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Paul Anka buys in The Carlyle on Wilshire

Filed under: Celebrity Shopping, Real Estate Developments

Like moths to the flames, the list of celebrities who have bought homes at the Carlyle on Wilshire keeps growing. Paul Anka, the '60s teen idol who crooned "Diana," and "Put Your Head on My Shoulder," just purchased a two-bedroom 2,800-square-foot unit, sources said. The price that Anka paid hasn't been disclosed but two similar units were listed in the MLS in the $3 million range. Units on higher floors are pricier .

Anka wrote the theme song for "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson" and also penned "She's a Lady" for Tom Jones -- one of Jones' biggest hits. His idol status was threatened with the "British invasion" of the Beatles and other groups, but he has maintained a lucrative career as a songwriter, including writing for Michael Jackson.

Located on the so-called "golden mile" of the Wilshire Corridor, the Carlyle was developed by Elad Properties, which also owns and developed the Plaza Hotel in New York City. At 24 stories, it's the last permitted high rise to be built on the stretch, a fact that has been adding to its cache. Each of the 78 units at the crescent-shaped Carlyle is accessible by private elevator, which helps explain much of the draw of the building to celebrities.

Anka joins A-List actor Bruce Willis and CNN talk show host Larry King as a unit owner in the building.

Amenities in the building include a 24-hour valet, concierge and doorman; a private wine cellar, pool and spa.

Valerie Fitzgerald of Coldwell Banker, Beverly Hills, is the exclusive property agent handling sales for the Carlyle.

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Triple Header Celebrity Spotting: Bruce Willis, LaToya Jackson, Keyshawn Johnson

by Ann Brenoff (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Celebrity Shopping, Real Estate Developments

Celebrity spotting is nothing new for Angelenos, who are used to seeing Pamela Anderson squeeze the oranges at the Ralph's and know which Starbucks Pierce Brosnan hits each morning. Ah, we are an inured lot.

But having a triple-header celebrity spotting makes news. And we have heard reliably that while LaToya Jackson and her business manager were spending about an hour touring units at the hot new Carlyle on Wilshire building, who shows up wanting a look-see too but retired NFL receiver Keyshawn Johnson. Not enough celebrity wattage for you? Into this scene, walks mega-star Bruce Willis, who already owns a unit in the building. Our spies say Willis was in the lobby but came out to shake hands. How's that for a welcome to the neighborhood?

Coldwell Banker agent Valerie Fitzgerald, in charge of sales for the building, wasn't talking, but she did note that Carlyle resident Larry King and wife Shawn will be attending her holiday party at the building this weekend with Shawn expected to entertain the 250 attendees with a song.

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Paul Anka buys in The Carlyle on Wilshire

Triple Header Celebrity Spotting: Bruce Willis, LaToya Jackson, Keyshawn Johnson

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