Divorce is difficult for anyone, but when you’re a renowned “rap God”, fashion magnate, self-proclaimed spiritual leader, and a recently named billionaire trailing off of a heart-wrenching divorce with Kim Kardashian, an equally prominent social media mogul, a guarantee of serene isolation away from the Hollywood scene sounds like the only ideal escape. In the past several months it has become clear that when Wyoming calls, Kanye West saddles up and he is definitely not afraid to drop millions on *multiple* Wyoming-based therapy ranches. The extremely celebrated rap legend made his first and second purchases in rocky mountainous Wyoming just two months apart. Though both properties boasted vast acreage, the first flaunting 4,524-acres of land, and being purchased for a whopping $7.7 million, the latter, and larger, property purchase nearly doubled the price of the first. Kanye, now for a $22.2 million composite has secured both a 6,700-acre personal haven known as Bighorn Mountain Ranch in Greybull, Wyoming and the aforementioned 4,524-acre Monster Lake Ranch in Cody, Wyoming.

It is evident that Kanye has decided to separate his private affairs from his public endeavors by spreading them evenly over the two estates; after all, for a megastar and billionaire, two is certainly better than one. Kanye uses his smaller ranch in Cody to host his signature Sunday mass and concerts, as well as other public events while retreating discretely to his second ranch, which is even more so a vision of grandeur and situated 50 miles away, to live and write music in the wake of his recent divorce.

With such marvelous estates, surrounding mountainous terrain to enjoy moments of solace in, and the ability to dive into his painful and recent divorce, West’s creativity is abundant. In Bighorn Mountain Ranch which features seven bedrooms and seven bathrooms, Kanye’s tenth studio album, Donda, was written and produced. The album, which was originally scheduled for July 23rd has now reportedly been pushed back until around August 6th.

The gorgeous and extensive enclave is a vision of classic elegance with smooth wooden furnishings and primarily neutral-toned color palettes. The exterior features a stunning mahogany log base accented by forest green roofs and bordering. The cozy home blends sumptuousness with absolute comfort and welcoming energy by seamlessly implementing amenities such as two heated helicopter pads for year-round access, a solar water pump and purification tank, a bar, a cookhouse cabin, and an outdoor cooking area with a fire pit and grills to complement the more traditional and rustic exterior and interior design of the home. The main house, which was recently renovated prior to purchase, features elevated high ceilings, a sunroom, a comfortable master bedroom, and a vast terrace. Kanye’s Wyoming getaway pays homage to the natural environment of its surrounding, and the three private cabins on the estate sit atop a slightly raised hill overlooking a gorgeous lake, a hidden creek that runs through the ranch, and an incredible mountainous and viridescent view. 

In a time of high emotions and great difficulty for the 44-year-old mainstream Hollywood tycoon, Kanye has decided to seek refuge at his Wyoming oasis. We expect success for West’s upcoming album of vulnerability, Donda, and hope for healing after his heartbreak.

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There is no doubt that Rihanna is one of the biggest names in both modern music and makeup history, though, over the past several years, the Barbadian R&B singer’s music-release track record has been anything but consistent. The distinctive and accomplished artist tantalizes eager fans, keeping them on their toes while still not dropping her keenly awaited, and pre-maturely celebrated album, yet Rihanna remains active in several other sectors of the Hollywood scene. Of course, Rihanna's vastly supported and cult-followed relationship with A$AP Rocky cannot be ignored, and neither can her Uber-successful Fenty Beauty extensive and inclusive high-quality makeup line, and Savage X Fenty clothing line, but recently, Rihanna has made her newest pursuit known. The music and makeup magnate, colloquially known as RiRi, has further established her career as a business and real estate mogul by listing her 5,900-square-foot Beverly Hills farmhouse estate for rent. Monthly rental at Rihanna’s mansion definitely comes with a hefty fee, $80,000 per month, but with RiRi as your potential landlord, it is a price tag that super-fans and/or luxury home enthusiasts alike could be willing to splurge on. 

