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Kendall Jenner Wore an Elegant Yet Seductive Dress Trend to Jeff Bezos's Wedding in Venice
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. As predicted, scores of celebrities flocked to Italy today for the wedding of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez in Venice. Attendees included Queen Rania of Jordan, Oprah Winfrey, Karlie Kloss, Usher, Tom Brady, Leonardo DiCaprio, Orlando Bloom, and many others. (Side note: I'm stressed just thinking about the security situation.) Although the guest list was seriously stacked, I was particularly curious to see what the Kardashian-Jenner clan would wear for the occasion. Luckily, they did not disappoint. Kris, Kendall, and Kylie Jenner joined Kim and Khloé Kardashian—we missed you, Kourtney!—at the Italian affair, all dressed to the nines. Kendall's outfit immediately stuck out to me. The sheer bodice gave her black gown a fashionable, sultry edge, while her vibrant emerald jewelry provided a chic pop of color. Scroll down to see what the famous family wore to the most-talked-about wedding of 2025. In my opinion, Kendall's green jewelry stole the show. The sheer bodice on Kendall's dress is so cool. Kris Jenner looked stunning in a black-and-white number. Khloé Kardashian was pretty in pink. Kim Kardashian wore a sequined gown to the high-profile wedding.
Daily Mail
7 hours ago
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- Daily Mail
Eva Longoria misses pal Lauren Sanchez's star-studded wedding
About 200 guests - including a whole host of A-list celebrities and tech moguls - attended Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez 's wedding earlier today. Among them was Kim Kardashian, Oprah Winfrey, Tom Brady, Leonardo DiCaprio, Usher, and more. But a few celebs were noticeably absent from the days-long festivities that the now-married couple hosted in Venice, Italy. Eva Longoria, who has been friends with Sanchez for more than 20 years - and even attended the former journalist's Paris bachelorette party earlier this year - was one of the celebrities who did not end up attending the wedding. Longoria was instead photographed on a beach in Spain (one of the countries her family splits its time in) just a few days prior to the wedding, and fans assumed she would be heading over to the festivities afterwards. But, while Sanchez and Bezos were saying 'I do,' Longoria not only wasn't in attendance but she was also reposting Instagram Reels of people discussing mass deportations occurring in the U.S. and how the government is targeting Latino communities. Longoria's lack of attendance comes as a surprise as she was gushing over the bride at her bachelorette party. 'I had to pop in and out, so I wasn't there as long,' she told People after the party. 'But yeah, it's so nice to celebrate love. It's just the best feeling in the world to be there and go, "Yay, love."' Longoria and Sanchez both have Mexican roots, something the actress emphasized when once ironically saying, 'In the Mexican culture, we never miss a baptism, a birthday, a baby shower, a wedding shower, a wedding. 'You must show up. Otherwise, you'll be in big trouble.' has contacted Eva's representatives for comment. But Eva wasn't the only no show among Sanchez's inner circle because Katy Perry, who was also in attendance at her bachelorette party, was another absentee. Perry's absence comes in the midst of a newly-announced breakup between her and Orlando Bloom - though rumors had been swirling about the couple going through rough times for quite some time prior. Perry and Bloom ended their relationship after being together for nine years. The ex-couple share four-year-old daughter Daisy Dove Bloom together. Bloom did happen to go to the wedding though, and was photographed hugging and greeting Kim Kardashian - another one of Sanchez's bachelorette squad - upon her arrival to Venice. Despite not attending, Perry showed her support to Sanchez by leaving a sweet message on her Instagram post sharing her wedding celebration outfit Sanchez also sent a sweet message back, saying 'We miss you Katy' While Longoria has not yet acknowledged her friend's wedding, Perry on the other hand did leave a sweet message on a picture Sanchez posted of one of her wedding looks. 'WAIT THIS IS MY ALL TIME FAVORITE LEWK,' Perry commented under the photo. Sanchez had returned the favor, commenting on one of Perry's Instagram posts: 'We miss you, Katy.' The left that comment in the midst of the three-day long festivities, including a pre-wedding dinner. Although it was revealed that the couple was already legally married, their wedding took place on June 27 and included live music by Matteo Bocelli. Sanchez and her husband will conclude the rest of their wedding celebration on Saturday, June 28.
