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Scottish Sun
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Jeff Bezos & Lauren Sanchez ‘book $11,600-a-night suite at 5-star hotel' with Kardashians ahead of wedding of the summer
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) BILLIONAIRE Jeff Bezos and his bride-to-be Lauren Sanchez have booked a $11,600-a-night five-star hotel in Venice ahead of the wedding of the summer, a source has claimed. The Amazon founder, 61, popped the question to the former TV journalist, 55, in May 2023. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 7 Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez attend The 2024 Met Gala Celebrating 'Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion' Credit: Getty 7 The Aman Venice is where George and Amal Clooney tied the knot Credit: Aman Group S.a.r.l. 7 Kim Kardashian is also said to have booked a suite at the Aman Venice hotel Credit: Getty An Italy-based insider told The U.S. Sun this week: "Jeff and Lauren have booked the Grand Canal Suite, the biggest they have, and it's the talk of the hotel. "The room is spectacular and even has access to a rooftop terrace overlooking the city. "The wedding is set to be a huge affair and the Kardashians are also said to be staying at the hotel, along with other high-profile guests. "It's a spectacular palazzo that's the most exclusive hotel in Venice. "The Aman hotels are very 'if you know you know' within a certain set - keeping them above a Four Seasons or a Belmond in the world of luxury. "They're both lavish and quiet luxury at the same time." It's unclear whether the hotel suite is for Sanchez for the night before the wedding, or where they will stay after the ceremony. The U.S. Sun has reached out to the couple's rep for comment, along with the Kardashians. Bezos also has a megayacht for guests, and the exact venue of the wedding is yet to be confirmed. Luca Zuin, spokesperson for the mayor of Venice, told media the three-day celebrations will run from June 24 to 26. Katy Perry & Lauren Sanchez unveil new sleek women's Blue Origin spacesuits after vowing to 'put the a** in astronaut' The U.S. Sun can confirm the dates are booked out on the Aman Venice website. The source went on: "The hotel goes back to the 16th century and has been beautifully maintained and restored. "Every detail of the hotel has been thought out from the privately secure entrance [buzz for entry, or arrival via private boat], to the service and staff." "The design is breathtaking leaning into classic Venetian with elements of Aman's southeast Asian roots in the garden. "Once you go up the main staircase you see how opulent it really is - there's almost an air of mystery. "It's truly above and beyond and Jeff and Lauren will have the best day of their lives." The hotel has a restaurant, Avra, along with a luxury spa. George and Amal Clooney had their intimate star-studded wedding at the hotel in September 2014. It was also the venue for Dolce & Gabbana's striking 2021 Alta Moda show which took over the city and saw Jennifer Lopez arrive on a gondola. Local media also claimed guests will also be staying at The Gritti Palace, another palazzo built in the 15th century. Bezos popped the question with a $2.5 million 20-carat ring and the pair hosted a decadent engagement party on their megayacht in Positano, Italy, in August 2023. The groom-to-be, whose estimated net worth is $212 billion, reportedly placed the ring under her pillow before Lauren found and opened the box. She later told Vogue that she "blacked out a bit" during their proposal due to her excitement. 7 The hotel is one of the most luxurious in Venice and is loved by celebrities Credit: Aman Group S.a.r.l. 7 The five-star venue has tight security and a VIP entrance for high-profile guests Credit: Aman Group S.a.r.l. 7 This mega yacht is where Bezos proposed to Sanchez in 2023 Credit: The Mega Agency Sanchez has revealed that she has chosen her dress, believed to be from Oscar de la Renta, and will be styled by Vogue boss Anna Wintour. Celebrities who were sent invites for the wedding include Kim Kardashian, Oprah Winfrey, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Orlando Bloom and his fiancee, Katy Perry. TMZ has also claimed Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner, as well as Karlie Kloss and her husband Joshua Kushner, are invited. President Donald Trump has also been invited after Sanchez and Bezos had front-row