2009. The Richard-Landry-designed home on North Carolwood Drive in the elite area of Holmby Hills first hit the market in August when it was listed for $28.995 million with Jerry Jolton of Coldwell Banker Beverly Hills South. It is now listed at $23.5 million.

At the time of his death Jackson was renting the seven-bedroom home for $100,000 a month. The French-chateau-styled mansion is on a 1.26 acre lot. The home is owned by Roxanne and Hubert Guez. Hubert Guez is the current CEO of the Ed Hardy brand. Last year it was reported that Ed Hardy designer Christian Audigier would be moving into the home and planned to do business from there. The home was on the market for $38 million in 2008. Hubert Guez bought the home in 2004 for $18.5 million. The home was built in 2002 and includes a library, theater room and wine cellar. There is also a pool and a guest house on the property.

Tags: celebrity real estate, holmby hills, michael jackson, north carolwood drive

Michael Jackson's Final Home Back on the Market

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Estates

The Los Angeles mansion where Michael Jackson was living when he died in June 2009 is back on the market. The Real Estalker reports that the lavish Richard-Landry-designed home on North Carolwood Drive in the elite area of Holmby Hills has been listed for $28.995 million with Jerry Jolton of Coldwell Banker Beverly Hills South.

At the time of his death Jackson was renting the seven-bedroom home for $100,000 a month. The French-chateau-styled mansion is on a 1.26 acre lot. The home is owned by Roxanne and Hubert Guez. Hubert Guez is the current CEO of the Ed Hardy brand. Last year it was reported that Ed Hardy designer Christian Audigier would be moving into the home and planned to do business from there. The home was on the market for $38 million in 2008. Hubert Guez bought the home in 2004 for $18.5 million. The home was built in 2002 and includes a library, theater room and wine cellar. There is also a pool and a guest house on the property.

Gallery: North Carolwood Drive

Tags: california real estate, holmby hills, hubert guez, los angeles real estate, michael jackson, richard landry

Continue reading “Michael Jackson's Final Home Back on the Market”

Will California Buy Neverland Ranch?

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

No one seems to know what to do with Neverland Ranch, Michael Jackson's former home in Santa Barbara County. The AP has reported that one possibility for the 2,500 acre estate is for it to become a state park and tourist attraction. Assemblyman Mike Davis is saying that the California Department of Parks and Recreation should consider whether or not to take over the ranch. The ranch could become a destination for Jackson fans from around the world.

The estate is currently owned by Colony Capital LLC, a Santa Barbara-based private equity firm, that worked with Jackson to save the ranch when he nearly lost it to foreclosure in 2008. Jackson signed over control of the estate to Colony Capital for $35 million in 2008 and the company co-owns the property with the Jackson family. The model for this type of venture is Graceland, Elvis Presley's home in Tennessee which still draws thousands of visitors each year but Graceland is privately run. Jackson hadn't lived at Neverland since 2005. After he was acquitted of child molestation charges, he lived around the world spending time in Bahrain, Ireland and Las Vegas before returning to Southern California and renting a home in Holmby Hills.

With California facing a $19 billion deficit many state parks have already faced closure. Governor Schwarzenegger is looking to unload land, not acquire more. A California ballot initiative has Californians facing a possible $18 surcharge on vehicle license fees to create a fund to support state parks. In the AP story Davis admits this would be a huge hurdle and that any move would have to be a public-private partnership. He says he might create a bill or resolution to consider the opportunity after the summer break. NAACP president Alice Huffman and others had approached him with the idea. Another hurdle is that local residents have always blocked any plans to turn Neverland into a heavily trafficked public space. Many of the rides and other special features that were at Neverland Ranch when Jackson lived there have been sold off and the property would likely need some updates and refurbishments to be viable as a tourist attraction.

Tags: colony capital, michael jackson, neverland ranch, santa barbara county

Continue reading “Will California Buy Neverland Ranch?”

Michael Jackson's Glove Sells For $160,000 At Music Icons Auction

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Auctions

A few months after Michael Jackson's death one of his gloves sold for over $70,000. As AOL News reports, on the first anniversary of Michael Jackson's death one of the crystal-encrusted gloves the King of Pop wore during the1984 "Victory Tour" sold for $160,000 at the Julien's Auctions at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas.

The Las Vegas Sun reports that the winning bid came from $160,000 bid from Wanda Kelley of Los Angeles, a dedicated fan. She also bought many Jackson gold records.

