James McClain

· 3-min read About six months ago, Hollywood producer/director Jon M. Chu dropped $11 million to buy Halsey's lush estate in the semi-remote mountains between Malibu and Calabasas.

The Hollywood couple bought the $12.5 million property last year and demolished the historic structure designed by famed architect Craig Ellwood.

Actor Matt Damon reportedly paid $8.6 million for a condo residence at West Hollywood's 8899 Beverly building.

Jon Chu sold his Calabasas-adjacent estate for about US$1.3 million more than he paid for the place 3.5 years ago

The "Modern Family" star bought the house 10 years ago, paying $10.6 million, and subsequently gave the interiors a contemporary refresh.

A prolific investor in luxury condos is selling his renovated Sierra Towers residence in West Hollywood. Magnifying Glass Light Share

Sierra Towers, the 31-story condo skyscraper located at the bustling intersection of Beverly Hills, West Hollywood and the Sunset Strip's

The just-sold $24 million condo offers four bedrooms and five baths in nearly 6,500 square feet of glassy living space, plus a substantial wraparound terrace.

At the exclusive 8899 Beverly building, the so-called Penthouse East sold to a San Francisco-based businessman.

Sixty years ago, a nine year old girl was told her dad had died in Vietnam, and she was mad at him for leaving his family.