There’s no “Bad Blood.” The smash-happy buyer who went viral for paying $4,000 to take a hammer to a Taylor Swift guitar is a Donald Trump supporter who swears he just did it for “a joke” — and is using it to raise thousands more for a kids’ charity. Gary Estes, 67, was filmed picking … Read more
This Taylor Swift guitar really went under the hammer at auction. A mystery buyer is going viral for reportedly coughing up $4,000 to buy a signed Taylor Swift guitar at a Texas charity auction — just to immediately smash it up with a hammer. The white-haired man obliterated the “Shake It Off” singer’s old instrument … Read more
Rare items tied to the New York City music scene are on the auction block at Guernsey’s and will tomorrow land in the hands of lucky collectors. Personal pieces range from autographed musical instruments to history-making recordings and snapshots taken on a first date with Madonna. One things you won’t see are love letters written … Read more
The one with the auction. Fans can celebrate the 30th anniversary of “Friends” by buying iconic props that are being auctioned off from the beloved sitcom. “Friends: The One With the 30th Anniversary Auction” will give people the chance to snag clothes worn by the main cast and notable guest stars, furniture that appeared in … Read more
Here’s a chance to channel your inner ninja. An iconic pair of nunchaku brandished by martial arts legend Bruce Lee in the film classic “Enter the Dragon” are slated to go under the hammer Sept. 28. The seminal sticks — among a treasure trove of Lee memorabilia up for bid — are expected to fetch … Read more
Auction is coming! Here’s your first chance to reign over Westeros by seizing control of the never-before-auctioned Iron Throne — along with a treasure trove of memorabilia from HBO’s “Game of Thrones.” Fans of the widely popular TV show can buy — starting bids range from $500 to $20,000 — dragon eggs, a White Walker, … Read more
A unique item that is worth thousands was recently found at the bottom of a toffee tin. Wotton Auction Rooms, an auction house based in Gloucestershire, England, recently came across an old coin when evaluating items brought in from a private vendor. Auctioneer Joseph Trinder said the coin is a continental dollar measuring 38 mm across and is made … Read more
A collection of signed Salvador Dalí prints which spent 50 years gathering dust in a garage are set to fetch thousands at auction after being found during a clear-out. The ten forgotten lithographs by the renowned Spanish surrealist were found in the garage of a house in Berkeley Square, Mayfair, London. They were bought for … Read more
LOS ANGELES — The brown felt fedora worn by actor Harrison Ford in the second installment of the Indiana Jones movies sold for $630,000 at auction, film and TV memorabilia company Propstore announced Friday. The hat featured in 1984’s “Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom” had been expected to fetch between $250,000 and $500,000, … Read more
It’s been 27 years since the death of Princess Diana, but a newly revealed letter from King Charles III just four months after her passing feels just as raw as the day she left. The monarch wrote of the grief and “unbearable emptiness” he felt in the wake of Diana’s death. In the 1997 letter, … Read more
Here’s your chance to take hero worship to the next level. Iconic props and costumes from the likes of “Harry Potter,” “Batman,” “Spider-Man” and “Captain America” are among the bevy of items up for bid Sunday on the final day of San Diego Comic-Con. An original USO shield used by Chris Evans in Marvel’s 2011 “Captain … Read more
Indiana Jones’ fedora from “Temple of Doom” could be worth more than it’s weight in gold. The hat, worn by Harrison Ford in the 1984 adventure-action flick, is expected to fetch up to $500,000 when it goes under the hammer next month. “It’s one of the nicest Indiana Jones pieces that we’ve ever handled,” gushed … Read more
Princess Leia’s itsy bitsy metal bikini from “Return of the Jedi,” is up for grabs at an upcoming auction, but it’s another “Star Wars” item going under the hammer that could command an out-of-this-world price. An on-screen model of a Y-wing starfighter, one of the ships that helps destroy the Death Star in the original … Read more
A 16th-century painting stolen from an English manor house and later recovered at a bus stop has sold for an astonishing $22.3 million. “The Rest on the Flight into Egypt,” is an early work by the famed Italian painter Titian that depicts Jesus, Mary and Joseph on their way to seek refuge in Egypt. Auction … Read more
It’s one for the money. Elvis Presley’s iconic blue suede shoes walked off the auction block Friday at a hip-shaking six-figure price that echoed the huge footprint The King left on Rock n’ Roll. The pair, which Presley bought after his song of the same name rocketed up the charts in 1956, sold for about … Read more
The Olympics are approaching, and one lucky fan could be watching them in historical style. Tonya Harding’s outfit from the 1994 U.S. Figure Skating World Championship — a day after she orchestrated the infamous attack on Nancy Kerrigan — is up for auction by Lelands. The starting bid for the red sequined costume — which … Read more
Each week, Alexa is rounding up the buzziest fashion drops, hotel openings, restaurant debuts and celeb-studded cultural happenings in NYC. It’s our curated guide to the very best things to see, shop, taste and experience around the city. What’s making our luxury list this week? Cult French sneaker brand Hoka unveiled a huge new store, … Read more
The uniform pants Tom Brady wore during his final NFL game in 2023 were auctioned off for $89,100, according to Grey Flannel Auctions. The future Hall of Fame quarterback, who hung up his jersey for good on Feb. 1, 2023, after 23 seasons, wore the size 34 pewter and red colored pants for the Buccaneers on … Read more
Each week, Alexa is rounding up the buzziest fashion drops, hotel openings, restaurant debuts and celeb-studded cultural happenings in NYC. It’s our curated guide to the very best things to see, shop, taste and experience around the city. What’s making our luxury list this week? Bubbles galore at the Baccarat Hotel, a ballet in a … Read more
Sly might be late on set. Sylvester Stallone is auctioning off part of his staggering $7.5 million watch collection at Sotheby’s starting on June 5. The highlight of the lot is the “Rocky” star’s Patek Philippe Grandmaster Chime — considered the “holy grail” of the watch community — which could fetch between $2.5 and $5 … Read more