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New York Post
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Aggressive security guards and a freezer bag full of cocaine: What it was allegedly really like to party with the ‘kidnapper' crypto bros
Before they allegedly kidnapped and tortured an Italian tourist at a swanky Soho townhouse, high-rolling crypto bros John Woeltz and William Duplessie were rolling up to Manhattan's trendiest nightclubs with their own security detail — and looking for 'Instagram baddies' flaunting Brazilian butt lifts, according to two women who partied with them. A nightlife source claimed that the pair — who have been arrested on charges including the kidnapping and assault of Michael Valentino Teofrasto Carturan — were using Charlie Zakkour, a club kid turned crypto trader who is one of the stars of the upcoming Bravo reality show 'Next Gen NYC,' as a connection to set them up at exclusive clubs. The source alleged that Zakkour reached out to her in early March to say he knew 'big' crypto guys who were staying at the Mercer Hotel and wanted to spend around $30K at Paul's Baby Grand, the lounge opened by actress Chloë Sevingy brother, Paul Sevigny. 8 Before they allegedly kidnapped and tortured an Italian tourist at a swanky Soho townhouse, high-rolling crypto bros William Duplessie (left) and John Woeltz (right) were rolling up to Manhattan's trendiest nightclubs with their own security detail. TMZ / BACKGRID But Woeltz, 37, and Duplessie, 33, 'ended up changing their mind and picked a sh–ty commercial club, Nebula, because they just wanted to be seen — to just be flashy. Nebula is extravagant.' At Nebula, the source claimed, the duo spent '$100K on bottles. They had the front table.' Duplessie immediately got comfortable at the nightclub, the source alleged: 'The first time I met Will at Nebula, he was shirtless with sunglasses and smoking a cigar.' And the duo 'had four security guards with them at all times. I met Kate Moss and even she doesn't do that,' the source sniffed. 'You could tell they were trying to prove can tell they're posers.' 8 One of the exclusive nightclubs where the duo partied was The Box. Bre Johnson/ An attorney for Duplessie had no comment. Woeltz's lawyer did not respond to a request for comment, and The Post has attempted to reach Zakkour. The source claimed that, while with Duplessie and Woeltz — who reportedly calls himself the 'Crypto King of Kentucky' and has boasted of holding $100 million in digital currency — she 'saw a lot of blow … Tusi, ketamine.' The source was also asked to wrangle other girls to hang out with the duo. 'They wanted Instagram baddies with tons of followers and BBLs [Brazilian butt lifts]. They wanted girls who were not drinking age, like 19,' the source alleged, adding that she roped in six female friends to hang out with Woeltz and Duplessie. 8 Duplessie has become known on the nightlife scene for partying without his shirt. TMZ / BACKGRID 8 Duplessie 'didn't really talk to a girl unless he wanted to hook up with her,' a source said behavior at parties and clubs. Gregory P. Mango But things 'got weird,' the source said, when 'Charlie just started being so rude — saying [the girls] were not hot enough. This was Charlie on [Woeltz and Duplessie's] behalf. This was around the time I started questioning my friendship with him. 'Will and John always had other people doing the talking for them. Will didn't really talk to a girl unless he wanted to hook up with her. John was always giving me a creepy vibe. He didn't seem really happy to be there.' When the two did speak, the source said, 'Pretty much all they talked about was how much money they have.' 8 Woeltz reportedly rented the townhouse where the duo spent lavishly on parties — and where they allegedly tortured an Italian tourist to try and claim his $30 million crypto wallet. Michael Nagle Another party girl who hung out with Woeltz and Duplessie told The Post that she met them when a promoter from The Box invited her and some other young women to an April after-party at the Soho townhouse Woeltz was renting. It's also where Carturan claims he was held against his will for 17 days, from May 6 to 23, and allegedly tortured for the password to his $30 million Bitcoin wallet. 