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NBC News
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- NBC News
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez's wedding in Venice is approaching: Everything to Know
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and his fiancée, Emmy-winning journalist Lauren Sanchez, are getting set to tie the knot in one of the year's most anticipated weddings. '(I'm) very excited about it,' she told Hoda Kotb and Savannah Guthrie while appearing on TODAY in November 2024. '(I'm) thinking about the dress, I have to say. I do have a Pinterest. I'm just like every other bride. So I do have a Pinterest board.' Sanchez, 55, is also a pilot and children's book author whom many fans may recognize for her work as a correspondent on 'Extra.' She said she is amazed at the trajectory of her own life. 'I never thought at 54 — I'm going to be 55 — that I'd be an author, that I'd be getting married,' she said on TODAY. 'I mean, life is just beginning. When I was 20, I thought, 'Oh my gosh, life is over at 50.' Let me tell you: It is not, ladies. It is not over. It is just beginning.' When is Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez's wedding? The couple's wedding celebration is expected to take place from June 24 to June 26 in Venice, Italy, a spokesperson for the mayor of Venice had told CNN. Where is it? The wedding will take place in Venice, Italy. The impending nuptials have sparked protests from people who are concerned that the couple are taking over the city and causing overcrowding, as tourists have descended upon Venice. Despite the outrage, the Municipality of Venice said in a statement in March that the city is ready to oversee the wedding. 'The many speculations and fake news circulating about Jeff Bezos' wedding are completely unfounded,' the municipality said. 'Only 200 guests will have been invited and therefore it will be easy for Venice to accommodate such an event, without any disruption whatsoever to the city, its residents and visitors.' Who is on the guest list? The guest list hasn't been released, but People reported Sanchez's bachelorette party in May featured the likes of Katy Perry — who flew aboard with Sanchez on Bezos' Blue Origin all-female trip to space in April — Kim Kardashian, Kris Jenner and Eva Longoria. Vogue reports the party had other heavy hitters on hand, too, including Fox Sports' Charissa Thompson and Veronica Grazer, whose husband is Hollywood producer Brian Grazer. When did Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez get engaged? The couple were first romantically linked in 2019, according to People. Bezos and Sanchez announced their engagement in 2023. Earlier that year, Sanchez gushed about Bezos in an Instagram post for his birthday. 'Happy birthday to the man of my dreams, who lights up my world with his laughter and kind heart,' she wrote. 'You have shown me that no great love is not bravely fought for. Thank you for always being by my side and for being the most loving and supportive partner. I am so grateful for the memories we have made and the adventures yet to come. Here's to many more birthdays filled with love and laughter. 'Te amo con todo mi corazon,' she ended the post, which is Spanish for, 'I love you with all my heart.' Bezos was previously married to MacKenzie Scott from 1993 to 2019. The couple have four children together. Sanchez was previously married to Hollywood agent Patrick Whitesell, with whom she has two kids. She also has a son with her former partner Tony Gonzalez, a retired NFL star.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Nurses ‘secretly keep a bad baby name book' to make fun of parents' bizarre choices: ‘Unhinged'
Name and shame. NICU nurse Victoria has seen a lot in her career — including bad baby names. One night, when she was 'bored,' she posted a TikTok video asking others in her line of work to share the strangest monikers they'd ever heard. 'And I'm not talking, like, Naveah. I'm talking so unhinged it would send the Social Security office into a coma,' she captioned the video. The nurse knew of babies named Dracula, Messiah, Bronze and Gold. But other professionals chimed in with even wilder monikers. 'Some of the names people commented were borderline unbelievable,' Victoria admitted to TODAY. According to Victoria's comments section, there are babies named Arealtruemiracle — all one word — Sheep, Narwhal, Phelony and Blessica. Another nurse claimed to have had a child named Lucifer in her care at the same time a baby named Messiah was in the ward. There were also some interesting twin pairings. For example, Brock Lee and Callie Flower, Abracadabra and Alacazam, and Canon and Crystal Ball. Looking at triplets, one person claimed to know a threesome named Lincoln, Mercedes and Bentley. Meanwhile, another chimed in saying they knew of a new mom and dad who got very flavorful with their name choice — especially the ones who named their child Frijoles Guacamole. 'On my life not joking. We secretly keep a bad baby name book to remind us of all the crazy first and middle names,' the nurse, who met the child with the delicious name, declared. One can only hope most of these are jokes waiting to be used in a prank call. Unlike countries like Iceland, which requires names to be pre-approved or New Zealand, which bans names like 'Justice' and '4Real,' the United States is basically the Wild West of baby naming. However, some states have banned certain wonky monikers. cites 11 names that have been made illegal by the courts, including King, Queen, Jesus Christ, III and Santa Claus. Fortunately, for the children of America, these wild names are still rare. The classic Liam and Olivia were announced as the top baby names for 2024 — the sixth year in a row.
