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News.com.au
2 hours ago
- Business
- News.com.au
Sydney Sweeney reportedly backed by Jeff Bezos for racy new career move
Jeff Bezos' latest investment is a new lingerie line designed by Sydney Sweeney. The Emmy-nominated actress, known for her roles in the HBO series 'Euphoria' and 'The White Lotus,' has been working on a lingerie line that has received backing from Bezos and his wife, Lauren Sánchez, a source familiar with the matter told US Weekly. Sweeney was invited to the couple's June wedding in Venice, Italy. 'This has been a huge project for her and something she's been working on for the last year,' the source said. Her brand, which will reportedly debut 'soon,' was backed by Ben Schwerin, a partner at private equity firm Coatue. The private equity firm recently launched a fund focused on investing in high-growth public and private tech companies. The family offices of Bezos and PC company founder Michael Dell have committed to provide $US1 billion of the initial capital for the fund, according to The Wall Street Journal. A pitch deck seen by the Journal indicated the fund aims to invest between 20 to 50 per cent of its assets in private investments with the rest earmarked for public stocks. Bezos has already invested capital in several companies in the tech, healthcare, aerospace, finance and media industries. Most of those investments are made through his venture capital firm, Bezos Expeditions, and through Nash Holdings, which owns The Washington Post. Now, some of his funds will back the actress's first brand. During her rapid rise to fame, Sweeney has formed partnerships and become the brand ambassador for several major companies, including HeyDude footwear, Bai beverages, Laneige skincare and Kérastase haircare. Recently, she made headlines with a campaign for men's natural body wash brand Dr. Squatch, selling a limited-edition soap reportedly made with her own bathwater.
Irish Times
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Times
Natasha Bedingfield at Iveagh Gardens in Dublin: Stage times, ticket information, support acts and more
British pop singer Natasha Bedingfield is set to perform at Dublin's Iveagh Gardens this Friday. The singer, who had great success in the mid-2000s before taking a break from music in 2010, is enjoying a resurgence in popularity after her hit 2004 song Unwritten was featured in the recent Anyone But You romcom starring Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell . After the film's release, Unwritten went viral on TikTok and was introduced to a new generation of fans. Bedingfield is performing in Dublin as part of her European tour and recently announced that she will be touring North America this autumn. If you are going to her gig this Friday, here's everything you need to know. When and where is it? Bedingfield plays Dublin's Iveagh Gardens on Friday, July 18th. READ MORE What time should I arrive? Doors for the gig open at 6.30pm, with the music expected to begin at 8pm. Iveagh Gardens concerts tend to be finished up by 10.30pm. Traffic and entry delays are inevitable, so make sure you give yourself a couple of hours' leeway getting to and from the venue. Who is playing? Bedingfield will be joined by Scottish singer and songwriter Calum Bowie who will perform as her support act. What songs will Natasha Bedingfield play? Here is a set list from Bedingfield's concert at Stora Scenen in Sweden in May this year. It might give an idea of what to expect when she comes to Dublin. Love Like This Pocketful of Sunshine Roller Skate Zombie (The Cranberries cover) Single I Bruise Easily These Words Soulmate Purple Rain (Prince cover) Unwritten How do I get to and from the gig? The venue is located right beside St Stephen's Green in the heart of Dublin city, so concertgoers are advised to use one of many public transport options to get to the venue. Travel by bus: A wide variety of Dublin Bus routes service the city centre. The 37 route, for example, runs along the northside of the quays and will drop you an eight-minute walk from the Iveagh Gardens. You can plan your journey with Transport for Ireland here . Travel by Luas: The St Stephen's Green Luas stop is a seven-minute walk from the venue. If you are heading southbound, take any green line Luas towards Sandyford or Brides Glen. If you are heading northbound, take any green line Luas towards Broombridge or Parnell. Travel by train: If you are arriving in Dublin by train, you can hop on the red line Luas from Heuston Station to Abbey Street. There, transfer to the green line Luas from the stop on Marlborough Street, hopping off at St Stephen's Green and walking seven minutes to the Iveagh Gardens. Travel by car: The closest car park to the venue is the Q-Park at St Stephen's Green. You can pre-book a parking space here , though it is recommended you use public transport as traffic delays before and after the gig are inevitable. Are there any tickets left? At the time of writing there are still tickets available. They can be purchased from Ticketmaster here . Remember to download your tickets to your phone in advance, as there may be internet or connectivity issues at the venue on the day. Do not rely on screenshots, as Ticketmaster often use live or dynamic barcodes that update regularly. What is security like? The event is for over-14s only, and under-16s must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over. Make sure to bring an official form of identification with you such as a passport, Garda age card or driving licence. Bags size A4 or more will not be permitted entry, and all bags will be subject to a search on arrival. Prohibited items include glass, cans, alcohol, garden furniture, umbrellas, flares, illegal substances or any item that could be used as a weapon. Recording and taking pictures using a camera phone is no problem, but professional recording equipment will not be allowed inside the venue. How is the weather looking? According to Met Éireann, Friday is to be mostly cloudy with some sunshine and scatted showers. Highest temperatures of 17-21 degrees are expected in light southwest or variable breezes.
