Lisa Ling Dinged With Banana Peel Lawsuit
Lisa Ling is getting a new view -- the defendant's table in a courtroom -- because she's being sued by a woman who claims she slipped and fell on Lisa's fabulous Santa Monica property.
Lisa was throwing an architectural and design event in June to showcase her new digs, when a woman named Yolanda Para-Keresztes claims she slipped on the outdoor steps that had some errant gravel and tumbled to the ground, fracturing her foot.
Frankly the case isn't that interesting, but we thought you'd like to see Lisa's house. It's been featured on HGTV and is one of the first eco-friendly homes built in the old Santa Monica area.
It's the first energy-neutral home -- which means it produces as much energy as it consumes -- in Santa Monica.
And the house has a huge outdoor lantern made from recycled Chinese food cartons ... which means the lights can be dimmed some.
Hayden Panettiere I'm DUNZO With L.A.
Hayden Panettiere is going Hollywood -- Hollywood, Florida because she just sold her home in L.A.
Hayden recently bought a house in Nashville, where she's doing her show. As you know, she's engaged to boxing champ Wladimir Klitschko, who owns a penthouse in Hollywood, Fla, and she's spent a lot of time down there.
As for the L.A. home ... we've learned Hayden sold it for $3.075 MIL (thanks to celeb realtor Josh Altman). She bought it in 2008 for $2.635 MIL.
It's interesting ... For years Hayden was a fixture in L.A. ... frequently hitting the town. But now she's high profile in Nashville.
Los Angeles ... it used to be a thing.
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Kardashians Stinky Stalker Subdued
A 20-year-old man was subdued by cops after casing Kris Jenner's Hidden Hills home and coming face-to-face with Kim Kardashian -- and he smelled like hell ... law enforcement sources tell TMZ.
We're told the man drove from Arizona to L.A. at around 4 PM Sunday ... and somehow got past security at the front gate. He made his way to Kris' house and started peering through the windows, when Kim arrived. She became alarmed and called security ... and he fled.
L.A. County Sheriff's deputies were called and found the dude a few blocks away. He told them he was Kendall Jenner's boyfriend and Justin Bieber's stepbrother. That's all she wrote, and he was taken into custody and placed on a 5150 psychiatric hold.
Our law enforcement sources tell us ... he "reeked of body odor."
It's unclear how the guy got past the security gate.
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Steve Nash Drops $4.8 Million On Retirement Home
Forget Shady Pines, when Steve Nash retires ... he'll be in the lap of luxury -- 'cause the L.A. Lakers star just dropped $4.8 million on a Manhattan Beach pad ... TMZ Sports has learned.
Our real estate sources tell us ... Nash had been on the hunt for a permanent home on the West Coast -- somewhere he could settle down after his NBA career. Then he found a 4,175 square foot gem just 2 blocks from the sand.
Problem is ... it's super ugly and outdated.
Solution is ... we're told Nash is gonna knock the whole thing down and build his dream house.
We're told the place was originally listed for $5 million ... but Nash was able to get the price down to $4.8 mil with an all-cash offer. Strong.
Sources tell us Nash already has a builder in mind and wants to get to work ASAP.
As for the "Shady Pines" reference in the first line -- yeah, we like the "Golden Girls." Back off.
Kaley Cuoco Now That I Have Khloe's Old House ... I'm Selling Mine!
Kaley Cuoco just picked up Khloe Kardashian's old house in Tarzana -- and it ain't gonna pay for itself -- so now the "Big Bang Theory" star is unloading her old one.
As TMZ first reported, Cuoco snatched up KK and Lamar Odom's old 7-bedroom 8,000 sq. ft. home for $5.49 million -- quite an upgrade from the Sherman Oaks spot Cuoco just listed.
Her old place is a piddly 5,233 sq. ft. ... with 5 bedrooms and 5 baths -- and her asking price $2.795 million... only slight bump from the $2.4 mil she paid for it.
Eh ... she's making $300k per episode of "BBT" -- so we're guessing she's not worried about cleaning up in real estate.
Justin Bieber Paying Mom's Rent And Mom's In Trouble!
Justin Bieber doesn't get drugs from his mom for free -- TMZ has learned, the singer has been paying rent for his mother's secret L.A. mansion since 2012 ... and the place is sweeeeeeeet.
No one ever knew JB's mom Pattie Mallette had a place in L.A. ... let alone one so badass.
