Lady Gaga purchased 55 items belonging to late singer Michael Jackson in a weekend auction that raised more than $5 million, a portion of which will be donated to charity, Julien's Auctions said.
The auction was held in Beverly Hills and it showcased 465 items spanning Jackson's career through the years, including costumes and props used on tour and in music videos.
Highlights from the sale included the late singer's "BAD" tour jacket raising $240,000, a white glove selling for $192,000 and one of the singer's Pepsi and Awards jacket garnering more than $68,000.
Gaga told her 31 million Twitter followers that the 55 pieces she collected will be archived & expertly cared for in the spirit & love of Michael Jackson, his bravery, & fans worldwide.
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