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News.com.au
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
All the big name stars spotted at Jeff Bezos' Venice wedding
Celebrities have stepped out in droves to celebrate Jeff Bezos' wedding to Lauren Sanchez. The wedding, which is expected to have cost upwards of AU$71.4 million - just a drop in the pond for billionaire Bezos - kicked off on Friday (local time). The glitzy event has sparked outrage among locals in Venice, many of whom banded together to force Bezos to change the venue earlier this week after they threatened to derail the big day with inflatable crocodiles. Oprah lead the big-name stars that stepped out for the big day, with the former chat show host waving to fans as she left the hotel that had been packed full of stars ready to see Bezos walk down the aisle with his bride. The Kardashians; Khloe, Kylie, Kim and their momager, Kris, were all seen glammed up in their best dress as they made their way to the ceremony. Kris showed off her latest cosmetic surgery as she flashed a youthful-looking grin at passersbye. British pop star Ellie Goulding looked chic in a red gown as she joined US model Brooks Nader on a boat headed to the wedding on Friday afternoon. Bezos' billionaire pals also joined in the fun, with US businessman Jared Kushner stepping out with his wife, Ivanka Trump, dressed in black tie. Orlando Bloom was seen for the first time since his reported split from Katy Perry after almost 10 years together. Perry and their daughter Daisy stayed in Australia while Bloom jetted off to the star-studded multi-day wedding. Bloom appeared to be in good spirits as he chatted with a pal, seemingly putting his split behind him to celebrate his pal's big day. The celebrations will reportedly end Saturday with a party at the Arsenale, a vast shipyard complex dating back to when the city was a naval powerhouse.
Entrepreneur
20 hours ago
- Business
- Entrepreneur
My Success Felt Hollow — Until I Made This Pivotal Leadership Shift
Over 50% of CEOs are struggling with mental health. Part of the reason is that they are chasing a version of success that doesn't resonate with their identity. Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Four years ago, I hit a breaking point. On paper, I had everything — degrees from Harvard and Oxford, a Rhodes Scholarship, bestselling books and stood alongside icons like Oprah and Richard Branson. I had launched global movements and built international organizations. But inside, I was empty. A traumatic event in 2020 forced me to confront what I'd been ignoring: I was burned out, disillusioned and spiritually disconnected. I had followed the script for success — achievement, recognition, scale — but it had left me physically depleted and mentally adrift. And while the personal toll was staggering, the professional cost was even greater. I realized something many leaders quietly suspect: You can't lead well when you're running on empty. Related: How to Escape Entrepreneurial Burnout When You Can't Just Quit Fulfillment isn't a luxury — it's a leadership strategy Burnout among top leaders is more than a personal problem. A 2024 study found 55% of CEOs reported experiencing a mental health issue in the past year — a 24% increase from the year before. Leaders who feel unfulfilled make poorer decisions, struggle to build trust and drain culture. But when leaders feel connected to purpose, teams thrive. Engagement and retention go up. So does creativity, clarity and momentum. Fulfillment fuels everything. From breakdown to breakthrough What pulled me out wasn't another productivity hack — it was a deeper reset. I asked questions I'd been avoiding: Who am I without the work? What truly brings me joy? What do I want this all to mean? That journey led me through a full personal overhaul — biohacking, longevity medicine and deep self-reflection. But the biggest shift wasn't physical. It was internal. It was about redefining success — not as output, but as alignment. Here's what I now practice — and share with the leaders I mentor. Reclaim your morning Instead of starting the day in reaction mode (email, Slack, to-do lists), I protect the first 90 minutes for myself. Meditation, movement, reading — whatever connects me to clarity before the noise begins. Tip: Ask yourself each morning: What would make today feel meaningful, regardless of outcome? Start there. Audit your energy, not just your time Your calendar reveals what you truly value. If most of it drains you, no supplement or sprint will fix it. I started building "fulfillment time" into my schedule — mentoring, hiking, ideating. It made me a better, more present leader. Try this: Look at last week's calendar. Highlight everything that lit you up in green. Everything that drained you in red. Then, make one adjustment. Lead from purpose, not just pressure Metrics matter. But when pressure is your only motivator, burnout is inevitable. Purpose sustains you. Create a one-line purpose statement for yourself as a leader. Keep it visible. Let it guide how you show up for your team. Talk about fulfillment out loud For years, I kept conversations about meaning and mental health private. Now, I bring them into team check-ins and leadership meetings. When we normalize these discussions, we build more human, resilient cultures. Try asking your team: What part of your work has felt most meaningful lately? Related: How to Escape Entrepreneurial Burnout When You Can't Just Quit The wake-up call that too many leaders ignore If you're succeeding outwardly but feeling lost, it's not weakness — it's a signal. Your burnout isn't a badge of honor. And your fulfillment isn't a personal indulgence — it's a professional responsibility. Because when you're grounded, whole, and purpose-driven, the ripple effect is powerful: stronger teams, healthier cultures and companies built to last. You didn't come this far just to feel numb at the top. Do the work. Define what matters. And lead like it.
