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Inside Lauren Sanchez and Jeff Bezos' Wedding: New Details on Dress Designer, Location, ‘Multi-Day Affair'
When Lauren Sánchez marries billionaire Jeff Bezos next month in a lavish destination wedding in Italy, she will be wearing custom Dolce & Gabbana couture looks made to match every event during the star-studded, multi-day celebration, a source tells Us Weekly exclusively. "It will be a big wedding," the source said, and "a very Italian wedding." The exclusive details may also recall Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker's May 2022 nuptials in Italy, where the bride, groom, and entire wedding party were outfitted in the Italian fashion label. Of course, Sánchez and the Amazon founder's forthcoming, high-profile celebration have already caught the public's attention. Sánchez's older brother, Paul, previously described it to TMZ as an event that could rival Princess Diana's iconic 'wedding of the century' in both scale and magnificence. Rumored wedding attendees include celebrities Katy Perry, Kim Kardashian, Kris Jenner and Eva Longoria, who were all seen at Sánchez's recent bachelorette weekend festivities in Paris. Lauren Sanchez Does Billionaire Bloomcore in Expensive Ab-Baring Look for Bachelorette Weekend in Paris Sánchez, 55, is already a Dolce & Gabbana devotee, having chosen the designer for significant, sentimental events, whether by 61-year-old Bezos' side on his birthday in a sheer black confection or sitting front row in ethereal white lace at the Dolce & Gabbana Alta Sartoria show in Italy to cheer on her son, Nikko, when he walked the designer's runway in July 2024. Before Nikko's turn on the catwalk, Sánchez was photographed arriving at Italy's Cagliari Airport in head-to-toe Dolce & Gabbana. Walking next to Bezos, she looked every inch the 'proud mom,' as she put it on Instagram, in a lemon-yellow dress reminiscent of the Italian Riviera. The philanthropist and Emmy Award-winning journalist consistently gravitates towards designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana for milestone occasions, which makes them a natural fit for her wedding couturiers. The news that Sánchez will be a Dolce & Gabbana bride is the latest thread weaving together a beautiful narrative between home, family and high fashion. Sánchez's wedding wardrobe will mirror the picturesque setting, whether it's a corseted gown that commands all eyes at the altar or a boudoir-inspired LBD at the reception. Molto bella, indeed!
The Independent
19-03-2025
- The Independent
How a Walking Dead-obsessed teenager who slaughtered his family nearly carried out a primary school massacre
As the shotgun blows rained down, the floor inside the Luton block of council flats where Juliana Falcon lived on the with her teenage children was shaking. A neighbour living on the floor below had already been upstairs to knock on the front door after hearing sounds of a struggle at around 5am on Friday 13 September last year. Mariam Abbas could just about make out groaning and punching sounds inside the home as she rapped on the letterbox, but ran away in terror and called the police after hearing the distinctive bang of gunfire. Little did she know that her 999 call, which led to the discovery of Ms Falcon's slain body along with her two youngest children, would disrupt the plans of a teenage gunman who was determined to become one of the worst mass killer's in history. Nicholas Prosper, 18, had intended to shoot his family as they slept and lie in wait in their eighth floor flat before opening fire on 30 four and five-year-old children during assembly at a nearby primary school. But a violent struggle with his family had alerted the neighbours and soon police were swarming the area. Ms Falcon, 48, had been shot in the head along with her daughter Giselle Prosper, 13, and son Kyle Prosper, 16, who also suffered more than 100 stab wounds. Prosper eventually gave up, flagged down a police car and was arrested. A loaded 12-bore Japanese Nikko shotgun he had bought with a forged licence was found hidden in bushes nearby, along with more than 30 cartridges intended for his meticulously planned attack. If he had succeeded, it is feared he could have carried out the first major school shooting in Britain since the 1996 massacre in Dunblane, Scotland, which saw shooter Thomas Hamilton murder 16 children and a teacher before turning the gun on himself. To horrified locals, there was nothing to suggest the quiet and reclusive teenager who spent most of his life in his bedroom, was plotting an atrocity. 'It shook the community up,' a neighbour told Sky News. 