The Ruby Slippers From THE WIZARD OF OZ Sold for a Whopping $28 Million at Auction

Worldwide enthusiasm for the musical “Wicked” has reached a frenzy, as everyone seems to be under its spell. In fact, so captivated are some individuals by this enchantment that they recently shelled out an astounding $28 million dollars for a pair of Judy Garland’s ruby slippers from “The Wizard of Oz.” As reported by The Hollywood Reporter, this past weekend saw the conclusion of this extraordinary sale. This staggering sum makes these ruby slippers the most valuable movie memorabilia ever sold. Heritage Auctions facilitated the transaction, which far surpassed the previous record holder – Marilyn Monroe’s iconic white dress from “The Seven Year Itch,” fetching $5 million at auction.

Nerdist’s Best TV and Movie Moments of 2024

This year’s selection of TV shows and movies provided us with endless entertainment, leaving us emotionally moved on numerous occasions. Some series made us shed tears as we bid farewell to cherished characters, while others brought smiles to our faces or had us laughing out loud at our favorite personalities. Among the countless unforgettable moments from television and cinema that linger in our minds, these standouts are undoubtedly the best of the best, according to us.

XO, Kitty Season 2 Trailer: Noah Centineo Makes A Surprise Cameo As Lovable Peter Kavinsky; SEE HERE

In an exciting turn of events, Netflix unveiled the trailer for XO, Kitty Season 2, and it’s Noah Centineo as Peter Kavinsky who steals the spotlight! The initial season of the spin-off series from To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before followed Kitty, Lara Jean’s younger sister, as she navigated her high school years in Seoul, South Korea. However, when her relationship with Dae Heon takes an unexpected turn, she finds herself entangled in a fling with Min Ho.

‘We Just Went At It’: Cillian Murphy On Adapting Claire Keegan’s Hit Novel Small Things Like These

Cillian Murphy was surprised that Claire Keegan’s popular novel Small Things Like These hadn’t been made into a movie, but he was grateful for the chance to be involved. “It’s not just loved in Ireland, but also in America and Europe,” he explained to Entertainment Weekly. “So we felt a sense of duty to tell the story well, so we gave it our all,” the Academy Award winner said further.

Crypto Market Remains Unhinged by Feds 25bps Interest Rate Cuts

As a seasoned researcher with over two decades of experience in finance and markets, I’ve witnessed countless interest rate decisions by central banks and their effects on various asset classes, including cryptocurrencies. The recent 25-basis-point cut by the Federal Reserve is no exception, as it has left the crypto market unimpressed, reflecting a complex interplay … Read more