seats at his inauguration in January. It's truly above and beyond and Jeff and Lauren will have the best day of their lives." Italy-based source told The U.S. Sun The exact venue where the couple will tie the knot is still to be confirmed. The pair began dating in 2019 but avoided being seen together until finalizing their respective divorces. Bezos and his ex-wife, MacKenzie Scott, made their split official in April 2019, after more than 25 years of marriage. Meanwhile, Sanchez and her ex-husband, Patrick Whitesell, settled their divorce in October 2019, after 13 years together. She has previously said that Bezos inspires her "every day," and makes her a better person. Meanwhile, the entrepreneur has told reporters: "Lauren is the most generous, most big-hearted person that you would ever meet… She never misses a birthday. "The network of people that she gives birthday presents to is gigantic. And that's just a small example." Jeff Bezos – who is he? Here's what you need to know... Jeffrey Preston Bezos, better known as Jeff Bezos, is an American tech billionaire He made his fortune by founding online retail giant Amazon Bezos became the first centi-billionaire according to the Forbes wealth index And he was named the 'richest man in history' when his net worth grew to $150 billion in the summer of 2018 Bezos was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico and then raised in Houston, Texas He graduated in 1986 with a degree in electrical engineering and computer science from Princeton University Bezos went on to work on Wall Street until 1994, before founding Amazon Amazon began as an online bookstore but has since become a global tech giant in retail, streaming, cloud computing and gadgets And the billionaire also runs spaceflight firm Blue Origin, which has been operating since 2000 Estimates in 2024 put his net worth at $196billion Bezos' personal life came under scrutiny in 2019 after he and his wife of 25 years, MacKenzie, announced their decision to divorce The divorce was finalised on April 4, 2019 Bezos is now dating Lauren Sánchez, a media personality, entertainment reporter, and news anchor On July 5, 2021, Bezos took up the role of executive chairman at Amazon, stepping down from his former position as CEO and president
The Irish Sun
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Jeff Bezos & Lauren Sanchez ‘book $11,600-a-night suite at 5-star hotel' with Kardashians ahead of wedding of the summer
BILLIONAIRE Jeff Bezos and his bride-to-be Lauren Sanchez have booked a $11,600-a-night five-star hotel in Venice ahead of the wedding of the summer, a source has claimed. The Amazon founder, 61, popped the question to the former TV journalist, 55, in May 2023. 7 Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez attend The 2024 Met Gala Celebrating 'Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion' Credit: Getty 7 The Aman Venice is where George and Amal Clooney tied the knot Credit: Aman Group S.a.r.l. 7 Kim Kardashian is also said to have booked a suite at the Aman Venice hotel Credit: Getty An Italy-based insider told The U.S. Sun this week: "Jeff and "The room is spectacular and even has access to a rooftop terrace overlooking the city. "The wedding is set to be a huge affair and the Kardashians are also said to be staying at the hotel, along with other high-profile guests. "It's a spectacular palazzo that's the most exclusive hotel in Venice. "The Aman hotels are very 'if you know you know' within a certain set - keeping them above a Four Seasons or a Belmond in the world of luxury. "They're both lavish and quiet luxury at the same time." It's unclear whether the hotel suite is for Sanchez for the night before the wedding, or where they will stay after the ceremony. The U.S. Sun has reached out to the couple's rep for comment, along with the Kardashians. Most read in The US Sun Bezos also has a megayacht for guests, and the exact venue of the wedding is yet to be confirmed. Luca Zuin, spokesperson for the mayor of Venice, told media the three-day celebrations will run from June 24 to 26. Katy Perry & Lauren Sanchez unveil new sleek women's Blue Origin spacesuits after vowing to 'put the a** in astronaut' The U.S. Sun can confirm the dates are booked out on the Aman Venice website. The source went on: "The hotel goes back to the 16th century and has been beautifully maintained and restored. "Every detail of the hotel has been thought out from the privately secure entrance [buzz