Audrey Hepburn’s Former LA Mansion Sells for $9.4 Million

The only thing better than breakfast atTiffany’s? Breakfast at Audrey Hepburn’s former Brentwood rental home—which hit the market last summer for the first time in 34 years. The price? $10.9 million. Now, a buyer (and presumably a fan of thesilver screen legend) purchased the Los Angeles hideaway for $9.4 million, a nearly 14 percent discount. Jennifer Montague and the Larson Burmester Group of Sotheby’s International Realty handled the sale.

Elle Decor a landscaped pathway leading to a house framed by green hedges and decorative lamps

The house was first owned by Mildred and Edwin Knopf, relatives of Alfred Knopf who owned the renownedpublishing house, in the early 1950s. That was before British actress Deborah Kerr and her husband, Peter Viertel, snagged it.Hepburnleased the house twice from Kerr while she was abroad shooting films. According to several Sotheby’s International Realty listing agents, Hepburn was there in the spring of 1950, during a screen test ofQuo Vadis(Hepburn was considered for the part of Lygia, but the role, in fact, went to Kerr), and again while preppingThe Children’s Hourthe next year (Hepburn played Karen Wright).

The 31,163-square-foot estate, tucked behind gates on one of Brentwood’s most coveted streets, still exudes the understated elegance Hepburn was known for. Manicured rose gardens frame the property, while a covered lanai—outfitted with a fireplace, built-in ceiling heaters, and views of the expansive front lawn—feels tailor-made for early mornings with croissants and coffee.

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But it’s the house itself, built in 1939 by an unknown builder, that warrants such a hefty price tag. The 6,099-square-foot Georgian-style gem features five bedrooms, six-and-a-half baths, and a look that marries old-Hollywood grace with updated modernity. There's hand-painted Gracie wallpaper in the dining room, a conservatory fit for cocktail hour, and a chef’s kitchen with sun-soaked garden views.

Kitchen

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The kitchen is a maximalist haven, with arched ceilings original to the house.

Living Room

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The living room features a gorgeous fireplace and plentiful natural light.

Primary Bedroom

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The upstairs primary suite boasts dual spa-like bathrooms, massive walk-in closets, and a balcony.

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Primary Bathroom

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The primary bathroom is almost as large as most New York bedrooms.

Backyard Porch

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A covered porch features a fireplace, built-in ceiling heaters, and views of the expansive front lawn.

Backyard

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To the side of the porch, there's a small putting green.

Backyard

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A modernized pool graces the house's backyard.

The upstairs primary suite is practically a home in itself, with dual spa-like bathrooms, massive walk-in closets, and a balcony that overlooks the estate’s verdant-green front lawn. Downstairs, there’s a family room and a guest suite perfect for your live-in help—or your very lucky in-laws. Oh, and did we mention the swimming pool and a small putting green in the backyard?

Sure, Tiffany’s has diamonds. But this house has Hepburn, history, and a front lawn fit for a film still.

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CBS reveals its replacement for Stephen Colbert's 'Late Show'

CBS has revealed the future of its nightly time slot after the end of "The Late Show."

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The network announced on April 6 that "Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen" will move into its 11:35 p.m. slot after "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" concludes on May 21.

The comedy talk show, which premiered in syndication in 2006, is hosted by Byron Allen and features a rotating panel of comedians performing their material. It currently airs on CBS immediately after "The Late Show."

Starting May 22, CBS will air back-to-back, half-hour episodes of "Comics Unleashed" Monday through Friday, the network said. This will be followed by back-to-back episodes of the comedy game show "Funny You Should Ask," which is also produced by Allen, in the 12:37 a.m. time slot.

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"I created and launched 'Comics Unleashed' 20 years ago so my fellow comedians could have a platform to do what we all love — make people laugh," Allen said in a statement. "I truly appreciate CBS' confidence in me by picking up our two-hour comedy block of 'Comics Unleashed' and 'Funny You Should Ask,' because the world can never have enough laughter."