Yahoo
19 hours ago
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Charlize Theron Talked About Being Deceived By Men On Raya, And I Can't Believe These Guys Have The Audacity
If you're single in 2025, you've likely experienced the highs and lows of dating apps. And if it makes you feel better, it sounds like celebs are right there in the trenches with us. Appearing on Watch What Happens Live this week, Charlize Theron was asked by host Andy Cohen if there's 'any truth to the rumors' that she uses Raya. If you don't know, Raya is probably the most 'exclusive' of all the dating platforms, and while plenty of non-famous people use it, the app has become a bit of a hot spot for single celeb sightings. So, if you've been swiping through Raya and think you've spotted Charlize, it turns out it probably was her. Speaking to Andy, the Oscar-winner confirmed that she is a user of the app — although not a very active or enthusiastic one. Related: You Have Excellent Facial Recognition If You Can Recognize These 12 Celebrities As Kids 'Yes, I don't do anything with it. A friend put me on it, I went on two dates,' Charlize said, giving a relatable sigh of dating app exhaustion. In turn, Andy said that he's on Raya, too, and the pair got into a chat about the kind of guys they've come across. (Content warning for any of my dating app users out there.) Related: Courtney Stodden Did A Face Reveal After Dissolving Her Fillers And She Looks Really Different Now 'Every guy has a Burning Man picture, and they're a CEO, like, of nothing,' Charlize said. 'Or like, a creative director of nothing,' Andy agreed. 'And then you meet with them and they're not [a CEO]. They just say it up front — 'Well, why did you put that on your thing?!'' Charlize asked in disbelief. 'No! I don't like it.' I don't like it either, Charlize. Who gave these men the audacity? You can watch the full clip from Watch What Happens Live here. In the meantime, good luck to all my dating app warriors out there. More on this Nobody Swiped Right On Zac Efron, And 13 Other Tales Of Celebs On Dating AppsChristopher Hudspeth · Jan. 30, 2022 Ben Affleck Had A Hilarious Response After A Woman Unmatched Him On A Celebrity Dating AppAlex Gurley · May 4, 2021 Chrissy Teigen Called Out Celebrity Men Sending "Desperate" Messages To Women On RayaMorgan Sloss · May 6, 2021 Also in Celebrity: "Overwhelmingly Untrue": Three Months After That Explosive Exposé, Jonathan Van Ness Addressed The Allegations Also in Celebrity: 21 Celebrity Facts That Are, Like, Really, Really, Really, Really, Really, Really, Really, Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Shocking Also in Celebrity: "He Growled At Me, Saying He Only Signs Autographs For 'Chicks With Huge Tits'": 19 Infuriating Times People Had First-Hand Experiences With Celebrities Behaving Badly
Telegraph
a day ago
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- Telegraph
Glastonbury line-up: Insider's guide to the 10 best gigs to watch
Glastonbury has long since moved beyond being a fantastically diverse music festival to a British institution akin to Wimbledon or Ascot. Everybody feels they have a stake in it, whether they actually have a ticket to attend or not. The BBC has increasingly attempted to capitalise on this by asserting ownership in recent years, filling the fields with more DJs, talking heads and camera crews than you'd find dairy cows in a fallow year. I have mixed feelings about this, because Glastonbury has never really been about the bill: it is about the setting, the people and an atmosphere that encourages friendliness, community and conspicuous freak flag-flying. And, honestly, I prefer my rock and roll without a side order of over-excited presenters filling downtime with empty patter about what minor celebrities they have just bumped into at backstage catering. But (and it is a big but) there is probably more great music on TV over the Glastonbury weekend than any other time of the year, and those big sweeping crane cameras mean you can actually see what's going