Overall the auction brought in over $1 million. The Music Icons auction is part of a three-day, 1,600-lot auction that features items belonging to Anna Nicole Smith, Cher, Brad Pitt, Ronald Reagan and Frank Sinatra. The well-timed Jackson memorabilia mostly outpaced estimates with pieces of his clothing, an MTV music video awards, handwritten lyrics and more all sold above estimate. A signed fedora sold for $45,000 and a corduroy shirt for $23,000, the jacket he wore during his wedding to Debbie Rowe sold for $60,000 and the T-shirt he wore in his "Beat It" video sold for $36,000.

Other high-priced items in the sale included one of Madonna's stage bras which went for $10,000, Tupac Shakur's Hummer which went for $26,000 and Prince's handwritten "Purple Rain" lyrics which sold for $55,000.

Tags: celebrity auction, celebrity auctions, celebrity memorabilia, michael jackson, michael jackson death, michael jackson glove

The Syringe that Killed Michael Jackson MIGHT Be Going Up for Auction

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Auctions, Celebrity Shopping

The syringe that was allegedly used to administer the final and fatal dose of medications to Michael Jackson might be going up for auction in Las Vegas on the anniversary of his death (June 25th), and if it does actually make it to the block estimates are it could go for as much as $5 million.

The whole situation does not sound like a good one, however, with the syringe having been 'obtained secretly' (i.e. stolen) and Michael Jackson's family opposing the sale and trying to stop it. The seller isn't even sure yet if he can legally auction it off (he's in talks with lawyers). Guess we'll have to wait and see.

His personal physician, Dr. Conrad Murray is facing charges of involuntary manslaughter for allegedly administering drugs such as Valium, lorazepam and propofol to Jackson. California's attorney general Jerry Brown has asked the court to bar Murray from practicing medicine until the charges are resolved. He has filed papers requesting that a judge restrict Murray's medical license as a condition of his bail. Dr. Murray, a cardiologist, went back to work after Jackson's death.

Source

Tags: auction, celebrity, michael jackson, MichaelJackson, syringe

Michael Jackson's Furniture To Be Sold At Auction

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Auctions

Last year before Michael Jackson's unfortunate demise Julien's Auctions was set to auction off many of hiss belongings in a lavish affair that was later canceled. This summer as part of the "Music Icons" summer auction taking place at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino Las Vegas on Friday, June 25th, Julien's Auctions will sell some of the King of Pop's unused furnishings. The auction includes 22 furniture lots commissioned by Michael Jackson by Colombostile Artisans for his planned residence in Kent, England, during the "This Is It" concert series in London.

A recreation of Michael Jackson's Kent home will be shown at the Newbridge Silverware's Museum of Style Icon's in Ireland from Tuesday, March 16th - Sunday May 30th and at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino Las Vegas from Monday, June 14th - Friday, June 25th. The exhibit will show how the entertainer's home would have looked like with his custom designed Colombostile furniture. Colombostile will be donating proceeds from the sale of these items to benefit MusiCares and Joshua's Heart charities.

Tags: juliens auctions, michael jackson, michael jackson furniture

Continue reading “Michael Jackson's Furniture To Be Sold At Auction”

Alexander McQueen Thriller Faithful Glove Clutch, Handbag of the Day

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Handbags

Alexander McQueen Thriller Faithful Glove Clutch

Carry this handbag and pay tribute to both the late Alexander McQueen and his inspiration for this piece: the iconic Michael Jackson. McQueen's Thriller Faithful Glove Clutch is a black whipsnake design clutch that features two angled zipper pockets and a white fingerless glove embellished with white Swarovski crystals on the front. The glove is attached to the bag with a snap and is (presumably) removable. The interior is fully lined in purple/plum with one inside zipper pocket and has a snap closure. Certainly an accessory meant to start a conversation. $1,920

Source

Tags: alexander mcqueen, AlexanderMcqueen, clutch, glove, handbag, handbag of the day, HandbagOfTheDay, michael jackson, MichaelJackson

Sunday Real Estate Round-Up, 02/21/10

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Estates, Celebrity Shopping

From The Wall Street Journal's Private Properties:
--Giancarlo Giammetti, the longtime companion of Italian fashion designer Valentino has listed his Tuscan estate, shown above, for €18 million (about $24.7 million).

Gallery: Giancarlo Giammetti in Tuscany

--Film financier Ryan Kavanaugh has sold his Malibu, California beach home to Todd Phillips, director of the film "The Hangover," for $9 million.
--HBO Co-President Richard Plepler and his wife, Lisa, have sold their home in western Connecticut for $2.65 million.

From ShelterPop:
A home used in the original "Beverly Hills, 90210" is on the market for $10.5 million. The property was used for the exterior shots of Donna, David and Kelly's apartment building during the later years of the show.

