Getty/Sothebys Kim Kardashian has added another piece to her growing collection of iconic jewelry and memorabilia ... a famous diamond cross necklace once worn by Princess Diana . Auction sources tell TMZ ... the SKIMS honcho just snatched up the rare diamond-encrusted necklace Wednesday at a Sotheby's auction. A Sotheby's rep tells us the piece went for $197,453. Getty The stunning necklace is known as the Attalah Cross ... which she famously wore in 1987 at a London charity gala paired with a purple-tinged outfit, with the necklace hanging low down her torso. The Garrard jewelry company let Diana borrow the piece for the event. Sothebys It was also an elaborate fashion choice, and considered bold at the time. The necklace has since come into the possession of the auction house, and now, it's on its way to Kim ... thanks to her winning bid. Gallery Launch Gallery Instagram Believe it or … [Read more...] about Kim Kardashian Buys Iconic Princess Diana Diamond Cross Necklace
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Cher Says Engagement to Alexander Edwards ‘Going OK,’ Flashes Diamond Ring
BACKGRID Cher and Alexander Edwards ' engagement is looking as real as it can be -- they were smiling and playful while hittin' the town together, and showing off her new diamond ring. The couple was out in Bev Hills Thursday night, heading to Avra for dinner, and couldn't help but do a little smooching -- okay, the paps begged 'em -- during their slow stroll inside the restaurant. Backgrid Cher even flashed the shiny new ring she got from AE last month, telling folks their engagement is going along pretty well, too! THERE R NO WORDS, pic.twitter.com/TZOYLGVWkv — Cher (@cher) December 25, 2022 @cher As we reported, fans were scratching their heads Christmas day when she shared a massive diamond ring from Alexander with the caption, "THERE R NO WORDS." Most people weren't sure if it was the real deal, or just some top-shelf trolling. Gallery Launch Gallery Getty Cher hasn't been married since … [Read more...] about Cher Says Engagement to Alexander Edwards ‘Going OK,’ Flashes Diamond Ring
Lil Baby Ices Out 7-Year-Old Son with Diamond Pendants to Match Collection
Icebox Diamonds & Watches Lil Baby strives to be the most fly rapper in the game and that mentality obviously trickles down to his own children!!! The Atlanta rapper recently hit up Icebox Diamonds & Watches, his home away from home, to lace his 7-year-old son, Jason , with a couple of new diamond emblems modeled after a pair of Baby's pre-existing pieces. Skylar Langfeldt of Icebox tells TMZ Hip Hop ... Jason 's 4PF chain consists of more than 5 carats of VS diamonds with blue and green enamel accents -- a junior take on Baby's chain, which has 70+ carats! The fresh father and son duo also plan to stunt at NBA games, as they frequent State Farm Arena for their hometown Atlanta Hawks ... and Skylar says they now have matching pieces to rep their team. Jason's Hawks pendant sports 2 carats of diamonds and 25 grams of gold -- while his dad's has 10x the bling with 20 carats of diamonds, and 150 grams of white gold. … [Read more...] about Lil Baby Ices Out 7-Year-Old Son with Diamond Pendants to Match Collection
Kim Kardashian Gets Restraining Order Against Man Who Allegedly Sent Diamond Ring
Getty Kim Kardashian has been granted a temporary restraining order against a man who has allegedly come to her house multiple times, calls her his "wife" and even sent a ring. The docs, obtained by TMZ, claim Jomonie Victor Zigler first made contact with Kim in December -- making multiple visits to her home (only to be stopped by security), posting explicit messages about her online and referring to her as his wife. In the docs, filed by Kim's attorney, Shawn Holley , Kim claims Zigler has also sent items to her home ... including a diamond ring and keys to a hotel room. What's equally scary -- Kim says Zigler has a criminal history that includes firearms and threats ... she says his actions have caused emotional distress. Apparently, a judge agrees, because they signed off on the temporary restraining order against the 28-year-old until a hearing, scheduled for next month. TMZ broke the story, Kim was granted a 3-year restraining … [Read more...] about Kim Kardashian Gets Restraining Order Against Man Who Allegedly Sent Diamond Ring
O.T. Genasis Praises T-Pain $400K Chain, Says He Wasted Money On Partying
TMZ.com T-Pain revealed he’s wiser and $400k poorer now that his “Big Ass Chain” means nothing to him -- but O.T. Genasis knows from experience ... you can spend money on a lot worse!!! TMZ Hip Hop caught the “Cut It” rapper out in Hollywood and he feels Teddy Pain shouldn’t feel ashamed of dropping 6-figures on his now obsolete chain ... mainly because it bought him some exposure that was priceless!!! Waiting for your permission to load the Instagram Media. T-Pain openly admitted on Nappy Boy Radio that diamonds and gold had depreciated on his watch ... but keeps the chain handy to remind himself of his "dumbest" purchase ever!!! O.T. says mentioning the chain instantly rang a bell for him ... and he thinks T-Pain’s chain worked wonders for his branding and marketing aspects. O.T. tells us the clunky souvenir still ranks higher than his biggest spending regret -- which are filled with nights of fancy dinners and bottle service -- leaving … [Read more...] about O.T. Genasis Praises T-Pain $400K Chain, Says He Wasted Money On Partying
Berlin Film Festival Adds Eight Titles To Berlinale Special Lineup Including ‘Golda’ Starring Helen Mirren & Camille Cottin
The Berlin Film Festival today announced eight titles that have been added to its Berlinale Special program. The new crop of films includes Golda , starring Helen Mirren, Camille Cottin, and Liev Schreiber. Directed by Guy Nattiv from a screenplay by Nicholas Martin, the pic follows the intensely dramatic and high-stakes responsibilities and decisions that Golda Meir, former Israeli prime minister, faced during the 1973 Yom Kippur War. Mirren stars as Meir. Jane Hooks and Michael Kuhn are producers on the pic. Embankment is handling sales. Other titles added to the program include Netflix’s Kill Boksoon . Jeon Do-Yeon, who won the best actress award at Cannes in 2007 for Secret Sunshine , stars in the pic, which follows a single mother and renowned hired killer who struggles to find a balance between her personal and work life. Also selected is Andrea Di Stefano’s Last Night of Amore , starring Pierfrancesco Favino, Linda Caridi, Antonio Gerardi, and Francesco … [Read more...] about Berlin Film Festival Adds Eight Titles To Berlinale Special Lineup Including ‘Golda’ Starring Helen Mirren & Camille Cottin
NFL Wild Card WAGs, Win or Go Home!!!
