Celebrity Homes

Mariah Carey and James Packer have just leased a home in Kardashian-land, and it's all about family ... TMZ has learned.

Mariah and James leased a mansion in The Oaks, a fancy gated community in Calabasas. Our Mariah sources say she and James wanted to live in an area that is "family friendly" ... especially because Mariah has the twins full time.

The estate is amazing ... it's 18,000 square feet on one acre with sweeping views. All the stones are imported from Italy, there's a theater, sauna and gym. The house took 5 years to build and has never been on the market.

Our sources say Emil Hartoonian from The Agency brokered the deal ... for an astonishing lease price of around $250,000 a month.

Larry Flynt wants to buy the Playboy Mansion, but as part of the deal he wants to make Hugh Hefner his bitch.

Sources connected to Flynt tell TMZ, the Hustler honcho believes the Mansion is only worth $40 million -- far short of the $200 million asking price. But Flynt says he understands the property is iconic so he's willing to double the amount and offer $80 mil, assuming an appraisal justifies it.

Now the strings ... Flynt will ask Hefner to participate in choosing the girls for Hustler. He also wants Hef to write a column for Flynt's mag.

We're told Flynt's intention is to turn the Playboy Mansion into the Hustler Mansion, with the same glitz and glamour that defined it in its heyday ... after some major renovations.

It's a little too perfect -- Hustler honcho Larry Flynt buying the Playboy Mansion and giving his archenemy Hugh Hefner the boot -- but it's reportedly exactly what could happen.

Flynt's Hustler execs want to make an offer on the mansion according to the NY Daily News -- but he wants Hef out of place. As TMZ first reported ... the mansion is on the market for $200 million, and there's a clause in the sale that allows Hef to remain in his crib until he dies. The buyer just has to wait.

Team Hustler thinks it's a good fit for its staff and, more importantly, its parties. We got Flynt last week and he claimed he'd have ZERO interest in the iconic pad. Maybe his execs convinced him to change his mind.

Either way, our real estate sources say there's potentially a huge snag -- Hef has to approve the purchaser, and we're told chances are slim to none he'd give Flynt the thumbs up.

Gwyneth Paltrow and her BF, TV producer Brad Falchuk enjoyed a quiet Mexican vacation in a teeny tiny beachfront villa ... BUILT FOR 12!

Okay, they've got Gwyneth's kids too, but they ain't that big. The 4-some rented the $20 million, 6-bedroom pad from Airbnb ... and likely chose it for its secluded vibe near the St. Regis Punta Mita. It ain't cheap ... $8k a night!

It's a stone's throw from another celeb magnet down in Mexico -- Joe Francis' baller pad.

Perks of Gwyneth's place include a private chef, yoga room, gym, and not just one, but 2 connecting infinity pools. So, yeah, not a bad place to watch sunsets.

Larry Flynt has 2 reasons for not wanting to buy the newly listed Playboy Mansion -- no sloppy seconds and no sticky sheets.

We talked with the Hustler honcho -- and Hugh Hefner's longtime nemesis -- outside Craig's in West Hollywood, and it's clear he won't be dropping $200 mil on Hef's pad ... partly because he's looking for something more original.

The Playboy Mansion may not be leveled for a brand new mansion after it's sold, because we've learned Hugh Hefner himself commissioned plans to expand the crib and bring it up to date.

Sources connected to the property tell us, there are plans to expand and restore the 20,000 square foot mansion, which was built in 1927. We're told Hef had the idea of doing it himself but the years caught up with him and he never went through with it.

Our sources say the plans call for expanding the property to around 35,000 square feet, which would be an appropriate size for the main house on 6 acres of prime real estate in Holmby Hills.

We're told the property -- listed jointly by The Agency and Hilton & Hyland -- is NOT being marketed as a teardown. The woodwork throughout the house is magnificent, the living room and foyer are incredible and the architecture spectacular.

It's official -- the legendary Playboy Mansion has hit the market for a wild price.

TMZ broke the story Saturday ... the Mansion was going on the market this month, and Monday morning, it all came true.

As we reported, Playboy Enterprises, which owns Hefner's palace, wanted $200 million for the 6-acres of prime real estate. Our real estate sources say top dollar realistically is $90 mil.

But The Agency and Hilton & Hyland have split the listing and the asking price is indeed $200 mil.

Playboy CEO Scott Flanders said, "This is the right time to seek a buyer for this incredible property who understands the role the Mansion has played... and enables us to continue to reinvest in the transformation of our business." Which seems to translate ... if you're a fan of boobs and bunnies -- this is the house for you.

As we reported, there's a string attached to the sale ... Hefner gets a lifetime estate, meaning he gets the run of the mansion for the rest of his life.

The Playboy Mansion -- the backdrop of some of the wildest parties ever thrown in L.A. -- is for sale ... TMZ has learned.

The 6 acre Holmby Hills estate, built in 1927, will be listed sometime within the next month. Our real estate sources say the owner -- Playboy Enterprises -- is looking to get somewhere north of $200 million.