The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Prince Harry spent hours slagging the royals on Oprah & Netflix, I know the only way he'll win William round, says pro
PRINCE Harry has got a long way to go repair his fractured relationship with Prince William, according to royal experts. Since stepping down as a senior working royal in 2020, the Duke of Sussex, 40, has launched a tirade of outbursts against Prince William and King Charles. Advertisement 7 Tensions are said to still be running high between Prince Harry and Prince William Credit: Getty 7 The Sussexes criticised the royal family when they were interviewed by Oprah Winfrey in 2021 Credit: Getty 7 Harry also released his bombshell memoir Spare with his views on royal family members Credit: Not known, clear with picture desk Despite this, Prince Harry has reportedly next Invictus Games, held for injured servicemen, in 2027. However, the family feud is said to still be ongoing, with the brothers not in direct communication since the release of Harry's controversial memoir, Spare, in January 2023. Speaking on The Sun's Royal Exclusive show, former Buckingham Palace spokesman Dickie Arbiter said: 'There's got to be a lot to happen between now and then. 'You can't just brush everything under the carpet. The Oprah interview. Advertisement More on Prince Harry 'The six hours of Netflix slagging off the royal family. The book Spare. 'You can't just sweep that under the carpet.' Prince Harry and Prince William's last reported interaction was during the funeral of their grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, in September 2022, but conversations were said to be brief. And the feuding brothers reportedly did not speak to each other despite standing 'virtually back to back' among mourners at their uncle's memorial service last year. Advertisement Most read in Royals Latest However, the former palace staff member said there is still hope for the relationship between Prince Harry and his brother and father. Dickie continued: 'There's got to be an apology. Harry has William and the King over a barrel - they'll look so petty if they ignore his latest request 'The king is sort of commander in chief of the armed services, and it would be a good fit and a good show for him to appear, but it's a very difficult one. 'He's been placed in a dilemma as to how to cope with this. Advertisement 'I think we have to wait and see how this moves on as to whether there is an apology.' 7 Prince Harry is currently estranged from King Charles and Prince William Credit: Getty He added: 'He's got to clear a lot of bad air to get them there, because William really doesn't want to have anything to do with him. 'As a parent is slightly different. He loves his son, but he's very hurt by what his son has done, and there doesn't seem to be any move of rapprochement. Advertisement 'He made that silly comment a few weeks ago that he doesn't know how long his father has got. 'I mean, you don't say things like that in public, so he's got a lot of ground to make up. 'The ground is with a capital 'a' apology, and you've got to mean it. 'But at the moment, his father won't see him because anything he says will be all over the airwaves, all over the internet, in a nanosecond. Advertisement 'And at the moment, he can't trust him.' 7 The Sussexes also released a tell-all documentary on Netflix Credit: Netflix 7 Prince Harry in happier times with his brother and father Credit: Reuters HARRY'S INVITE Harry has drawn up the invitations in advance to give the King and Prince William time to fit it into their schedules, despite it clashing with a royal bash. Advertisement The ceremony will kick off at Birmingham's NEC on July 12, 2027, and will wrap up on July 17. The event falls on the same day as Queen Camilla's 80th birthday, a special occasion that will surely be celebrated by the royal family. But if the monarch and his eldest son were to attend it could mark the biggest step towards reconciliation so far. Also on this week's show Advertisement FAMILY FEUD 7 Prince Harry has said he would 'love' to reconcile with his family Credit: AP This comes after Harry revealed last month that "I would like to get my father and brother back" in his The Duke told the BBC that there was no reason to keep fighting but that his father wouldn't speak to him over the security row. Harry said Charles "won't speak to me because of this security stuff", after Advertisement "I would love reconciliation with my family. There's no point continuing to fight any more, life is precious", Harry continued. Harry also sensationally blamed the King for his woes and claimed "this whole thing could be resolved through him". Inside Prince William and Prince Harry's 'feud' TENSIONS have been running high in the royal family since Prince Harry stepped down from royal duties in 2020 and relocated to California with Meghan Markle. Their last reported interaction was during the funeral of their grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, in September 2022, but conversations were said to be brief. The feuding brothers reportedly did not speak to each other despite standing 'virtually back to back' among mourners at their uncle's memorial service last year. Growing up, Wills and Harry shared many of the same friends who were part of their close, tight-knit circle. But their relationship took a sour turn after Harry lobbed In the book, he claimed William had The Sussexes had also targeted Princess Kate, when Meghan claimed the royal made her cry. The bitter feud was ignited when the Sussexes told Oprah, in their It was later claimed the royals were Princess Kate and King Charles, after Harry and Meghan's former pal During the infamous Oprah interview, the duchess also made stinging comments about the Firm and how they Prince William and Harry's bond then worsened after the Sussexes made a number of accusations against the Royal Family in their 2022 Netflix docuseries. The duke has given subsequent interviews, such as his most BBC chat in May 2025, that have only propelled bad blood.
