The past year has seen Eva Longoria direct the Oscar nominated Flamin’ Hot, form the Banijay-backed Hyphenate Media Group with Cris Abrego, and be awarded $50 million for her advocacy and charity efforts by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. That’s along with the Desperate Housewives alum’s other day jobs on upcoming seasons of Hulu’s Only Murders in the Building, Apple TV+’s Land of Women, and more. A dedicated Disruptor from the drop, true multi-hyphenate Longoria wants to see a shift in Hollywood, and she has the pillars of demographics and demand in her sights.
Deadline: You’ve touted Hyphenate as a production banner, a business incubator, a talent agency and a bottom-line centered wake-up call. How does that mix work in the Hollywood of today?
Eva Longoria: Cris and I know there’s a better way to do business. This is exactly a disruptor point of view,...
Deadline: You’ve touted Hyphenate as a production banner, a business incubator, a talent agency and a bottom-line centered wake-up call. How does that mix work in the Hollywood of today?
Eva Longoria: Cris and I know there’s a better way to do business. This is exactly a disruptor point of view,...
- 5/20/2024
- by Dominic Patten
- Deadline Film + TV
Lauren Sánchez stunned in a sleeveless gown by Oscar de la Renta on Monday at the 2024 Met Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
Sánchez’s dress was black on top and various kinds of prints on the bottom. It was perfect for the event, which had the theme Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion.
Sánchez told Vogue, “In my head, it’s definitely a metaphor for life because it’s a little bit about all your broken pieces in life and putting those pieces back together. It’s not just a dress. It is really a piece of art.”
In April, Sanchez was spotted at a White House state dinner with her fiancé, Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon. President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden hosted the event. Sanchez’s revealing dress sparked a huge debate online about its appropriateness for a formal function.
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Sánchez’s dress was black on top and various kinds of prints on the bottom. It was perfect for the event, which had the theme Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion.
Sánchez told Vogue, “In my head, it’s definitely a metaphor for life because it’s a little bit about all your broken pieces in life and putting those pieces back together. It’s not just a dress. It is really a piece of art.”
In April, Sanchez was spotted at a White House state dinner with her fiancé, Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon. President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden hosted the event. Sanchez’s revealing dress sparked a huge debate online about its appropriateness for a formal function.
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- 5/8/2024
- by Gianna Stephens
- Uinterview
Update: Paul Simon performed “Graceland” at the White House State Dinner for Japan’s Prime Minister Kishida Fumio and Kishida Yuko.
Kishida also made a Star Trek reference at one moment, using the phrase, “To boldly go where no one has gone before,” then naming cast member George Takei.
Previously: Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton are making a return visit to the White House as guests at tonight’s White House State Dinner for Japan’s Prime Minister Kishida Fumio and Kishida Yuko.
Paul Simon performs "Graceland" at White House State Dinner for Japan pic.twitter.com/8SCF6llOd3
— Howard Mortman (@HowardMortman) April 11, 2024
Star Trek State Dinner:
Japan Pm Fumio Kishida: "Let me conclude with the line from Star Trek: To boldly go where no one has gone before. By the way, @GeorgeTakei who played Hikaru Sulu, the helmsman of the USS Enterprise,...
Kishida also made a Star Trek reference at one moment, using the phrase, “To boldly go where no one has gone before,” then naming cast member George Takei.
Previously: Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton are making a return visit to the White House as guests at tonight’s White House State Dinner for Japan’s Prime Minister Kishida Fumio and Kishida Yuko.
Paul Simon performs "Graceland" at White House State Dinner for Japan pic.twitter.com/8SCF6llOd3
— Howard Mortman (@HowardMortman) April 11, 2024
Star Trek State Dinner:
Japan Pm Fumio Kishida: "Let me conclude with the line from Star Trek: To boldly go where no one has gone before. By the way, @GeorgeTakei who played Hikaru Sulu, the helmsman of the USS Enterprise,...
- 4/11/2024
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez announced Eva Longoria and Admiral Bill McRaven as the 2024 recipients of the Bezos Courage & Civility Award.
The Bezos Courage & Civility Award was established in 2021 to support leaders addressing today’s seemingly intractable problems. In its third year, the purpose of the honor remains the same – to recognize leaders who aim high and pursue solutions with courage and civility. As part of the honor, Longoria and McRaven were presented with $50M each to direct to the charities of their choice, joining the ranks of previous years’ recipients Van Jones, José Andrés and Dolly Parton.
As a Latina woman, Longoria has been a longtime advocate for the advancement of the Latino community, both as a storyteller and fierce champion for education and entrepreneurship. This award signifies her incredible contributions to empowering Latinas to create brighter futures as well as her work to promote a more inclusive society.
The Bezos Courage & Civility Award was established in 2021 to support leaders addressing today’s seemingly intractable problems. In its third year, the purpose of the honor remains the same – to recognize leaders who aim high and pursue solutions with courage and civility. As part of the honor, Longoria and McRaven were presented with $50M each to direct to the charities of their choice, joining the ranks of previous years’ recipients Van Jones, José Andrés and Dolly Parton.