Daily Mail
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Will Sydney Sweeney become the next 007 Bond Girl?
Sydney Sweeney is NOT currently slated to play a Bond Girl in the upcoming James Bond adaptation from Amazon MGM Studios. The 27-year-old actress is not currently in negotiation to join the long-running series of spy movies, an insider told TMZ Tuesday. Speculation of Sweeney signing on with Amazon MGM for the big budget blockbuster came after the rising star was in attendance at the Italy wedding of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez earlier this month. Sweeney is in business with Bezos and his new bride Sanchez on a separate project - a lingerie line that the wealthy tandem is funding via their venture capital company Coatue. Reports of the Emmy-nominated actress' potential involvement in the project came amid widespread speculation she would steer her surging career in the direction of the venerable film franchise. Daily Mail has reached out to reps for Sweeney and Amazon MGM for further comment on the story. Reports of the Emmy-nominated actress' potential involvement in the project came amid widespread speculation she would steer her surging career in the direction of the venerable film franchise Sweeney has been on a professional roll in recent years, she's been seen in the 2023 romantic comedy Anyone But You alongside Glen Powell; and starred in the 2024 horror movie Immaculate and 2025 AppleTV+ thriller Echo Valley. Insiders told TMZ that tidbits the Euphoria actress will be cast in as a Bond Girl are simply instances of 'wishful thinking on the part of her fans' - and not grounded in reality. Production on the motion picture has not yet advanced to the point where the roles were being cast. Producers last month earmarked filmmaker Denis Villeneuve to helm the director's chair, and have not replaced the outgoing Daniel Craig in the title role. Villeneuve delved into detail about his appreciation for the James Bond franchise throughout the years in a statement confirming his involvement with the blockbuster film. 'Some of my earliest movie-going memories are connected to 007,' the four-time Academy Award nominee said last month. 'I grew up watching James Bond films with my father, ever since Dr. No with Sean Connery. 'I'm a die-hard Bond fan. To me, he's sacred territory. I intend to honor the tradition and open the path for many new missions to come.' The Dune director said of the 007 job: 'This is a massive responsibility, but also, incredibly exciting for me and a huge honor.' The most recent release in the film franchise was the 2021 movie No Time to Die, which marked the final performance from Daniel Craig in the legendary role of the secret agent. Craig, 57, told The Sunday Times last year about the impact the role, which he played across five feature films from 2006 thru 2021, had on his career as a whole. 'Early on with Bond I thought I had to do other work, but I didn't,' Craig said. 'I was becoming a star, whatever that means, and people wanted me in their films. Incredible.' He added, 'Most actors are out of work for large chunks so you take your job offers - but they left me empty. Then, bottom line, I got paid. 'I was so exhausted at the end of a Bond it would take me six months to recover emotionally. I always had the attitude that life must come first and, when work came first for a while, it strung me out.'
