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Daily Mail
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
The delicious new way to tell a celebrity has split from lover BEFORE they announce it
It turns out the first clue a celebrity has split from their partner isn't a missing wedding ring - it's a real estate listing. A-listers often inadvertently signal trouble in paradise by suddenly shopping for suspiciously large homes long before the press gets wind of a breakup, according to a juicy report from Curbed. Take Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck, for example. Rumors began swirling when Lopez was spotted house-hunting. Her team insisted it was merely an 'investment property' - but Affleck quietly moved into a $100,000-a-month bachelor pad in Brentwood. Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness put their Hamptons estate up for rent months before announcing their split in 2023. Records of how they divided their Manhattan penthouse surfaced weeks before their divorce was finalized. Even Sutton Foster raised eyebrows when she offloaded her $2.2 million Tuxedo Park estate in 2024 - a move fans took as a telltale sign of her split from screenwriter husband Ted Griffin. So how do celebrity brokers keep these discreet moves from becoming headlines? Off-market 'pocket listings' are essential, says Steven Cohen of luxury realtor Douglas Elliman. 'It's controlling the paper trail,' he told Curbed. These hush-hush sales allow stars to buy or sell properties without triggering a public record or online listing. To avoid being seen, some celebs skip the tours altogether. Brokers will FaceTime them from the property or send a business manager in their place - with that rep's name often used on the LLC tied to the purchase. And if the star insists on attending in person? That's when the alias comes in. Philip Tabor, from the realtor Corcoran, told Curbed he books showings under generic names like 'John Sullivan' to avoid tipping anyone off. Some clients are even said to have worn disguises. Tabor once helped a well-known star quietly relocate amid a high-profile divorce - taking every precaution along the way. He used fake names, encrypted calls, and even skipped one property entirely because he didn't trust the listing agent. But even the best efforts can be undone by loose lips - especially from nosy neighbors. When Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise split in 2012, residents at the Chelsea Mercantile told The New York Post they had known for weeks. 'I've seen her every day for three weeks,' one blabbed. Sometimes, even the broker is left in the dark. Christie's Aaron Kirman recalled a particularly secretive client who was going through a divorce but refused to reveal their identity, sending a representative to every showing. 'To this day, I don't know who it was,' he admitted to Curbed. And when all else fails? One thing always works: paperwork.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Yahoo
Police seize fire truck in posh LA neighborhood in case with bizarre twist
(KTLA) — Police and federal agents raided a California home Wednesday afternoon and seized, among other evidence, a fire truck that may be tied to a Chino Hills man who was arrested nearly two years ago for impersonating a law enforcement officer and creating a fictional fire department. The Los Angeles Police Department's (LAPD) Major Crimes Division confirmed to Nexstar's KTLA that they, along with assistance from the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, executed a search warrant at a home in Brentwood. Officials would only say that a person at the residence was arrested on charges related to firearms violations, government fraud and impersonating a first responder. One of the items taken from the home and impounded at a tow yard in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Wilmington was a fire truck registered to the Santa Muerte Fire Department. The Santa Muerte Fire Department and law enforcement arson investigative unit, which does not exist despite a website claiming it does, came up in a July 2023 investigation in San Bernardino County. During that incident, a Chino Hills man identified as then-42-year-old Andrew De Boer, was caught on surveillance cameras dressed in a fake uniform, armed with a gun, baton, pepper spray and a Santa Muerte badge, illegally conducting a traffic stop. De Boer's vehicle, a white Ford F-350 truck, was equipped with California-exempt license plates, fire department decals and emergency lights. California professor shot dead in Greece in apparent plot involving ex-wife De Boer was arrested and booked on charges of impersonating a law enforcement officer and false imprisonment. Investigators with the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department executed a search warrant at his Chino Hills residence and found additional evidence, including body armor, firearms, an identification card, badges and uniforms with patches for the Santa Muerte Fire Department. So far, the LAPD is being tight-lipped about Wednesday's raid in Brentwood. The identity of the person taken into custody has not been released, nor have police said what other evidence was seized during the operation and whether there are any ties to De Boer's 2023 arrest. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
The White Lotus creator Mike White sparks casting rumors with casual catch-up