Real estate sources with knowledge of the area say the owners are dreaming when it comes to price. They say the reality is ... the house is a tear-down and the real value is the acreage and that a comparable lot sold recently in the area for $60 mil, but the sources say because of its history the Mansion could go for anywhere between $80 mil and $90 mil.

Our sources say they believe the people at Playboy Enterprises will come back down to reality and list the estate at a realistic number.

There are several strings attached. We're told whoever buys it will be required to give Hugh Hefner a life estate, meaning he can continue to live in the mansion until he dies.

As for the other string ... we're told prospective buyers can tour the property but one area is off limits ... Hef's bedroom.

Scott Disick had a very specific reason for buying a house near the Kardashian klan ... he wants them to help him stay sober ... for his sake and the sake of his kids.

Our Kardashian sources tell us, stories that Scott bought a $6 million bachelor pad are ridiculous. It's not a bachelor pad ... it's a family home in Hidden Hills, a suburban, upscale area populated with families.

His home is within miles of Kourtney's home and the other Kardashians. Aside from being close to the kids, Scott wants to use the family as a support system to maintain his sobriety.

"Twilight" star Ashley Greene has put a 2 year legal dispute over an apartment fire to bed.

We've learned Ashley settled a case with Adrian Mayorga, the doorman of the legendary West Hollywood building which Ashley accidentally torched ... apparently with a candle.

Mayorga claimed he was hurt while running through the smoke-filled hallways, yelling for residents to flee.

The settlement is for an undisclosed amount.

Ashley's Fox Terrier, Marlo, died in the blaze.

DJ Khaled just dropped a cool $3.8 mil on a waterfront mansion in Miami.

Miami producer Khaled turned 40 this year, and what better way to celebrate than to get yourself a 6,600 sq. ft. mansion with an ocean-facing pool and a 45-foot boat dock with a jet ski lift.

But Mr. DJ, does it have an elevator? Why yes, yes it does. It also has 7 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, and pretty much every breathtaking view of the water you could hope for.

Fresh off dropping an album in October and the opening of his 2nd Miami "FingaLicking" restaurant, Khaled is busy talking gratitude and never giving up on your dreams in his Tweets and Snapchats.

Kylie Jenner needs protection from an obsessed/crazed fan ... and that comes from the cops who are trying to hold the guy at bay.

Law enforcement sources tell us, the L.A. County Sheriff's Dept. is advising Kylie to get an order prohibiting the guy from coming within a football field's distance from her or her home.

TMZ broke the story ... the man has tried to get at Kylie at least 10 times ... last week he tried to strong-arm his way into her gated community and got taken to a psych hospital, where he escaped.

We're told deputies were able to hunt the guy down and took him back to the psychiatric hospital. Problem is ... they can only hold him for 72 hours.

There's a good reason for a restraining order. If the guy violates it he can be arrested and held for a longer period of time.

Derek Fisher's divorce has miraculously turned from super bitter to civilized ... to the point where both he and estranged wife Candace are hammering out a settlement ... TMZ Sports has learned.

Chris Brown had another unwanted guest on his property who made her way in, refused to leave and ended up in cuffs ... TMZ has learned.

Law enforcement sources tell TMZ, it happened at 5 PM Tuesday at Chris' Woodland Hills mansion ... the same place where home invaders held his aunt at gunpoint and stole $50k.

This time around we're told a 27-year-old woman waited at the electric gate in front until someone left, and then drove onto the property.

Security ordered her to leave but she refused, and cops were called. They arrested her for criminal trespass.

Chris was at home but never came out.

Sharon Stone's going after a construction company for screwing up a major remodel at her Beverly Hills home ... which included some fancy upgrades like heated floors.

Sharon is suing Zuma Canyon Construction -- the general contractor she hired in 2013 to redo her master bedroom, master bathroom, kitchen and powder room. She says the original estimate for the renovation was $225,000.

In the suit, she says much of the work on her home was royally screwed up. For instance, she says the controls for her heated floor were installed in the shower ... exposing them to water intrusion. More water trouble -- Sharon says there was a puncture in the floor of the shower, which led to leaks.

Besides the alleged shoddy work, Sharon says the contractor didn't even get city permits to do much of it.

Kris Jenner is cleaning house ... 86'ing the security guards she blames for putting her family, including grandkids North and Saint West, at risk.

Sources close to the fam tell TMZ Jenner was livid about Tuesday's lapse, and 24 hours later she's booted the entire team. We broke the story ... cops busted a man at the house who strolled right into the home and got face-to-face with Kris.

We're told she was especially angry because there were policies in place to prevent such an incident, including 24 hour surveillance -- and she didn't get any reasonable explanation for why it failed.

Kanye West was equally pissed, and our sources say he immediately ordered his security team -- comprised of off-duty cops -- to watch over the fam. Kim Kardashian and the kids have been staying with Kris since coming home with Saint.