Yahoo
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Julie Bowen Reveals Her Son Told Her ‘Happy Gilmore 2' Was Going To Star Sydney Sweeney Instead Of Her – And Asked If She Could Still Get Him On Set
Julie Bowen my be reprising her role in Adam Sandler's new Happy Gilmore sequel, but she had already given up hope that she would get to return to the golf course after her son told her Sydney Sweeney had reportedly been cast. Bowen was visiting The View when she revealed her son had a hilarious way of breaking the news to her. According to the Modern Family star, her son told her, ''Bruh they're making a sequel and you're not in it.'' She continued, 'He told me that Sydney Sweeney was the cart girl and I was out, but could I get him on the set?' Bowen stated that she 'didn't care' if she was going to be invited back to the movie. 'I love Adam, and he's gonna do what he's gonna do. And I didn't even think they were making a sequel so when he called and was like, 'Would you do it?' I was like duh,' she said. Bowen will be reprising her role as Sandler's on-screen love interest Virginia Venit. 'I was like, 'Yes, but isn't Sydney Sweeney doing it?'' she joked, before adding, 'I love Sydney Sweeney and if I could be her, I would.' Bowen has said before that she did not expect to return for Sandler's star-studded sequel. 'I didn't think they'd bring me back at all,' she said during a recent appearance on the Inside of You podcast. 'I mean, who am I supposed to be? He's got to have a younger woman in this one, Happy Gilmore 2.' Netflix has been keeping the details about Happy Gilmore 2 under wraps. But we do know that many of the original cast are returning, including Ben Stiller and Christopher McDonald. Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio (also known as Bad Bunny) will be joining the cast this time, alongside Sandler's daughters Sadie and Sunny Sandler. Happy Gilmore 2 premieres on Netflix July 25. The View airs on weekdays at 11/10c on ABC.
Hindustan Times
21 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
'Only 007 movie I'll never watch': Sydney Sweeney potentially landing Bond girl gig has the internet up in arms
From the looks of it, there's going to be very little Sydney Sweeney wouldn't have achieved by the time 2025 rolls to a close. Is Sydney Sweeney the next Bond girl? Either way, fans aren't having it(Photos: Instagram/sydneysweeney) The 27-year-old Euphoria alum, as per a The Sun report, happens to be at the top of the list when it comes to locking in the next Bond girl. Yes. That's indisputably huge. Now if you think this is a hoax, especially given the poor public reception of her whole bath water soap mini-scandal, it would do a lot to explain what she was doing — much to her fans' dismay — at the Jeff Bezos-Lauren Sanchez wedding in Venice, late last June, an appearance which by the way, seems to have nearly gotten her cancelled. Not just this, Sydney also happens to be friends with Dune director Denis Villeneuve who will also be helming the Bond reboot. Now those are two very powerful nods to have in your favour, making the rumour sound more and more believable. Now considering Sydney to take on the next Bond girl gig, doesn't at the very least, sound unimaginable. "Excellent business decision", read a comment and it's hard to ignore, considering the kind of hold she has over the public. What motivates it however, isn't necessarily her acting chops or diversity in content. Since she broke out onto the scene with Euphoria, then White Lotus and eventually Hollywood releases, many of which she happens to be co-producing herself, her appearance has more often than not been the subject of hyper-sexualisation, which by a very sad proxy, takes away from the merit of her work. But then again, consciously signing on to sell bar soaps carrying a drop of your bath water (whatever be the motivation behind such a decision) does reinforce the box a sizeable section of the audience seems to want to force her into. Either which way, first reactions from the internet as far as Sydney being their next Bond girl are pretty dismal and racked against the actor. Comments expressing the sentiment read, "It will sell tickets but it will hinder the quality of the film…", "The only Bond movie I'll never watch 👏", "And the series is DEAD", "I don't know why, but she just feels wrong!", "Nothing about her gives Bond girl 😩" and "Nope. Not even close to classy enough.", to quote a few. Fans as always, are of course throwing up their own top picks to play the iconic role. "Bring back Ana de Armas! She got like 5 seconds in the last film and was great" and "I much rather see beautiful women who are more Bond girl like Jodie Turner-Smith, Alicia Vikander, hailee steinfeld, Taylor Russell, kelsey merritt, Sonoya Mizuno to name a few. Sydney Sweeney doesn't strike me as a Bond girl", read a few options. Now as far as the main starring role goes, there still seems to be no clarity on who Daniel Craig will be passing on the 007 baton to. Aaron Taylor-Johnson and James Norton though, remain frontrunners in this regard. Do you think Sydney would make a good Bond girl?
