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Daily Mail
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Jenna Bush Hager reveals why she would 'HATE' to be at Lauren Sanchez and Jeff Bezos' wedding
made a shocking admission during her Jenna & Friends show on Thursday, revealing that she would 'hate' to be a guest at Lauren Sanchez and Jeff Bezos ' Italian wedding this week. The Amazon tycoon is set to wed his bride-to-be later today in Venice in front of 200 A-listers, including Ivanka Trump, Jared Kushner, Kim Kardashian and singer Usher. The couple are said to have rented out a number of places in the Italian city to celebrate the lavish nuptials, and kicked things off with a luxe welcome party on Thursday, where guests were transported by water taxi. An insider told last week that San Georgio Maggiore island is 'off-limits to visitors' from June 24 to June 29. The original plan was for a huge party at the Scuola Grande della Misericordia on Saturday night, but it has now been moved to another venue in the Arsenale area of the city, according to local media. However, the extravaganza is something that Bush definitely doesn't want to be part of, as she spoke about it on Thursday with guest co-host Maria Shriver. 'Everybody's talking about it,' Jenna said during the daytime talk show. 'It's really public. There's protests in Venice, which I personally would hate.' 'Because, like you said, they're celebrating their love,' Jenna continued, as she reflected on what her own wedding to husband Henry Hager was like in 2008. Of course, Jenna is the daughter of former President George W. Bush and former first lady Laura Bush. 'When I got married a long time ago, I was so worried about people finding out where I was getting married,' she shared. 'We did it in my parents' backyard in Crawford, Texas, where nobody could be except for the people we loved,' Jenna added. The former first daughter added that she felt 'a little badly' for the couple and all the publicity surrounding their nuptials, although she admitted that it seems like it's what they wanted. But fury from locals has been brewing in the past week towards the couple for 'taking over the city,' forcing them to hire a team of former US marines for security. Around 20 anti-capitalist activists were seen Thursday morning holding placards in St Mark's Square, the iconic heart of Venice, with some trying to climb a post. An extinction rebellion flag was being waved, with one of the signs reading 'we are the 99 percent we have the power.' Another campaigner held one saying 'the planet burns' in Italian while being carried away by police. There have been other criticisms regarding over-tourism, how much tax Jeff Bezos pays and his environmental impact. Earlier this week, Greenpeace activists unfurled a huge banner the square showing Bezos' face and the slogan: 'If you can rent Venice for your wedding then you can pay more tax.' Activists from British group 'Everyone Hates Elon' were also involved and said they had carried it out to highlight the 'environmental and social injustice of the wedding.' One said: 'Bezos encapsulates an economic and social model which is steering us towards collapse. 'All to often now social injustice travels on an equal par with the climate, on one side the arrogance of a few billionaires who have a lifestyle that devastates the planet, the other people who suffer daily from the environment crisis.' So far, there's definitely been no shortage of publicity around their wedding, as guests arrived for a lavish welcome party Thursday evening. Sánchez donned a shimmering gold corset for the evening that formed the bodice of a dress whose fabric was as sumptuous as its silhouette was suffocating. Culled from Schiaparelli's 2025 couture collection the dress wasn't bespoke but it certainly took some clout to secure it and comes with a price tag of up to $100,000. Designed to showcase her impossibly tiny waist and impeccably toned physique, the intricately embroidered floral detailing covered both its skirt and modest neckline. She paired the look with a pair of dark colored, champagne pumps and diamond stud earrings, her hair in a gorgeous updo. Meanwhile, Ivanka Trump threatened to steal the show after showcasing an incredible designer dress, a jaw-dropping mini by Oscar de la Renta. Her outfit of choice, which can be found in the bridal selection on the website, is called the Cherry Blossom Sequin dress. It is sold out online but retails for $9,990. The stunning frock is covered in ombre sequins, cascading down from an almost-white pale pink to a slightly darker hue. Delicate cherry-blossom florals feature along the bust with a vine-inspired halter neckline completing the summery look. On the other hand, Kim Kardashian didn't seem to be following the summer wedding theme as she stepped out in a curve-hugging, snakeskin dress with bedazzled straps and a lace-up detailing at the bust. She wore a dark smokey eye and a large cocktail ring, bringing the look together with her extra-long pink nails Her sister Khloé Kardashian had the same issues in a similarly gray, overly textured dress. It featured bizarre gray strips over a sheer layer, and its dipping neckline exposed a heft portion of her black bra. And it looks like all of this opulence is thanks to Sánchez herself, as her hubby-to-be revealed in a 2023 Vogue interview that he wouldn't dare get involved with wedding planning. 'Oh, God, no. Do I look that dumb?' Bezos told the outlet when he was asked if he had a big part in the preparations. During the interview, the future Mrs. Bezos listed Christian Dior, Dolce & Gabbana, and Valentino as some of her favorite designers, but didn't share anything about which one will make her gown - or gowns, for that matter.