White Lotus creator Mike White has dropped a huge hint that Laura Dern could be returning to the hit series after they were spotted drinking smoothies in Los Angeles on Thursday. The filmmaker, 55, chatted with the actress, 58, who had a voice cameo in the second season, at Sun Life Organic in Brentwood. For the occasion, Mike wore a casual outfit of shorts and a navy top, while Laura looked stylish in jeans and a black jacket. The pair appeared in great spirits as they were seen laughing during their catch-up, sparking speculation that the actress could be set for a role in season four. While the actress has not physically appeared in White Lotus, her voice was heard in season two as Abby, the estranged wife of Michael Imperioli's character, Dominic Di Grasso. Mike and Laura have worked together before, on their two-season HBO dramedy, Enlightened. The actress starred as Amy Jellicoe, a corporate executive who takes a demotion after a humiliating nervous breakdown. Earlier this year, Mike hinted at the setting for the show's highly anticipated fourth season. The first three seasons of the HBO series were all filmed at luxury Four Seasons resorts close to a beach, which in the show serve as White Lotus hotel chains. But Mike teased that the location for season four might move away from the water. Speaking to Deadline, he said: 'For the fourth season, I want to get a little bit out of the crashing waves of rocks vernacular but there's always more room for more murders at the White Lotus hotels.' The first season unfolded in Hawaii, followed by Italy for the second, and the recently aired third season was set in Thailand. The show was renewed for a fourth season earlier this year. White didn't offer any specifics, but his hint suggests a departure from the expected hotel locations. Cast members previously ruled out cold locations, stating White prefers a warm climate. The Mail on Sunday has been told that producers are looking at Four Seasons hotels in Africa and Australia – with Marrakech in Morocco as the front-runner. A source at broadcaster HBO in the US who was in a meeting with White recently said: 'Mike wants to do a series of White Lotus on every continent.' 'He's done Hawaii and Italy and now Thailand. He hates snow, so the likelihood is Africa or Australia. No one thinks it will be Antarctica.' 'Season four has already been commissioned and Africa is the favorite. It has everything White Lotus fans expect. Heat, exotic locations and dramatic backdrops.' 'Marrakech offers heat and intrigue. Nothing has been decided, but Africa is the way Mike is leaning.' The White Lotus production crew signed a reported £25 million deal in 2021 to film exclusively in Four Seasons resorts. The Mail On Sunday has been told the Four Seasons in Marrakech is one of the locations being 'seriously' looked at. The five-star resort which occupies 40 acres in the heart of the city's medina – its ancient market – is 'perfect', according to one source. The source said: 'It has Moorish gardens, the souk, the Yves Saint Laurent gardens nearby and spas and a kasbah with views of the Atlas Mountains. What's not to love?' While Morocco may be top of the list, The Mail On Sunday understands White is also looking at $1,340-a-night glamping at the Four Seasons in the Serengeti national park in Tanzania. The HBO source said: 'Mike loves the idea of going to Africa. He was talking about Egypt and a safari. There are several possible locations under consideration.' Some fans have suggested the show could be filmed in Mexico, but the HBO source said: 'Mike did Hawaii. I'd be surprised if he goes back to the Americas.' There have also been rumors that Norway could be a contender, but the source said: 'Don't think that's true. Mike hates the cold.'
Daily Mail
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
The White Lotus creator Mike White drops HUGE hint legendary actress could return to the HBO series after they were spotted grabbing smoothies in LA
White Lotus creator Mike White has dropped a huge hint that Laura Dern could be returning to the hit series, as they were spotted grabbing smoothies in Los Angeles on Thursday. The filmmaker, 55, enjoyed a chat with the actress, 58, who had a voice cameo in the second season, at Sun Life Organic in Brentwood. For the occasion, Mike opted for a casual outfit of shorts and a navy top, while Laura looked stylish in jeans and a black jacket. The pair appeared in great spirits as they were seen laughing during their catch-up, sparking speculation that the actress could be set for a role in season four. While the actress did not physically appear in White Lotus, her voice could be heard in season two as Abby, the estranged wife of Michael Imperioli's character, Dominic Di Grasso. Fans may have noticed her voice during a quick phone call Dominic makes to Abby after he arrives at the hotel in Sicily. Their meeting has sparked speculation that the actress could be starring in season four Mike and Laura have worked together before, on their two-season HBO dramedy Enlightened. The actress starred as Amy Jellicoe, a corporate executive who takes a demotion after a humiliating nervous breakdown. Earlier this year, Mike hinted at the setting for the show's highly anticipated fourth season. The first three seasons of the HBO series were all filmed at luxury Four Seasons resorts close to a beach, which in the show serve as White Lotus hotel chains. But Mike teased that the location for season four might move away from the water. 