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Lady Gaga’s piano fails to sell at auction

NEW YORK

Lady Gaga’s childhood piano, which she used to write her first song at age 5, didn’t hit a high note at an auction in New York.

The upright piano failed to meet its reserve price Saturday when Los Angeles-based Julien’s Auctions offered it as part of the “Music Icons” memorabilia sale at the Hard Rock Cafe New York.

The piano had a pre-sale estimate of $100,000 to $200,000.

A spokeswoman for the auction house wouldn’t disclose the reserve, the lowest price a seller will accept for an item. It wasn’t immediately clear if the piano would be offered for sale again.

More than 85 Elvis Presley items also were auctioned by Julien’s. They included a 1969 Gibson Dove guitar that Presley’s father made for him. It sold for $334,000.

DJ-producer Harris resting after accident

NEW YORK

Popular DJ-producer Calvin Harris is resting after he was involved in a car accident Friday night and suffered minor injuries.

His publicist said Saturday that Harris was a passenger in a vehicle that was struck “in a collision” in Los Angeles. He was examined by doctors at a hospital and released. Further details were not provided.

Harris canceled a performance in Las Vegas and a Saturday performance at the Hangout Festival in Gulf Shores, Ala.

Born Adam Richard Wiles, Harris is known for the electronic dance music hits “Summer,” “Sweet Nothing” and “We Found Love” with Rihanna.

He is dating pop star Taylor Swift.

Associated Press