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Best and WORST dressed celebs at Lauren Sanchez and Jeff Bezos' wedding extravaganza in Venice
is set to wed Amazon tycoon Jeff Bezos on Friday in Venice, Italy, in what's being dubbed the wedding of the year - with the couple set to exchange vows in front of a crowd of 200 A-listers. The lovebirds are hosting a multi-day-long extravaganza of celebrations which kicked off with a foam party on Bezos' $500 million superyacht. They are said to have rented out a number of places in the Italian city to celebrate the lavish nuptials. An insider told Daily Mail last week that San Georgio Maggiore island is 'off-limits to visitors' from June 24 to June 29. The original plan was for a huge party at the Scuola Grande della Misericordia on Saturday night but it has now been moved to another venue in the Arsenale area of the city, according to local media. The guests list is star-studded, and includes Kim Kardashian, Ivanka Trump, Tom Brady and a now-single Orlando Bloom. Ivanka was already seen arriving with her husband, Jared Kushner, and their three children Tuesday in the Italian city - as well as fashion mogul Diane von Furstenberg. So, as the historic weekend commences, here is FEMAIL's take on best and worst dressed guests: BEST DRESSED Tom Brady looked especially handsome on Thursday as he kept things simple and casual-cool in a white button-down dress shirt and black pants. He wore a pair of black sunglasses to protect his eyes from the Venice heat, and draped a khaki-colored blazer around his arm. His appearance at the wedding comes just a few months after his ex-wife, Gisele Bündchen, welcomed a baby with partner Joaquim Valente WORST DRESSED Kim Kardashian didn't seem to be following the summer wedding theme as she stepped out in a curve-hugging, snakeskin dress with bedazzled straps and a lace-up detailing at the bust. She wore a dark smokey eye and a large cocktail ring, bringing the look together with her super long pink nails Too casual? Kendall Jenner kept things quite simple in what appeared to be a vintage spring 2002 Roberto Cavalli dress, which featured a halter neckline and a pink and orange floral motif. It also included details of an angel at the skirt. Kendall kept things easy with minimal accessories Not our favorites! Both of these looks missed the mark, as she sported a very bridal-esque Oscar de la Renta dress on Thursday night and a two-piece set while arriving in Venice Tuesday. When she arrived to the Italian city with her family, she put on a whopping $1,170 crop-top and skirt set from designer La DoubleJ. The outfit was complete with red embroidery, but the skirt seemed to hit her at an awkward length. She also seemed to channel her inner bride in a tweed Oscar de la Renta dress Thursday, complete with floral applique
Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Orlando Bloom snapped with Kim Kardashian in first pics after Katy Perry 'split'
Orlando Bloom - who has reportedly just split from fiancée Katy Perry - was seen chatting with Kim Kardashian and sister Khlo Kardashian after arriving for Jeff Bezos' wedding Orlando Bloom has broken cover in new photos after reports he has split from Katy Perry. The newly single actor, 48, was seen chatting with Kim Kardashian and sister Khlo Kardashian as they rub shoulders with expected guests at the nuptials of the Amazon billionaire businessman and bride Lauren Sánchez. Jeff, 61, and Lauren, 55, have travelled to Italy where they are expected to swap vows in front of an A List crowd in the romantic city of Venice. Kardashians star Kim, 44, and her sister Khloe, 40, are among those due to attend - and they looked excited to see a reportedly newly single Orlando, 48, arriving for the wedding too. Kim flashed a beaming smile as she stepped towards the Lord of the Rings icon while wearing dramatic sunglasses. She continued to grin as they stepped to the side together, seemingly to engage in an animated conversation. Younger sister Khloe pouted beside the sex tape star as she appeared to be overlooked by the father-of-two. The wedding guests were matching in black as the countdown of Jeff and Lauren's wedding continues. The wedding is set to take place over the weekend of June 27 - with a string of celebrations around and leading up to the big day as famous friends arrive in the Italian