Usher and his wife, Jennifer Goicoechea, were spotted on a Venice water taxi ahead of Friday’s wedding ceremony.
She orchestrated a few snaps of the “Yeah!” singer before they posed together.
Caitlin Hornik27 June 2025 14:15
The Independent has a live stream from Venice bringing you the latest footage of the couple on their wedding day.
Tom Murray27 June 2025 13:42
Today’s the big day, and the happy couple are in luck. After thunderstorms hit the welcome party last night, the weather today in Venice looks clear for the wedding ceremony with sunny skies and partial clouds. It will be hot though, with highs of 86 Fahrenheit (30 Celsius), according to The Weather Channel.
Italy’s health ministry warned residents and tourists of soaring temperatures across the country, issuing a red alert for 21 cities this weekend.
Tom Murray27 June 2025 13:24
Orlando Bloom has been photographed leaving his hotel on the morning of the wedding.
The Pirates of the Caribbean star’s presence at the ceremony arrives days after reports claimed he had split from wife Katy Perry.
Jacob Stolworthy27 June 2025 13:00
As celebrities continue to descend upon Venice for the Bezos-Sánchez wedding extravaganza, The Independent is keeping a close eye on the best and worst fashion moments.
Several looks from the bride, as well as from guests Kim Kardashian and Orlando Bloom, have already made our list.
Jacob Stolworthy27 June 2025 12:00
A new report from the Daily Mail indicated the couple may have been married a month ago.
“The marriage is fully legal and took place in America under American law,” the unnamed source close to the organization of the Venice wedding told the Mail.
“Whatever happens at the wedding on Friday, it will not be a wedding. Under Italian law, it will not be a wedding celebration, any vows said or rings exchanged will have no legal meaning,” the source continued.
Jacob Stolworthy27 June 2025 11:00
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez have embarked on their extravagant, multi-day wedding celebration in Venice, Italy, accompanied by an impressive guest list of approximately 200, including politicians, Hollywood A-listers, and international royalty.
Here are all the guests expected to be in attendance:
Jacob Stolworthy27 June 2025 10:00
Jeff Bezos has reportedly gifted Lauren Sánchez a necklace worth whopping $3-5 million.
According to a Page Six report, she’ll likely be sporting the new accessory during the wedding weekend.
“It’s a diamond necklace that circles her neck with a large center stone and matching earrings,” a source told the publication.
“You won’t be able to miss this elegant diamond necklace as it’s almost as massive as Jeff’s superyacht,” the source continued. “Lauren is thrilled with her blinding new necklace and earrings that take her already impressive collection up several notches.”
Jacob Stolworthy27 June 2025 09:00
Cagdas Halicilar of Germany is a professional Jeff Bezos lookalike.
He was pictured in Venice on Thursday and seemed to catch the attention of the couple on their way to the evening’s celebration.
Caitlin Hornik27 June 2025 08:00
The celebrity guests attending the welcome party were forced gto run for cover when a hot day ending in torrential downpour, leaving stars including Leonardo DiCaprio and the Kardashians soaked.
According to reports, the wind was so strong that table clothes were being whipped away more than 45 minutes before the do was due to end.
Regardless, Sánchez was all smiles as she left the party, umbrella-in-hand. Meanwhile, guest Kylie Jenner shared a photo of her rain-soaked water taxi after making a quick exit.
Jacob Stolworthy27 June 2025 07:55