Sebastian Bach Home AND Rock Memorabilia Destroyed In the Hurricane
Sebastian Bach is "numb, in shock and devastated" after his home was COMPLETELY trashed by Hurricane Irene -- causing serious damage to his home and wiping out his "irreplaceable" collection of KISS and Skid Row memorabilia.
Bach posted the sad photo of his New Jersey home on his Facebook -- saying, "Somewhere under this water is a KISS pinball machine & 2 gargoyles from the Dynasty tour. If you see them floating past your house, they're mine. Or at least they were."
The ex-Skid Row frontman says the hurricane caused the reservoir next to his house to overflow -- sending a bridge CRASHING into the home's garage, knocking the house off it's foundation and flooding the basement where the rock items were stored.
In addition to the pinball machine and the gargoyles -- Bach says he lost a TON of Skid Row master tapes and memorabilia.
But Sebastian is taking it all in stride -- using the tragedy as an opportunity for a fresh start on the West Coast -- saying, "Hello, Los Angeles. Hello, New Life. Here I Am. It's time for a new start."
Home Havoc
Denise Richards Welcome to Charlie's Neighborhood!
Charlie Sheen truly believes in one BIG happy family, because TMZ has learned he's moving Denise Richards into a home a stone's throw from where he lives.
Denise is moving into the home Charlie purchased earlier this year from movie mogul Mike Medavoy, located six houses down from where Charlie lives, in the same gated community.
Our sources say Charlie and Denise are now getting along reasonably well, and Charlie's primary motivation is that he wants to spend more time with their two kids. Some of Denise's stuff has already been moved in, and we're told she and the kids will begin living there in a week or so.
But it doesn't end there. We've also learned ... Charlie is looking to purchase a third home in his gated community for Brooke Mueller and the twins.
Charlie is truly a family man ... a multiple family man.
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Howie Mandel Intruder CONTAMINATED My Home!
Howie Mandel is experiencing every germaphobe's WORST nightmare -- discovering an intruder was lurking in his home ... and possibly TOUCHED SOMETHING!
Law enforcements sources tell TMZ -- Howie was out of town when a maid discovered an open door in his L.A. area home.
We're told it's unclear if anything was stolen -- but Howie's people filed a police report anyway.
Howie is now conducting an extensive inventory of the home -- to make sure nothing is missing.
Law enforcement sources tell us ... cops have a few "strong leads" on the case.
Security!
PETRA ECCLESTONE Get Candy's Old Stuff Out of My Mansion!
Petra Ecclestone is purging her $85 million mega-mansion of everything reminiscent of Candy Spelling ... from the expensive chandeliers to fireplaces and even wall lights ... TMZ has learned.
Ecclestone recently invited 4 major antique dealers to check out the 57,000 square foot Holmby Hills mansion and bid on anything they could move out of the place.
Sources closes to the situation tell TMZ ... Petra was NOT a fan of the way the home looked when Candy was living there ... and now she's on a mission to rid the place of everything from the Spelling era so she can start over from scratch.
One of the dealers invited in to the antique event was Jan's & Co. Fine French Antiques -- which picked up several Baccarat crystal chandeliers, a 19th century Edwardian style marble fireplace, the set of 4 French Louis XV style gilt-bronze wall lights from the dining room ... and more.
In total, we're told Jan's walked away with close to $1,000,000 in goods.
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Michaele and Tareq Salahi Moving to Beverly ... HILLS, THAT IS!
Michaele and Tareq Salahi are finally ready to make the big move -- they're packing up their bags and making the long haul from Virginia ... to a giant mansion in Beverly Hills.
Sources tell TMZ the Salahis are in final negotiations to lease the house pictured above for a cool $20,000/month. We're told they've gone over all the particulars with the realtor and will be flying out west to seal the deal next week.
We're told the former "Real Housewives" couple wants to move closer to Hollywood because they feel it will be in the best interest of their budding entertainment careers.
According to our sources, with plans in the works to have a baby ... the Salahis liked this place because it's in a super-safe community and has plenty of space for their growing family.
Also, the Salahis really enjoy being in a white house.
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MTV's REAL WORLD The PALATIAL Party Pad!
The new cast of MTV's "The Real World" will kick off the show's 26th season in a MASSIVE San Diego beach-front pad -- and TMZ has learned ... the house underwent some AWESOME renovations before the cast moved in.
The gorgeous, 5 bedroom, 6 bath, 8,600 square foot mansion has a pool, tennis court, and some pretty breathtaking ocean views.
Sources close to the show tell us -- the home's owner moved ALL the furniture and decorations out of their crib about three months ago -- fearing the typically wild cast would ruin all their stuff.
Once the house was empty -- the show staff added a FULL bar in the living room, a jacuzzi on the deck ... and turned the tennis court into a life-sized chess board.
... Because nothing says drunken house party like a life-sized chess board.
Rockin' Real Estate
Rachel Uchitel Turns BIG Profit In NY Real Estate Deal
Rachel Uchitel is making up some MAJOR ground on the millions she gave back to Tiger Woods -- TMZ has learned she just raked in a $330,000 profit after flipping her NYC apartment.
Uchitel bought the swanky 3-bedroom Park Avenue pad last year for $1.62 mil -- renovated the place -- and put it up for sale because she had a gut feeling the time was right.
Turns out Rachel has one helluva gut -- because she just closed a deal to sell the place for $1.95 mil ... not bad considering the real estate market isn't exactly booming at the moment.
We're told Rachel is pretty fired up about the deal -- and plans to reinvest in more real estate in the hopes of hitting the jackpot all over again.
More Big Investments
Joel Madden Can Anyone Pay Me $6,000 A MONTH?