From the South Beach Real Estate Blog:
--Lil Wayne has listed his four-bedroom Miami Beach condo for $2.799 million.

From Homes and Properties UK:
--Comedian Ricky Gervais may be moving to New York but has no intention of selling his renovated London home.
--Also heading to NYC is historian Andrew Roberts who is looking for a four-bedroom Upper East Side apartment because his wife, Susan Gilchrist, has been appointed North American head of Brunswick PR group. The couple plan to keep their Grade II-listed Belgravia house in South Eaton Place.
--Controversial Scottish sculptor and writer Jimmy Boyle is selling Villa Jereca, his five-bedroom Marrakech riad, for £2.2 million through Quintessentially Estates. The listing is here.
--Actress Charlotte Riley, best-known for playing Cathy in the ITV mini-series Wuthering Heights, shares a West Kensington council flat with three actress friends but still longs for the countryside.

From the LA Times Hot Properties:
Palomino Hacienda, a home that Michael Jackson rented in Las Vegas for two years, is now on the market for $12.8 million.

Gallery: Palomino Hacienda

--Two-time Stanley Cup winning hockey player Oleg Tverdovsky has purchased a Mediterranean home in Bel-Air for $5.4 million.
--A Malibu beach home once owned by Robert Redford has come on the market for $13.8 million.The listing is here.
--Music industry executive Phil Quartararo has listed his walled and gated Brentwood home for $13.25 million. The website for the Spanish Colonial Revival home is here.

From Zillow Blog:
--Plaxico Burress, the former NY Giants receiver who went to jail on a weapons charge is facing foreclosure on his home in Lighthouse Point, Florida.
--Jon and Kate Gosselin have finally sold their Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania home for $258,000 which is $22,000 less than they paid for the home in 2006.

Gallery: The Gosselins In Elizabethtown

From Move Trends:
--Julianna Marguiles has dropped the price on her Santa Monica home. When we checked it out as an estate of the day in 2008 it was listed at $4.5 million but it can now be had for $3.295 million.

Gallery: Julianna Margulies in Santa Monica

--The house used in Ferris Bueller's Day Off has had a price cut. It was once listed at $2.3 million but is now at $1.8 million.

Gallery: The Ben Rose Home

--The home used in the New Moon movie as the Cullen home has had a price cut. It was listed $3.298 million but is now at $2.998 million (Canadian).

Gallery: The Cullen House

--Greg Gaffin, the leader singer of the band Bad Religion has listed his home in Lansing, New York for $650,000.
--The LaLaurie Mansion, one of two homes Nicolas Cage once owned in New Orleans, is back on the market for $2.9 million,which is $1 million less than Cage originally listed the house for.

Gallery: Another Nicolas Cage Home In New Orleans

Tags: giancarlo giammetti, GiancarloGiammetti, Greg Gaffin, GregGaffin, jimmy boyle, JimmyBoyle, jon and kate gosselin, JonAndKateGosselin, julianna margulies, JuliannaMargulies, lil wayne, LilWayne, michael jackson, MichaelJackson, plaxico burress, PlaxicoBurress, ricky gervais, RickyGervais, robert redford, RobertRedford, Ryan Kavanaugh, RyanKavanaugh

Continue reading “Sunday Real Estate Round-Up, 02/21/10”

Sunday Real Estate Round-Up, 1/31/10

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Estates, Celebrity Shopping

From the LA Times Hot Properties:
--The Bel-Air home of director and artist Stephen Verona is for sale $4.395 million. The red tile-roofed villa, shown above, includes gardens and a gazebo. The property website is here.
--Television writer Daniel Freudenberger has listed his historic Cheviot Hills home for $3.695 million. The listing is with Ben Lee Properties.

Gallery: Daniel Freudenberger in Cheviot Hills

From the Wall Street Journal's Private Properties:
--Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich has paid $19.5 million for a Tuscan-style home in the Hollywood Hills.
--George Stephanopoulos, co-host of ABC's "Good Morning America" show and a former adviser to President Bill Clinton, has bought a home in East Hampton, N.Y., for $3.5 million.
--Interior designer Cindy Rinfret, whose clients other local residents Tommy Hilfiger and television personality Regis Philbin, has put her Greenwich, Connecticut home on the market for $14.5 million.

