Kelly Clarkson

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In 2018, popstar Kelly Clarkson and her now divorced husband, Brandon Blackstock, purchased their then brand-new home in Encino, California. The humble abode was bought at a price of $8.5 million and has undergone several renovations over the years. However, with Clarkson and Blackstock’s split, their real estate portfolio is experiencing some changes.

Last year, Clarkson quietly unloaded her rural Nashville retreat for $3 million. Then, earlier this year, she sold her lakefront mansion in Hendersonville, Tennessee for $6.3 million as well as purchased a vintage Toluca Lake estate for $5.4 million. Now, she is officially bidding farewell to her Encino residence after nearly a year of listing, taking down, and relisting on the market. The initial asking price was offered at just under $10 million but the sale was ultimately secured at $8.24 million.

Clarkson’s Encino home rests behind the gates of the prestigious Royal Oaks neighborhood. The property spans half an acre with 10,108 square feet and, between the main residence and the two-story guesthouse, presents a total of eight ensuite bedrooms and eight baths. Stepping inside, the home highlights formal living and dining rooms which are complimented by casual family spaces. The interior boasts an expansive great room with gourmet kitchen, billiards nook, and state-of-the art screening room. The spacious primary bedroom features a fireplace, separate seating area, private patio, and extravagant walk-in closet. Additionally, the space offers two powder rooms each with their own unique tile.

The taupe-stucco house evokes a “country” aesthetic with rustic yet luxe doorways and antique brick flooring. Teal velvet drapes offer a vibrant touch to the sweeping windows and disappear into the walls for a seamless transition outdoors. Stepping outside, the exterior space presents high hedges and dense foliage for privacy. The swimming pool is surrounded by a nearly invisible frameless-glass safety fence. For low maintenance lawn care, the landscape consists of faux grass and is perfect for entertainment with a fully equipped outdoor kitchen and pizza oven.

Chris Corkum and Lisa Brende of Compass hold the listing for this property while Craig Knizek of The Agency represented the buyer.

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Taylor Swift

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Taylor Swift is not only an 11-time Grammy winning singer-songwriter and iconic popstar but also a surprising real estate investor. The acclaimed American artist has spent $50 million on a single cobblestoned street in the Tribeca neighborhood of Lower Manhattan, New York. Beside her $18 million townhome at 153 Franklin St., she also owns three units at 155 Franklin St. totaling near $30 million. In 2014, Swift purchased an $19.95 million penthouse duplex at 155 Franklin St. from “Lord of the Rings” director Peter Jackson. Later on, she purchased another $9.75 million unit in the same building.

Other notable residents of the charming brick building include Orlando Bloom, comedian Aziz Ansari, former New York Rangers captain Ryan McDonagh, and Steven Soderbergh. Now another unit, on the fourth floor of 155 Franklin, has sold for $9.99 million. While the space was intended to serve as a rental, the buyer reportedly fell in love with the unit and purchased it on the spot crowning them the title of Taylor’s swift’s new neighbor.

The classic 19th-century building formerly served as the Sugarloaf Warehouse before its conversion into a 6.5 story residential space. Spanning 3,532 square feet, the newly purchased Tribeca unit features four bedrooms and three baths. The marvelous great room highlights corner exposure, a woodburning fireplace, and oversized windows for plentiful natural lighting. The open chef’s kitchen is equipped with a quaint breakfast bar. The luxurious primary bathroom encapsulates a spa like atmosphere and offers a dressing room and private seating area. Decorative elements of the home consists of classic loft features such as cast-iron columns, exposed brick, and wood-beamed ceilings.

Kirsten Jordan of Douglas Elliman, a star of “Million Dollar Listing New York,” as well as Karishma Sani of Douglas Elliman held the listing for this property.

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Ariana Grande

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Ariana Grande sent her 238 million instagram followers into a frenzy this week when she shared images from her in-home wedding to real estate agent Dalton Gomez.

The young couple tied the knot at the two-time Grammy-Award-winner's Tudor-style home ion Montecito, California.

According to exclusive image released by Vogue, the two-time Grammy-Award-winning artist's lovely home is the very same she purchased from Ellen DeGeneres last summer.

A quick look at Grande's posts reveals how perfectly the Tudor-style details and architecture compliment an intimate wedding backdrop. Between the exposed wooden beams and the white walls with brick fireplace, the imagery screams of Tudor influence.

Tudor-themed Interior

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According to a Vogue report, the couple decided early on in their engagement that the wedding would be held at home. This week's ceremony was reportedly attended by no more than 20 guests.

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Music icon Madonna has purchased a 13,391-square-foot mansion in Hidden Hills from Grammy-winning singer, The Weeknd.

The Hidden Hills home was built in 2017 and purchased that same year by The Weeknd for $20 million. The singer recently put the home on the market for $21.995 million, which was then purchased by Madonna for $19.3 million.

Sitting on three acres of land, the modern farmhouse-style property includes the main home and a guest home. The main home features seven bedrooms and nine bathrooms. A laundry list of impressive amenities are also included, such as a bridge entrance, a chef’s kitchen, a refrigerated wine cellar, a home theater, a music lounge, a study, a gym, an outdoor kitchen, and an eight-stall barn. The 1,200 square foot guesthouse features two bedrooms and two bathrooms.

The outdoor amenities include an infinity pool, a spa, a fire pit, and a cabana complete with an outdoor living room.

This new purchase will be a change of scenery for Madonna who has spent much of her time in the Moorish Revival mansion near Lisbon, Portugal which she purchased back in 2017.

The listing was held by Angel Salvador at the Agency. Trevor Wright at the Beverly Hills Estates represented the buyer.

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Billy Ray Cyrus, Lil Nas X

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Fame came unexpectedly to this rising star. As the first person to go to college in his family, Lil Nas X always felt pressure to be successful. He eventually found himself unhappy during his time in college, leading him to drop out. He began making music after moving in with his sister – ultimately kickstarting his successful career.

The home, which is located in Sherman Oaks, California, was built in the 1950s and was recently remodeled inside and out to reveal a modern and sleek look. The 2,580 square foot property holds four bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms.

Upon arrival, the outside features floating concrete steps over a waterfall that leads into a pond. Inside the property are open living and dining spaces, featuring a fireplace and glass pocket doors that open out to a balcony, revealing panoramic views of San Fernando Valley. The kitchen includes a stretched island and top-of-the-line appliances such as two ovens and a wine fridge.

Each room within the home includes an ensuite full baths and the master bedroom includes a walk-in closet, custom built-ins and its own a private balcony. The master bathroom also has dual vanities and a soaking tub. Two of the rooms have been staged as a gym and office space. The property also includes a secret room.

The outside of the property has a spacious wooden deck, and a raised pool and spa.

Lil Nas X found his rise to fame with hit single, “Old Town Road” featuring Billy Ray Cyrus. He also released a children’s book titled, C Is for Country, adding to his list of accomplishments as a best-selling author. The Grammy-award winning musician was also titled one of the 25 most influential people on the internet in 2019.

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