Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · June 26, 2025 · Entertainment

Usher's Arrival Sparks Buzz: Is He Performing at Bezos-Sanchez Wedding?

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez's extravagant Italian wedding approaching fast, and it looks like we may have just gotten a major clue as to who will be performing at the event

IT'S OFFICIALLY WEDDING SEASON!

The world is buzzing with excitement as Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez prepare to tie the knot in a fairytale wedding extravaganza in Venice, Italy! And we're about to spill all the tea on the A-list guest list, stunning performances, and jaw-dropping details that will leave you green with envy.

First off, let's talk about the main event. Usher, the R&B king himself, was spotted landing in Venice yesterday afternoon, looking every bit the rockstar in his gray sweater, white trousers, and dark sunglasses. And it seems like he's got a special role to play at the wedding - could it be that he'll be belting out a romantic ballad for the happy couple?

Popular R&B singer Usher , 46, was photographed departing the Venice airport on Thursday afternoon

Now, you might be wondering how we know Usher is involved. Well, let's just say that Jeff and Lauren are huge fans of his work! They were spotted dancing front row at one of his concerts back in December (on Lauren's birthday, no less!) and gushed about the "magical" evening on Instagram.

But here's the thing - Jeff and Lauren have been friends with Usher for a long time. In fact, they've vacationed together with other A-listers like Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom in Dubrovnik, Croatia (because who wouldn't want to island-hop with their favorite celebrities?). And just last year, they enjoyed a night out on the town with Usher and his wife Jennifer Goicoechea.

So, it seems like Usher is more than just a guest at the wedding - he's a close friend of the couple. And we can't wait to see what kind of performance he'll bring to the table (or rather, the altar!).

The musician donned a gray sweater, white trousers, and dark sunglasses for the occasion

Speaking of which, let's talk about the guest list. It's shaping up to be the most star-studded event of the year! We've already spotted Gayle King, Ivanka Trump, Oprah Winfrey, Orlando Bloom, Kim Kardashian, Khloe Kardashian, Kris Jenner, and Tom Brady all descending upon Venice like a flock of A-list birds.

And did you know that Jeff and Lauren have rented out an entire island for six days just for their wedding celebration? That's right - the San Georgio Maggiore island is off-limits to visitors from June 24th to June 29th. It's going to be a real-life fairy tale come true!

But wait, there's more! The original plan was for a massive party at the Scuola Grande della Misericordia on Saturday night, but it looks like that might have been moved to another venue in the Arsenale area of the city. And get this - around 60 water taxis and 400 gondolas are being reserved just for the week! It's going to be a real-life Venetian masquerade ball up in here!

The Amazon founder, 61, and the former journalist, 55, seem to be huge fans of Usher's, as they were spotted dancing front row at one of his concerts back in December

And let's not forget about the gifts, folks! Attendees will receive stunning hand-blown glassware from local glassmaker Laguna B - because what's a wedding without a little bit of sparkle and shine?

So there you have it - all the juicy details on Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez's upcoming wedding extravaganza. Stay tuned for more updates as we count down to the big day!

This article was originally published on thescholarlynote.com

Afterwards, the brunette beauty gushed about how 'magical' the night was on Instagram

Back in August 2023, Lauren and Jeff were seen vacationing with the star - along with Katy Perry and her boyfriend Orlando Bloom - in Dubrovnik, Croatia

Plus, in November of that year, Lauren, Jeff, and Usher, enjoyed a night out together along with his wife Jennifer Goicoechea and music mogul Scooter Braun