on. Plus, you don't have to walk endless miles back and forth trying to catch your mis-scheduled favourites on different sides of Worthy Farm's vast site. You can just sit on your sofa, turn up the volume and watch it all on catchup with a civilised glass of Pimms. Indeed, when I return bruised, battered, happy but exhausted after days of weatherbeaten hedonistic revelry, my own family can hardly wait to tell me about what I missed, because they have probably seen more sets than me, and didn't lose sleep in an overheated tent with a ghetto blaster playing next door. So, for the armchair Glastonbury reveller, here is my guide to the highlights. Skip to... Friday Saturday Sunday How to watch Glastonbury on TV The full line-up Friday Supergrass (Pyramid, midday) If this is the second summer of Britpop, then who better to kick it off than Britpop's favourite baby band? The 90s retro rock genre's cheekiest monkeys have matured with both arty adventure and soulful depth, and they still keep their teeth nice and clean. Hang around afterwards for feisty, wacky Irish pop-rock songstress CMAT on the Pyramid at 1.30pm. She's a star of the future. Wet Leg (Other Stage, 3.45pm) The snarky alt-pop duo have expanded into a thrilling rock quintet and still perform with a giddy sense of joy, as if they can't quite believe their own explosive success. Angular guitar riffs and tartly amusing vocals form the backbone of singalong songs poking fun at men, dating, sexism and all the absurdities of popular culture. Self Esteem (The Park, 9.15pm) Rebecca Lucy-Taylor has had a late blooming success under the guise of Self Esteem, concocting witty and emotional pop about the challenges of feminism and femininity in the 21 st century. Her richly theatrical live shows add dazzling choreographed pizzaz to her themes, like a grown-up Taylor Swift meeting Charli XCX at a Fringe musical of Bridget Jones. Settle into your armchair for a mini-spectacular sure to be one of the highlights of Glastonbury. The 1975 (Pyramid, 10.15pm) Britain's smartest and most provocative contemporary pop-rock ensemble, The 1975 will be pulling out all the stops for their only live appearance this year, with a specially designed set marking their ascendancy to Pyramid Stage headliners. The fact that frontman Matty Healey was the subject of Taylor Swift 's blockbusting The Tortured Poets Department album adds a frisson to proceedings, as he reclaims his own pop idol space. I've heard that they have spent four times their actual fee on the production. This is going to be spectacular: Glastonbury 2025's most unmissable show. Saturday Brandi Carlile (Pyramid, 1.30pm) America's best-kept musical secret was introduced to the wider world by her fantastic new global chart-topping album with Elton John, Who Believes In Angels? The Americana singer-songwriter delivers Joni Mitchell-level lyrical and melodious songcraft with an incredible Roy Orbison-esque octave scaling voice, all wrapped in the lush harmonies of a band who could give Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young a run for their money. Kneecap (West Holts, 4pm) What will the BBC do about the incendiary Northern Irish rap trio, who have recently been getting into so much trouble for onstage pro-Palestine protests? There are censorious voices (including Prime Minister Keir Starmer) calling for them to be banned from Glastonbury and prosecuted to the full extent of the law, but there is more mischief than malice in their punk-rap rebellion. Their blend of hip hop beats, Gaelic folk song and rock attack is surprisingly compelling, and I suspect the Glastonbury crowd is going to show their support in full voice no matter how many people at home are shaking their fists at their TV screens. Patchwork (Pyramid, 6pm) The worst-kept secret at this year's Glastonbury is that mysterious surprise act Patchwork are actually Pulp, returning to the Pyramid Stage three decades on from their Britpop-crowning headline set in 1995. A fantastic live band with one of the great English eccentric frontmen