city to celebrate. But not everyone in the area is happy about the nuptials. Furious locals have targeted the wedding to accuse Jeff of not paying enough taxes considering he is one of the richest men in the world. Demonstrations against the businessman have even led to a last minute change in wedding venue after it was previously cited to take place in Cannaregio - a popular and central nightlife area. Reuters reports: "For weeks some local residents and pressure groups have been complaining that the event will turn the scenic city of gondolas and palazzi into a private amusement park for the rich, and threatened peaceful blockades. "After the wedding ceremony, whose location and exact date remain secret, although it is expected to be between Thursday and Saturday, some 200-250 VIP guests from show business, politics and finance will now head to a hall of the Arsenale, a vast 14th-century complex in the eastern Castello district." Amid the marriage excitement has come news of heartbreak - with reports suggesting Orlando and Katy have broken up after nine years together. The couple first embarked on a romance in 2016, became engaged in February 2019 and welcomed a daughter, Daisy, in August 2020. We'll be bringing you the latest updates on this breaking showbiz news story. Please check back regularly for updates on this developing story HERE. Get email updates on the day's biggest stories straight to your inbox by signing up for our newsletters. Get all the big headlines, pictures, analysis, opinion and video on the stories that matter to you by following The Mirror every time you see our name. Follow The Mirror on Google News - CLICK HERE and click the star - Follow The Mirror on Apple News - CLICK HERE available on Apple devices - Follow The Mirror on Flipboard - CLICK HERE and click follo
Fox News
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez arrive in Venice as wedding festivities begin
Print Close By Christina Dugan Ramirez Published June 25, 2025 Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez 's wedding festivities are officially underway. On Wednesday, the soon-to-be newlyweds were seen arriving at the Aman Hotel in Venice, Italy via water-taxi. As she stepped off, a glowing Sanchez turned to the crowd to give a quick wave. JEFF BEZOS, LAUREN SANCHEZ TO WED DURING THREE-DAY VENICE EXTRAVAGANZA THAT'S SPARKING LOCAL FURY According to multiple reports, the couple decided to change one of their wedding venues in Venice because of security concerns and possible protests. The couple had planned to hold a wedding party at the historic Scuola Grande della Misericordia in the Cannaregio section of the city, but are now said to be moving it to the harder-to-reach Arsenale, a former shipyard, which is completely surrounded by water and only reachable by boat when connecting bridges are raised, BBC News and Reuters reported. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER A number of celebrities are invited to the wedding festivities, which remain a secret but are expected to kick off on Thursday and end Saturday in the picturesque Italian city. Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner arrived in Italy on Tuesday ahead of the festivities. The couple traveled by boat from the Marco Polo airport in Venice to the St. Regis hotel. Trump wore an off-white cropped top with a matching long skirt. The outfit featured red-orange detailing. The arrivals spark resemblance to George Clooney and wife Amal's Venice wedding in 2014. The power couple were famously photographed riding a water-taxi ahead of their nuptials, which included an impressive guest list of A-list celebrities. As guests continue to arrive for the Bezos-Sanchez wedding, more and more Venetian citizens have voiced their frustrations over the event that could possibly pose a threat to a city that is already impacted by mass tourism. However, despite the ongoing backlash , the couple's wedding planners told Fox News Digital that Bezos and Sanchez specifically instructed them to minimize the disruptions to the best of their ability out of respect to the locals. "As event organizers who have been working in Venice for over 24 years, we feel obliged to set the record straight given the misinformation, untruths and misunderstandings circulating about the Bezos wedding," the team at Lanza & Baucina Limited said in a statement. "From the outset, instructions from our client and our own guiding principles were abundantly clear: the minimizing of any disruption to the city, the respect for its residents and institutions and the overwhelming employment of locals in the crafting of the events. