R. Kelly Reveals Ransacked Home ... They Took Everything
R. Kelly's back at his home in Atlanta, but it's not even close to the way he left it ... because burglars cleaned him out!
As we reported ... cops ID'd a suspect who allegedly took everything that wasn't nailed down out of the singer's 2 Atlanta cribs in back-to-back burglaries over Thanksgiving weekend while he was touring.
The scope of the thefts is astounding -- furniture, TVs, and even his washer and dryer ... all gone. He suggests in the vid it was done by someone he let get too close to him, which syncs up with what cops told us -- that one of Kelly's associates, Alfonso Walker, was fingered as the mastermind.
The singer also thanks his fans for showing him love and helping him stay positive despite the ordeal ... and vows to keep making music.
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Chris Bosh's House Drug Trafficking Fortress ... Cops Say
The Texas home owned by NBA star Chris Bosh had all of the hallmarks of a traditional drug trafficking den ... from iron gates to security cameras -- this according to the cops who raided the joint.
TMZ Sports broke the story ... Bosh's mother, Frieda, is listed as a suspect in an alleged crack cocaine and heroin trafficking operation based out of the home Chris owns in DeSoto, Texas.
Cops conducted an covert sting operation to obtain evidence -- which included sending an undercover officer to the home on Tuesday to snatch and grab trash bags that had been left outside of the home.
Officials say investigators sifted through the trash and found tons of evidence -- including baggies with cocaine residue, weed paraphernalia, burned joints and mail with Frieda's name on it.
As for the drug trafficking den -- cops say the home was guarded by a large iron fence and outfitted with security cameras ... "a common tactic for drug traffickers" for obvious reasons.
Cops say one of the suspects has a rap sheet that includes violent crime -- including an incident where he was arrested for allegedly shooting a guy in the face during a drug deal.
One law enforcement source tells TMZ Sports ... Chris is not suspected of any wrongdoing and his only real connection is the fact he owns the property.
So, how the hell did Bosh's mother get mixed up in such a dangerous situation? Unclear at this point.
We're told no arrests have been made at this point -- but they could be coming soon.
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Kristen Wiig Drops $2.96 Mil ... for Mid-Century Jewel
Kristen Wiig's a big fan of masterpieces ... especially when it comes to her crib.
The super funny lady dropped $2,960,000 for a 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom Pasadena pad that's a Mid-Century gem ... with walls of glass, pool, spa, gardens and a seamless indoor/outdoor feel. The 3,425 square foot home also has lots of patios and vistas.
Check out the pics ... there's a lot to be jealous over. Even the dog looks adorable, though probably not part of the sale.
Cynthia Luczyski and Lauren Luczyski repped the seller and Bryony Atkinson repped Kristen.
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Robert Horry LeBron's L.A. Cribs Don't Make Him a Laker
Sorry, Laker Nation -- Robert Horry says LeBron swoopin' up another castle in L.A. does NOT mean King James is joining Lonzo and friends next year.
We got the Lakers playoffs legend leaving Blake Griffin's comedy show in Hollywood ... and Horry broke it down for us, plain and simple.
"You got money like that, you can have two big cribs anywhere you wanna have 'em!!" Big Shot Bob told TMZ Sports.
Horry says it's clear that Bron loves L.A. livin' ... after droppin' a combined $44 MIL on his mansions in Tinsel Town.
Just don't roll out the welcome mat for him. Yet.
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'Biggest Loser' Trainer Why Run Outside During Wildfires? Just Smoke 5 Packs o' Cigs
'Biggest Loser' trainer Dolvett Quince is trying to scare every L.A. runner straight ... off the street or trail during the intense wildfires.
We got the super toned trainer at LAX, and asked if it's still safe to run, or exercise at all, with the fires smoking up much of the L.A. basin. Remember ... some of the hard hit areas -- in Bel-Air, Malibu and the San Fernando Valley -- are home to tons of celebs who enjoy training outdoors.
Dolvett's recommending everyone in health-conscious L.A. to adjust their fitness goals -- unless filling your lungs with smoke is your thing.
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LeBron James Goes 2-for-2 in L.A. Drops $23M for 2nd Crib!!!