'I think everybody has questions - why would this happen? How could a son do this to his own family?' But analysis of his online world revealed a new side to the video-game obsessed teen, who appeared to be infatuated with an eight-year-old fictional character called Clementine from The Walking Dead. In a video posted to his since-deleted social media account at 6.22am on the day of the attack, he claimed his sister Giselle had made 'incorrect choices' while playing episode one of the zombie apocalypse game and 'for that her face will be mutilated further than is necessary'. He added: "I am the chosen one; chosen by Clementine. I am guided as Christians are guided by Jesus Christ." He is also said to have been banned from a webpage devoted to watching people die, described as 'a community intended to observe and contemplate the very real reality of death' after making disturbing comments about child abuse, paedophilia and necrophilia. Investigators found he had researched other mass school shooters, their manifestos and had an 'interest in the darkest sides of humanity', including people being killed or seriously injured. Desperate for notoriety, he had also researched schools near his home and selected a distinctive black and yellow 'uniform' to help him be remembered. Last month, Prosper pleaded guilty to murdering his mother and two younger siblings in the bloody shooting, purchasing a shotgun without a certificate and possessing the gun and a knife. On Wednesday, Prosper, now 19, was jailed for life with a minimum term of 49 years years at Luton Crown Court as a judge said his plans were 'intelligent, calculated and selfish'. In Bedford Prison, the killer - who has autism and 'psychopathic traits' - has remained remorseless as he explained his actions to a medical practitioner, whispering to her: 'I wish I had killed more.' He told her he wanted to kill more than the 2012 Sandy Hook massacre in Connecticut, US, which claimed 28 lives, before taking his own life to 'join' his friend Clementine from The Walking Dead. The horrifying case comes amid calls for fresh legislation designed to target lone attackers in the wake of horrifying killings including the mass stabbing of girls at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in Southport last year. The prime minister said Britain faces a new threat from 'extreme violence carried out by loners, misfits, young men in their bedrooms' as he called for the definition of terrorism to be expanded. Home secretary Yvette Cooper said Prosper's actions were the 'most appalling crime that 'raises a wider issue about young people becoming obsessed with violence'. The UK's terror watchdog, however, concluded in a report last week that it was right that such attacks are not classified as terrorism but called for new laws for those plotting mass casualty attacks which aren't motivated by terrorism. Jonathan Hall KC, the government's Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Legislation, said in some cases it will be clear to investigators the attack was for 'purely personal motives' but said 'there is a real and not theoretical gap for lone individuals who plan mass killings.' He warned it is 'foreseeable' that other types of violent attacks will start a copycat craze, 'most likely amongst the cohort of isolated often bullied teenagers with poor mental health, neurodivergence or personality disorder for whom grudges and grievances become reasons for violence'. Referring to Prosper's case, he added: 'The key point to make is that terrorism legislation is not the UK's main protection against this sort of attacker: what counts is gun control.' In the aftermath of Prosper's murders, tributes were paid to Ms Falcon, 48, who 'lived for her children' and was described as 'a positive person who will be so terribly missed'. Shocked teachers at Lea Manor High School described Year 9 pupil Giselle 'a beautiful soul and a model pupil' who will be sorely missed. While a friend described Kyle, 16, who was passionate about football and boxing, as 'really nice, confident, welcoming'. Prosper's father Ray, who was divorced from Argentinian-born Ms Falcon, said 'part of his soul died too' when he learned of what happened in a brief victim personal statement. Prosper's eldest brother, who lived with his father, was not caught up in the attack. Despite the unspeakable tragedy, at an early court hearing Mr Prosper called out to his son: 'I still love you, son. I know it's not your fault, OK?' After details of his school shooting plans emerged, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School headteacher Maureen Murphy said all the children from the Prosper family had attended the school and 'were a cherished part of our school community'. 'We were very shocked to learn that St Joseph's was an intended target in this incident,' she added. 'However we would like to reassure our parents and carers that there is no threat to the school.' More about Luton Crown Court Luton School shooting
Fox News
12-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
'Wheel of Fortune' star Vanna White gets 1st tattoo done by daughter Gigi
