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August 4, 2025 Business People

Google’s Former CEO Pays $110 Million for L.A.’s Spelling Manor

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Tech entrepreneur Austin Russell’s record-settin

Tech entrepreneur Austin Russell’s record-setting $83 million Pacific Palisades mansion—bought in 2021 when the Luminar Technologies founder was still a billionaire—has been declared a public nuisance by Los Angeles officials. Destroyed in the L.A. wildfires, the 20,000-square-foot estate remains a sprawling heap of debris nearly a year later, with Russell opting out of the state’s clean-up program and reportedly still fighting with his insurance over funds. Unanimously deemed a health hazard by the city, the property—once featured in "Succession" and famed for its Nobu-designed kitchen, auto gallery, and retinal-scan primary suite—could face liens if it is not cleaned up soon. More at the link in bio.

#austinrussell #pacificpalisades #lafires #luminar

Dakota Johnson has snapped up Russell Brand’s fo

“Breaking Bad” star Aaron Paul has reduced the

“Breaking Bad” star Aaron Paul has reduced the asking price of his storied Los Feliz estate from $10 million to $9.3 million. The 1920s Spanish Revival home, which he bought from “Big Bang Theory” star Jim Parsons in 2019, backs up to Griffith Park and has also been owned by Robert Pattinson and Tim Curry. The terraced grounds are the real standout here, featuring winding garden pathways, secluded seating areas, a tree-shaded cold plunge, and a freeform pool offering skyline views. Read more at the link in bio.

#aaronpaul #realestate #losfeliz #spanishhomes #la #celebhomes #architecture

Following their much-publicized split, musician Li

Following their much-publicized split, musician Lily Allen and "Stranger Things" star David Harbour have listed their wildly reimagined Brooklyn brownstone for just under $8 million. Behind its stately 1899 façade, the four-story townhouse has been transformed by designer Billy Cotton and architect Ben Bischoff into a kaleidoscopic retreat, complete with green-on-green reception rooms, bold floral wallpapers, and exuberant decor. The 22-foot-wide home, which the couple acquired in 2021 for $3.35 million, also includes a lavish primary suite, a guest level with a media room, a gym, and a backyard outfitted with a cold plunge and sauna. Read more at the link in bio.

#lilyallen #davidharbour #strangerthings #nyc #realestate #celebhomes

Ryan Murphy has sold his Richard Neutra–designed

Ryan Murphy has sold his Richard Neutra–designed Bel Air home to beauty-industry veteran Ben Bennett for $24 million—a hefty sum but still a steep $5 million less than what he paid three years ago. Once owned by Tom Ford and restored by Marmol Radziner, the 1950s residence spans nearly 7,000 square feet with five bedrooms, six baths, Romanesque gardens, and a hillside swimming pool. Read more at the link in bio.

#ryanmurphy #la #realestate #celebhomes #benbennett

Kris Jenner has quietly snapped up a $21.6 million

Kris Jenner has quietly snapped up a $21.6 million Hidden Hills mansion for son Rob Kardashian, adding yet another lavish property to her already sprawling real estate portfolio. Records show the 14,200-square-foot estate—located directly across from Kylie Jenner’s longtime home—was purchased last year by a Kardashian-linked entity, shortly before Rob moved out of the original “Keeping Up With the Kardashians” house now listed for $13.5 million. The hilltop spread is pure Kardashian excess, including an underground 10-car garage, a glam-room, a gym, lounge, elevator, panic room, and a zero-edge pool overlooking the surrounding hills. Read more at the link in bio.

#robkardashian #krisjenner #celebhomes #realestate #hiddenhills

Ewan McGregor and Mary Elizabeth Winstead have off

Ewan McGregor and Mary Elizabeth Winstead have officially decamped from their off-grid Topanga ranch, trading California canyons for the Scottish countryside. The couple—who married on the property in 2019—recently sold their 30-acre Los Angeles retreat to attorney Gary Dordick for $6.5 million, after purchasing it in 2018 for $2.7 million. Tucked deep into the mountains above Topanga Canyon, the 1960s-era main house was reimagined into a 3,000-square-foot modernist hideaway suitable for Obi-Wan Kenobi. The spread also includes two guest cottages, a detached gym, a car-lover’s garage, and solar power and water systems. More at the link in bio.

#ewanmcgregor #ObiWanKenobi #starwars #celebhomes #realestate #la #hollywood

Calvin Harris’s Beverly Hills estate has just be

Calvin Harris’s Beverly Hills estate has just been spun off to a new owner for $13.9 million—still a hefty sum, but about $1.1 million less than he paid more than a decade ago. Perched high above the city on 2.7 acres, the ultra-private compound spans over 16,000 square feet across multiple structures, including a main residence, recording studio, gym, and poolside cabana. Frequently visited by Taylor Swift during her year-long relationship with Harris, the landscaped grounds showcase mature eucalyptus, oak, and olive trees, and a 15+ car motorcourt. More at the link in bio.

#calvinharris #celebhomes #realestate #la #beverlyhills #architecture

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