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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Bezos wedding brought $1.1 billion in economic value to Venice — that's $5.6 million per guest
Most of the value was in the tidal wave of global media attention. Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez didn't just host a lavish wedding in Venice — they supercharged the city's economy in the process. According to a new analysis from Italy's Ministry of Tourism cited in Business Insider, the June 2025 nuptials generated an estimated $1.1 billion in total economic value for Venice. That's nearly 68 percent of the city's entire annual tourism revenue — and it came from a guest list of just 200 people. How is that possible? More than $1 billion of the estimated impact came from global media exposure alone, according to the official report as cited in Businss Insider. Only about $33.3 million was attributed to actual spending on things like venues and guest expenses — with the rest stemming from increased attention on Venice, driven by nonstop coverage across social media and international press. To put the numbers in perspective: Average tourist value to the city: $125 per person Bezos wedding guest value: $5.6 million per person Local officials say the event also made a dent in Venice's infrastructure. At one point, the wedding party reserved 30 out of the city's 280 water taxis, or more than 10 percent of the entire fleet — a striking visual as stars like Oprah Winfrey and Kim Kardashian zipped through the canals. The report — which pulled data from the Italian consultancy JFC, regional officials in Veneto, and media monitoring sources — paints the wedding as an economic juggernaut. As for Venice, the $1.1 billion boost was a windfall — that came without the particular kind of strain generated by 13 million annual tourists, but nevertheless with plenty of friction in the form of high-profile protests and logistical hurdles. Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jeff Bezos Debuts Bold Hair Transformation 2 Weeks After Lauren Sánchez Wedding
Jeff Bezos Debuts Bold Hair Transformation 2 Weeks After Lauren Sánchez Wedding originally appeared on Parade. Jeff Bezos debuted a bold hair transformation two weeks after his and Lauren Sánchez's star-studded wedding. On July 10, the Amazon founder, 61, and his new bride, 55, were photographed in Sun Valley, Idaho, where they attended the Allen & Company Sun Valley Conference. 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 Each year, many of the wealthiest individuals in finance, technology, politics and media come together at the Sun Valley Resort for the week-long conference hosted by the bank Allen & Co. In one snap of the couple walking to lunch, Bezos was captured from the side, showing newly-grown silver hair on the sides of his head in place of his typically clean-shaven look. On June 27, Sánchez and Bezos tied the knot in Venice, Italy. The three-day celebration included celebrities like Oprah Winfrey, Kim Kardashian, Bill Gates, Orlando Bloom, Leonardo DiCaprio, Barbra Streisand, Mick Jagger and more. Sánchez was previously married to Patrick Whitesell from 2005 to 2019, during which they welcomed two kids, Evan and Ella Whitesell. She also shares a son, Nikko Gonzalez, with her ex, Tony Gonzalez. Meanwhile, Bezos shares three sons and one daughter with his ex-wife, MacKenzie Scott. In other related news, Sánchez turned heads while rocking a waist-cinching red latex dress on July 8. The journalist and model Brooks Nader were photographed in eye-popping looks together in Paris. Next: Lauren Sánchez Is Unrecognizable in Photo 20 Years Before Jeff Bezos Wedding Jeff Bezos Debuts Bold Hair Transformation 2 Weeks After Lauren Sánchez Wedding first appeared on Parade on Jul 12, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 12, 2025, where it first appeared. Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Lauren Sánchez, 55, Turns Heads in Impossibly Tiny Waist-Cinching Mini Dress
Lauren Sánchez, 55, Turns Heads in Impossibly Tiny Waist-Cinching Mini Dress originally appeared on Parade. turned heads while rocking an impossibly tiny waist-cinching mini dress after her wedding with . On Tuesday, July 8, the newlywed journalist, 55, was spotted while out and about in Paris with model in photos obtained by the Daily Mail. 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 In the new snaps, Sánchez rocked a red latex dress by Versace. The look featured a corset bodice and a low-cut necklace that showed off her ample assets. Meanwhile, Nader, 28, donned a black sheer top that revealed almost everything on top with a pair of black in July, Sánchez made headlines for looking unrecognizable 20 years before marrying Bezos. She and the Amazon founder tied the knot on June 27 during a star-studded wedding ceremony in Venice, Italy. The three-day celebration included high-profile guests like , , , Orlando Bloom, , , Mick Jagger and more. Before Bezos, Sánchez was married to Patrick Whitesell from 2005 to 2019, during which they welcomed two kids, Evan and Ella Whitesell. She also shares a son, Nikko Gonzalez, with her ex, Tony Gonzalez. Bezos, 61, shares three sons and one daughter with his ex-wife, MacKenzie Scott. Next: Lauren Sánchez, 55, Turns Heads in Impossibly Tiny Waist-Cinching Mini Dress first appeared on Parade on Jul 9, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 9, 2025, where it first appeared. Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
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Jeff Bezos Is Unrecognizable in 'Star Trek' Film 10 Years Before Lauren Sánchez Wedding