'For the fourth season, I want to get a little bit out of the crashing waves of rocks vernacular but there's always more room for more murders at the White Lotus hotels,' he shared, as per Deadline. The first season unfolded in Hawaii, followed by Italy for the second, and the recently aired third season was set in Thailand. The show was renewed for a fourth season earlier this year. White didn't offer any specifics, but his hint suggests a departure from the expected hotel locations. Cast members previously ruled out cold locations, stating White prefers a warm climate. The Mail on Sunday has been told that producers are looking at Four Seasons hotels in Africa and Australia – with Marrakech in Morocco as the front-runner. A source at broadcaster HBO in the US who was in a meeting with White recently said: 'Mike wants to do a series of White Lotus on every continent.' 'He's done Hawaii and Italy and now Thailand. He hates snow, so the likelihood is Africa or Australia. No one thinks it will be Antarctica.' 'Season four has already been commissioned and Africa is the favorite. It has everything White Lotus fans expect. Heat, exotic locations and dramatic backdrops.' 'Marrakech offers heat and intrigue. Nothing has been decided, but Africa is the way Mike is leaning.' The White Lotus production crew signed a reported £25 million deal in 2021 to film exclusively in Four Seasons resorts. The MoS has been told the Four Seasons in Marrakech is one of the hotels being 'seriously' looked at. The five-star resort occupying 40 acres in the heart of the city's medina – its ancient market – is 'perfect', according to one source. 'It has Moorish gardens, the souk, the Yves Saint Laurent gardens nearby and spas and a kasbah with views of the Atlas Mountains. What's not to love?' But while Morocco may be top of the list, the MoS understands White is also looking at £1,000-a-night glamping at the Four Seasons in the Serengeti national park in Tanzania. The HBO source said: 'Mike loves the idea of going to Africa. He was talking about Egypt and a safari. There are several possible locations under consideration.' Some fans have suggested the show could be filmed in Mexico, but the HBO source said: 'Mike did Hawaii. I'd be surprised if he goes back to the Americas.' There have also been rumours that Norway could be a contender, but the source said: 'Don't think that's true. Mike hates the cold.'
Daily Mail
5 days ago
- Daily Mail
LA man charged with impersonating cop has now been caught with FIRE TRUCK at enormous mansion
A Los Angeles man who was charged with impersonating a cop two years ago has been arrested again, this time for harboring a pretend fire truck at a mansion. LAPD's Major Crime Division raided an $8 million Brentwood home linked to Andrew De Boer, 44, and seized several items, including the vehicle, on Wednesday afternoon. De Boer is accused of creating a fictional fire service, called the 'Santa Muerte Fire Department', and collecting body armor, firearms, police badges and uniforms. He was charged with firearms violations, government fraud and impersonating a first responder during the raid on Wednesday, officials told LA-based TV station KTLA5. A large haul of weapons and fake first responder uniforms were found at the mansion on the 100 block of South Rockingham, which appears to be De Boer's home, though this has not been confirmed. The Daily Mail has contacted LAPD's Major Crime Division for clarification. Photographs obtained by KTLA5 show a firetruck registered to De Boer's fictional department in a Wilmington tow yard after cops seized it from the LA property. De Boer was previously arrested on July 11, 2023, after he was caught on camera impersonating a policeman and attempting to arrest someone for a traffic violation. Video shows him pulling up in a white Ford F-350 truck with California Exempt license plates had emergency lights and 'fire' decals on the front hood and rear tailgate. De Boer dressed as a cop for the 'arrest' wearing full uniform including a duty belt with a firearm, equipped with a 'Santa Muerte Fire Department' badge, baton, pepper spray and handcuffs. Surveillance footage released by the San Bernardino Sheriff at the time showed De Boer's truck pulling up with the red-and-blue lights flashing. He emerged from the car and approached the driver's window of the vehicle in front. De Boer can be seen speaking with the motorist before strolling back to his truck and driving away. Police said De Boer, from Chino Hills, LA, does not work in law enforcement on federal, state or local peace officer levels. He was booked at the West Valley Detention Center after being arrested for false imprisonment and impersonating an officer. Aerial photographs of the home where De Boer was arrested show a sprawling five-bedroom property located in Brentwood, just west of Beverly Hills. The property has a large backyard with a pool, and is surrounded by large trees and hedgerows which shield it from public view. De Boer's fictional fire department website is still active. It includes a logo of a skull wearing a fireman's yellow hard hat and a gas mask in front of two axes. The location listed as its HQ is the address of a UPS store in Los Angeles. The Daily Mail has reached out to LAPD for more information on De Boer's charges.