for entry, or arrival via private boat], to the service and staff." "The design is breathtaking leaning into classic Venetian with elements of Aman's southeast Asian roots in the garden. "Once you go up the main staircase you see how opulent it really is - there's almost an air of mystery. "It's truly above and beyond and Jeff and Lauren will have the best day of their lives." The hotel has a restaurant, Avra, along with a luxury spa. George and Amal Clooney had their intimate star-studded wedding at the hotel in September 2014. It was also the venue for Dolce & Gabbana's striking 2021 Alta Moda show which took over the city and saw Jennifer Lopez arrive on a gondola. Local media also claimed guests will also be staying at The Gritti Palace, another palazzo built in the 15th century. Bezos popped the question with a $2.5 million 20-carat ring and the pair hosted a decadent engagement party on their megayacht in Positano, Italy, in August 2023. The groom-to-be, whose estimated net worth is $212 billion, reportedly placed the ring under her pillow before Lauren found and opened the box. She later told Vogue that she "blacked out a bit" during their proposal due to her excitement. 7 The hotel is one of the most luxurious in Venice and is loved by celebrities Credit: Aman Group S.a.r.l. 7 The five-star venue has tight security and a VIP entrance for high-profile guests Credit: Aman Group S.a.r.l. 7 This mega yacht is where Bezos proposed to Sanchez in 2023 Credit: The Mega Agency Sanchez has revealed that she has chosen her dress, believed to be from Oscar de la Renta, and will be styled by Vogue boss . Celebrities who were sent invites for the wedding include Kim Kardashian, Oprah Winfrey, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Orlando Bloom and his fiancee, Katy Perry. TMZ has also claimed Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner, as well as Karlie Kloss and her husband Joshua Kushner, are invited. President It's truly above and beyond and Jeff and Lauren will have the best day of their lives." Italy-based source told The U.S. Sun The exact venue where the couple will tie the knot is still to be confirmed. The pair began dating in 2019 but avoided being seen together until finalizing their respective divorces. Bezos and his ex-wife, MacKenzie Scott, made their split official in April 2019, after more than 25 years of marriage. Meanwhile, Sanchez and her ex-husband, Patrick Whitesell, settled their divorce in October 2019, after 13 years together. She has previously said that Bezos inspires her "every day," and makes her a better person. Read more on the Irish Sun Meanwhile, the entrepreneur has told reporters: "Lauren is the most generous, most big-hearted person that you would ever meet… She never misses a birthday. "The network of people that she gives birthday presents to is gigantic. And that's just a small example." Jeff Bezos – who is he? Here's what you need to know... Jeffrey Preston Bezos, better known as Jeff Bezos, is an American tech billionaire He made his fortune by founding online retail giant Amazon Bezos became the first centi-billionaire according to the Forbes wealth index And he was named the 'richest man in history' when his net worth grew to $150 billion in the summer of 2018 Bezos was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico and then raised in Houston, Texas He graduated in 1986 with a degree in electrical engineering and computer science from Princeton University Bezos went on to work on Wall Street until 1994, before founding Amazon Amazon began as an online bookstore but has since become a global tech giant in retail, streaming, cloud computing and gadgets And the billionaire also runs spaceflight firm Blue Origin, which has been operating since 2000 Estimates in 2024 put his net worth at $196billion Bezos' personal life came under scrutiny in 2019 after he and his wife of 25 years, MacKenzie, announced their decision to divorce The divorce was finalised on April 4, 2019 Bezos is now dating Lauren Sánchez, a media personality, entertainment reporter, and news anchor On July 5, 2021, Bezos took up the role of executive chairman at Amazon, stepping down from his former position as CEO and president 7 Lauren Sanchez and Jeff Bezos have sent out invites to their June wedding Credit: BackGrid
Al Bawaba
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Al Bawaba
Alexander Skarsgård jokes about playing a "Swedish, nonviolent James Bond"—But is there more to it?