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CBScanceled "The Late Show"in July, ending the long-running late-night comedy institution previously hosted by David Letterman. But the network had until now not revealed what it planned to air in the show's time slot.

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Paramount, the parent company of CBS, previously said that canceling "The Late Show" was "purely a financial decision against a challenging backdrop in late night" and was "not related in any way to the show's performance, content, or other matters happening at Paramount."

Though Colbert's "Late Show" is known for its pointed political humor, Allen toldThe Los Angeles Times last yearthat he wants comedians to bring non-political material to "Comics Unleashed."

"I tell the comedians we're shooting 'I Love Lucy,'" Allen said. "Something that's evergreen. So I don't want to hear any political humor. Just be funny, family-friendly and advertiser-friendly."

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Colbert's final episode of "The Late Show" is scheduled for May 21. He has not revealed his final guests. The comedian recently announced his next major gig after the show ends: He willwrite a new "Lord of the Rings" filmwith his son.

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Who is Byron Allen? High-powered producer to take over CBS late-night

CBS announced on April 6 that twoshows produced by Byron Allenwill take over its late-night schedule after "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" ends its run on May 21.

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The network will air back-to-back half-hour episodes of "Comics Unleashed" in "The Late Show's" 11:35 p.m. time slot. They will be followed by episodes of the comedy game show "Funny You Should Ask," in the 12:37 a.m. time slot, the network announced.

The new schedule will begin on May 22.

"I created and launched 'Comics Unleashed' 20 years ago so my fellow comedians could have a platform to do what we all love — make people laugh," Allen said in a statement. "I truly appreciate CBS' confidence in me by picking up our two-hour comedy block of 'Comics Unleashed' and 'Funny You Should Ask,' because the world can never have enough laughter."

Byron Allen attends the game between the New York Knicks and the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena on March 8.

Allen had been lobbying for the slot since Colbert's ouster was announced in July of 2025,according to Variety."If they’re looking for a show, my hand is already up," he said during an interview atNew York’s Advertising Week in October."Fifty years, I’ve been waiting for this moment. Definitely, I’m going for it.”

Allen purchased the time to air "Comics Unleashed" and "Funny You Should Ask" from CBS, with Allen Media Group selling advertising on the shows,according to The Hollywood Reporter. Variety reports that the deal isthrough the 2026-2027 television season.

Here's what to know about Byron Allen.

Bryon Allen's early life

He was born on April 22, 1961, in Detroit,according to Allen's IMDB page, and his family moved to Los Angeles when he was 7 years old,CSQ Magazinereported.

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Allen was the youngest comedian to appear on Johnny Carson's "The Tonight Show" when he made his debut in 1979. He was a host on NBC's "Real People," an early reality show, and attended film school at the University of Southern California, according to CSQ Magazine.

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Allen founded what would become Allen Media Group in 1993, according to the CSQ profile. The company purchased The Weather Channel in 2018.

Allen is listed as an executive producer on multiple courtroom shows, according to IMDB, including "Justice for the People with Judge Milian," "Mathis Court with Judge Mathis" and "America's Court with Judge Ross," among others.

IMDB also lists Allen as an executive producer for "The Grio Awards," "Byron Allen Presents the Comedy and Music Superfest" and "Who Wants to Date a Comedian."

What has Byron Allen said about 'Comics Unleashed?'

Allen toldThe Los Angeles Timesin 2025 that he wants comedians to bring non-political material to "Comics Unleashed," which currently airs during the 12:37 a.m. timeslot.

"I tell the comedians we're shooting 'I Love Lucy,'" Allen said. "Something that's evergreen. So I don't want to hear any political humor. Just be funny, family-friendly, and advertiser-friendly."

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Rwanda tries to protect farmland in Africa's most densely populated nation

KIGALI, Rwanda (AP) — The rhythmic sounds of construction muffle the thud of farmers' hoes on a chilly morning inRwanda's capital, where new efforts aim to protect remaining agricultural land from relentless development in Africa's most densely populated country.

