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Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez are asking A-list pals to make donations to the city of Venice instead of giving them wedding gifts. Sebastiano Costalonga, local city councillor for commerce and productive activities of the municipality of Venice, tells PEOPLE, "Certainly the message sent by Bezos regarding the gifts to be given was that they should be gifted not to him but to Venice." Costalonga adds that the couple is sending "a very important message that should also be extended to the other people who come to get married in Venice, or to celebrate any kind of event here. We are definitely happy to have this funding for the protection of our very delicate city." The news that the...

Amazon (AMZN.O), opens new tab founder Jeff Bezos and journalist Lauren Sanchez have invited scores of VIPs from film, finance and show business to Venice this week for three days of wedding celebrations. Here are some facts and figures about what has been dubbed the "Wedding of the Century," much of which has been kept secret, including details about the guest list and the exact cost of festivities. 55-MILLION DOLLAR OCCASION The wedding and its parts are expected to cost 40-48 million euros ($46.5 - $55.6 million), Luca Zaia, president of the Veneto regional government that comprises Venice, told reporters on Tuesday.Bezos will make sizeable charity donations, including 1 million euros...

As former journalist Lauren Sanchez prepares to celebrate her marriage to billionaire Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, details around the multiday event — unfolding June 26-28 — have remained top secret, largely in an effort to dodge disruptive protests. While the wedding’s party planners insist that they are being respectful of Venice and its locals, protesters are adamant that the couple and their 200 guests are not welcome in a city that sees some 30 million tourists pour in each year. However, with the blessing of Venice’s mayor, the multimillion-dollar affair is going ahead and invited VIPs have already begun to arrive in style. (Khloe Kardashian walks to board a...

A deserted Queensland island with a derelict resort abandoned by its Chinese investor owner is officially up for grabs after years of mystery over its future. The 28-hectare South Molle Island is the second derelict resort island in the Whitsundays to hit the market in the past few months, after the Queensland government seized Double Island for re-sale off Hong Kong billionaire Benny Wu in June last year. The Queensland Government has threatened to strip more owners of abandoned island tourism properties of their leases though it is not known if South Molle Island was subject to that. (File pictures of the resort on South Molle Island in the Whitsundays in a dilapidated state. Picture:...

Sushmita Sen was allegedly molested by THIS actor while shooting an intimate scene, walked away from the set in tears, never worked with him again, his name is… Mithun Chakraborty, often affectionately referred to as Mithun Da, is a celebrated figure in Bollywood and India. Known as the original 'Disco Dancer,' Mithun has carved out a niche for himself through exceptional character performances and a range of unique films. Born on June 16, 1950, he has had a fascinating journey, both in his personal and professional life. Early Life and Education Mithun Chakraborty was born on June 16, 1950. He completed his early education at Oriental Seminary and earned a B.Sc. in Chemistry from...

Telegram founder Pavel Durov said the over 100 kids he’s fathered will inherit his fortune. That includes the six kids he’s an “official” dad to, at least 100 others born through his sperm bank donations. Each could inherit an eye-watering $132 million from Durov’s estate currently worth nearly $14 billion. Others like Bill Gates, Laurene Powell Jobs, and Guy Fieri aren’t being so generous with their offspring. Over 100 Gen Apha kids are set to one day become overnight millionaires—and they may not even know it. That’s because the 40-year-old Telegram founder, Pavel Durov, has six “official” children with three different...

As remote work continues to reshape the American workforce, one small Kentucky city is betting that cash — and culture — can draw new residents. Paducah, a riverside locale with a population of about 27,000, has launched a relocation incentive program offering nearly $6,500 in benefits to eligible remote professionals who make the move. The city’s Remote Workers Incentive Program includes reimbursement for moving expenses, a year of waived payroll taxes, a $70 monthly internet stipend, and $1,200 worth of memberships and passes to local cultural and educational institutions.   (The city of Paducah, Kentucky, is offering remote workers a relocation package worth...

In the wake of the catastrophic January wildfires that scorched Southern California, claiming 29 lives and $385 billion in damages, actor and director Mel Gibson is undertaking a significant reconstruction effort on his Malibu estate. The 69-year-old Oscar winner’s 5.4-acre property, originally acquired for $11.5 million in 2008, was reduced to ashes in the blazes that destroyed more than 12,000 structures across the region. The sprawling hilltop residence — once a showcase of rustic elegance with five bedrooms, five bathrooms — and sweeping Pacific Ocean views is rising anew as Gibson opts to rebuild rather than sell. That’s a choice that sets him apart from many...

Reports have revealed that Jeff Bezos and his fiancée, Lauren Sanchez, have rented out San Giorgio Maggiore, one of Venice's most prestigious islands, for their upcoming wedding. The couple is set to tie the knot next week at the scenic tourist destination, surrounded by around 200 invited guests comprising close friends and family. Adding to the extravagance, Jeff Bezos' $500 million superyacht is expected to play a role in the celebration and will reportedly be moored just off the island's coast. (It's the luxurious, extravagant event that everyone's been waiting years for - the union of Amazon tycoon Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez) (After a two-year long engagement,...

Gwyneth Paltrow has proven that her Montecito, CA, mansion really has become a place where she can cut loose and shed her inhibitions—and her clothing—by sharing a risque clip of herself cooking topless inside her picture-perfect abode. The 52-year-old actress turned wellness guru marked the start of the weekend in a very laid-back fashion, by throwing some ingredients on the stove (and her top on the floor), a moment that she captured in a cheeky video posted to her Instagram account. While the video began with a scantily clad Paltrow standing topless in front of the stove, with her back to the camera, the majority of it was focused on a much more wholesome pursuit:the...