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Tupac Shakur’s teenage love letters and the Notorious B.I.G.’s “King of New York” crown are two of the top lots up for sale at the first Sotheby’s auction dedicated fully to hip-hop, taking place Sept. 15 in New York. The auction will feature more than 120 items spanning hip-hop’s history, from its late-1970s origins through …
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The miniature of the Nostromo spaceship used in “Alien,” one of Tom Cruise’s fighter pilot helmets from “Top Gun” and a Darth Vader costume from the “Star Wars” 1977 promotional tour are among the highlights in an upcoming auction of movie props. The Prop Store’s Aug. 26 and 27 virtual auction — the company’s first …
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The Academy Museum is now the proud owner of Florence Pugh’s iconic floral dress from “Midsommar.” The organization behind the Oscars was the highest bidder in an auction held by A24, with proceeds going to coronavirus relief efforts. The final bid went for $65,000, per A24’s website, though the Academy Museum declined to confirm the …
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Thankfully, fans didn’t take it easy bidding for this rock star’s writing. Eagles legend Don Henley has helped raise more than $100,000 for a Texas food bank — simply by writing out the lyrics to his hit song “Desperado.” The 72-year-old singer contacted Heritage Auctions offering help after hearing that it was raising money for …
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Coinciding with the anniversary of Prince’s death, his first wife, Mayte Garcia, has put up some of the Purple One’s possessions for sale. According to antiques dealer M.S. Rau, the items include a pair of 14K gold stacked rings for $24,500, plus an ear cuff and the singer’s signature Versace “Medusa” sunglasses. Garcia last year …
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The white glove worn by hit-maker Michael Jackson has sold for more than £85,000 ($104,711 USD) at auction. Fans of the pop superstar who died aged 50 in 2009 went mad for the crystal-studded mitt. He wore it many times on stage and in videos while he performed his classic songs, including Billie Jean. It …
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Fans of the British spy with a license to kill will be shaken and stirred to hear that five pistols used by Roger Moore and Pierce Brosnan in several James Bond flicks have been stolen in north London. Among the “irreplaceable” pieces swiped from a collector’s home was an iconic Walther PPK that Moore used …
Tupac Shakur’s teenage love letters and the Notorious B.I.G.’s “King of New York” crown are two of the top lots up for sale at the first Sotheby’s auction dedicated fully to hip-hop, taking place Sept. 15 in New York. The auction will feature more than 120 items spanning hip-hop’s history, from its late-1970s origins through …