Vanna White can cross getting a tattoo off her bucket list. The 68-year-old "Wheel of Fortune" co-host posted an Instagram video on Monday, in which she can be seen visiting her daughter, tattoo artist Giovanna "Gigi" Santo Pietro, 28, to get her very first tattoo. "She's not making me do this. It's my choice," White can be heard saying in the video before heading into Lincoln Tattoo Company in Venice, California, with her daughter. In the behind-the-scenes video, White told Gigi, who she shares with her ex-husband George Santo Pietro, that she decided to get a tattoo of a heart on her wrist so that she "can look at it every day" and remember her daughter, since she would have been the one to do the tattoo. While picking the shape and color of the heart, White appeared nervous, telling her daughter, "I'm shaking," before ultimately deciding on a shade of pink for the outline, which she described as having "a little salmon in it too." Although White initially said, "I don't if I can watch. I might pass out," when her daughter got started on the tattoo, she mouthed "I don't feel anything" to the camera, and told her daughter she felt "nothing" when asked what she would compare the pain to. "I've been wanting to do this for a really long time. I really have. I'm so happy," she added. "It looks perfect. It's just what I wanted," she told Gigi when the whole process was complete, adding in the caption, "I will think of her every time I look at it." Her "Wheel of Fortune" co-host, Ryan Seacrest, took to the comments section to show his support, writing "Love it. Now this is making me want one…" Along with Gigi, White shares her son, Nikko, 30, with her ex-husband. Her son recently got a lot of attention after White posted a video of the two of them cooking dinner together on her Instagram in late 2024. "I recently posted a video of me and my son, Nikko, cooking, and it got a lot of response," she said on an episode of "Wheel of Fortune" in January. "I don't get it." Seacrest then had to step in and explain "the kids are calling Nikko a thirst trap," adding the white shirt he was wearing in the video was a little snug, joking "he went to the Baby Gap to buy that shirt." He assured White that this was a good thing, telling her people "found him strikingly good-looking." Some of the comments under White's post included "Vanna where have you been hiding Nikko ? He's GORGEOUS," and "Your son is hot!!!" Nikko addressed the attention himself in an interview with Entertainment Tonight, telling the outlet the attention he received was "flattering." "People see me as this heartthrob, and they're thirsty for me and all this stuff," he explained. "I love it all, but at the same time, it's really good to remember the meaningful things in life and just kind of dial it back, doing a lot of charity work, working hard every day."
Yahoo
13-02-2025
- Entertainment
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Lauren Sánchez Praises Eldest Son Nikko on His 24th Birthday: 'You Teach Me Something New Every Day'
Lauren Sánchez is a proud mom! The broadcast journalist turned author celebrated her son Nikko Gonzalez's 24th birthday in a sentimental Instagram carousel. 'From those first mischievous smiles to watching you chart your own path... my heart is full, Sánchez, 55, captioned the post. The collage of photos included one of him after skydiving and another of Nikko as a boy sitting in the back of a car sticking his tongue out with a Spider-Man figurine. 'You've always moved to your own rhythm, adventurous, yet always so calm in the middle of a storm, and so hardworking. Your steady grace continues to amaze me,' she continued. 'Another trip around the sun, and still, you teach me something new every day. I love you SO SO much. Happy birthday Nikko 🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍.' Related: Lauren Sánchez Calls Herself a 'Proud Mama' as She Celebrates Son Nikko's Runway Debut Among those wishing Gonzalez a happy birthday were Kim Kardashian, Khloé Kardashian, Kris Jenner and Jewel. "Happy Birthday Nikko we love you!!!! ❤️😍🎂🥳😘🎂," Jenner wrote in the comment section of Sánchez's post. Kim simply added, "Happy Birthday Nikko!" while Khloé commented with a similar sentiment: "Happy birthday Nikko!! ❤️." "Such a sweet young man… you're good mamma ❤️," Jewel wrote, as Melissa Gorga added, "So handsome! Happy Birthday 🎉." 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. Nikko, whom Sánchez shares with former NFL player Tony Gonzalez, has been making his parents proud lately. He walked the runway for the 2024 Dolce & Gabbana Alta Sartoria show in Sardinia, Italy, last July, a moment Sánchez said made her a "proud mom" as she sat on the front row. Tony's wife October Gonzalez also posted a sweet Instagram carousel of photos in honor of Nikko's birthday on Wednesday. The first photo showed Nikko with October's two children, Malia and River Gonzalez, when they were younger. 'Happiest of Birthdays Nikko! It has been and continues to be an absolute gift to watch you grow. I love you so much, 🤍' October wrote. Sánchez reposted October's birthday post to her Instagram Stories with a big white heart emoji. The two families spent time together over Thanksgiving, although Sánchez's fiancé Jeff Bezos was not present for the blended holiday. A source confirmed Bezos and Sánchez's engagement in May 2023, while the couple were on vacation together in the South of France. They first went public with their relationship in January 2019. Sánchez was previously married to Patrick Whitesell, with whom she has two children, while Bezos was married for 25 years to MacKenzie Scott, with whom he has four children. Read the original article on People