Joel Madden is looking to scrape together an extra $5,950 a month -- because TMZ has learned, he just put his giant Glendale, CA property up for rent ... and according to the listing, that's what it costs to live there.
The 4,800 sq. ft. house has 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms -- and Joel originally bought the place back in 2004 for $1.8 million ... right around the time he dated 16-year-old Hilary Duff.
Time flies.
Hot Properties
NFL Star Jay Cutler UNLOADS Colorado Mansion
Jay Cutler has cut even more ties in Colorado -- the former Denver Broncos quarterback finally sold off the mansion he lived before he was traded to Chicago ... TMZ has learned.
According to official documents, Cutler purchased the home in Parker, CO in 2005 for $1.34 million. Cutler put his home up for sale in 2010 for $1.625 ... but nobody took the bait.
Cutler eventually lowered his asking price ... and the 5,344 square foot estate finally sold on July 19 for a cool $1,000,000.
Don't feel too bad for ol' Jay -- he's slated to rake in $15 million this season ... and of course, he doesn't have a wedding to pay for anymore.
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Anna Nicole Smith L.A. MANSION FOR SALE
The L.A. home where Anna Nicole Smith shot her wacky reality show is officially on the market ... and it can be yours for a cool $1.75 mil.
TMZ has learned ... the people in charge of Anna's estate put the home up for sale on Sunday -- and we're told the money made from the sale of the house will go back into Anna's estate.
The 4,700 square foot home -- located up in the hills in Studio City, CA -- boasts 5 bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms, a fitness center, HUGE chandeliers, a giant master bedroom and some pretty sick views.
In the House
Chad Ochocinco I'M NOT BUYING A HOUSE IN NEW ENGLAND ... YET
Chad Ochocinco is fired up about moving to New England now that he's a member of the Patriots ... but he's not exactly ready to make a long term commitment when it comes to buying a place.
Sources close to the wide receiver tell TMZ ... Chad plans to rent a townhouse for now and wants to see how this year goes with the Patriots before he plunks down a chunk of change on anything substantial.
According to our sources, Chad doesn't need anything too fancy and would rather spend his time traveling back to Florida to see his fiancée, Evelyn Lozada.
Plus, he's gotta save up ... seeing as he might have to fork over some big bucks if he wants to keep his #85 jersey.
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PETRA ECCLESTONE I'm Not Spoiled...I'M PRIVILEGED
22-year-old BILLION-heiress Petra Ecclestone -- the chick who just bought Candy Spelling's mansion for $85 MILLION -- says she's NOT spoiled ... she's privileged -- and there's a HUGE difference.
Ecclestone spoke with "Good Morning America" -- and explained why she decided to purchase the home ... saying, "It was a great investment, and I got a really good deal and it was, like, prime real estate."
When asked why she didn't use the money to pay for affordable homes for 1000's of families -- she replied, "I help as much as I can, but at the end of the day ... however much the house has costed, that's not going to kind of I dunno ... like change the world I don't think."
Does Petra have a point?
Richie Rich
Haunted 'Idol' House -- SOLD for $11.2 Million
The 15k sq. foot hotbed of paranormal activity where the kids from "American Idol" lived last season has a brand new owner -- a baby toy mogul who plunked down $11.2 mil on the L.A. mansion!
The "Idol" gang FREAKED OUT when a series of crazy "coincidences" occurred in the Bev Hills mansion back in March ... including a spooky spider infestation, flickering lights and one of the wannabes SWORE they saw a white sheet come to life and float down the stairs.
But now, the house has officially sold to a guy named Steven B. Dunn -- the guy who started a baby product company called Munchkin, Inc. ... which posted more than $100 mil in sales in 2008.
The house -- 9 beds, 9 baths, giant pool, marble all over the place and a motor court with enough room to park 100 cars -- was originally on the market for $12 mil ... so it appears Dunn got himself quite a deal.
Ya know ... except for the GHOSTS!!!!!!!
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Spelling Mansion Buyer Shows Off Her Assets
Super rich 22-year-old Formula One heiress Petra Ecclestone did what anyone would do after buying Candy Spelling's mega mansion for $85 million ... she partied on a yacht in St. Tropez this weekend.
The bikini babe likes flaunting her unreal estate.
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New Owner of Candy's House Got Money from Mommy
The 22-year-old woman who paid $85 million for Candy Spelling's estate took out an $82,434,060.42 loan -- from her mother!
TMZ has obtained the deed of trust -- filed with the Los Angeles County Recorder's office -- which shows Petra Ecclestone became the proud owner of Candy's 57,000 square foot mansion on Thursday.
The docs show Petra borrowed all but $2,565,940 (our calculator ran out of numbers for the cents) from Slavica Ecclestone, her mom.
Slavica is flush with cash, because her ex-husband Bernie is a billionaire Formula One mogul and she did well in the divorce settlement.
The good news for Petra -- she won't have to borrow much more from her mom, because sources tell us she's only going to make cosmetic changes to the mansion, leaving the bones in tact.
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Candy Spelling's Mansion CLOSED
It's official ... 22-year-old Petra Ecclestone is now the rightful owner of Candy Spelling's 57,000 square foot mansion in Holmby Hills after the escrow period finally ended today.
Ecclestone (right) -- daughter of Formula 1 racing mogul Bernie Ecclestone -- bought the estate for a cool $85 mil ... a STEAL considering Candy originally wanted $150 mil for the place.
The estate has a bowling alley, beauty salon, several gift-wrapping rooms and parking for 100 cars.
Don't feel too bad for Candy -- she bought 2 penthouse units in a nearby condo complex in Century City for $35 mil ... and plans to move in sometime next year ... after some intense renovations.