in Jarvis Cocker, Pulp songs are so embedded in the modern British pop psyche that this might actually rival the great Sir Rodney for crowd size and singalong volume. Raye (Pyramid, 8pm) Raye is the most all-round talented pop and dance singer-songwriter Britain has produced in a decade, with a warmth of character, vocal range and musical depth to bring the sunshine to any occasion. The 27-year-old hitmaker has been climbing festival bills since the release of her luscious and masterful debut album My 21st Century Blues in 2023, and it surely won't be too many years before she is atop the Pyramid herself. Charli XCX (Other Stage, 10.30pm) Pop maximalist Charli XCX bestrode 2024's charts, the sassy electropop of Brat delivering a zeitgeist-surfing global smash album for a woman who has been mischievously poking pop culture's edges for nearly two decades. Last year, her DJ set at Glastonbury's 7,000 capacity Levels stage was so over-attended it brought the festival to a standstill. This year, she headlines the 50,000 capacity Other Stage – but might just achieve the same feat again. Sunday Rod Stewart (Pyramid, 3.45pm) The Sunday afternoon legends slot has become a standout feature of Glastonbury, when everything comes to a halt and the entire festival gathers in front of the Pyramid for a massive singalong of cherished favourites. Veteran superstars don't come any more super than Rod Stewart, who rose in the Sixties as a soulful rock belter, bestrode the Seventies in tight flares and tartan scarves, slipped into the shoulder pad suits of 80s power pop, was sustained as an icon of laddism in the Britpop 90s, commandeered the Great American Songbook in the 2000s and revived his own characterful songwriting with a clutch of chart-topping albums in the 2010s. At 80, he's still got the voice, he's still got the hair, he's still got the energy, and he's definitely got the songs. I suspect the whole nation will be sailing with Sir Rod on Sunday afternoon. And dedicated groovers will stay tuned for Nile Rodgers & Chic at 6pm. St Vincent (Woodsies, 6.30pm) The Woodsies stage is hosting a lot of fine bands and solo artists over the weekend from alternative rock and pop's boldest edges. You could log onto this all day every day and not be disappointed, catching sets from an (unannounced but widely rumoured) Lorde, Lola Young, Pink Pantheress and Floating Points on Friday; Nova Twins, TV on the Radio, Father John Misty and Scissor Sisters on Saturday; and Gurriers, Sprints, Black Country, New Road, AJ Tracey and Jorja Smith on Sunday. I'll catch you down the front for St Vincent, a phenomenal singer and guitarist who blends Bowie with Prince and comes up with something unique. Wolf Alice (Other Stage, 7.45pm) The British alt-rock quartet have made some of the most adventurous guitar based music of recent years, but still felt like they were keeping something in reserve, perhaps to protect fabulous frontwoman Ellie Rowsell, whose emotive songs speak to the anxieties of modern youth. But they now have a new major label and new album in the works, and recent spruced up publicity shots – and an ironically sexy video – suggest Rowsell is freeing herself of the leash. They really are something special, and this could be their moment to demonstrate that world-beating British rock is not dead. Olivia Rodrigo (Pyramid, 9.45pm) The 22-year-old US star is going to have her work cut out ending the 2025 festival on a high. She is a smart pop-rock singer-songwriter with a clutch of contemporary mega hits, including Driver's Licence, Good 4 U and Vampire. Yet with only two albums and a very young demographic, her Pyramid headline status seems premature. She is not as culturally all-encompassing as her (former) heroine Taylor Swift, nor as brash and shamelessly populist as her rival Sabrina Carpenter. I expect a slick, entertaining set that will look fantastic on TV … but with the Prodigy belting out vintage electro smashes on the Other Stage, I wouldn't bet against Rodrigo drawing the smallest Pyramid crowd of the weekend. By Neil McCormick How to watch Glastonbury on TV 1. BBC iPlayer is your one-stop rock shop Glastonbury used to be an outdoor rock festival. Then, it became a TV event. Now, it exists largely on the internet, with the BBC carrying live streams of all five main stages from Friday through to Sunday. There will also be a separate highlights channel – called The Glastonbury Highlights Channel, surprisingly enough. Plus, the BBC's Glastonbury YouTube channel will also allow you to catch up with the day's heaviest hitters. 