Elvis Presley's hair fetches $15,000 at Leslie Hindman Auctioneers

If you had been wondering what could be the most bizarre thing to have been successfully auctioned off for a great price, it has to be "A Large Quantity of Elvis Presley's Hair". The King's locks were shorn off once when he entered the military in 1958 and they fetched $15,000 at Chicago auction house Leslie Hindman Auctioneers last Sunday. It is rather funny to think that a dead man, even if he were a legend could command such...

Are You Rich Enough to Buy a Country?

If you thought you could call yourself "rich" because you could afford luxury cruises, a yacht or two, a mansion in one of the plush neighborhood, or maybe even a private jet, think again. You might not be able to call yourself super-rich until you could buy a country yourself! CIA Fact Book reveals that most Forbes 400 members have wealth that is greater than many countries. Bill Gates, for instance can buy Costa Rica, El Salvador, Bolivia and...

Amy Winehouse blows 14.5 million on partying

Giving competition to Paris Hilton for her wild partying ways is Amy Winehouse who has reportedly spent £9 million ($14.5 million) on partying! OK! Magazine reports that the troubled singer has blown her fortune on wild nights out and a seven-month stay on the Caribbean island of St Lucia earlier this year. Documents filed at Britain’s company house reveal a sharp decline in the worth of her three companies. The three companies which were worth £10million ($15.9million) last year...

Madonna pampers Jesus with $2.73 Million mansion in NYC

It has been one helluva journey for Jesus Luz, the Brazilian supermodel and Madonna's boytoy. After being the talk of tabloids, Jesus and Madonna's flaming relationship has reached new heights as she has decided to pamper him with a luxury New York apartment worth $2.73 million in a plush neighbourhood. Madge and Jesus are even going to celebrate a commitment ceremony falling short of a full-fledged marriage....

Sylvester Stallone honored with “Jaeger- LeCoultre Glory to the Filmmaker Award

Hollywood’s toughie, Sylvester Stallone is known not just for his brawn but for his brains as well. The celebrated celeb has proved his talent not just in front of the camera but behind as well (he is the brain behind the scripts of the famous Rocky and Rambo movies) and is one of the most noted filmmakers today. An actor, a scriptwriter and director, this guy has definitely done it all and excelled at it as well. The star...

Cheryl Cole’s Audi R8 is up for sale

The hot and sexy X-factor judge, Cheryl Cole has put her daily drive up for sale. The Audi R8 owned by the Girl’s Aloud singer is up for sale on Auto Trader. The black supercar which perfectly complimented the sexy star was registered in her husband’s name (Ashley Cole) and flaunts a ‘57’ plate. The sleek car is powered by a 4.2-litre V8 engine and boasts of 420bhp and 317lb/ft of pulling power. The supercar accelerates from 0-62mph in...

Clive Palmer criticized for gifting teenage daughter a $4.6 million superyacht

If you have the money, then besides attracting manufacturers you are sure to attract a few criticizing eyes as well. Clive Palmer, a mining magnet and one of Australia’s richest men got a taste of these harsh criticizing glares recently. The poor rich guy has been slammed for gifting his 15 year old daughter a 30m yacht worth AU$5.3 million ($4.6 million)! He has been labeled an irresponsible parent after he bought the superyacht for his daughter Emily this...

Michelle Obama's expensive vegetable shopping trip

I enjoy stepping out in evening to pick up some fresh greens to stir up a healthy meal. Guess Michelle Obama too enjoys doing the same. However I just spend for the stuff that I pick up and she makes the tax payers pay for all the security needed when she is out to buy some food. When the First Lady decided to hit the local farmer's market, just a short block or two away from the White House,...

Taiwanese pop singer gets dizzy spells in $9,140 diamond encrusted headphones

Elva Hsiao is a pop singer in Taiwan who has mesmerized the nation with her music. Besides creating ripples with her blockbuster numbers, she is also one of the most influential style icons of the nation. Hence it is no wonder that her management company spent S$50,000 ($35,145) on an image makeover for the Taiwanese pop singer right before the release of her latest album. The company hired five stylists to help create a new image for Elva. Besides...

Kate Gosselin refuses a $400,000 offer to bare on Playboy

Kate Gosselin, best known for the reality show Jon & Kate Plus 8, has turned down a huge amount of $400,000 from Hugh Hefner. Obviously that much money was offered to bare it all completely, on Playboy. However, this mother of eight has chucked this proposal as she thinks it’s unsuitable for her kids. So does it mean that if she wasn’t a mother yet, she would have embraced this full-of-money-offer with open arms? I must say that Kate...

Brad Pitt spends $82,740 to customize a run for pet gerbils

When it comes to his children, Brad Pitt will leave no stones unturned to make sure they get only the best of everything. This time the doting father has splurged £50,000 ($82,740) to customize a run for his children's Gerbils. The 45 year old star’s love for architecture was evident as he personally oversaw the construction of this unique venture at the family’s French estate. The run has a web of tunnels, seesaws, and platforms, making it the most...

Sylvester Stallone splurges on two new cars

If there is one person who is only growing younger with age, it has to be Hollywood’s tough guy, Sylvester Stallone. The star who is in his 60’s has definitely not let age slow him down in anyway. Besides starting shooting for the fifth Rambo film, Sylvester Stallone was recently spotted enjoying life in the fast lane in not one but two new cars. Looking as mean as his machines, and carrying a cigar and what appeared to be...

Uma Thurman reserves Kensington Palace for an extravagant wedding

Kill Bill star, Uma Thurman does not believe in the old adage, once bitten twice shy. Hence even after the failure of her two marriages she is all set to tie the knot for the third time. The star is rumored to marry her current companion, multi-millionaire Arpad Busson. Going by the venue she has selected, it appears that this wedding is going to be a fairytale themed one. It has been reported that the starlet has reserved the...

Naomi Campbell branded a hypocrite after modeling in a sable coat

Naomi Campbell is one of the few people you can expect to go back on their words. The lady who shouted from roof tops that she would rather go naked than wear fur after campaigning for PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) anti-fur drive 15 years back, has already gone back on this promise. The hypocrite (that’s what she is sure to be called), has signed up as the face of designer Dennis Basso, whose coats, fur...

Brad Pitt and Angeline Jolie splurge $73 million on their new home in France

Hollywood’s most sought after couple, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have finally purchased a £35million ($56.7million) home in France to raise their kids in. The lucky property to house this famous family is 17th-Century Chateau Miraval, set on a 1,000-acre estate in Provence. It was the fact that the children can have a normal life prompted the couple to invest in this property in France. Now the golden couple is splurging an additional £10million ($16.2million) to renovate this house...

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