Miami Herald
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
Willie Geist compares daughter leaving for college to driving car with 3 wheels
Willie Geist is excited for his daughter's latest milestone — despite the terror involved. The 50-year-old host of 'Sunday Today' took to a TODAY Father's Day celebration on June 13 to open up about the mixed emotions he's feeling as his 18-year-old daughter, Lucie Joy, graduates high school. And that, of course, means getting used to being a family of three at home, rather than a family of four. 'We just had a high school graduation a few days ago for Lucie Geist,' Geist said to a panel of Today colleagues that included Craig Melvin, Al Roker, Carson Daly and Peter Alexander. 'All the best stuff is still coming,' Geist added. Geist goes on to admit that he and his wife, Christina, have 'done the best we can' with their daughter and are thrilled for her as she embarks on this next chapter of her life. 'It's a strange mix of genuine excitement for her because you know what's ahead, and then moments where you're driving around and the bottom drops out of your stomach,' he explained. 'And you go, 'I can't believe that we've gotten her to this point,' he added. Of course, Lucie leaving the nest comes at a price for Geist — like driving a car with three wheels. 'We're a family of four. Somebody's taken a tire off the car and you've got to figure out how to drive the car on three wheels, you know?' he told his colleagues. Peter Alexander was quick to offer some perspective on how special of a time this can be for his second child, who will be getting much more attention once Lucie leaves. 'I don't know how he feels about that, but we're excited about it,' Geist joked of George. Willie and Christina Geist first met in 6th grade and have been married since 2003. Geist shared the couple's origin story in an Instagram tribute for his wife's 50th birthday. 'She was 11 when she caught my eye on the first day of Mr. Kaplan's 6th Grade homeroom class. A gawky boy in Jams and Chuck Taylors can dream… but not this big,' he wrote. Now more than two decades later, the couple share two kids — daughter Lucie, born in 2007, and son George, born in 2009. While talking about his daughter's recent graduation, Geist clarified that Lucie will be moving several hours away when she goes off to college. Some parents might use that as a reason to track their child's location remotely — but not Geist. In fact, Geist admitted that he and his wife will be doing away with location-tracking software — despite currently using it — once their daughter leaves. Geist argued that tracking his daughter's location would cause more trouble than reassurance. His comments came just a few days after he first opened up about his daughter graduating while co-hosting 'Today with Jenna & Friends' with Jenna Bush Hager. 'As any parent who has been through this — or maybe you're going through it right now — knows, the excitement at times becomes terror,' he said on June 10. Geist admitted that the week leading up to her graduation was so full of activities that her big milestone didn't hit him until he saw her walking across the stage. 'She was on stage speaking, which was an amazing thrill, and I think that's when it really hit me and Christina,' Geist shared. 'All of a sudden, she's ready to go,' he added. 'And you hope you've instilled in her all the values and the habits and the things she'll need to go out in the world.'
NBC News
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- NBC News
Anne Burrell, Food Network star and host of 'Worst Cooks in America,' dies at 55
Anne Burrell, a Food Network star and frequent TODAY guest known as much for her platinum blond hair and signature wit as her talent in the kitchen, has died at age 55. Burrell died Tuesday at her home at her home in Brooklyn, her team said in a statement. 'With her trademark spiky blonde hair and sparkling personality, Anne Burrell was the hugely popular and fan favorite host of Food Network's hit show, 'Worst Cooks in America,'' the statement said. 'Burrell was an industry veteran and passionate teacher who prided herself on her work in the culinary world.' A cause of death was not provided. Her family called Burrell 'a beloved wife, sister, daughter, stepmother, and friend' in a statement, adding that her 'light radiated far beyond those she knew, touching millions across the world.' 'Though she is no longer with us, her warmth, spirit, and boundless love remain eternal,' they said. Burrell was a staple of the Food Network for two decades. A former teacher at the Institute of Culinary Education, she started her TV career by appearing as a sous chef on 'Iron Chef America' in 2005 and later launched her own show, the Emmy-nominated 'Secrets of a Restaurant Chef,' which aired from 2008 until 2012. She appeared regularly on 'Chef Wanted,' 'Chopped,' 'Food Network Star' and others programs before she began hosting 'Worst Cooks in America' in 2010. She recently competed on Food Network's 'House of Knives,' which premiered in March 2025. 'Anne was a remarkable person and culinary talent — teaching, competing and always sharing the importance of food in her life and the joy that a delicious meal can bring,' says a Food Network spokesperson. 'Our thoughts are with Anne's family, friends and fans during this time of tremendous loss.' Burrell also wrote two bestselling cookbooks, 'Cook Like a Rock Star' and 'Own Your Kitchen: Recipes to Inspire and Empower.' She is survived by her husband Stuart Claxton, whom she married in 2021, and his son, Javier, along with her mother, Marlene, sister Jane and brother Ben. Throughout her culinary journey, she often said, 'I feel so lucky to be able to share my true passion in life with others.'
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Big Deal: Amazon Prime Day Will Last for 4 Days Starting July 8
Amazon announces its annual Prime Day sales event will extend to four days starting July 8 and will cover categories from pantry items and toys to pet essentials and school supplies. The savings could be a way for consumers to help tariff-proof their purchases ahead of the holidays. NBC's Brian Cheung reports for TODAY.