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "Rumors of 'taking over' the city are entirely false and diametrically opposed to our goals and to reality," the statement continued. "No exaggerated quantity of water taxis or gondolas have ever been booked, the number of taxis reserved being proportionate for the number of guests. Before the recent news of protests arose, we had worked for there to be minimal negative impact or disruption to the lives of Venetians and the city's visitors. "We have always acknowledged the wider debate and critical issues surrounding the city's future, and from the outset our client has been honored to support the city and its all-important lagoon through non-profit organizations and associated projects," the statement concluded. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER Mayor Luigi Brugnaro told the Associated Press that the city is "very proud." "We are very proud," Brugnaro said. "I don't know if I will have time [to meet Bezos and Sánchez ], or if he will, to meet and shake hands, but it's an honor that they chose Venice. Venice once again reveals itself to be a global stage." CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP Fox News Digital's Emily Trainham, Lauryn Overhultz and Brie Stimson contributed to this post. Print Close URL
Dubai Eye
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Dubai Eye
Bezos' Venice wedding party moved to isolated area on security concerns
A celebrity wedding party for Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and journalist Lauren Sanchez in Venice this week has been moved to an isolated, less accessible part of the lagoon city on security concerns and to prevent the risk of protests, sources said. The billionaire tech-tycoon and his fiancee had earmarked a location in Cannaregio to celebrate after their marriage, a popular and central nightlife area, but fears of demonstrations led to a change of plan, the sources added. For weeks some local residents and pressure groups have been complaining that the event will turn the scenic city of gondolas and palazzi into a private amusement park for the rich, and threatened peaceful blockades. After the wedding ceremony, whose location and exact date remain secret, although it is expected to be between Thursday and Saturday, some 200-250 VIP guests from show business, politics and finance will now head to a hall of the Arsenale, a vast 14th-century complex in the eastern Castello district. Surrounded by water and impossible to reach by land when connecting bridges are raised, the hall is considered a safer venue than Cannaregio's Scuola Grande della Misericordia, a medieval former religious school. Originally a giant shipyard serving the Venetian Republic's maritime empire, the Arsenale has been restored and converted into an exhibition space for the Venice Biennale art fair. Bezos, 61, executive chair of e-commerce giant Amazon and no. 4 on Forbes' billionaires list, got engaged to Sanchez, 55, in 2023, four years after the collapse of his 25-year marriage to Mackenzie Scott. The couple's decision to marry in Venice follows other celebrity weddings in the floating city, such as that of US actor George Clooney and human rights lawyer Amal Alamuddin in 2014. "The news that Bezos has run away from the Misericordia is a great victory for us," said Tommaso Cacciari, a leader of the "No Space for Bezos" campaign that is leading the anti-wedding front. The group has announced more protests for Saturday on Venice's canals, bridges and narrow streets, pledging to make the event a "nightmare" for Bezos and his guests. Luca Zaia, president of the Veneto region that comprises the city, criticised the protests, saying the 90 private jets carrying guests to nearby airports would bring revenue of up to 48 million euros ($55.69 million) to local businesses. US President Donald Trump's daughter Ivanka and son-in-law Jared Kushner, who have been holidaying in Tuscany, visited the factory of luxury sports car maker Ferrari on their way to the Venice wedding, a source familiar with their movements said.
