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Rumored Tom Cruise New York City Townhouse for Sale

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May 192013

Tom Cruise's rumored New York City penthouse

A townhouse in New York City’s Greenwich Village Gold Coast, rumored to belong to Tom Cruise, has hit the market for an asking price of $28 million.

The 1860 six-floor, 8000 square foot brownstone at 42 West 12th Street was purchased in 2009 by an LLC. According to the seller at the time, everyone involved in the deal signed confidentiality agreements, and there was much buzz among doormen on the Central Village block, with one even telling the Village Voice, “Can’t tell you who lives there. I would lose my job. But you know, we doormen know everything that goes on around here. I can tell you the owner won’t be there much because he’ll be filming in LA a lot, and I can tell you he bought the house for his wife, who was in a Broadway show.” The doorman smiled, “But I can’t tell you who it is. I could lose my job.”

The townhouse was renovated by architect Steven Harris. Features include 5 terraces, 7 working fireplaces, 6 bedrooms, 7.5 bathrooms, a Japanese soak tub and outdoor shower on the roof terrace, state of the art built-in surround sound and humidification systems, and a hydraulic elevator that services all but the penthouse level, and a landscaped patio off the master bedroom.

Regardless of whether Tom Cruise ever owned this townhouse, it is one sweet piece of real estate eye candy.

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source: RealEstalker and Curbed

Dick Trickle Dead: NASCAR Driver Commits Suicide

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May 162013

Former NASCAR driver Richard “Dick” Trickle is dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.

The 71-year-old former race car driver shot himself at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Lincoln County in North Carolina.

According to officials, they received a phone call prior to the shooting from a man identifying himself as Trickle. The caller said there would be a dead body at the cemetery and it would be his.

When emergency personnel arrived at the scene, they found Trickle’s body near his pickup truck. According to authorities, a suicide note was also found at the scene.

Trickle was NASCAR’s rookie of the year in 1998, at age 48. His death occurred as NASCAR’s elite racers hit Charlotte, NC for the Sprint All-Star Race at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

photo via the Charlotte Observer

Jennifer Love Hewitt Purchases Home in Pacific Palisades

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May 152013

Jennifer Love Hewitt's new house in Pacific Palisades

Jennifer Love Hewitt has purchased a modern home in Pacific Palisades from Peter Koral, co-founder of 7 for all Mankind jeans.

The actress paid $3,250,000 for the 2,872 square foot, 4 bedroom, 4.5 bathroom contemporary home which sits on .13 acres above Temescal Canyon.

Built in 2007, the urban loft inspired home was designed by Santa Monica-based architect Melinda Gray and features an open floor plan which leads to a sleek outdoor living space with a spa-style pool and lounging area with a fire pit and flat-screen television.

The open concept center island kitchen has granite topped custom bamboo cabinetry and high quality commercial style appliances, including two ovens, two dishwashers, a six burner range and a built-in espresso maker.

The upstairs includes a library loft and a master suite with walk-in closet, street-side balcony with a fire pit and a custom tiled bathroom with separate soaking tub and steam shower.

source: Real Estalker

photos: Zillow Blog

Angie Everhart Battling Thyroid Cancer

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May 132013

Former Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model Angie Everhart has been diagnosed with thyroid cancer.

According to a rep for the model-turned-actress, she will be undergoing surgery tomorrow.

“Word has been trickling out about [Angie's] health,” the rep tells Extra. [Angie] wants to set the record straight by letting everyone know that it is true that she has been diagnosed with thyroid cancer, however, the prognosis is very good.”

Everhart’s rep continues, saying the actress expects to be back to work and mommy duties in a few weeks, and that she hopes releasing the information about her health will “encourage people to learn about cancer prevention, its signs and treatment immediately.”

photo: WENN

Jeff Gordon Lists NYC Apartment for $30 Million

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May 112013

Jeff Gordon's New York City apartment

Nascar champ Jeff Gordon has listed his apartment in New York City for $30 million.

One of the early buyers at Manhattan trophy residence 15 Central Park West — a celebrity favorite, Gordon purchased No. 7C, a 3 bedroom condo on the 7th floor, in 2007 for $9.67 million. Bob Costas bought No. 8C a few months later for $10.8 million.

Gordon and his wife, Indgrid Vandebosch, completely renovated the “white box with high ceilings and stunning views of Central Park,” customizing the space to their specifications.

The 3,454 square foot condominium features painstaking details, including an entry foyer with Santos Mahogany floors with solid brass in-laid edging, Brazilian cherry floors, rift-cut oak millwork and a fully integrated Crestron system that controls all lighting, window shades and audio/visual components.

Flamed absolute black granite appears throughout portions of the floor, walls, countertops and a custom-built “sushi bar” with steel countertop, wine fridge and mini bar concealed behind American walnut diving fins adorned with patinaed brass inserts.

Italian ceramic floors adorn the eat-in chef’s kitchen with flamed absolute black granite counters, an off-white backsplash of neo-Paris stone and Miele/Wolf/Sub-Zero appliances.

There is a large 740 square foot master bedroom with separate dressing room, 2 walk-in closets and an en-suite limestone and crema marfil marble bath with Boffie soaking tub and a two-person glass shower.

According to listing information, “15 Central Park West sits in a prime location on Central Park at 61st Street, next to Time Warner Center, and close to Lincoln Center, the Theater District, and some of the world’s best shopping on Fifth Avenue and Madison Avenue. Fully staffed and pet friendly, this white-glove building offers a landscaped motor court, garage, 14,000-sf fitness center with a 75-foot sky-lit lap pool, spa and sauna/steam rooms, screening room for 20 guests, private restaurant and catering, private wine rooms, library, business center, 1,400-sf meeting space, game room, outdoor terrace, and children’s playroom.”

sources: Curbed NY, NY Times, Halstead Properties

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