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Irish Daily Star
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Star
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez's wedding ceremony underway as Whitney Houston song blares
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez grand wedding ceremony in Venice is officially underway with Whitney Houston's anthem Higher Love heard blaring from the venue. The couple are exchanging vows surrounded by a host of celebrity friends to celebrate their union . Guests including Kim Kardashian, Kris Jenner, Khloe Kardashian, Orlando Bloom, Oprah Winfrey, Leonardo DiCaprio, Bill Gates, Barbara Streisand and Ivanka Trump have been seen arriving at the venue to join them for their lavish nuptials. The couple rented out the entire Aman Venice hotel for their stay, hosting a welcome party for their guests at the Madonna dell'Orto church which had to draw to a close earlier than planned due to a thunderstorm. They also entertained their celebrity friends with a pre-wedding foam party aboard his $500 million megayacht, Koru. Read More Related Articles Jeff Bezos' dad lands in Venice as Lauren Sanchez wedding hit with last minute chaos Read More Related Articles Lauren Sanchez spotted arriving at Venice hotel ahead of Jeff Bezos wedding The relationship between Jeff, 61, and Lauren, 55, sparked controversy when it came to light that the Amazon founder had been secretly taking then-married Lauren on exotic getaways and arranging clandestine meetings, all while he was still married to his wife of 25 years, Mackenzie Scott. Meanwhile, Lauren was still married to her now ex-husband Patrick Whitesell. Lauren Sanchez and Jeff Bezos at the Aman Hotel in Venice The Enquirer brought Lauren and Jeff's affair into the public eye in January 2019, at a time when both were still legally married. The tabloid alleged that Lauren and Jeff had been involved in an eight-month-long affair, marked by secret meet-ups and explicit text exchanges, including risqué messages and provocative selfies sent by Lauren. The publication claimed to have followed the pair across five states and over 40,000 miles, documenting their travels in private jets, limousines, and helicopters, their romantic hikes, stays in luxury hotels, intimate dinner dates, and "quality time in hidden love nests." In response to these allegations, Jeff penned an open letter to the CEO of the publication, David Pecker, accusing them of blackmail. He wrote, "Rather than capitulate to extortion and blackmail, I've decided to publish exactly what they sent me, despite the personal cost and embarrassment they threaten. Jeff and Lauren caused controversy with their romance (Image: AFP via Getty Images) "[After] intimate text messages from me were published in the National Enquirer, I engaged investigators to learn how those texts were obtained, and to determine the motives for the many unusual actions taken by the Enquirer. "We were then approached with an offer. They said they had more of my text messages and photos that they would publish if we didn't stop our investigation." He went on to say, "If in my position I can't stand up to this kind of extortion, how many people can. Of course I don't want personal photos published, but I also won't participate in their well-known practice of blackmail, political favors, political attacks, and corruption. I prefer to stand up, roll this log over, and see what crawls out." For the latest local news and features on Irish America, visit our homepage here .
Graziadaily
6 hours ago
- Business
- Graziadaily
Everything We Know About Patrick Whitesell, Lauren Sanchez's Ex-Husband
All eyes are on Jeff Bezos and his new wife Lauren Sanchez, who are enjoying their lavish nuptials in Venice. Dubbed the 'wedding of the year' for the extravagance and their star-studded guestlist, the focus is on the Amazon billionaire founder and millionaire Lauren. While Oprah Winfrey, Kylie Jenner, Leonardo DiCaprio, Orlando Bloom and Lauren's ex Tony Gonzalez – with whom she shares son Nikko, 24 – are amongst the guests for the Bezos-Sanchez wedding, one person who will certainly be staying away is Lauren's ex-husband, Patrick Whitesell. Patrick was married to Lauren before her affair with Jeff was exposed in 2019, sparking one of the most expensive divorces in history between Jeff and his ex MacKenzie Scott. We take a look at Lauren's first husband… Patrick Whitesell ©Patrick Whitesell is a top Hollywood talent agent and media entrepreneur, who's quite the mover and shaker in the showbiz industry. He has looked after some of Hollywood's leading stars such as Ben Affleck, Hugh Jackman, Jennifer Garner, Jake Gyllenhaal, Joaquin Phoenix, Matt Damon and Michael B Jordan. After working at InterTalent, United Talent Agency and Creative Artists Agency, he co-founded the William Morris Endeavor (WME) talent agency with Ari Emanuel in 2009, which later became Endeavor, an entertainment and media agency, where he served as executive chairman. Patrick stepped down from Endeavor after it was acquired by global technology investment company Silver Lake in