Gallery Launch Gallery The NFL playoffs are finally here with six awesome wild card games this weekend and Mondy ... and you're gonna see a lot of WAGs in the crowd supporting their men on the field. Jenna Brandt will be in 49ers gear when her bae Brock Purdy takes on the Seahawks in his first playoff experience ... and who knows, she might be sitting with Christian McCaffrey 's famous lady, Olivia Culpo . Let's not forget Lauren Jackson -- she'll be there sporting a diamond ring after Tyler Lockett proposed to her a few months ago. Congrats!!! Of course, Trevor Lawrence 's wife, Marissa , and Christian Kirk 's fiancée, Ozzy Ozkan , will be going insane in the suites at TIAA Bank Field when the Jaguars face the L.A. Chargers later Saturday. If you're a Buffalo Bills fan, you know model Rachel Bush -- who married safety Jordan Poyer in 2018 -- will be tweeting away from her seat at Highmark Stadium on … [Read more...] about NFL Wild Card WAGs, Win or Go Home!!!
Chuck Berry Died of ‘Natural Causes,’ No Autopsy
Chuck Berry died from natural causes ... TMZ has learned. We're told Berry's personal doctor will sign off on the death certificate that the cause of death was natural, and there will be no autopsy. By the way, various diseases would still classify the cause of death as "natural." Police responded to a medical emergency Saturday at Berry's home 45 miles from St. Louis. Attempts to resuscitate the 90-year-old legend were unsuccessful. Chuck was a pioneer for rock 'n' roll in both style and sound. He had a string of hits through his long, decorated career including " Johnny B. Goode," "Roll Over Beethoven," "Maybellene" and tons more. RIP Gallery Launch Gallery Getty … [Read more...] about Chuck Berry Died of ‘Natural Causes,’ No Autopsy
Richard E. Grant To Host 2023 BAFTA Film Awards
Actor Richard E. Grant has been set as the host of the 2023 BAFTA Film Awards, which take place on February 19 at the Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall in London. Grant takes over the reins from Rebel Wilson, who hosted last year’s edition, the first in-person ceremony since the pandemic. The ceremony will be broadcast on BBC One and iPlayer in the UK. This year’s nominations will be unveiled on January 19. The longlists were published earlier this month . British presenter Alison Hammond has been announced as the host of the BAFTA studio, a new behind-the-scenes stream launched for this year’s ceremony. The awards body has said the BAFTA studio will “give viewers at home an Access-All-Areas experience” to the event. Film critic Ali Plumb and presenter Vick Hope will host the BAFTA red carpet. As previously announced, the ceremony will also culminate in a live broadcast of the final four categories for the first time in BAFTA history. In previous years, the … [Read more...] about Richard E. Grant To Host 2023 BAFTA Film Awards
Hector Ramirez Dies: 20-Time Emmy-Winning Cameraman On Oscars, Grammys, ‘DWTS’ & More Was 78
Hector Ramirez , a cameraman known for live events and music and comedy specials who racked up 20 Emmys and scores of other nominations in a career spanning 44 years and 200-plus credits, has died. He was 78. His wife, Alma, posted the news on social media last week. “Today I lost my husband, partner, friend, hero, protector, handyman and cameraman extraordinaire,” she wrote on January 11. “So many memories to behold in the 47 years of our marriage that my heart is broken and my world so much smaller. He was larger than life, a dad, grandfather, uncle, brother and loved by so many friends. He touched so many lives. He is deeply missed. No more pain baby, rest in peace and go and tell your stories to all the angels in heaven.” Ramirez won four Emmys for his work on Dancing with the Stars , on which he worked from 2006-13, and also won TV Academy hardware for American Idol, the 1994 Oscars , the 2008 Grammys and specials from Frank Sinatra, Paul Simon, Cher, … [Read more...] about Hector Ramirez Dies: 20-Time Emmy-Winning Cameraman On Oscars, Grammys, ‘DWTS’ & More Was 78