ALBAWABA - Alexander Skarsgård teases a nonviolent, diplomatic twist on James Bond. Due to the fact that the property was sold to Amazon by its owners, Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson, and the fact that producers are grappling with the question of how to reintroduce 007 after the character was killed off in Daniel Craig's final film, No Time to Die, the future of James Bond is still unknown. With Alexander Skarsgard's idea of a Swedish James Bond, a superspy with all of the necessary Bond trappings—tuxedo, license to kill, way with the ladies—but with a distinctly Scandinavian flair, all stakeholders might do worse than examine the possibility of a Swedish James Bond. Alexander Skarsgård attends The 2024 Met Gala (/AFP) The topic was brought up in an interview with The Times of London, in which the actor from Big Little Lies claimed that he had previously served in his country's national duty. He stated, "I did it because I was 19 years old, I didn't know what I wanted to do, and I wanted to be James Bond for 18 months." As Skarsgard was being pressed on the possibility of bringing this concept to the big screen, he joined the spirit of the offering by telling the following: I have the potential to be a James Bond who is Swedish, friendly, diplomatic, and skilled at negotiation. Absolutely no violent acts will take place. It will consist only of boardroom meetings in which individuals attempt to reach a consensus. Everyone is anxious and is making a valiant effort to prevent a disagreement or complications; this trait is characteristic of Swedish culture. I'll take a break! LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 24: Alexander Skarsgård (/AFP) In addition to his recent role as a computer mogul in Succession, Skarsgard is set to make his next appearance in Murderbot, an AppleTV+ series that is based on the science fiction novella series Murderbot Diaries written by Martha Wells. Skarsgard first gained widespread recognition for his work in Zoolander. The character that Skarsgard portrays is an android who serves as a security guard for humans who are at work on other worlds. "To lean into comedy—that's a real blast," he said in an interview with The Times, after having previously played a series of more serious characters.
Forbes
09-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Ariana Grande Returns To A Chart She Hasn't Seen In More Than Half A Decade
Ariana Grande returns to the Official Hip-Hop and R&B Singles chart for the first time in nearly six ... More years, as 'Dandelion' debuts at No. 3 in the U.K. NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 06: Ariana Grande attends The 2024 Met Gala Celebrating "Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion" at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo byfor The Met Museum/Vogue) For more than a decade, Ariana Grande has consistently delivered hit after hit after hit, and each one has dominated radio, streaming platforms, and charts around the world. Lately, she's been in promotion mode for her project Eternal Sunshine, and fans just received even more to love from this era with the deluxe reissue Brighter Days Ahead. That new edition features several additional cuts, all of which are performing well in the United Kingdom. Thanks to the re-release, Grande has returned to a chart she hasn't appeared on in years — and she does so with one of the top entries this week. Among the handful of new tunes included on Brighter Days Ahead, 'Dandelion' is one of multiple quick winners. The composition launches on five separate tallies in the U.K. this frame, which is an impressive showing for any song, let alone one that didn't lead the campaign. It joins several other tracks from the deluxe edition, including 'Twilight Zone' and 'Intro (End of the World),' which also debut this week on several lists. 'Dandelion' earns its grandest entry on the Official Hip-Hop and R&B Singles chart. It opens at No. 3 on the genre-focused ranking, and it stands out as the highest-debuting title on the list this frame. 'Dandelion' becomes Ariana Grande's tenth win on the Official Hip-Hop and R&B Singles chart, and the pop powerhouse hasn't landed a new hit on this genre-specific roster in quite some time. Before this week, the Grammy winner's last debut on the list came back in the summer of 2018. At the time, she was riding high with 'God is a Woman,' which peaked at No. 2 on the ranking. That makes 'Dandelion' her first placement on the list in more than half a decade. Throughout her career, Grande has landed on the Official Hip-Hop and R&B Singles chart via a variety of paths. Some of her hits were solo efforts with a distinct R&B sound, while others came in the form of high-profile collaborations. Early in her career, she earned wins on the ranking with tunes like 'The Way' featuring Mac Miller, 'Almost Is Never Enough' with Nathan Sykes, and 'Right There' with Big Sean. Later, Grande teamed up with Nicki Minaj on a pair of successful cuts — 'Get On Your Knees' and 'Bed' — both of which became significant hits on the chart. 'Dandelion' isn't just a standout on the genre-specific ranking, it's also a hit across several tallies. The song kicks off its time on the main Official Singles chart at No. 19, and it is one of three debuts from Brighter Days Ahead. It's nestled between 'Twilight Zone' at No. 5 and 'Intro (End of the World)' at No. 26, giving Grande another trio of entries on the all-genre ranking – the most allowed by the Official Charts Company per lead act at one time. Grande's 'Dandelion' also impacts several other U.K.-based tallies. It appears at No. 32 on the Official Singles Downloads chart and at No. 36 on the Official Singles Sales list. On the Official Streaming ranking, it narrowly misses the top 40, settling at No. 43 this frame.