Ottawa Citizen
2 days ago
- Health
- Ottawa Citizen
Westover: Remember the ice-bucket challenge? It's got an added cause
June. It's a month that straddles the seasons between spring and summer. It's a celebration of Father's Day and the end of the school year. It's a month that can be rainy or windy or — as we were reminded this past week — as sultry as a sauna. Article content It's also ALS Awareness Month. Article content Article content In the first week of June, the iconic 'Ottawa' sign was lit up in purple, the ALS Society's signature colour. This year, it set an admirable goal of raising $2,225,000 through virtual and in-real-life walks and other events. Article content Article content But of course, the biggest push to raise awareness and dollars for ALS came in 2014. Article content That's when the Ice Bucket Challenge took the world by storm. For those who missed the phenomenon, it was simple and shockingly (pun intended) effective: participants dumped a bucket of ice water over their heads, posted the video online, and challenged others to do the same. Article content Those who chose to opt out were supposed to open their wallets instead. Many did both. Article content Everyone from Oprah to Bill Gates got in on the action. It was nothing short of a global movement, raising $220 million U.S. while galvanizing optimism and hope for a community with too little of both. Article content Fundraising challenge rebranded Article content Article content In the U.S., these mental health donations go to Active Minds, a Washington-based mental health non-profit. In Canada, in the absence of a definitive counterpart, the Canadian Mental Health Association has stepped up to suggest donations to its local branches. Article content Article content Yet many young people seem unaware there's supposed to be a fundraising component at all; for some of them, performance trumps philanthropy. Article content My first instinct on hearing about the new version was protective, because the Ice Bucket Challenge was to ALS what the Terry Fox Run is to cancer. Article content But then I recalled a 2019 column I wrote about my father's ALS diagnosis and lack of mental health support. Given his advanced age, he opted to forgo invasive interventions. His decline was steep and rapid. He died seven agonizing months after meeting his neurologist. Article content I reflected that his medical care centred entirely on his failing body, with too little given to his mental well-being. It's no surprise that many people living with ALS, as well as their caregivers and loved ones, face serious mental health challenges.
Cosmopolitan
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Cosmopolitan
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's Nashville Double Date With Abigail Anderson
Taylor Swift and Abigail Anderson have officially reunited! The best friends were spotted on a double date in Nashville with Travis Kelce and Charles Beard (Abigail's husband), stepping out for TEU's concert at Brooklyn Bowl. While pics haven't been shared just yet, there's a video: Quick lore check while we're here: Taylor and Abigail met during English class at Hendersonville High School in Nashville, and bonded over their disdain for Romeo and Juliet. As Abigail put it on Ellen, "We were the ones in the back of the class saying negative things about Romeo and Juliet because we were so bitter toward that emotion at the time. We just really connected…and ever since then we have been inseparable." Meanwhile, Taylor told Oprah "But my best friend, Abigail, we met when I was 15. First day of school freshman year, we sat next to each other in English. She wanted to be a swimmer and go off on a college scholarship for swimming and I wanted to be a singer. Now she's off at Kansas on a swimming scholarship and I'm singing." They've been best friends ever since, and—as you almost definitely know—the song "Fifteen" (on Fearless) is inspired by Abigail. Like, the lyrics couldn't be more direct: "You sit in class next to a redhead named Abigail and soon enough you're best friends / Laughing at the other girls who they think they're so cool. We'll be out of here as soon as we can."
