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A 49ers fan was warned in advance not to mess with the Rocky statue in Philadelphia ahead of the Eagles' playoff game, as fans gather and show team spirit, with some cautioning against vandalism or disrespect towards the iconic statue.
Philadelphia is celebrating its first "RockyFest" to honor the iconic film franchise starring Sylvester Stallone, coinciding with the 48th anniversary of the first film. The festival features a surprise unveiling of a second Rocky statue at the top of the famous "Rocky Steps" at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, on loan from Stallone. The event includes a bus tour, mural unveiling, and movie marathon, celebrating the enduring legacy of the underdog boxer Rocky Balboa and his connection to the city.
Adele refused to purchase Sylvester Stallone's Los Angeles mansion unless it included the iconic "Rocky" statue that looks over the pool. Stallone agreed to let Adele keep the statue, and she reportedly purchased the home for $58 million. The eight-bedroom, 11-bathroom mansion features a screening room, cigar room, infinity pool, and art studio, among other amenities. Adele's 30-year mortgage payments will reportedly cost $227,000 per month, including property taxes and a 5% interest rate.
Adele insisted on keeping the poolside statue of Sylvester Stallone's legendary boxing character, Rocky, as part of the sale when she purchased his Los Angeles mansion last year. Stallone had initially planned to take the statue with him, but ultimately agreed to leave it in Adele's care. Stallone praised Adele's ongoing renovation of the property, saying she's making it gorgeous.
Adele insisted on keeping a statue of Sylvester Stallone as Rocky in the $58 million Beverly Hills mansion she purchased from him, making it a dealbreaker. Stallone wanted to take the statue with him, but Adele refused. The British singer-songwriter is currently renovating the 18,587-square-foot home, which Stallone approves of.
Adele reportedly purchased Sylvester Stallone's Los Angeles mansion for $58 million last year but threatened to walk away if Stallone didn’t include the sculpture of his Rocky Balboa character overlooking his pool. Stallone was rueful, but glad it was in safe hands. Adele bought the 3.6-acre property in Beverly Park at significantly less than the original listing of $110 million and its subsequent reduction to $80 million, per ET. The singer has since gutted the mansion and removed the second story — but kept the iconic statue.
Adele insisted on keeping the bronze "Rocky" statue when she purchased Sylvester Stallone's former Los Angeles mansion for $58 million last year. Stallone wanted to keep the statue, but Adele told him it was a deal-breaker. Despite keeping the statue, Adele is completely transforming the rest of the home through renovations. Stallone doesn't mind and says she's making it gorgeous. Adele is a fan of the "Rocky" franchise and spent many of her pandemic workouts watching the movies on her gym television.
Adele bought Sylvester Stallone's Los Angeles mansion last year for $58 million and wanted to keep the statue of his iconic character, boxer Rocky Balboa, which overlooks the pool. Stallone agreed to let her keep it, saying he likes what she's doing with the property. In a previous interview, Stallone discussed his frustration with the ownership dispute over the Rocky franchise and his desire to receive compensation for his creation of the character.
Adele bought Sylvester Stallone's mansion in Beverly Park, Los Angeles, for $58 million and insisted on keeping the iconic Rocky statue near the pool, which was a dealbreaker for Stallone. Adele is currently renovating the mansion, which has been gutted and stripped down to the bones. Stallone approves of the renovations and shared insights into his life and personal philosophy, including his friendship with Arnold Schwarzenegger.