Turns out ... the tree doesn't fall far from the apple, because Pattie got herself into some trouble over the 2,900 square foot house.
Seems Pattie wanted to do some home improvement in her home gym but never got the permission of her landlord. She had a mirror installed last summer, but didn't pay the bill. So the company that did the work has filed a lien against the property ... and her landlord was none too pleased.
The lien was for a modest $3,414. We're told Pattie thought she was being overcharged and refused to pay. Pattie settled up a week ago for around $2,600. And TMZ informed the landlord Friday and he was PISSED!
As for who's paying the $8,000 monthly rent ... we've learned one of Justin's companies is handling it.
Party on, Pattie.
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Justin Bieber He's Allowed to Assault People ... Says Record Producer/Landlord
Justin Bieber's hijinks -- getting arresting for DUI, egging a house and assaulting people -- are simply what 19-year-olds do ... so says the record mogul who's renting his ATL house to the singer.
Dallas Austin was catching a flight Friday night from New York to Atlanta -- he says to check out the mansion -- but insists he's not worried.
You gotta hear Austin's logic and how he dismisses the egging and other stuff.
ATL neighbors, brace yourselves. Justin's landlord has just given his yoke of a blessing
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Rihanna's Ex-Accountant A Fool And Her Money Are Soon Parted Which Makes You ...
The gloves are off in the fight between Rihanna and her ex-accountant -- the money man is now firing back in their legal battle over $9 million the singer claims she lost on his watch ... calling her a financially impaired moron.
Accountant Peter Gounis filed the response to Rihanna's lawsuit, insisting he was hired to record and manage her financial accounts -- NOT give her rudimentary spending advice.
Gounis claims Rihanna blew through millions of her own money by going on endless shopping sprees -- buying roomfuls of designer shoes, clothes, and jewelry -- and throwing extravagant parties for herself. He also claims she bailed on an expensive tour to shoot "Battleship," which turned out to be a massive failure.
And despite Rihanna's accusations, Gounis insists he never directed Rihanna to buy a dilapidated house.
But even ignoring all that, Gounis says, "Was it really necessary to tell her that if you spend money for things you will end up with the things, and not the money?"
Gounis wants Rihanna's lawsuit thrown out.
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Justin Bieber Trapped in L.A. With $85,000 Bill
He's already packed up the moving trucks ... he's pretty much hammered out his egging case ... but Justin Bieber still has one enormous loose end to tie up before he can bail on L.A. -- a bill for $85,000.
As we reported, Khloe Kardashian has purchased Bieber's Calabasas mansion, paving the way for his big move to ATL. The deal is expected to close next week, but there's one big problem -- TMZ has learned, there's a mechanics lien against the home.
A construction company filed the lien, claiming it performed $85,011 worth of damage repair services on Justin's house and it still hasn't been paid -- which is a big problem ... because a home cannot be sold until all liens against it have been settled or paid.
If Bieber doesn't cough up the money by next week, we're told the sale can't go through.
Sources close to Bieber tell us, the singer's camp plans to deal with the issue asap. Luckily, he can probably afford it.
Just when we thought he was out ... they pull him back in.
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Tom and gisele SELLING Mega-Estate in L.A.!!!
This is really shocking ... the incredible European country estate Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen spent 4 years and $40 million building is on the market ... less than a year after it was completed.
Our real estate sources tell us ... the couple wants out of L.A. permanently and will be living full- time in Boston, where they're building another ridiculously big estate -- a 14,300 square-foot house on 5 acres. The estate is listed for a cool $50 MILLION!!!
As for the L.A. house, Tom and Gisele personally spent a huge amount of time planning the design. It's an amazing property -- a 14,000 square-foot main house, one of the best home gyms in the world, antiques from everywhere around the globe, an amazing infinity pool, waterfall and pond ... all on 4 prime acres in Brentwood.
There was actually a buzz the New England Patriots QB and his supermodel wife would move to L.A. full-time after he retired, but clearly that's not the case.
What we can't figure out -- why not have 2, more modest $20 million mansions in both cities.
BTW ... we called Tom and Gisele's brokers -- Kurt Rappaport and Stephen Shapiro -- but our calls weren't returned.
Drew Barrymore Lights, Sirens, Action Over Suspicious Van at House
Drew Barrymore had a big scare Tuesday night ... a white van pulled up to her L.A. house while she was home alone with her child and the person inside seemed intent on getting her to answer the door ... repeatedly knocking ... and it triggered a panicked 911 call.