'The promoters put us all in this Sprinter van. When we got to the apartment, there was security everywhere. There was a girl doing coat check. I've never seen anything like that. Workers serving the food and drinks — Don Julio 1942, Grey Goose,' the party girl claimed. 8 Woeltz was arrested at the Prince Street townhouse on May 24. Paul Martinka 8 A source said she attended one of Woeltz and Duplessie's parties at the townhouse, where cocaine was allegedly served on a platter. TMZ / BACKGRID There were even velvet ropes keeping guests from parts of the townhouse: 'The kitchen was roped off, the dining room was roped off, the stairs were roped off.' Duplessie — who was shirtless — was DJing, the party girl said, when 'a girl I was with took a selfie. I don't know if it was Will or a security guard, but someone immediately jumped at her and said, 'You can't take any pictures.' It was a big deal.' But there was plenty of illicit behavior to photograph, she claimed. 'There was a big metal platter on a table in the basement. Will brought a freezer bag full of cocaine and poured it all on as if it was nothing and walked away. It was actually insane. It was a freezer bag of cocaine worth my tuition in college or more.' 8 Italian tourist Michael Valentino Teofrasto Cartura claimed to have been held against his will for weeks. WNBC The party left after an hour or so, she said, because 'there was no politeness, there was no small talk. I felt like a piece of meat.' The nightlife source, meanwhile, said that after a week of back-to-back partying at clubs with Woeltz and Duplessie, 'I cut them off. Just because the vibes were off. It felt shady.' But it was too late — the duo were integrated into the city's nightlife scene, frequenting places like Nebula, Hearsay and The Box. 'I really regretted putting them onto the people and the places I know after I couldn't escape them anywhere,' the source said. ''When I kept seeing them out they had tons and tons of girls by their side. I had friends who would see them out and report back to me how they were acting. 'Will was still shirtless with sunglasses.'
South China Morning Post
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Who is Next Gen NYC star Gia Giudice, daughter of Teresa Giudice from RHONJ? She has a criminal justice degree from Rutgers and has dated Christian Carmichael since 2020
Real Housewives of New Jersey (RHONJ) star Teresa Giudice's mini-me daughter, Gia Giudice, grew up in front of the camera thanks to her mum's role on the reality show. Now, she's taking centre stage as one of the stars of the new Bravo show Next Gen NYC. Premiering on June 3, the show, according to its press release, 'follows a tangled web of friends raised in the spotlight – or at least close enough for good lighting – as they stumble into adulthood one brunch, break-up and spontaneous decision at a time'. And already in the trailer, Gia seems to be in a heated exchange with another cast member. It looks like viewers are in for a good dose of drama. Gia Giudice on holiday last year. Photo: @_giagiudice/Instagram Advertisement The eldest of Teresa and Joe Giudice's four daughters, 24-year-old Gia was only eight when RHONJ premiered. The former couple also share Gabriella, 20, Milania , 19, and Audriana, 15. Gia Giudice wishing Teresa Giudice a happy Mother's Day last year. Photo: @_giagiudice/Instagram With a degree in criminal justice from Rutgers University, the young diva is both beauty and brains. Here's everything we know about Gia Giudice. She wants to become a lawyer (in time) Teresa Giudice celebrated her daughter's graduation from Rutgers University with a heartfelt Instagram post in 2023. Photo: @teresagiudice/Instagram In May 2023, Gia graduated from Rutgers University with a criminal justice degree. Proud mama Teresa celebrated her daughter's milestone with an Instagram post: 'I am so proud of my devoted and intelligent daughter, Gia, for graduating [from] a stellar university, a huge milestone to accomplish in life,' she wrote. In February 2023, Gia landed a job with Kathleen Martínez, an attorney specialising in immigration law, per People. The decision might have been influenced by Gia's father Joe, who was deported to his native Italy in 2019 after he and Teresa were indicted for fraud in 2013. With the new show, however, it seems that Gia may be putting law school on hold. 