2. Just like a real festival, don't overdo it Festival anxiety and fatigue can set in quickly if you try to cram in too many acts. The same applies to the couch-bound Glastonbury-goer. So take it steady and don't try to watch everything – though, thanks to all those BBC channels, you probably could if you wanted to. If it ever feels too much, switch on the new season of Squid Game instead – after half an hour of Noah Kahan singing with his eyes closed, all that mindless violence will come as a welcome relief. 3. There's no need to stay up all night One of the advantages of Glastonbury at home is that you can avoid staying up until the wee hours. For instance, The 1975 won't be taking to the Pyramid Stage on Friday until 10.15pm and play until close to midnight. So if you'd prefer some shut-eye over watching Matty Healy doing his ironic prat routine, call an early night – and then catch up on Glastonbury Highlights the next day. 4. BBC One is for the 'Glastonbury Lite' experience A 'curated' Glastonbury is what's on the table on BBC One, where Friday's big draw are The 1975; Saturday, for its part, welcomes Raye and Charli XCX; and Sunday has US star Olivia Rodrigo – preceded by Rod Stewart in the afternoon 'Legends' slot. In other words, Glastonbury, but not too much of it. BBC Two, meanwhile, is for Glasto grazers, with Lauren Laverne and Jo Whiley presenting a nightly highlight package of the best of each day. Think of it as Match of the Day with temporary tattoos and wellies instead of goal-mouth replays. 5. For more obscure acts, stick with BBC Four While pop fans and rock dads are busy enjoying Olivia Rodrigo and Rod Stewart on BBC One, those of a more 'indie' persuasion are advised to throw on BBC Four and not switch channels all weekend. For it is on the BBC's clever-clogs channel that you can watch Franz Ferdinand and Wunderhorse on Friday, Amyl and the Sniffers and Beth Gibbons of Portishead on Saturday, and Snow Patrol and St Vincent on Sunday. The same advice applies to ageing electro-loving headbangers, as the Prodigy's Sunday night slot will also be broadcast on BBC Four. Psychosomatic addict insane! Just don't rave too hard or you will scare the cat. Ed Power The full Glastonbury line-up Pyramid Stage Friday June 27 Supergrass: 12-1pm CMAT: 1.30-2.30pm Burning Spear: 3-4pm TBA (rumoured to be Lewis Capaldi): 4.55-5.30pm Alanis Morissette: 6.15-7.15pm Biffy Clyro: 8.15-9.25pm The 1975: 10.15-11.45pm Saturday June 28 Kaiser Chiefs: 12-1pm Brandi Carlile: 1.30-2.30pm The Script: 3-4pm John Fogerty: 4.30-5.30pm Patchwork (rumoured to be Pulp): 6-7pm Raye: 8-9pm Neil Young And The Chrome Hearts: 10-11.45pm Sunday June 29 The Selecter: 11.15am-12pm Celeste: 12.30-1.30pm The Libertines: 2-3pm Rod Stewart: 3.45-5.15pm Nile Rodgers & Chic: 6-7pm Noah Kahan: 7.45-8.45pm Olivia Rodrigo: 9.45-11.15pm Other Stage Friday June 27 Fabio & Grooverider And The Outlook Orchestra: 11.30am-12.30pm Rizzle Kicks: 1-1.45pm Inhaler: 2.15-3.15pm Wet Leg: 3.45-4.45pm Franz Ferdinand: 5.15-6.15pm Gracie Abrams: 6.45-7.45pm Busta Rhymes: 8.30-9.30pm Loyle Carner: 10.30-11.45pm Saturday June 28 Alessi Rose: 11.30am-12.15pm Good Neighbours: 12.45-13.30pm Beabadoobee: 2-3pm Weezer: 3.30-4.30pm Amyl & The Sniffers: 5-6pm Ezra Collective: 6.45-7.45pm Deftones: 8.30-9.30pm Charli XCX: 10.30-11.45pm Sunday June 29 Louis Dunford: 11.15am-12pm Nadine Shah: 12.30-1.15pm Shaboozey: 1.45-2.30pm Joy Crookes: 3-3.45pm Turnstile: 4.30-5.30pm Snow Patrol: 6-7pm Wolf Alice: 7.45-8.45pm The Prodigy: 9.45-11.15pm