Jeff Bezos Is Unrecognizable in 'Star Trek' Film 10 Years Before Lauren Sánchez Wedding originally appeared on Parade. is nearly unrecognizable in a Star TrekBeyond cameo 10 years before his star-studded wedding with . In 2016, the Amazon founder, 61, played a Starfleet officer in the movie, during which he uttered the line, "Speak normally." 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 "When I was in fourth grade, I watched every Star Trek episode in re-runs many times, over and over," Bezos said of the cameo, explaining that he and his friends would "play Star Trek" every day after school. "So for years, I have been begging Paramount, which is owned by Viacom, to let me be in a Star Trek movie. I was very persistent," he added. "I said, 'Look, I'll put any amount of makeup on. I'll be invisible. Nobody will know it's me. But I want a speaking part. And I want it to be a scene that is essential to the storyline so that I cannot end up on the cutting floor.'" And he succeeded! Take a look at what Bezos looked like in the cameo. On July 27, 2025, Bezos and , 55, tied the knot during a wedding ceremony in Venice, Italy. The three-day shebang included guests like , , , Orlando Bloom, , , Mick Jagger and more. The billionaire entrepreneur has since debuted a bold hair transformation that turned heads. Meanwhile, Sánchez dropped jaws with a waist-cinching mini dress during a Paris outing with . Next: Jeff Bezos Is Unrecognizable in 'Star Trek' Film 10 Years Before Lauren Sánchez Wedding first appeared on Parade on Jul 15, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 15, 2025, where it first appeared. Solve the daily Crossword
Daily Mail
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Lauren Sanchez's $5 million diamond ring causes UPROAR as fans think it could snap... jewelers reveal the truth
is famous for her flashy jewels... but some fans are in an uproar over her latest sparkler and think it might be so poorly made that she could easily lose her pricey bauble. The 55-year-old former journalist showed off her first envy-inducing diamond ring back in 2023, after her now-husband Jeff Bezos proposed aboard his $500 million superyacht, Koru. While it's quite sizable, the Amazon founder, 61, hid the ring underneath her pillow after they had a romantic dinner outside to pop the question. The original bling is estimated to be about 30 carats and has been valued between $3 and $5 million dollars. Sánchez revealed in an interview with Vogue that the center stone is a rare pink diamond with a rose tone. However, Sánchez was quick to upgrade her multi-million dollar engagement ring for her actual wedding. During her over-the-top wedding week in Venice, Italy, Sánchez showed off a new dazzler that jewelers previously told Daily Mail they believe is worth between a mindboggling $1.5 million and $5 million, which is just a drop in the ocean for the billionaire. While the ring surely impressed their slew of celebrity wedding guests, on social media, people quickly called out the design for seemingly being too delicate to support the massive diamond. Now, insiders are exclusively revealing to Daily Mail whether or not the oversized diamond from jeweler to the stars Lorraine Schwartz will hold up, or if it's at risk at being lost during Sánchez's next space or yacht excursion. Deena Bassam, the owner of Deena Diamond Designs, shared a viral TikTok declaring, 'A band that thin with a diamond that size... It's an accident waiting to happen,' including a closeup of the jewel. Bassam went on to say in the caption, 'I'm scared.' The Dallas, Texas-based jewelry designer explained, 'Your ring should not only fit your aesthetic preferences but also suite your lifestyle.' Sánchez is famously busy, often traveling the world with Bezos on his boat and even venturing to space on his star-studded Blue Origin flight alongside Katy Perry. Bassam exclusively told Daily Mail that she tells her own clients, 'There is no piece of jewelry that is made of precious metals and diamonds or gemstone that is "indestructible," no matter how well crafted it is.' When Bassam crafts pieces she always gives 'honest, upfront advice on potential risks' as well as suggesting less risky options for particularly delicate designs. Bassam's commenters were quick to voice their concerns on social media, with many appalled by the sheer size of the diamond and its seemingly wildly delicate band. Many thought the ring could be structurally weakened because of all of the smaller diamonds, putting it at risk. However, it's likely Sánchez doesn't partake in the activities of plebeians, like packing or dishes, where she could easily lose a gem. 'They're filthy rich and I'm sure it's insured. If it pops out, she'll get another,' one person mused. 'With their money, it literally doesn't matter if it breaks in like a month and she loses it,' another commenter pointed out, as Bezos is said to be worth an estimated $238.8 billion. Gemologist Olivia Landau told Daily Mail that it's 'typically not recommended to set a diamond (especially in that large of a size) in a band that thin.' 'If the band is too thin, the pave diamonds are more likely to bend and the pave diamonds are more likely to fall out,' Landau, based in New York City, clarified. However, not everyone believes it's an accident waiting to happen. Monil Kothari, CEO and founder of Haus of Brilliance jewelry, told Daily Mail: 'Platinum is basically the workhorse of fine jewelry — strong, durable, and built to last.' Kothari thinks 'the design actually looks smart,' because 'it appears to distribute the diamond's weight evenly across the finger, which takes a ton of pressure off the band itself,' which is 'not poor craftsmanship.' 'My hot take? It's a gorgeous stone, a beautiful ring, and there's way too much haterade online,' Kothari quipped. 'Honestly, I find it laughable that people are speculating that the founder of Amazon is sitting around hoping the ring fails so he can collect on an insurance claim. This isn't an amateur hour jewelry job,' Kothari continued. 'Bezos isn't shopping on Alibaba — any professional worth their salt makes sure a ring like this is engineered to last.'