LeBron James is making himself right at home in L.A. ... buying his second crib in the area. Hear that, Lakers?
The King has chosen yet again the ritzy area of Brentwood for his second crib in as many years. This time he dropped $23 million for a brand spankin' new 8-bedroom, 11-bathroom crib that features an elevator and sweeping views of DTLA.
The 15,846 square foot house was built in 2017 and it's truly fit for a king -- it's got a theater room, wine cellar, cigar room with air purifying technology and an onyx bar. The rooftop terrace also has elevator access.
This crib's considerably bigger than the other Brentwood pad he bought 2 years ago ... dropping nearly 21 million bucks for that traditional-style home.
Again, Lakers ... hint, hint.
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Cynthia Bailey on L.A. Fires Hope You're Safe, Chrissy Here's What I'd Grab If I Were You
Cynthia Bailey and Chrissy Teigen are alike in a lot of ways -- 'cause they'd both be super moms in an emergency fire situation.
We got the 'Real Housewives of Atlanta' star at LAX and briefed her on the latest news about the L.A. fires and people evacuating -- like Chrissy, for example.
never thought I’d get to actually play what I thought was a hypothetical game of what would you grab if there were a fire. so far all I have is Luna, some limited edition Oreos and my spike tv award
@chrissyteigen
We asked Cynthia what she would take in a hot second, were she in that same crisis. Turns out her priorities line up pretty closely with her pal Chrissy -- with a few exceptions.
Cynthia has 2 items on her list Chrissy left behind. Not that there's anything wrong with Oreos.
DECEMBER 2017
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'Duck Dynasty' Star Jep Robertson Duck, Duck, Goose! Letting Louisiana Crib Loose
Looks like "Duck Dynasty" star Jep Robertson is gonna be crashing with family if he ever returns to Louisiana for the holidays because he's getting rid of his huge crib on famed Robertson Row.
Jep's listed his 6 bedroom, 6 bath home in West Monroe for $1.4 million. Most of the cul-de-sac is occupied by his famous family.
Jep recently relocated with his wife, Jessica, and kids to Austin, Texas to start his food truck business, which landed him the spin-off show, "Jep & Jessica: Growing the Dynasty."
As for the 6,457 square foot pad he's leaving behind in West Monroe ... it's on a lake and comes with a fruit orchard and chicken coop, which we're guessing is duck friendly, too. The home's also got a 100-year-old fireplace, but that's not as cool as the copper tub in the master bedroom. You'll know it when you see it.
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Joanna Krupa & Ex We Agree On This ... Our Miami Condo's Gotta Go!!!
Joanna Krupa isn't the only thing back on the market after finalizing her divorce -- so is the Miami condo she shared with now ex-husband, Romain Zago.
The couple's 2 bedroom, 3 bath unit inside the Four Seasons is for sale for $2 million. The 2,100 square foot pad originally went on the market for $2.2 mill, but the price was recently slashed.
It's a corner unit on the 42nd floor, so it's got killer views, plus marble floors and all the amenities of a 5-star hotel.
Krupa's been living in L.A. since officially calling it quits with Zago in August.
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Anna Faris House Hunting with BF Days After Divorce Filing
Anna Faris is not just moving on ... she's moving.
Check out these pics of Anna looking at houses in Venice, CA with serious boyfriend Michael Barrett. They checked out 2 homes ... super modern cribs, though not directly on the ocean.
TMZ broke the story ... Chris Pratt filed for divorce Friday and Anna filed her response at the exact same time. It's unclear who's living in the family home, but we're guessing it will be sold as part of the property settlement.
Unclear if Michael's moving in with Anna or whether he's just tagging along.
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Pierce Brosnan Sued Over House Fire I Just Got Rag Tagged!!!
Pierce Brosnan is being sued for carelessly starting a fire that partially torched his neighbor's house.
A fire ignited at Pierce's Malibu home in 2015 and spread to his neighbor Alexander Haagen's house, which would not have been damaged but for the fact that Pierce failed to properly dispose of rags that were susceptible to spontaneous combustion.
Haagen got paid for the damage by his insurance company and now the insurance company has turned around and sued the former Bond star.
