Russian Hockey Star Alex Ovechkin Just Dropped $4.2 Million On This Monster Virginia House
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin bought a $4.2 million house in McLean, Virginia earlier this month.
The house features 5 bedrooms, 7.5 bathrooms, and a massive 11,000 square feet of space.
It was listed by Marianne Prendergast, and it's brand spankin' new.
This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? Log in. http://www.marianneprendergast.com/properties/listing/672 and AP Images The exterior of the house Courtesy of Marianne Prendergast The spiral staircase Courtesy of Marianne Prendergast The kitchen Courtesy of Marianne Prendergast Top-notch cabinets Courtesy of Marianne Prendergast The library Courtesy of Marianne Prendergast The den Courtesy of Marianne Prendergast The first-floor balcony Courtesy of Marianne Prendergast The recreation room Courtesy of Marianne Prendergast The dining room Courtesy of Marianne Prendergast First-floor hallway Courtesy of Marianne Prendergast The second-floor Courtesy of Marianne Prendergast The master bathroom Courtesy of Marianne Prendergast Another deck, this one made of wood Courtesy of Marianne Prendergast The back of the house Courtesy of Marianne Prendergast How's it compare with Joe Montana's old digs?
Sofia Vergara says she feels her best when she's 'done an hour and a half of hair and makeup'
Redeem now Sofia Vergara believes "more is more" when it comes to hair and makeup, as she recently told People. She said she feels her best when she's spent an hour doing both, and is "always done up." The actor also said she didn't protect her skin as a young girl in Colombia, which impacts her now. Sofia Vergara takes her beauty routine seriously, even if it takes an hour to finish each day.
Taylor Swift's 'the Man' Music Video Has Plenty of Hidden Easter Eggs
The opening shot recalls a moment with Brendon Urie in "Me!" Brendon Urie, right, is the lead singer of Panic at the Disco. Taylor Swift/YouTube The video opens with Swift staring out a window, while "Me!" features a similar moment with a suited Urie staring out a window, looking at Swift dancing on the street below.
Swift walks into an office, crumbles up a piece of paper, and tosses it over her shoulder.
TikTok star arrested after being accused of posing as doctor in South African hospital
Redeem now Matthew Lani, a TikTok star, gained a huge following posting videos of memes and medical advice. He was arrested Sunday after entering a Johannesburg hospital pretenting he was a doctor, health department officials said. Officials said he'd been to the same facility twice to make "misleading content under the pretense that he was a qualified doctor." A TikTok star who goes by the moniker "Dr. Matthew"
How 11 celebrity chefs make margaritas
Cinco de Mayo is Wednesday. A favorite way to celebrate is to mix up your favorite margarita recipe. Here's how 11 celebrity chefs make margaritas. Bobby Flay's simple recipe calls for silver tequila and orange-flavored liqueur. Bobby Flay. Lloyd Bishop/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal/Getty Images/Food Network/YouTube "Bobby's Margarita," as Flay named it, only calls for four ingredients: silver tequila, freshly squeezed lime juice, orange-flavored liqueur (like triple sec), and a slice of lime.
I showed up to a GOP congressman's 16-minute Christmas party. Here's what it was like to watch Democ
Redeem now Rep. Tim Burchett had a 16-minute Christmas party featuring cracker-and-cheese "charcuterie."It was a jarringly bipartisan affair.MTG took a photo with a frequent Democratic foe — who happened to be dressed like Santa. Five minutes before noon, the south hallway of the first floor of the Longworth House Office Building was already buzzing with activity.
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Robert Pattinson says it's no longer 'cool' to hate 'Twilight': 'That's so 2010'
Redeem now "Twilight" star Robert Pattinson said that "it's not even cool to be a hater anymore" of the film. "That's so 2010," he said in an interview with "The Batman" costar Zoë Kravitz for People. Pattinson starred in five "Twilight" movies and famously criticized the franchise years ago. Robert Pattinson said that days of loathing "Twilight" are long gone.
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Shake Shack is adding more tech to its stores and it could mean a big boost to its bottom line
Redeem now Shake Shack says it expects to have self-service ordering kiosks in all of its restaurants by the end of Q3.The chain said the kiosks, currently in nearly 250 restaurants, are the chain's most profitable ordering channel.Consumers tend to order more from the self-ordering machines. Kiosks also save on labor costs. As Shake Shack looks to control labor and improve profitability, the burger chain is turning to restaurant tech that's been around for years – self-serve ordering kiosks.
Vintage photos show what Coney Island's 4th of July celebrations used to look like
Coney Island has been a popular destination for the Fourth of July since the early 20th century. Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest has been held on July 4 since 1916. Vintage photos of July 4 on Coney Island show crowded beaches and the annual hot-dog contest. Coney Island has been a destination for Fourth of July celebrations for over a century.
From firework displays, parades, and live performances to the annual Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest, Coney Island has served up Independence Day attractions since the early 20th century.
9 Fancy Mansions With Incredible Bathtubs
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It used to be that taking a bath was a weekly duty that involved rolling a metal wash-bin or wooden barrel inside the house, which was then laboriously filled with kettle-heated water.
Depending on the wealth and hygienic attitude of the family, the entire family took turns bathing in the same water — one after another, right down to the baby.