early 2025. Since then, he runs Win Sports Group, an NFL sports management company and a 'sports, media and entertainment' investment platform backed by Silver Lake. He and Ari are also co-CEO of IMG, a global sports, events and talent management company. He's also a member of the Governor's California Film Commission and an associated member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences. Patrick Whitesell is 60 years old. He's reported to have an estimated fortune of $440 million. Patrick made his millions from Endeavor, the entertainment talent company he founded with Ari Emanuel. Despite stepping away from his duties at Endeavor, he continues to hold shares in the business, which are thought to be worth around $840 million. Lauren Sanchez and Patrick Whitesell ©Jeff Vespa/WireImage Patrick and Lauren, who were married for 14 years, share two children – son Evan, 19, and daughter Ella, 17. They share joint custody, following their divorce in 2019. Patrick and Pia Whitesell ©Todd Williamson/Variety/Penske Media via Getty Images After his split with Lauren, Patrick dated Chilean-Australian model and actress Pia Miller. The couple met through mutual friends in 2019 and made their official public debut in November that year. Patrick and the former Home And Away actress got engaged in November 2020 and married in May 2021. They now live in a $57 million mansion in Los Angeles. Shereen Low is a senior news and entertainment writer for Grazia UK, who has covered some of the biggest showbiz news from the past decade.
Daily Mirror
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Inside Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez's love story as pair tie the knot
Ahead of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez's wedding ceremony in Venice today, let's take a look at their love story so far, from the initial meeting to their lavish engagement The biggest stars have descended upon Venice for a three-day wedding extravaganza as Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez tie the knot. Famous faces such as Orlando Bloom, Leonardo DiCaprio, Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner have been spotted in the Italian city ahead of the nuptials. According to People, the pair hosted a welcome party for their 200 guests in a closed cloister adjacent to the Madonna dell'Orto church on Thursday evening. According to the publication, the bride-to-be wore a gold satin dress, which is a look from Schiaparelli's Spring-Summer 2025 Haute Couture Spring Collection. This will be both Jeff and Lauren's second marriage after splitting from previous spouses, MacKenzie Scott and Patrick Whitesell respectively. Jeff met MacKenzie back in 1992 before tying the knot the following year. They share four children, three sons and a daughter adopted from China. Meanwhile, Lauren was married to Patrick from 2005 to 2019. Ahead of Jeff and Lauren getting married today (June 27), let's take a look at their love story from how they first met to their lavish engagement… First meeting The loved-up pair first met in 2016 when Lauren was introduced to Jeff by her now former husband Patrick at an Apple release party for the film, Manchester by the Sea. In 2018, the businessman hired Lauren's company, Black Ops Aviation to film a promotional video for his rocket company, Blue Origin. On January 6 2019, Jeff announced his divorce from ex-wife MacKenzie and just three days later, rumours began swirling of his new relationship after the pair were pictured together several times. Lauren filed from divorce from Patrick in April of that year also. A source told People at the time: 'Lauren and Jeff have been spending a lot of time together over the last year and especially the past few months. At first, it was socially at parties… here and there. But their time together has definitely seemed to evolve.' Going public Jeff and Lauren reportedly decided to move in together in late January 2019. In one of their first major outings together, the couple were seen packing on the PDA at the Men's Finals Day of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships. During their first year together, the two didn't waste any time and travelled the world together, often being seen out in St. Tropez, New York and St. Barts. In December 2019, Jeff reportedly threw his ladylove two star-studded parties to celebrate her milestone 50th birthday. The first event was said to be an intimate dinner for family while the second was a huge birthday bash. The guest list included Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom, Scooter Braun and Diane Von Furstenberg. Lavish engagement Jeff proposed to Lauren in May 2023 on his $500 million yacht named Koru. After a few days of speculation, a source close to the couple confirmed the news to People. They said: 'He proposed last week. They're on cloud nine — so happy and madly in love. Her engagement ring is beyond stunning. And huge! She keeps playing with it and looking at it.' Two months after the engagement, the two threw a massive engagement party on the Amazon founder's yacht on the Amalfi Coast in Italy.
