Ledger Pop Journal - Celebrity News & Sports

Two stories from abroad involving major money. A mystery celebrity has shelled out nearly a million bucks for a palatial Cape Town property, setting up for next year's soccer World Cup. Details below. In an unrelated story, the wife of soccer star David Beckham is said to be devastated after a brazen robbery. Crime reports from Britain details two thieves stole up to 75 dresses from Victoria Beckham's spring/summer 2010 collection. The value, according to "The Stylist" is $575,000.

Victoria Beckham and Tom Cruise at an Event. (Image: Splash News)

Us Weekly Magazine writes: "This operation was meticulously planned. The thieves must feel they can make a fortune selling the collection on the black market," a source told London's the Daily Mail. "Victoria was informed straight away about the incident and was shocked and deeply saddened, although her first priority was the well-being of the driver."


About that expensive rental...A mystery celebrity has shelled out eight million rand (about $1 million) to rent a palatial Cape Town property during next year's soccer World Cup.

The month-long deal is the biggest the South Africa has seen, says Ronnie Matthews Estates director Clinton Braude. He said: "The villa has been rented to an undisclosed international celebrity to use as a base during their month-long visit while in South Africa during the World Cup in June, and is situated in sought-after Clifton – Cape Town's millionaires' playground.

Many visitors to the World Cup have been holding out for the draw before confirming their accommodation."

Locals, meanwhile, speculated on who the celeb might be - naming Jessica Alba, George Clooney and Tom Cruise as possibilities.

One woman said: "It would make sense for it to be Tom Cruise because he has the money and he often watches David Beckham play for the LA Galaxy; maybe he wants to see Beckham play for England. He would be welcome here."