'Law will always be my passion, and I'm honestly just having fun right now with my influencer career and just doing things with you guys. So I'm really happy, and I am living out this part of my life right now,' she said. She's behind a viral meme
Yahoo
15-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Gia Giudice Reveals How Her Sisters Reacted After News Broke About Mom Teresa and Stepdad Luis' Tax Liens (Exclusive)
Gia Giudice opens up to PEOPLE about how her family is handling news of mom Teresa Giudice and stepdad Luis Ruelas' tax debt Teresa, who previously served prison time for financial crimes in 2015, and her husband were hit with $3 million in tax liens in March Gia says she and her three sisters, Milania, Gabriella and Audriana, all "check in" amid the legal issues Gia Giudice is getting candid about her family's recent legal trouble. A month after mom Teresa Giudice and stepdad Luis Ruelas were hit with several million dollars in tax liens, the 24-year-old spoke with PEOPLE about how their family is doing. When she and her three sisters — Milania, 19, Gabriella, 20, and Audriana, 15 — learned about the news, Gia says they had an open line of communication. 'It was definitely a family discussion,' she explains. 'My sisters were calling, just making sure — because they're at college, everyone definitely checks in — 'Is everything under control?' And [Teresa and Ruelas] obviously said, 'Yes, everything is being handled.' So certain things we obviously do talk about as a family, but if it's careless stories, then we just brush it off.' Related: Gia Giudice Looks Back on Parents Teresa and Joe's Legal Troubles with New Appreciation: 'It Was Not Easy' (Exclusive) In March, PEOPLE reported that The Real Housewives of New Jersey star and her husband were each issued tax liens totaling $3 million, with Teresa owing $303,889.20 and Ruelas owing nearly $2.6 million, in addition to a still-open case for $163,523.94 from December 2024. This comes a decade after Teresa and her then-husband Joe Giudice were criminally convicted of financial crimes, and both subsequently went to prison. Related: Gia Giudice Says Mom Teresa Giudice Has 'Everything Under Control' amid $3M Tax Debt: 'Nothing to Worry About' As Gia starts to branch out on her own with her new iHeartRadio podcast, Casual Chaos, and an upcoming reality series, Next Gen NYC, she says she hopes people can separate their perception of her from that of her family. 'It's definitely hard when you're a part of a public family,' she admits. 'My whole family's in the public eye. So whatever goes on with my family, [I'm] associated with it. It's just how it goes. So even though it might not be me, I will still get the wrath of it in the comments, my sisters will. So it kind of affects the whole family, which is unfortunate, but you just have to build tough skin.' 'People are going to love to hate you, hate to love you,' Gia adds. 'And you go to the 'filter comment section,' you type in some words, you try to avoid the people from being able to comment those things. But also, your haters are your biggest supporters. So at the end of the day, it is what it is.' Gia grew up with her life documented on RHONJ, and now, she is looking forward to being seen as 'an individual' while also addressing her family's past in a beneficial way. 'I'm excited for people to get to know my fun lighthearted self,' she says. 