Brosnan's home was extensively damaged in the blaze.
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In-N-Out Owner Lynsi Snyder Buy My House ... It's On a Double Double Lot
So this is what a billion burgers will get ya.
In-N-Out owner Lynsi Snyder is selling her 19,000 square foot mansion in the San Gabriel Valley for nearly $19,799,000.
The house is ridiculous ... 10 bedroom, 18 bathrooms, a batting cage, bowling alley, etc. etc. etc.
35-year-old Lynsi is one of the youngest billionaires in the U.S. ... after inheriting 50% of the company's stock on her 30th birthday after her father passed when she was young. She became President of the food chain in 2012.
Lynsi's been married 4 times and loves drag racing.
You'd think she'd be living closer to Hollywood, but there's burger history in the San Gabriel Valley. The very first In-N-Out was opened in the Valley by her grandparents and still operates today. Also In-N-Out University operates in the Valley.
Her next move is unclear.
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Edmonton Oilers Owner Buys Most Expensive House in L.A. History ... Ever!
Super realtor Kurt Rappaport is selling the most expensive house ever in L.A. ... and it's his!
Real estate sources tell us ... Rappaport is in escrow to sell his incredible 20,000 sq. ft, six-acre Malibu estate for $120 million. We're told it's broken down so that $85 mil is for the home, and $35 mil for the contents of the house. That would make it the most expensive home sold in Malibu or L.A. ... ever.
We've learned the buyer is Daryl Katz -- the billionaire owner of the Edmonton Oilers hockey team. We're told Katz has been leasing the house for an astounding $750k/MONTH.
One of the most amazing features of the house is the 168 foot swimming pool ... the longest one in California. The house was also featured in Tom Ford's movie "Nocturnal Animals." The house and lush gardens were designed by Scott Mitchell.
Needless to say .... Rappaport is the listing agent. In fact, we've learned the house was never put on the market.
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Charlie Puth I'm a 90210 Kinda Guy!!!
Charlie Puth is on the move ... to Bev Hills.
Our real estate sources say he's now the owner of a super cool pad in the Trousdale part of Beverly Hills.
We're told he paid $9 million for the mid-century architectural home designed by Rex Lotery. It's got redwood everywhere you look and plenty of windows, which open to canyon views.
The house has landscaped motor court and an interior courtyard with a fountain. And he'll be able to rest easy because the house is securely gated ... important given what's been going on with celeb break-ins.
Charlie closes escrow today. He was repped by super realtor Kurt Rappaport.
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'RHOBH' Star Kyle Richards, Mauricio Umansky Goodbye, Bel-Air Hello, San Fernando Valley!!!
Kyle Richards and super real estate agent Mauricio Umansky want to get the heck outta Bel-Air -- makes sense because she's a Bev Hills housewife after all -- so she's giving folks a couple options to take over her pad.
The 'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' star has put her North Bel-Air mansion up for sale OR lease -- creating options for prospective buyers or renters. If you're in it for the long haul, the price is $6.995 mil ... tenants gotta pay $50k/month.
The 7 bed, 8 bath mammoth home is pretty much the definition of luxury, if that's your thing. It's got a private home theater, a pool and spa, a lighted multi-purpose sports court, a chef-style kitchen, marble fireplace, a wet bar and on and on. In other words, it's nice.
BTW, Kyle and Mauricio just bought a new house in Encino ... so she's still not technically a Bev Hills housewife.
They kept it in the family, because their daughter, Farrah Aldjufrie, is the listing agent.
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Ellen DeGeneres Slashes Price Of Santa Barbara Compound By More Than $5 Mil!
Ellen DeGeneres' 17-acre Santa Barbara compound is definitely stunning, and definitely not priced to move ... until now.
Ellen took $5.5 million off the original $45 mil asking price this week. It's now listed for the low, low price of $39.5 million. Quite a deal for a home with 9 fireplaces, ocean views and 800 sq. ft. ... in the living room alone!
The 6-bedroom home's been on the market since March, but real estate tycoons like Ellen don't have to wait to buy new property. She scooped up a waterfront crib last month in nearby Carpinteria.
That one was only $18.6 mil ... aka weekend crash pad.