West Holts Stage Friday June 27 11.30am-12.30pm Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso: 1-2pm Glass Beams: 2.30-3.25pm Vieux Farka Toure: 4-5pm En Vogue: 5.30-6.30pm Denzel Curry: 7-8pm Badbadnotgood: 8.30-9.30pm Maribou State: 10.15-11.45pm Saturday June 28 Infinity Song: 11.30am-12.30pm Nilüfer Yanya: 1-2pm Bob Vylan: 2.30-3.30pm Kneecap: 4-5pm Yussef Dayes: 5.30-6.30pm Greentea Peng: 7-8pm Amaarae: 8.30-9.30pm Doechii: 10.15-11.45pm Sunday June 29 Thandii: 11am-12:00pm Abel Selaocoe & The Bantu Ensemble: 12.30-1.30pm Cymande: 2-3pm Black Uhuru: 3.30-4.30pm Goat: 5-6pm The Brian Jonestown Massacre: 6.30-7.30pm Parcels: 8-9pm Overmono: 9.45-11.15pm Woodsies Friday June 27 Myles Smith: 12.45-1.30pm Fat Dog: 2-2.45pm Shed Seven: 3.15-4pm Lola Young: 4.30-5.30pm Blossoms: 6-7pm Pinkpantheress: 7.30-8.30pm Floating Points: 9-10pm Four Tet: 10.30-11:45pm Saturday June 28 The Amazons: 11.30am-12.15pm Sorry: 12.45-1.30pm Fcukers: 2-2.45pm Jade: 3.15-4pm Nova Twins: 4.30-5.30pm TV On The Radio: 6-7pm Father John Misty: 7.30-8.30pm Tom Odell: 9-10pm Scissor Sisters: 10.30-11.45pm Sunday June 29 Westside Cowboy: 11.15am-12pm Gurriers: 12.30-1.30pm Sprints: 2-3pm Djo: 3.30-4.30pm Black Country, New Road: 5-6pm St. Vincent: 6.30-7.30pm AJ Tracey: 8-9pm Jorja Smith: 9.30-10.45pm The Park Friday June 27 Horsegirl: 10.30am-12.10pm John Glacier: 12.45-1.30pm Jalen Ngonda: 2-2.45pm Faye Webster: 3.15-4pm English Teacher: 4.30-5.30pm Osees: 6-7pm Wunderhorse: 7.30-8.30pm Self Esteem: 9.15-10.15pm Anohni And The Johnsons: 11pm-12.15am Saturday June 28 Yann Tiersen: 11.10am-12.10pm Ichiko Aoba: 12.45-1.30pm Japanese Breakfast: 2-3pm Lucy Dacus: 3.30-4.15pm Pa Salieu: 4.45-5.30pm Gary Numan: 6-7pm TBA (rumoured to be Lorde or Haim): 7.30-8.30pm Beth Gibbons: 9.15-10.15pm Caribou: 11pm-12.15am Sunday June 29 Melin Melyn: 11.30am-12.15pm Geordie Greep: 12.45pm-1.30pm Katy J Pearson: 2pm- 2.45pm Royel Otis: 3.15-4pm Girl In Red: 4.30-5.30pm Kae Tempest: 6-7pm Future Islands: 7.35-8.35pm The Maccabees: 9.15-10.30pm
Daily Telegraph
a day ago
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- Daily Telegraph
How Michael Jackson's estate went from debt to billions
When Michael Jackson died in 2009, he was over $US500 million in debt – now he is roughly $A768 million richer today. The King of Pop died of cardiac arrest caused by acute Propofol intoxication 16 years ago at the age of 50. At the time of his death, the singer owed money to more than 65 creditors, People reports. According to The US Sun, the Grammy-winner struggled financially and became technically homeless – staying with friends' while his home, Neverland, went into foreclosure. Since his passing, the 'Thriller' hitmaker's net worth has generated a staggering $US2 billion ($A3.07 billion). MORE: 'Drastic': Who gets what in Katy, Bloom split $10m dispute: Musk takes back star's home Blow up over new Block amid Portelli sell off Here's a closer look at how Jackson's empire financially turned around and what became of his properties. How did Michael Jackson blow his money? According to Celebrity Net Worth, the 'Moonwalker' star had earned between $US50 million and $US100 million ($A76 million and $A152 million) a year from 1985 until 1995 through touring, record sales, endorsements and merchandise. But, the singer spent the money just as fast as he earned it. His lavish lifestyle reportedly cost about $US50 million ($A76 million) a year. The Grammy-winner's then home, Neverland, cost $US19.5 million ($A29 million) to buy and hefty $US10 million ($A15 million) a year to maintain. Jackson splashed $US35 million ($A53 million) remodelling the compound into his own amusement park. He blew his fortune on gifts, travel, antiques, art, zoo animals, jewellery and furniture – as well as making huge donations to numerous charities. The 'Billie Jean' hit maker forked out between $US50 and $US100 million ($A76 million and $A152 million) on movie and music projects that never got off the ground. He used 50 per cent of his ownership stake in