'And I just want them to feel like they're in a conversation with me while listening to my podcast. I want them to feel how casual and easy I am, and I also want them to really feel like they can relate to me.' 'So I'm super excited to talk about topics like divorce and talk about how I manage my parents' divorce and maybe see if that can help others, or how I dealt with my parents' incarceration if any of my viewers are dealing with their parents, family members or friends going through incarceration,' she continues. 'I would love to talk about that topic and see how I can help people in that way and really share my advice and try to make an impact in those ways. So I'm super excited to really dive deep.' Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Next Gen NYC premieres Tuesday, June 3, at 9 p.m. ET on Bravo, and new episodes of Gia's iHeartRadio podcast, Casual Chaos, are released weekly on Mondays. Read the original article on People
New York Times
10-04-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Times
What to Expect From Bravo's Nepo Baby Reality Show
Bravo is making a big bet on the Gen Z offspring of some of the most famous stars from its 'Real Housewives' franchise. The network released a trailer this week for 'Next Gen NYC,' a show that will follow the lives of four young reality scions and their influencer peers as they navigate work, life and love in Manhattan. For the reality connoisseurs among us, try to imagine 'Rich Kids of Beverly Hills' meets 'NYC Prep.' For everyone else, here's a primer. Who's on the show? The cast features the offspring of four 'Real Housewives': Ariana Biermann and Riley Burruss, the daughters of the former 'Real Housewives of Atlanta' stars Kim Zolciak-Biermann and Kandi Burruss; Brooks Marks, the son of the 'Real Housewives of Salt Lake City' favorite Meredith Marks; and Gia Giudice, the daughter of the 'Real Housewives of New Jersey' legend Teresa Giudice. The rest of the cast is made up of a handful of influencers and so-called nepo babies, including Ava Dash, a daughter of the record executive Damon Dash and the fashion designer Rachel Roy; Emira D'Spain, a model and influencer who will be Bravo's first full-time trans cast member; Georgia McCann, a creative strategist Bravo describes as 'New York's ultimate Gen Z It girl'; Charlie Zakkour, a crypto trader and club kid; Hudson McLeroy, Ms. Biermann's on-again, off-again boyfriend and the heir to the fast-food chain Zaxby's; and Shai Fruchter, an assistant at the Wall Group. What kind of drama can be expected? 'Next Gen NYC' looks relatively restrained compared with the high-stakes drama on some of the editions of 'Real Housewives.' (Legal battles! Shocking divorces! Physical altercations!) But the show has teased Ms. Dash and Ms. Biermann feuding over fashion, and Ms. Biermann cursing out Mr. Marks as Ms. Giudice deadpans, 'This is so stupid.' There's also the drama inherent to being a young New York transplant, such as Ms. Biermann declaring she's 'absolutely petrified' riding the subway, or Ms. Burruss accidentally tossing her phone into the Hudson River. Will there be any 'Real Housewives' cameos? According to Bravo, there will be plenty — and that's probably what they're counting on to boost audience numbers. All of the Housewives whose children appear on the show are slated to make appearances. In the trailer, which was released this week, viewers get a glimpse into Mr. Marks's 'tumultuous work relationship' with his mother and at Ms. Zolciak-Biermann balking at a $14,000 night out. Seth Marks, the husband of Ms. Marks and father of Brooks, also factors heavily into the trailer, asking his son awkward questions about his sex life and saying he's attached to his mother 'like a little baby kangaroo.' Will it be worth watching? Honestly, this series feels like a deep cut. People who are not Bravo obsessives should approach with caution. But for those who can rattle off every Housewife by memory, the show premieres June 3 at 9 p.m. Eastern time on Bravo and will be available on Peacock the following day.
