wizard of oz
A federal judge dismissed charges against Jerry Hal Saliterman, 77, after being informed that he died Sunday.
The singer dazzled in yet another custom Schiaparelli creation.
A few bidders making offers by phone volleyed back and forth for 15 minutes as the price climbed to the final, eye-popping sum.
The talk show host let the "Wicked" star hold the wand used by Glinda actress Billie Burke in the 1939 film, "The Wizard Of Oz."
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Chu told HuffPost’s Ellen Lee how “Wicked” transcends its magic, challenges the status quo and echoes his pursuit of the American dream beyond the “yellow brick road.”
The famed footwear worn by Judy Garland in the 1939 film were stolen in 2005 by a thief who was convinced they were adorned with real jewels.
Jerry Hal Saliterman, 76, was charged with theft of a major artwork and witness tampering in connection with the 2005 theft.
The thief had never seen Judy Garland classic and had no idea about the shoe's culture significance, according to his defense attorney.
Nearly two decades later, a Minnesota man has been charged with stealing Dorothy’s ruby slippers.
Judy Garland wore several pairs of the ruby slippers during production of "The Wizard Of Oz," but only four authentic pairs remain.