Time of India
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Connor McDavid and his wife, Lauren Kyle, enjoy a golf birthday outing with friends in scenic Banff
Connor McDavid's wife Lauren goes golfing with hubby and close friends (Credit: Instagram:@laurenkyle1) NHL-Lauren Kyle, wife of Connor McDavid (Credit: Getty Images) Connor McDavid's wife Lauren goes golfing with hubby and close friends (Credit: Instagram:@laurenkyle1) NHL-Lauren Kyle, wife of Connor McDavid (Credit: Getty Images) Connor McDavid's wife Lauren goes golfing with hubby and close friends (Credit: Instagram:@laurenkyle1) 1 2 Lauren Kyle turned 29 in a quiet yet picture-perfect way, celebrating with NHL star husband Connor McDavid and their closest friends. The group spent the day on the pristine greens of a golf course in Banff, Alberta, the couple, known for their relatively private life. This offered a rare look into their downtime together, Lauren, dressed in a chic all-black outfit, looked relaxed as she enjoyed her time with Connor and their inner circle. Connor McDavid's wife Lauren goes golfing with hubby and close friends (Credit: Instagram:@laurenkyle1) Banff birthday celebration reflects the couple's lifestyle vibe The backdrop of Banff added a calming energy to the day. This is reinforcing the couple's preference for meaningful experiences over extravagant ones. With the Rockies in the distance and clean mountain air all around, the choice of location aligned with Lauren and Connor's love for nature and simplicity, as they are known for maintaining a low-key lifestyle even amid global fame, The McDavid-Kyle pairing continues to draw admiration for their grounded outlook. Their social media posts from the day shared in subtle tones and simple captions. This reflect this sensibility, there were no over-the-top decorations, no high-end venues. Just beautiful views, genuine smiles, and peaceful moments. Connor McDavid's wife Lauren goes golfing with hubby and close friends (Credit: Instagram:@laurenkyle1) Birthday golf scenes offer subtle but strong relationship signals What might seem like a casual round of golf holds deeper meaning for fans of Connor McDavid and Lauren Kyle, their joint appearance, coordinated looks, and close company suggest a couple entirely in sync. Over the years, Lauren has built her presence as a designer and influencer. While Connor remains one of the NHL 's most high-profile faces, together, they continue to project quiet strength and compatibility. Without loud announcements or celebrity guest lists. As the duo captured attention in the most natural way possible. The birthday celebration may be over, but the buzz it generated highlights how compelling authentic moments can be. Even when they come with no press release, no filter, and no fanfare. Also Read: Matthew Tkachuk's bold post sparks buzz online as he tries to set up Anton Lundell with Sommer Ray after Stanley Cup win Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
Perth Now
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
'It is incredibly freeing': Lauren Chan is a lot more comfortable after coming out as a lesbian
Lauren Chan is "much more comfortable" since coming out. The 34-year-old model came out as a lesbian in a 2023 article for Sports Illustrated and admits that no longer being in the "male gaze" has lifted a weight from her shoulders. Lauren told People magazine: "I'm so much more comfortable in myself. In coming out, I've ditched the male gaze, and it is incredibly freeing because I used to perceive myself in the way that the patriarchy wants us to consider women. If I had a part of my body that made me insecure based on the beauty ideal, it would ruin my entire sense of self. "Since being in the female gaze, I've realised that that doesn't exist. I fully believe that the way I show up to represent women does not always have to be flattering. Some of my favourite work is about making the body look relaxed or bigger. It's healing in a lot of ways. Bigger bodies are artful too." Lauren - who founded the plus-size clothing brand Henning - appeared in the famous Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue earlier this year and is delighted that the publication gave her the opportunity to silence cruel trolls. She said: "Women are everything to me, literally. "This year, for Sports Illustrated, I got to write an essay for the print edition called 'For The Girls'. The essay is about the fact that I am not asking for permission to take up space. I'm taking it. "The essay and cover both came about after a man trolled me on my Instagram when Sports Illustrated Swimsuit announced my return to the issue with a picture. "The person said, 'Who are we even doing this for? Women? This doesn't make any sense.' I'm so glad that happened. I love my trolls because they give me an opportunity to educate, so bring it on." Lauren is set to marry her partner, film director Hayley Kosan, later this year and revealed that she entered her "bridal era" after her Sports Illustrated cover appearance gave her wedding "vibes". She said: "Engaged life is great. My (swimsuit photoshoot) looks are giving bridal (vibes). There was tulle, there was beading, there were pearls. "I'm very much in my bridal era, and I'm really excited about that. It's been really comforting and celebratory. I'm not at all ashamed of choosing a new path for myself. I feel really calm and comforted."
