Katy Perry declares victory in battle over vet’s Montecito home

Four years after first engaging in a legal battle with disabled veteran Carl Westcott over the purchase of a Montecito mansion, pop star Katy Perry has finally emerged with the home’s title in hand. Continue reading

Judge rules Katy Perry can keep disabled vet’s Montecito mansion

Following a multiyear legal battle, Judge Joseph Lipner ruled that Carl Westcott presented “no credible evidence” that he lacked the mental capacity to sign the deal with Perry and Bloom in 2020. Continue reading

Katy Perry’s shady real estate deals inspire new housing legislation

A group that disapproves of Perry’s recent real estate deals is advocating for the launch of the Protecting Elder Realty for Retirement Years Act or the “Katy PERRY Act,” which seeks to put measures in place to limit risks of elder financial abuse. Continue reading

Ailing vet claims Orlando Bloom, Katy Perry unfairly bought home

Carl Westcott, 83, claims his judgment was impaired when the contract with Perry and Bloom was signed, due to opiates he was prescribed following an extensive surgery to treat Huntington’s disease, according to reports. Continue reading

Orlando Bloom’s bachelor pad hits the market for $9M

Now that he’s counting down the days until his marriage to Katy Perry, Orlando Bloom has decided to part with his bachelor pad, listing it for $8.9 million. Continue reading