Venice Vows: Bezos' Wedding Draws Hollywood's Hottest Bachelors
SHOCKING CELEBRITY GATHERING: BEZOS' ITALIAN WEDDING A HOTBED OF ROMANCE, DRAMA, AND GLAMOUR
The world's most eligible bachelors have descended upon Venice, Italy, for the highly-anticipated wedding of billionaire Jeff Bezos and his stunning bride-to-be, Lauren Sanchez. The festivities kicked off on Thursday, with a star-studded guest list that includes Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Brady, Orlando Bloom, Usher, and Corey Gamble, among others.
As the A-listers mingled and sipped champagne, romance was in the air. Sources close to the couple revealed that Bezos is "head over heels" for his bride, who's a former TV anchor turned entrepreneur. Sanchez, 49, looked breathtakingly beautiful in her custom-made gown, which showcased her toned physique.
But not everyone was thrilled about the wedding celebrations. Anti-Bezos protesters, led by Greenpeace and Everyone Hates Elon, took to the streets of Venice, chanting slogans like "No Space for Bezos" and waving banners with a massive red X over his name. The group is furious about the billionaire's alleged tax evasion and the environmental impact of his wedding extravaganza.
"We're not just protesting Jeff Bezos' lavish wedding," said a spokesperson from Everyone Hates Elon. "We're fighting against the hypocrisy of a man who pays a 1.1% true tax rate while shutting down half a city for days on end."
Despite the protests, the Venice mayor and regional governor have come out in support of the nuptials, pointing out that they'll bring in an estimated $23-34 million to local businesses.
ELIGIBLE BACHELORS UNITE
As the wedding celebrations kicked off, three of Hollywood's most eligible bachelors were spotted making waves. Leonardo DiCaprio, 50, arrived at the event looking dashing in a black suit and beige polo shirt, complete with his signature black Los Angeles Dodgers baseball cap.
Tom Brady, 47, flashed his pearly whites as he donned a white dress shirt with the top few buttons undone, paired with sleek black designer shades. The former NFL star was seen sharing a water taxi with Orlando Bloom, 48, who matched Brady's stylish vibe in a crisp white dress shirt and disheveled locks.
It's no secret that both Tom and Orlando are hot commodities on the dating scene. With Tom recently single after his divorce from Gisele Bundchen, he's been spotted flirting with several women at recent events. And as for Orlando? Well, sources close to him revealed that he's still reeling from his breakup with Katy Perry.
ORLANDO BLOOM'S WIDOWED STATE
Just days ago, it was rumored that Orlando and fiancée Katy Perry had called it quits after nearly a decade of on-again, off-again romance. The pop star, 40, was spotted without her engagement ring, fueling speculation about the state of their relationship.
Orlando, however, is determined to put on a united front at Bezos' wedding. Sources revealed that he's been hitting the gym hard in preparation for the festivities and may even sneak away with Leonardo DiCaprio for some bar crawling.
USHER AND COREY GAMBLE LEAD THE PACK
The Burn hitmaker, Usher, 46, looked absolutely dashing in a white suit over an avant-garde red striped shirt. He accessorized with gold necklaces, including one featuring his massive logo pendant and gold-rimmed aviator shades.
Usher wasn't alone – he was joined by wife Jennifer Goicoechea, whom he married just last week. Meanwhile, Corey Gamble, 44, sported a sleek black suit and shirt combination while joining longtime girlfriend Kris Jenner, 69.
LAUREN'S BIG DAY
As the wedding celebrations continue throughout the weekend, Lauren Sanchez is expected to dazzle in her custom-made gown. The couple has asked guests not to bring gifts, instead requesting that they make donations to multiple charities working to stop Venice from sinking.
Bezos has pledged to donate $1.16 million to Corila – an academic consortium dedicated to studying Venice's lagoon ecosystem. With the city's mayor and regional governor on board, it seems like Bezos' wedding extravaganza is a go!
Stay tuned for more updates from theScholarlyNote.com as we bring you all the juicy gossip and drama from Jeff Bezos' Italian wedding celebrations!
