The Lakers look like they might be the best team in the NBA right now. They continue their playoff run this week. Both the Dodgers and Angels have been hot lately, and look to build off their recent success.
NBA
Lakers
- vs Utah, Wednesday, 7:30, TNT
- at Utah, Friday, 6:00, ESPN
- at Utah, Sunday, 12:30, ABC
The Lakers rolled over the Jazz 109-98 on Sunday in a game that dragged horribly near the end, with 24 fouls called in the 4th quarter. The Jazz probably won’t go down that easily in the rest of the series, but the Lakers seem to be peaking right now and may be able to make it through the series without too many issues. Something to look out for is the Jazz’ success at home â they lost only four games at EnergySolutions Arena over the entire regular season, although Houston did win there once in the first round.
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New predictions have been made about the future of foreclosures, a future that now looks bleaker following developments in Congress. A couple of old stars have made some big transactions. The weekend is another great one for tours. These stories and more in this week’s real estate roundup.
Celebrity Real Estate
’80s sitcom star and all-around terrible actor Tony Danza has sold a home in Sherman Oaks. The property, located at 3637 Longridge Avenue in Sherman Oaks, had been listed for $6.15 million, but the actual sales price has not been disclosed. The house on the property was completely rebuilt after being destroyed by the Northridge earthquake. It features five bedrooms, and for sports enthusiasts, both tennis courts and a batting cage. Danza is not believed to own any other properties in the Los Angeles area.
Dan Aykroyd, having finally managed relieve himself of his Hollywood Hills property, has bought a new house in the Palisades for $14.5 million. The new, 5244 square foot house is located at 851 Paseo Miramar.
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The Lakers continue their march through the first round. Both baseball teams have put together good weeks and look to continue their success. We have one of our last chances to see a Los Angeles sports icon, Oscar de la Hoya, who has found himself an easy fight. Find out about all of this week’s big sporting events in L.A.
NBA
Lakers
- at Denver, Monday, 7:30, TNT
- vs Denver, Wednesday, time TBA, ESPN (if necessary)
- at Denver, Friday, time TBA, ESPN (if necessary)
- vs Denver, Sunday, time TBA, ABC (if necessary)
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This week was a light one on the real estate news front, but something is always going on. It’s a great week for real estate events. New information was gleaned that may affect the presidential campaign. These stories are more in this week’s real estate roundup.
Celebrity Real Estate
DreamWorks co-founder David Geffen has found himself a new house in Malibu. Previously owned by Hard Rock Cafe co-founder Peter Morton, Geffen’s new property is just a few houses down from the enormous compound where he primarily lives. The sale was for $9.8 million, $700K less than what Morton paid for it just last year. Geffen owned the house he just bought from 1996 to 1998, selling it for $1.5 million a decade ago.
Brett Butler, star of Grace Under Fire back in the ’90s, has listed her Hollywood Hills house for $2.347 million. Butler bought the house back in 1994, not long after her show debuted. The house is located at 7321 Woodrow Wilson Drive.
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A major courtroom decision that may affect nearly every real estate transaction was made this week. The housing crisis has spread abroad. Another major lender has big problems. These stories and more in this week’s real estate roundup.
Celebrity Real Estate
Warren Christopher, Secretary of State under Bill Clinton, has listed his house in Beverly Hills for $3.259 million and has bought himself a condo in Century City. Christopher bought the Beverly Hills house in the 1970s, before he began his term as Assistant Secretary of State under Jimmy Carter, during which he negotiated the release of the hostages in the Iran hostage crisis. That house is a 1930s-style 3-bedroom house sitting on an 18,000 square foot lot. The new condo has only 2 bedrooms, so Christopher and his wife Marie may have felt the need to downsize in their old age.
Kenny Chesney has already listed his property in Malibu that he bought just recently. The property, which Chesney purchased for $7.4 million, has been newly listed for $7.95 million.
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The Lakers begin the playoffs this week after a superb weekend showing. Also in the playoffs are the Ducks, who had a miserable week, falling into an 0-2 hole. The Dodgers and Angels both have a full slate of games against opponents they should beat.
NBA
Lakers
- vs. Sacramento, Tuesday, 7:30, FSW
- vs. Undetermined Playoff Opponent later in week
The Lakers wrapped up an extremely impressive week with victories over both New Orleans and San Antonio over the weekend. They currently hold the number one seed in the West and the tiebreaker over the Hornets, their nearest competition. The Tuesday game against Sacramento should be a tune-up for the postseason, which begins on Saturday. The Nuggets are the most likely opponent for the Lakers, though they could still face Dallas or Golden State. Both Denver and Golden State pose easy matchups for the Lakers, but Dallas would be a little tougher. Either way, the Lakers should make it through to the second round with no real problems.