Rihanna’s recent rental offering is represented by James Harris with The Agency, and is her most expensive listing price to date, for good reason; the grandiose Beverly Hills home rental listing comes just seven months after the beloved superstar purchased the $13.75M luxury residence. Rihanna’s now available rental home boasts five bedrooms and five and a half bathrooms. Potential renters will enjoy a clean and classic elevated estate featuring cool-toned palettes of white walls, grey hipped roofs, and stone and brick detailing. The impressive home greets renters with a covered porch, includes two balconies, a stylish yet intimate sunken fire pit, and a courtyard to which guests are led to by chevron printed, light-colored wooden flooring and through black-trimmed glass pivot doors. The elaborate and different flooring theme, as well as the serendipitous color scheme, continue with a beautiful mosaic of grey, black, and white tiling adjacent to the aforementioned courtyard. Additionally, the estate has amenities on-site such as a state-of-the-art gym and an across-courtyard guesthouse. The interior of the main home features swanky and elegant detailing with coffered ceilings, a magnificent stone fireplace, patterned walls and furniture, gold-finished-hardware throughout the kitchen, stone finishes, and elaborate, funky lighting fixtures throughout the living areas. Black leather and fabric touches amongst the neutral grey and brown base add a final flair and edge, ultimately situating this Beverly Hills home, which overlooks a stunning pool and an unbeatable SoCal view, as the total package.

If all of that still isn’t enticing enough, renters of this home, of course, get a widely celebrated billionaire musical magnate as their landlord. Perhaps even during a renter’s stay teasers of Rihanna’s anticipated -and hopefully quickly upcoming- album can be heard. As much as we hope that Rihanna will drop new music soon, it truly does seem that she aims to continue working on her real estate developments and portfolio. Directly neighboring her phenomenal Beverly Hills rental listing, Rihanna purchased a $10M Tudor-style estate in April. She also owns a Hollywood Hills villa, which also happens to be listed for rent, a luxury historic London home, a Century City penthouse, a Wilshire Corridor condo, and a special-to-her mansion in Barbados. It is without a doubt that the famed businesswoman, makeup tycoon, and grammy-winning artist continues to learn, grow, and inspire, and we cannot wait to see what she takes on next. 

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Throughout the course of this year, in the midst of a pandemic-stricken world, we have been forced to remain fixed in our homes within which we have learned the value of a welcoming, sleek, and refreshing foundation and space. Reflecting upon such, a surprise home-improvement renovation is a gift that keeps on giving. In CBS’ new reality series, Secret Celebrity Renovation, generous celebrities express their gratitude for the special and impactful people in their lives by gifting them with surprise home remodeling and renovations.

The series, hosted by Nischelle Turner, most notably associated with Entertainment Tonight, and produced by Robert Horowitz’s Juma Entertainment, will invoke laughter and zeal as acclaimed celebrities get down to redesign their close friend’s homes. Along with this excitement, come meaningful moments of friendship and moving anecdotes of support that will tug at viewers' heartstrings. Ultimately, CBS’ new series explores the most cutting-edge and upcoming interior design trends and techniques. 

Spotlighted celebrities that are set to appear include distinguished athletes, Chris Paul and Emmitt Smith, as well as famed Hollywood actors and personalities like Eve and Wayne Brady. Alongside the stars, interior design aficionados, Jason Cameron and Sabrina Soto, will work to help these celebrities achieve the renovation gift of their dreams.

This series strips away the glitz and glamour of Hollywood stars, allowing them just to recognize, appreciate, and celebrate those who helped them to achieve their own personal, emotional, and/or career-based success. Secret Celebrity Renovation promotes gratitude by demonstrating that even the uber-famous started from somewhere, received assistance along the way, and should definitely cherish that.

Secret Celebrity Renovations will premiere Friday, July 9th, on CBS.

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The art world is an exclusive and lucrative industry, with acclaimed pieces serving as both valuable cultural archives and fruitful monetary investments. With such intrinsic worth, and intense appeal, art heists, and intent to resell pieces on the black market for billions, are more common than we’d like to admit.

Though most museums tend to invest in and boast about their sealed security to protect their high-profile art, many museums, exhibitions, and galleries can fall victim to art theft. Pieces attached to renowned artist names like Pablo Picasso and Piet Mondrian have an especially high and constantly rising value and, therefore, unfortunately, attach a target to the museum or collection that possesses them. Many pieces can be extremely difficult to relocate and recover yet there is still hope, almost a decade after a large Athenian art heist, Greek police recovered stolen Picasso and Mondrian paintings from the National Gallery in Athens in 2012.