music/publishing company Sony/ATV as collateral, as well as taking out a $US270 million ($A411 million) loan. However, the pop sensation managed to spend the entire $US270 million ($A411 million), plus an extra $US120 million ($A183 million) within a few short years. Before his death, Jackson had been in the middle of preparing for his 'This Is It' tour, which added some strain on his finances. The musician died close to the tour's inception, which left his estate financially liable for $US40 million ($A61 million) to the tour promoter, AEG. How did Michael Jackson's empire go from debt to billions? Following Jackson's death, his executers began working to stabilise the pop star's financial situation. His lawyers went through personal home videos from the last year of the singer's life to produce a movie called 'This Is It'. To date, the film has made over $US500 million ($A762 million). After the success of 'This Is It', Pepsi struck a deal to license Jackson's image. Cirque du Soleil produced two Las Vegas shows around his music and image, where Jackson's estate is 50/50 partners with the entertainment company on both shows. In 2023, Jackson's estate pulled in around $US115 million ($A175 million), largely thanks to the success of the Broadway show 'MJ: The Musical'. Based on the music icon's life, the show raked in roughly $US85 million ($A129 million) just from ticket sales. Last year, Sony Music Group reportedly purchased half of Jackson's music catalogue in a deal that valued his songs somewhere above $US1.2 billion ($A1.8 billion), according to Billboard. The deal would also be the biggest ever for the work of a single musician, the BBC reported. Sony's deal with Jackson's estate does not include royalties from the Broadway play and other theatrical productions featuring his music. The news came just as an upcoming biopic about Jackson's life and career starring his nephew, Jaafar Jackson, is set to hit the big screen this year. 'The Wiz' actor's estate still earns a 50 per cent stake in the music licensing company Sony/ATV, which owns the rights to the Beatles catalogue. His share earns an eight-figure sum. To date, the singer has sold over 750 million albums, including 35 million that were sold in the year following his death. According to Parade, Jackson has been the highest-earning dead celebrity on the planet. What happened to Michael Jackson's properties? Neverland Jackson purchased the property, originally named Zaca Laderas Ranch, and later known as Sycamore Valley, in 1988. He had discovered the property after Beatle Paul McCartney had stayed there while they were making the music video for smash hit 'Say, Say, Say'. The 'Who Is It' singer renamed the estate Neverland after the character of Peter Pan, the boy who never grew up. The musician spent millions transforming the estate into a Disney-style amusement park. He was said to have installed a railroad, merry-go-round, arcade and ferris wheel. The property also had a zoo filled with tigers, crocodiles, elephants, giraffes, orangutans and a bear. Neverland included a 1200 sqm residence, 50-seat movie theatre building, guest quarters, barn and a pool house. The six-bedroom, nine-bathroom home spans a massive 1170 sqm and features an expansive master suit with private loft and two master bedrooms, as well as three separate guest homes. Other luxurious features include two fireplaces, a butler's pantry, spa bath, sauna, and breathtaking mountain views. It is also a short 8km drive to the nearest town, and two hours from LA. Jackson lived at the property until 2005. After he was acquitted of child sex charges, he moved out of Neverland and relocated to Bahrain. He transferred the property to Sycamore Valley Ranch Company LLC in 2008 to cover debts he had run up. In 2015, the property was renamed Sycamore Valley Ranch and put on the market for $US100 million ($A128 million). After five years and numerous price cuts, the sprawling property finally found a buyer. Billionaire and friend of the late pop star Ron Burkle purchased the 2700-acre (1092Ha) estate for $US22 million ($A28 million). It was considered a 'bargain' far below its initial asking price of $US100 million ($A128 million). Trump Tower Jackson once had a luxurious apartment in Trump Tower. The four-bedroom, four-and-a-half bathroom condo, sat a few floors below Donald Trump's penthouse in the complex. It boasts floor-to-ceiling windows, granite and marble floors, and a wood-panelled library — plus use of the building's doorman, concierge, valet and maid service. Listing broker Dolly Lenz said neighbours claim Trump rented it to Jackson for a while, charging $US110,000 ($A167,000) per month in 1994, after Jackson had secretly married Lisa Marie Presley, Page Six reports. The Donald and the King of Pop were buddies. 'I know him well. He lived in my building,' Trump previously told CNN. 'We never had one problem. He's a good guy.' After Jackson's death, The US President wrote in TIME: 'He was an amazing guy, but beyond all else, he was the greatest entertainer I've ever known.' Fans regularly camped out downstairs for a glimpse of MJ and Presley. 'Some residents say Jackson rented it because he would be able to go in the elevator directly to the garage and leave stealthily out of the building,' Lenz says. 'That was a big allure.' Las Vegas South Monte Cristo Way Jackson lived in Las Vegas for about a year starting in 2006. According to The Wall Street Journal, the King of Pop paid $US50,000 ($A76,000) a month in rent for the spacious pad. The 17,000-square-foot mansion sits on a one-acre corner lot in the exclusive Lakes neighbourhood, just a 15-minute drive from the famous Strip. The home is two stories with eight bedrooms – including a man-in-the-mirror-approved 2,500-square-foot master suite – and 7.5 bathrooms. The focal point of the grand entryway is an indoor fountain and a curved staircase. There's also a spiral staircase. Outside, there's a pool, spa, summer kitchen and tennis court. The home hit the market this year for $US11 million ($A16 million), according to 'Thriller Villa' Jackson reportedly lived at the Las Vegas property with his three kids. He never owned the home, but rented there from 2007 to 2009, selling agent Kristen Silberman of Sotheby's International Realty told Mansions Global. Owner Aner Iglesias, a supermarket mogul, nicknamed the property 'Thriller Villa' after his famous tenant. The almost 2,400 sqm home was built in 1952 under the guidance of Iglesias, who was inspired by Spanish architecture. The lounge, reportedly Jackson's favourite room in the house, has a rustic yet regal feel with exposed wood beams, a large stone fireplace and a Murano glass chandelier. The biggest showstopper in the 10-bedroom home is the 74-seat Medieval-style chapel, complete with handpainted sky scene ceiling and a Crown of Thorns chandelier. When Jackson lived at the property he used the chapel as more of a theatre. An elevator connects the top level of the house, which holds the large master suite complete with a bar. Jackson is said to have used the original mirrors in the bedroom to practice his choreography. The home also has a second bar, two kitchens and a huge barbecue area with multiple tables and chairs to cater large gatherings. The luxe residence was last listed for sale in 2016 with a $US9.5 million ($A14.4 million) price tag. Beverly Hills Jackson's last home in Holmby Hills, Los Angeles, was leased to him by AEG, after he signed a deal for a comeback tour. Situated in a secluded Los Angeles neighbourhood, the home boasts seven bedrooms, 13 bathrooms, and 12 fireplaces. The residence features a wine cellar, theatre, tasting room, spa with a gym, elevator guesthouse, along with a pool and gardens. The mansion where the King of Pop died finally sold for $US18.1 million ($A27.6 million) in 2012, according to the Wall Street Journal. Parts of this story first appeared in The US Sun and was republished with permission. MORE:The game Royal kids are forbidden to play Ivanka's shock $2b move amid Trump exit Swift's neighbours lose it over 'Taylor Tax'