Yahoo
09-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Murderbot' Trailer: Alexander Skarsgård Goes Rogue in Sci-Fi Series (TV News Roundup)
Alexander Skarsgård goes rogue in the new trailer for 'Murderbot.' Based on the best-selling book series by Martha Wells, the sci-fi comedy 'Murderbot' stars Skarsgård as a security unit forced to hide its free will and complete a dangerous task. The cast includes Noma Dumezweni ('Presumed Innocent'), David Dastmalchian ('Late Night with the Devil'), Sabrina Wu ('Abbott Elementary'), Akshaye Khanna ('Chhaava'), Tattiawna Jones ('The Handmaid's Tale') and Tamara Podemski ('Reservation Dogs'). More from Variety Shane Gillis' Netflix Comedy 'Tires' Sets Season 2 Premiere Date (TV News Roundup) 'Étoile' Trailer: Luke Kirby and Charlotte Gainsbourg Lead Amy Sherman-Palladino's Dance Comedy (TV News Roundup) 'Duster' Trailer: J.J. Abrams Returns With '70s Crime Thriller (TV News Roundup) The show comes from Paramount Television Studios with Chris and Paul Weitz ('American Pie') writing, directing and producing under their Depth of Field banner. The ten-episode series will premiere globally on Apple TV+ with the first two episodes Friday, May 16. New episodes will then drop weekly on Fridays. Watch the trailer below. In other TV roundup news: 'Next Gen NYC,' a new reality series, will arrive on Bravo June 3. Ariana Biermann, Riley Burruss, Ava Dash, Emira D'Spain, Shai Fruchter, Gia Giudice, Brooks Marks, Georgia McCann, Hudson McLeroy and Charlie Zakkour make up the New York-based cast. we're no longer gatekeeping this show. a new generation takes on nyc in bravo's new series #NextGenNYC, arriving june 3rd. — Bravo (@BravoTV) April 8, 2025 Produced by 9th Degree Productions, 'Next Gen NYC' follows 'a tangled web of friends raised in the spotlight — or at least close enough for good lighting — as they stumble into adulthood one brunch, breakup and spontaneous decision at a time,' according to a press release. The series also features 'The Real Housewives' stars including Kandi Burruss, Teresa Guidice, Meredith and Seth Marks and Kim Zolciak-Biermann. Michaline Babich, Shari Levine, David O'Connell, Chaz Morgan, Michelle Schiefen, Lauren Nathan and Ariel Algus executive produce. Episodes of 'Next Gen NYC' will be available to stream the next day on Peacock. * Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman are back on the road in the Apple TV+ series 'Long Way Home.' As a continuation of their previous adventures in 'Long Way Round,' 'Long Way Down' and 'Long Way Up,' McGregor and his lifelong friend travel through the Arctic Circle, Scandinavia, Scotland to England. The adventure takes them through fifteen countries, in which they meet locals and try different activities. The series is executive produced by McGregor and Boorman, alongside collaborators and directors David Alexanian and Russ Malkin. 'Long Way Home' premieres on Apple TV+ starting April 9. Watch the official trailer below. * The futuristic world based on Tony DiTerlizzi's bestselling book series is back in the trailer for Apple TV+'s 'WondLa' Season 2. The official Season 2 synopsis reads: 'Picking up from season one's shocking cliffhanger, Eva is drawn toward the promise of home — but new discoveries only lead to more unanswered questions. As she searches for the truth, Eva finds herself pursued by a relentless force that believes she holds the key to something far greater than she ever imagined.' This season's voice cast includes Jeanine Mason ('Roswell, New Mexico'), Brad Garrett ('Everybody Loves Raymond'), Anthony Williams ('Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows') with new voices including John Kim ('Cruel Intentions') and Ana Villafañe ('Castro's Daughter'). Watch the official trailer below. 'The Chi' has added cast members Phylicia Rashad, Wendy Raquel Robinson and Karrueche Tran as guest stars in Season 7. Rashad plays Renee, Robinson plays Riley Dalton and Tran plays Zuri. The season will premiere May 16 on Paramount+ for those with the Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscription and then debuts on-air May 18. The series is 'a timely coming-of-age story centering on a group of residents on the South Side of Chicago who become linked by coincidence but bonded by the need for connection and redemption,' per the official logline. Lena Waithe created 'The Chi' and also serves as an executive producer. A new gaming company called the Global Gaming League has gained a $10 million fund from Solyco Capital. Music producer Clinton Sparks founded GGL, alongside T-Pain and tech entrepreneur Jeff Hoffman. The GGL involves celebrity-owned teams consisting of four high-profile players participating in live competition events. The matches will be held in Las Vegas. 'The Global Gaming League is positioned to make gaming a household name in the same manner that the WWE did with wrestling and the UFC did with mixed martial arts, by systemizing and democratizing an industry that already exists with billions of users and hundreds of billions already being generated,' Sparks said in a statement. Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week What's Coming to Disney+ in April 2025 The Best Celebrity Memoirs to Read This Year: From Chelsea Handler to Anthony Hopkins