In addition to the two paintings that were rediscovered earlier this week - Picasso’s Head of a Woman and Mondrian’s Landscape with a Mill - a suspect of the museum heist was finally identified and arrested. A 49-year-old construction worker and self-proclaimed avid “ArtFreak,” as his operating Twitter handle and pseudonym denotes, was arrested after speaking to officers and the investigating magistrate on Thursday, boasting his avid interest in art. The suspect made online comments leading to an untactful digital footprint which was leaked and discovered over Greek social media platforms and later confirmed by the suspect’s own lawyer. In addition to the discovery of this evidence, the suspect, whose name and identity have not yet been released, admitted and recounted his solo art heist. He recalls his 2012 three painting theft, one of which is presumably still not located, from the National Gallery in Athens, and confesses his genuine regret and remorse for his actions.

Immediately following his confession, the arrested suspect was led to a ravine in Porto Rafti, east of Athens, to return the briefcase containing the Picasso and Mondrian works. These precious works will be securely transported and returned to the recently reopened National Gallery museum which underwent nine years of intense renovation as a commemoration of the 200th anniversary of the Greek War of Independence in Athens. With the museum’s oeuvre now restored and more complete, the celebration can continue.

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Though friendships are not transactional, and no kind act or favor can reimburse the genuine benevolence and care of a best friend, it feels wonderful to be appreciated and recognized for one’s true support, especially when the appreciation of a friend has the potential to completely transform and improve one’s home. For Kevin Hart and his personal trainer and close friend Ron Everline, commonly known as “Boss,” this is exactly the case. A heart-warming episode of HGTV’s acclaimed Celebrity IOU, available for streaming on discovery+ as of July 5th, celebrates Kevin Hart and Boss’ friendship as Hart works to renovate Boss’ property.

Beloved comedian, actor, and producer, Kevin Hart, can handle anything, and often does so with a smile on his face and by employing his well-known comedic genius, but even Hart finds himself sometimes needing the assistance of a professional and/or friend. After a life-altering and devastating car crash left Hart severely set-back and unable to walk, Boss was unequivocally encouraging, helpful, and involved through every step of Hart’s recovery process. Now, with his health and mobility back in check, and his heart fonder than ever toward Boss, Kevin Hart aims to demonstrate his profound appreciation for his selfless friend. Hart, in tandem with adept renovation and real estate professionals, Drew and Jonathan Scott, collaborate to remodel Boss’ deteriorating back-house into an upscale, exciting, and sleek retreat for the altruistic friend. 

The newest episode of Celebrity IOU follows Hart and the Scott twins' journey to remodel Boss’ place and is full of opportunity for both laughter and tender moments. During the episode, Hart and the brothers redesign the back house’s kitchen and main areas to be reflective of Boss’s personal style and motivational mantras and even choose to include a barbershop area as a reference to how the good friends first met getting their hair cut back in 2003. The episode highlights Hart’s little-known flair and expertise for design, and of course, demonstrates Hart’s golden heart and infectious attitude. 

Though the home design renovations, featuring a hidden bar, large stone kitchen island, and expansive entertainment-emphasizing living area serve as phenomenal touches, Hart’s words and motivations are what show his true gratitude for his friend. The personal stories and intentions move Boss, the Scott brothers, and fans alike, and serve to reveal both Boss and Hart’s character, and underscore the power of their friendship. 

Watch Hart’s gratuitous renovation journey, Boss’ touching surprise, and find renovation design tips on HGTV’s Celebrity IOU on discovery+.

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Seth Rogen is nationally-renowned as a multi-faceted individual. While he is an award-winning comedian, actor, writer, and filmmaker, his affinity and knack for ceramics often fly under the radar. This was not the case this past week at the Vancouver Art Gallery. 

Vancouver native, Rogen, recently received the recognition he deserves while also funding area gallery arts programs with the charitable bidding for his coveted ceramic vase. This past Tuesday, Rogen launched himself into the booming art market through the $12,000 sale of his original ceramic vase.

Rogen’s dependable charisma and humor in the entertainment sphere are made tangible through his spunky and vibrant $12,000 vase. The striking orange vase includes a knob-textured surface and aims to emphasize Rogen’s presence and character. According to the auction website, Rogen plays with color, texture, and glazing, and intends to bring humor and vitality to his art, both on the screen and off.

This sale thrust skilled ceramicist, Rogen, into the art market headfirst but we are sure that this will not be the last we hear of his ceramics. Rogen’s vase was originally prophesied to sell for $3,000, yet expectations were exceeded. The piece was displayed at the downtown Vancouver gallery and will continue to make strides for Vancouver’s art gallery scene.

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