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The Senate has acted with a plan for a bailout for lenders and homeowners, but the plan has not been well received by everyone. This weekend is your best chance to see some amazing gardens.
Celebrity Real Estate
Matthew Perry has bought himself a new home in the Hollywood Hills. Perry paid $4.475 million for the home, located at 2415 Carman Crest Drive. The property is Perry’s third in the L.A. area, the other two located in Malibu and West Hollywood. The new home covers 4100 square feet on a 0.34 acre lot and features disappearing walls of glass.
Country superstar Kenny Chesney has found himself a new pad in Malibu. Located at 22355 Carbon Mesa Road, the new property set Chesney back $7.4 million. It covers 3723 square feet and sits on an estate that features whitewater views and sizeable gardens.
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The Lakers have a couple of big games this weekend that could decide playoff seeding, while the Ducks have already reached the playoffs and begin their title defense on Thursday. Both the Dodgers and the Angels face their top rivals for division titles this week.
Lakers
- @ Portland, Tuesday, 7:00, KCAL
- @ Clippers, Thursday, 7:30, TNT
- vs. New Orleans, Friday, 7:30, FSW
- vs. San Antonio, Sunday, 12:30, ABC
The Lakers have only five games left in their season before the real work begins. These last few games are still important, however, because they will determine seeding in the extremely competitive Western Conference. Portland and the Clippers should be easy work for the powerhouse Lakers, but the Hornets and Spurs are the other top teams in the Conference. Beating either one would go far in helping the Lakers get the #1 seed, but neither game will be easy. Expect the Lakers to win one of the two games.
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The treasury secretary has voiced his opinion on the subprime mess. A major lender has become embroiled in scandal. Some minor celebrities have made big purchases. These stories and more in this week’s real estate round-up.
Celebrity Real Estate
Celebrity psychologist Dr. Phil has bought yet another property in the L.A. area. The newest property is located at 8261 Woodshill Trl. in the Hollywood Hills. Dr. Phil normally lives in one of his houses in Beverly Hills, which he purchased in 2002 for $7.5 million, nearly three times what he paid for this new property. He also bought another Beverly Hills house in early 2007. The newest property has just two bedrooms and only a 0.1 acre estate, much smaller than his primary residence.
Tom Arnold has listed his house in Tarzana for $2.2 million. The house was once owned by American Idol judge Randy Jackson. It’s probably a coincidence that one of Arnold’s former houses was owned at one point by Paula Abdul, but maybe he just has an American Idol obsession.
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Ever wonder what is really worth watching live, what’s worth Tivo-ing and what is just not worth it at all? Well here is your list of what not to miss this week on TV!
What to Watch Live
Hell’s Kitchen (Tuesday, FOX, 9 PM)
Professional chef and jackass Gordon Ramsay brings his show back for its fourth season. Not wanting to mess with a successful formula, the show’s format is unchanged from prior seasons. The contestants will again vie to take control of the kitchen at one of Ramsay’s restaurants. The worst candidate will be eliminated each week.
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Two of the major presidential candidates made their proposals for fixing the subprime mess, properties were sold in two of the most exclusive areas of the city, and a Hollywood legend’s former home is up for sale. These stories and more in this week’s real estate review.
Celebrity Real Estate
‘80s rock superstars Eddie and Alex Van Halen have sold a house in the Summit neighborhood above Beverly Hills. The house, in which the brothers’ late mother lived until her death in 2005, was listed for $2.2 million. The house was built in 1987, when Van Halen was near the peak of its fame as a band. Many celebrities live or have lived in the Summit neighborhood, among them P. Diddy, Ed McMahon, and Gwen Stefani.
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Latin jazz legends Francisco Aguabella (featured left) and Chuchito Valdes (featured right)performed at Crash Mansion on Friday night in a concert tribute to Fania records, the now over 40 year old record company that drove the popularity and success of salsa and other Latin music in the United States in the 1960s and 1970s.
The show opened with Aguabella, a legendary conguero who has played with Dizzy Gillespie and Tito Puente and now teaches his craft at UCLA, performing with a full band and Valdes sitting off stage. Aguabella’s band played wonderfully, beginning with a song that got the crowd up and moving, capping it off with a solo by Aguabella. [Read more →]
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