In 1942, Hedy Lamarr co-patented a system to protect torpedo signals; 55 years later, the Hollywood star received recognition for her wireless innovationHedy Lamarr invention: Actress Hedy Lamarr and composer George Antheil developed a frequency-hopping communication system. Their 1942 paten...
19 Sep, 2026, 07.51 PM IST
Built in 1847, this Ohio jail is now a $400,000 family home with 6 original cells, you won't believe how it looks todayA historic Ohio jail built in 1847 has found a surprising second life as a family home. The former Wood County Jail, which once housed pris...
19 Sep, 2026, 06.47 PM IST
A 17,000-sq-ft Aspen mansion once rented by Rihanna was listed for as much as $79 million; it sold for $63.5 million as Colorado’s trophy-home market began to coolA large Aspen mansion, once rented by Rihanna, sold for $63.5 million. This property had previously been listed for as much as $79 million....
19 Sep, 2026, 12.33 AM IST
A couple bought Marilyn Monroe’s final Los Angeles home and planned to demolish it; the city declared it a historic landmark, triggering a federal battle over property rights and lost valueMarilyn Monroe's former home in Los Angeles has transformed into a controversial site as owners contest the city's decision to designate it...
18 Sep, 2026, 11.46 PM IST
Shakira bought a four-bedroom Miami mansion for $1.075 million in 2001, sold it for $1.8 million four years later: Singer’s early real estate move as she conquered the US music marketShakira real estate: Shakira first purchased a Miami home on La Gorce Island in 2001. She later sold this Mediterranean-style residence for...
18 Sep, 2026, 11.31 PM IST
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck bought a $135 million mansion for $60.85 million; three years later, their 5.2-acre estate is being offered for less than $50 millionJennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck's Beverly Crest estate is back on the market. The couple purchased the sprawling property for over sixty mil...
18 Sep, 2026, 05.35 PM IST
George Clooney’s $100 million Lake Como villa once belonged to the ‘ketchup king’: Inside its extraordinary history, which even once left Mark Twain in aweGeorge Clooney’s Villa Oleandra on Lake Como is an 18th-century, 25-room property with a rich history, elegant interiors and expansive gard...
18 Sep, 2026, 08.24 AM IST
In 1999, Metallica's James Hetfield bought a 1,150-acre Marin ranch, then gave up development rights. 19 years later, 1,000 acres were protected as working agricultural land foreverFor Hetfield and his family, the decision was also presented as a way to maintain agriculture and the scenic character of the ranch. In a s...
17 Sep, 2026, 11.52 PM IST
A Connecticut mansion once owned by Mike Tyson and 50 Cent has now spent another year without a buyer at $9.9 million, after the estate previously sat on the market for 12 yearsA magnificent Connecticut mansion, formerly owned by boxing legend Mike Tyson and music mogul 50 Cent, has returned to the real estate mark...
17 Sep, 2026, 02.38 PM IST
In 1902, Colorado miner Joe Fleshuts built a simple cabin to claim a piece of land; more than 120 years later, the cabin still stands inside Rocky Mountain National ParkIn 1902, Joe Fleshuts constructed a log cabin to stake his claim under the Homestead Act, aspiring to own 160 acres in Colorado's scenic Ka...
17 Sep, 2026, 01.50 PM IST
Hulk Hogan's former Florida mansion listed for $11 million after the death of legend. He bought it for $3.33 million in 2012Hulk Hogan's former Clearwater Beach mansion was listed for $10.989 million in January 2026, months after his death, despite having been pu...
16 Sep, 2026, 12.43 PM IST
US President Donald Trump once lived in this house until age 4. His home was left to mould and rot. Years later, it got a dramatic makeover, and it sold for $1.93 millionDonald Trump's childhood residence in Queens has recently fetched $1.93 million. This charming Tudor-style home, featuring five bedrooms, h...
15 Sep, 2026, 11.38 PM IST
Julie Andrews once visited the real ‘Sound of Music’ house. The actress felt the evil spirit inside; the house is connected with a darker pastThe von Trapp family's former Salzburg villa holds a darker history than the famous musical portrays. Julie Andrews felt an unsettling pres...
15 Sep, 2026, 06.08 PM IST
In 1994, Tom Cruise built a 10,000-sq-ft home on his Colorado ranch; 27 years later, the 320-acre retreat sold for $39.5 millionIn 1994, Tom Cruise built a sprawling 10,000-square-foot home on his Colorado ranch. The property offered privacy, mountain views and plent...
14 Sep, 2026, 09.00 PM IST
In 2020, Selena Gomez bought Tom Petty's former 11,500-square-foot LA estate for $4.9 million; six years later she sold it for $5.4 millionSelena Gomez has made a neat profit by selling her Encino home for $5.4 million, having originally purchased the property in 2020 for appro...
13 Sep, 2026, 01.43 AM IST
Max Thieriot’s 90-acre California ranch is far from a typical celebrity home with a working Pinot Noir vineyard, ocean views and rolling land where his family built a wine legacyIn 2013, actor Max Thieriot and his wife purchased a sprawling 90-acre ranch in Sonoma County. They dedicated nine acres of this beautiful ...
12 Sep, 2026, 05.10 PM IST
Oprah Winfrey bought a Montecito estate from Jeff Bridges for $6.85 million; six years later she sold it to Adam Levine for $17.3 millionOprah Winfrey has successfully sold a stunning Montecito estate parcel for $17.3 million, with the new owners being Adam Levine and Behati ...
11 Sep, 2026, 11.29 PM IST