It sounded ominous ... but turns out it was one of your friendly AT&T service guys working in the neighborhood. The pregnant Drew didn't call for service and it's unclear why the dude was knocking, but after cops came and helicopters hovered, they found the van several blocks away, checked the guy out and all was ok.
Which raises the question ... when did phone companies start providing good service?
Charlie Sheen I'm Cutting Off Denise
Charlie Sheen has gone for Denise Richards' jugular ... cutting off her child support and kicking her out of her house ... TMZ has learned.
Denise was getting $55K a month in court-ordered support for their 2 kids -- Lola and Sam. We're told he only forked over half that amount for January and hasn't paid a dime in Feb or March.
As for the house ... as TMZ first reported, Sheen bought it for Richards back in 2011 so she and the kids would be close to him. But we're told Charlie has told Denise he's selling the house and wants her out STAT.
Charlie is not hiding his contempt for Denise or the fact that this is retaliation. Charlie believes Denise is keeping Sam and Lola from him. Sources close to Denise tell us ... she can't just race to give Charlie the kids when he feels like having them on a whim. She also wants to be present when he has the children.
Our sources say Denise is getting her legal ducks in a row to go after Charlie in court. Fact is ... when there's court-ordered child support, there's no such thing as a good excuse for not paying.
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Justin Bieber I'm Outta Here!
Justin Bieber has officially cut ties with California ... he packed up all his stuff and he moved to ATL.
Moving trucks arrived at Bieber's Calabasas home Tuesday to clear a path for the new owner -- Khloe Kardashian.
TMZ broke the story ... Bieber also sold the plot of land next door, which now means he owns no property in California.
Bieber is renting in Atlanta but is looking to buy a house. We're told he's put house hunting in Southern California on hold. Our sources say he'll probably end up buying something in So. Cal., but now he's ATL to the core.
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Vince Vaughn Buys Lane Kiffin's Beach Mansion
Lane Kiffin's loss is Vince Vaughn's gain ... because the "Wedding Crashers" star has been ID'd as the mystery buyer who paid $6.5 million for the Manhattan Beach pad Lane Kiffin sold when after he was fired from his gig at USC.
Don't feel bad for Lane ... he pocketed a cool $1 MILLION from the sale.
And don't feel bad for Vince either ... he gets to move in to one of the coolest mansions on the beach -- a 7,308-square foot palace with state-of-the-art everything and a kick ass backyard.
Everyone wins ... which wasn't happening when Lane was living IN the house.
Diddy RAGER RECON While Bev Hills Mansion Shopping
Diddy has zeroed in on a new Beverly Hills mansion -- but he needs to know HOW HARD CAN HE RAGE??? The mogul is asking the local homeowners' association about its party policies.
Bev Hills real estate sources tell us, Diddy is eying a $12 million 11,200 sq. ft. home in the city's gated Beverly Ridge area. But we're told he won't make an offer if he and his friends can't cut loose.
So, Diddy, if you buy the house anyone you invite in must first be cleared by gate security. If you're throwing a big party you need a valet service and security. And there are noise regs too.
The Homeowner's Ass'n is pretty flexible because lots of famous residents are known for their opulent shindigs.
As for the house itself, Keyshawn Johnson had it custom built in 2003, then sold it in 2004 to Paris Hilton's then-fiance Paris Latsis. When the house went back up for sale last year, we're told Kim Kardashian seriously considered buying it -- but ultimately settled on a nearby $11 million Bel Air mansion.
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Justin Bieber I'm Done with Los Angeles
Justin Bieber has cut his final ties with the city of Los Angeles ... because TMZ has learned he's sold the last piece of property he owns in the area ... leaving him wide open for a permanent move to the ATL.
As TMZ first reported, Bieber sold his Calabasas home to Khloe Kardashian for a cool $7.2 million ... making a little over a million on the sale.
But according to our sources, Bieber also owned the 1.7-acre plot of land next door ... until now. We're told Bieber just sold that for $2.775 million (he bought it for $2.35 mil in 2012) and the deal closes in 30 days.
As for the buyer, our sources say it's nobody famous, but he's about to inherit a slew of famous neighbors.
We're told Bieber had been looking for another home in the Los Angeles, but he's since called off the search.
Atlanta, he's your problem now.