Gallery: Laurel Hill

From the NY Post:
--Katie Lee, the cookbook author and ex-wife of Billy Joel is said to be selling her 23 Perry Street that she and Joel once shared and that she bought from Joel for $3 million after their split last year. It is expected to be listed with Dolly Lenz for $12.9 million.
--Jeffrey Loria, the art-dealing owner of the Florida Marlins, has picked up part of the Howard Gittis' Southampton estate on Ox Pasture Lane. The estate was divided into three portions and sold for a combined $38.5 million to Loria and designer Tory Burch.
--Someone wants in at the Trump International Hotel and Tower. A Russian family walked away from a deal to buy an $18.5 million, 5,500-square-foot penthouse at the tower but it was auctioned off for more than $31 million. It is reportedly gutted and a renovation could cost $10 million.
--Julianne Moore was spotted checking out the Soho Mews development looking at two townhouse units priced around $5 million to $5.5 million. Her townhouse remains on the market for $11.995 million.

Gallery: Julianne Moore in New York City

From the Real Estalker:
--Billionaire Jerry Perenchio has added to his huge Bel Air estate by picking up a $9.2 million property across the street from his home.
--The seven-bedroom home that Michael Jackson rented in las Vegas for around six months has sold for $3.1 million. The home in Las Vegas he was interested in buying remains on the market at $16.5 million.

Gallery: Michael Jackson's Wonderland

From Zillow Blog:
--Sean Penn and Robin Wright have sold their Marin County home. The price was not revealed but the home was first listed their home for sale in August 2008 for $15 million.

From the Chicago Tribune's Elite Street:
--Charlotte Bobcats and former Chicago Bulls center Tyson Chandler has listed his six-bedroom mansion for $3.395 million. He bought the home for $4 million and in the past he tried to sell it for as much as $4.9 million. The listing is here.

Gallery: Tyson Chandler in Northfield, Illinois

--Former Chicago Bears quarterback Rex Grossman has sold his 36th-floor condominium in Chicago's Trump International Hotel & Tower for $2 million.
--Chicago sportscaster Steve Kashul has sold his three-bedroom, ranch-style house in Naperville, complete with a basement bowling alley, for $475,000.

Tags: Ali Velshi, alicia keys, AliciaKeys, AliVelshi, android, celebrity real estate, CelebrityRealEstate, cindy rinfret, CindyRinfret, Cynthia Nixon, CynthiaNixon, daniel freudenberger, DanielFreudenberger, dick cavett, DickCavett, George Stephanopoulos, GeorgeStephanopoulos, jeffrey loria, JeffreyLoria, jerry perenchio, JerryPerenchio, julianne moore, JulianneMoore, kathleen turner, KathleenTurner, Katie Lee Gifford, katie lee joel, KatieLeeGifford, KatieLeeJoel, lenny kravitz, LennyKravitz, michael jackson, MichaelJackson, roman abramovich, RomanAbramovich, stephen verona, StephenVerona, Tory Burch, ToryBurch, walter cronkite, WalterCronkite, whoopi goldberg, WhoopiGoldberg

Continue reading “Sunday Real Estate Round-Up, 1/31/10”

The Fashion Statement: The Top Ten Fashion Influences of 2009

by Kristin Young (RSS feed) —

Filed under: The Fashion Statement

For a year that was fraught with Depression era-like woes, 2009 wasn't a bad year for fashion. Here's an informal roundup of the year's top 10 inspirations.

Michelle Obama: From the inaugural gown by Jason Wu to the shorts scandal over the summer, the First Lady kept our interest. She spoke volumes to the fashion community by launching the careers of little-known American designers giving them a leg up when they needed it most.

M.C. Hammer: Harem pants was a huge trend of 2009 but the look hasn't come back without controversy. In November, the Wall Street Journal took a look at the fad and quoted Vogue Editor in Chief Anna Wintour as saying, "To be honest, they are not my favorite."

Michael Jackson: Michael Jackson's death was arguably the biggest media story of the year. Suddenly, blogs, TV and magazines were saturated with images of military jackets, pedal pushers, white socks, fedoras and penny loafers. Harper's Bazaar's September issue paid tribute with Agyness Deyn dressed as the King of Pop.

Playboy Bunnies: Marc Jacobs can be blamed for the bunny ears, but the larger fashion news story was the over-the-knee boots (or OTKs) that first emerged on Madonna courtesy of Louis Vuitton (also designed by Jacobs). Numerous designers from Prada to Hussein Chalayan made the movement a force to be reckoned with in the footwear biz.

Mad Men: Skinny suits for men has been in Italy for years and American menswear designers like Thom Browne was an early proponent. But TV show Mad Men has arguably played a role in adapting the American male's eye to the '60s trim silhouette.

Gallery: The Fashion Statement, Trends 2009