Associated Press A farmer prepares the soil for planting at a farm in Kigali, Rwanda, March 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Brian Inganga) A vertical farm set up in a home compound by Eza Neza, or Farmers tend to vegetable seedlings at a farm in Muhanga, Rwanda, March 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Brian Inganga) Christian Irakoze, co-founder of Eza Neza, or A view of buildings on a hillside in Kigali, Rwanda, March 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Brian Inganga)

Rwanda Protecting Farmland

Eighty-four-year-old Mukarusini Purisikira had been a farmer before she fled the country to Congo during the 1994 Rwandan genocide. Upon returning, she said, her family's land, which had stretched across the hills, had been taken away for construction. She gestured toward Kigali's high-rise buildings.

Now she grows maize and sweet potatoes on a piece of land the size of a small cottage, which she said is barely enough to feed her.

“It is all I have," she said, looking warily at construction equipment on a ridge nearby.

Now she has a measure of protection. Since September, Rwanda's government has been mapping agricultural land and using satellite imagery to track any development encroaching on farmlands and forests in a country where the population is expected to reach 22 million in a couple of years.

Rwanda is striving to ensure food security amid the latest global pressures on farm inputs likefertilizer, whose prices have been rising since theIran warbegan.

The capital set aside nearly a quarter of land for farming

The government has imposed fines of up to $3,000 and jail terms of up to six months on developers found to be encroaching.

Some buildings in Kigali have been torn down, though people associated with them didn’t want to comment for fear of government retaliation. The government now plans to incorporate drones for better real-time monitoring.

Meanwhile, land use data from the mayor’s office shows that the Kigali master plan has dedicated nearly a quarter of land — 22% — to agriculture.

City authorities acknowledge that housing construction is attractive due to demand but say future projections show that “farming will be even more productive.” They say the demand for food is also rising and believe that, with innovation, it can be grown on smaller pieces of land.

While most of the food consumed in Kigali comes from other districts in Rwanda, farmland in those areas is shrinking, too, a spokeswoman for the mayor’s office, Emma-Claudine Ntirenganya, told The Associated Press.

The government last year printed and displayed maps showing areas in districts across Rwanda that are designated for construction and reserved for agriculture.

Ntirenganya spoke of going into agriculture “in an urban way. We will be able to show Kigalians that they can also do agriculture and be productive.”

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The city administration, which is setting up a greenhouse on its roof, requires developers seeking building permits to include green spaces and gardens in their designs.

Some explore vertical gardens and hydroponics

Other approaches in Kigali include vertical farms, where vegetables and fruits such as strawberries are grown in stackable plastic containers.

Christian Irakoze co-founded a local company, Eza Neza or “grow well,” that sets up vertical farms in the city and described them as scalable. The AP visited two of them at local homes and another that provides stocks to a grocery store. One grows 600 plants in vertical rows stretching about 50 meters (yards) along a perimeter wall.

Irakoze described his work as “a different way of thinking about farming, from traditional large-scale upcountry farming to something smaller, modular, and that anyone can really do.”

Through the use of locally available inputs such as manure and volcanic sediment in place of soil, Irakoze said farming should be adapted to lessen outside impacts.

“We really have to find ways to find our own solutions, whether through inputs like fertilizers or seeds. Some of these global events are always a reminder that we should definitely have some alternatives,” he said.

Elsewhere in Kigali, a group of young agronomists are training farmers to adopt technologies such as hydroponics to maximize productivity, using water instead of soil.

“The population is increasing, yet our land is not increasing. We make sure that we find solutions that can help farmers to overcome that, and then they produce more,” said one of the agronomists, Richard Bucyana.

Bucyana agreed that solutions such as Rwanda’s help to buffer from global events.

“African governments should start thinking how they can be self-sustainable,” he said.

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