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Some of La La Land's most recognizable movie props in the filmmaking history are finally being released to the public -- but none of this stuff comes cheap ... not by a long shot. The famous Prop Store -- which houses a treasure trove of on-set Hollywood memorabilia collectibles -- is hosting a MONSTER auction in late August that's going to put some iconic items up for bidding for the first time ever. And, get this ... 850 items are being sold in all, but they're expected to fetch upwards of $6 million, based on how the pros have priced each piece individually beforehand. Okay, let's get to the loot -- Tom Cruise's actual fighter pilot helmet in "Top Gun" (RIP, Goose), the 11-foot model Nostromo space ship used in "Alien" and Robin Williams' Peter Pan sword in "Hook." Tom's helmet is expected to go between $50k-$70k, Nostromo will probably be in the ballpark of $300k-$500k (DAMN!!!) and Peter Banning's weapon could snag $12k...

Music News

Steve Aoki isn't letting a little thing like social distancing stop him from being a great human who helps out kids in need -- 'cause he's still doing exactly that ... just ask Juliana. The world-famous DJ and producer once again teamed up with the Kids Wish Network to make a sick child's dream come true -- this time, it was 12-year-old Juliana Goode ... who's an aspiring DJ herself. Juliana suffers from Cushing Syndrome -- an adrenal gland disease that produces an abnormal level of cortisol in the body -- and when KWN heard she saw Steve as an inspiration for her own career goals, they got in touch with him and, of course, he was on board to meet her. More importantly, he helped secure a sweet DJ setup for Juliana with the help of some of the top players in the game -- Denon DJ (which sells digital audio equipment) donated a DJ Prime Go portable console to Juliana, and Ion Audio provided her with some new speakers. Check out how the kid reacted when Steve revealed ...

THE OTHER STUFF . . .

Archie Comics to Launch Comic Books Based on Stan Lee Superheroes. The deal with Genius Brands international will develop and produce comic books and graphic novels based on the post-Marvel IP of the legendary writer, editor and publisher of Marvel Comics. Archie Comics is set to launch comic books and graphic novels based on the post-Marvel IP of Stan Lee, the legendary writer, editor and publisher of Marvel Comics. The comic book publishing agreement follows Genius Brands International striking a joint venture with Stan Lee's POW! Entertainment to acquire never-before-exploited IP from the creator of iconic superhero comic characters like Spider-Man, the X-Men, Thor, Iron Man, Black Panther and the Fantastic Four. "Archie Comics are everywhere. You can't go to a supermarket checkout stand and not see them, and soon that will be the same with Stan Lee Universe," Genius Brands CEO and chairman Andy Heyward said in a statement. The first Stan Lee property slated for pu...

ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

Supermodel Beverly Johnson Is Engaged at 67: 'We've Lived Through a Lot of the Same Things'. "Just finding the love of my life at this point in my life has been amazing," Johnson tells PEOPLE exclusively of her recent engagement to financier Brian Maillian. Ask Beverly Johnson what makes her fiance Brian Maillian such a good match and she says with a laugh: "This is the first time I've dated someone so close to my age! We know the same songs and we've lived through a lot of the same things." They also share a deep bond. Johnson, the supermodel who made history as the first Black woman on the cover of Vogue in 1974, says, "As I was breaking boundaries in the fashion industry, he was doing the same on Wall Street." Now 67, Johnson tells PEOPLE, "just finding the love of my life at this point in my life has been amazing." Turns out her engagement to the 70-year-old financier with whom she lives with in Rancho Mirage, California, ...

TRIVIA

What's the number one small appliance given as a wedding gift these days? (An electric knife) The motto of what U.S. territory is "Where America's Day Begins"? (Guam, which is located in the western Pacific, across the International Date Line, and is the first U.S. community to greet each new day) What family-owned company has been the sole paper supplier for U.S. currency since 1879? (Crane & Company of Dalton, Massachusetts) According to a recent survey - If you do THIS during the summertime, you'll likely gain about 10 pounds! What is it? (Take a vacation! Of course this year you're doing that anyway staying home) Which actress won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her role as serial killer Aileen Wuornos in "Monster" (2003)? (Charlize Theron) According to USA Today - About 61,000 people in the U.S. are doing this with their cars right now... .What is it? (Getting their oil changed) What's the largest and densest of the four ro...

I STINK AT EMAIL

(Popular Mechanics) More than 3.7 billion people in the world have email accounts, and it seems like 3 billion of them email you every day. But traditional email providers and independent companies have come up with algorithms that, along with some behavioral changes, can help get your inbox back to its original purpose: efficient communication. Even if you're not hopeless, these suggestions might help you: You are a procrastinator Try the Gmail app Smart Reply. Google software looks for phrases like "meet Thursday or Friday?" and usually posts three usually relevant suggested responses above your phone's keyboard. Tap one and drop in the text like "Let's do Thursday," and adapt as necessary. Smart Reply learns from your responses, so it won't suggest a smiley emoji if you're not an emoji person. You catch up on emails late at night and feel guilty burdening people after-hours Try Delay Delivery. Microsoft recently added this feature to the curre...

WHAT IT MEANS WHEN YOUR SEX DREAM STARS...

Your boss Workplace romps may be the most universal sex dream, according to Wallace. But if you and your boss are getting it on in the Land of Nod, does that mean should cut back on those one-on-one meetings or skip next week's happy hour? Probably not. "Sure, you may be sexually attracted to your boss," says Wallace. "But if you're having sex with him in a dream, your subconscious is probably becoming aware of your own ability to make decisions and act as a leader." So once you shake that post-sex-dream awkwardness, perhaps you should schedule a date with your boss ... to discuss your future with the company. Your friend Not again! You've established a completely platonic relationship with a member of the opposite sex -- and suddenly he's got a leading role in your sex dream. What's going on? You can chalk this up to your pal having a quality that you admire or see in yourself. Explains Wallace: "People often tell me, 'I have a friend. ...