As a Latina woman, Longoria has been a longtime advocate for the advancement of the Latino community, both as a storyteller and fierce champion for education and entrepreneurship. This award signifies her incredible contributions to empowering Latinas to create brighter futures as well as her work to promote a more inclusive society.
- 3/21/2024
- Look to the Stars
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and his fiancée Lauren Sánchez are giving away $100 million as part of Bezos’ annual prize to individuals who make significant contributions to society.
This year’s recipients of $50 million each are actor and entrepreneur Eva Longoria, and Bill McRaven, a retired Navy admiral and former chancellor of the University of Texas System.
The Bezos Courage and Civility Award is given to people who try to find solutions to complicated problems, attempt to be uniters, and embrace civility via work with charitable organizations.
The first recipients of the prize were Van Jones, a lawyer and CNN commentator, and chef José Andrés, who each received $100 million in 2021. Dolly Parton was the 2022 recipient. There was no 2023 award.
In a statement, McRaven said he wants to use the gift to focus on three areas: educating the children of deceased veterans, particularly in the special operations community; the mental health and...
This year’s recipients of $50 million each are actor and entrepreneur Eva Longoria, and Bill McRaven, a retired Navy admiral and former chancellor of the University of Texas System.
The Bezos Courage and Civility Award is given to people who try to find solutions to complicated problems, attempt to be uniters, and embrace civility via work with charitable organizations.
The first recipients of the prize were Van Jones, a lawyer and CNN commentator, and chef José Andrés, who each received $100 million in 2021. Dolly Parton was the 2022 recipient. There was no 2023 award.
In a statement, McRaven said he wants to use the gift to focus on three areas: educating the children of deceased veterans, particularly in the special operations community; the mental health and...
- 3/15/2024
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Oscars weekend is the most star-studded of the year. Whether nominated or unattached to the Academy-recognized films, celebrities gather en masse to celebrate the awards show.
This year, like many before, Vanity Fair threw the largest and most extravagant after-party. The many groups of A-list actors, Grammy Award-winning singers, and cultural icons would make your eyes pop. Here are some of the most exciting:
(L-r) Tyrese Gibson and Chris Hemsworth. Billie Eilish, Maude Apatow, Sydney Sweeney, and Camila Cabello | Kevin Mazur/VF24/WireImage for Vanity Fair; Dave Benett/VF24/WireImage for Vanity Fair
Hosted by Vanity Fair Editor-in-Chief Radhika Jones, the 2024 Oscars After-Party took place at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts. Chris Hemsworth presented “Best Animated Feature” with Anya Taylor-Joy at the Oscars. During the after-party, he laughed with singer/actor Tyrese Gibson.
Euphoria stars Maude Apatow and Sydney Sweeney reunited for a photo alongside Billie Eilish and Camila Cabello.
This year, like many before, Vanity Fair threw the largest and most extravagant after-party. The many groups of A-list actors, Grammy Award-winning singers, and cultural icons would make your eyes pop. Here are some of the most exciting:
(L-r) Tyrese Gibson and Chris Hemsworth. Billie Eilish, Maude Apatow, Sydney Sweeney, and Camila Cabello | Kevin Mazur/VF24/WireImage for Vanity Fair; Dave Benett/VF24/WireImage for Vanity Fair
Hosted by Vanity Fair Editor-in-Chief Radhika Jones, the 2024 Oscars After-Party took place at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts. Chris Hemsworth presented “Best Animated Feature” with Anya Taylor-Joy at the Oscars. During the after-party, he laughed with singer/actor Tyrese Gibson.
Euphoria stars Maude Apatow and Sydney Sweeney reunited for a photo alongside Billie Eilish and Camila Cabello.
- 3/12/2024
- by Ali Hicks
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Jeff Bezos‘ fiancée Lauren Sánchez recently shared an empowered photo on Instagram Stories where she proudly flaunted a triangle bikini design.
Posed next to her sister, Elena Sanchez Blaire, the two showcased a harmonious fashion statement, both in denim shorts and sunglasses.
Sánchez complemented her beach ensemble with gold earrings and a stylish visor, which she layered over her hair. The exact location of their photo remains a mystery, but Sánchez has had several opportunities to showcase her swimwear.
Sánchez recently celebrated her 54th birthday in St. Barts in a red Nensi Djoka gown, with her friends also embracing the same vibrant hue.
Sánchez’s fashion choices reflect her inner strength and serve as a reminder to embrace individuality and unapologetically break free from societal expectations.
Sánchez and Bezos recently came under scrutiny after they did an interview with Vogue for the December issue.
Unfavorable articles and public reactions highlighted...
Posed next to her sister, Elena Sanchez Blaire, the two showcased a harmonious fashion statement, both in denim shorts and sunglasses.
Sánchez complemented her beach ensemble with gold earrings and a stylish visor, which she layered over her hair. The exact location of their photo remains a mystery, but Sánchez has had several opportunities to showcase her swimwear.
Sánchez recently celebrated her 54th birthday in St. Barts in a red Nensi Djoka gown, with her friends also embracing the same vibrant hue.
Sánchez’s fashion choices reflect her inner strength and serve as a reminder to embrace individuality and unapologetically break free from societal expectations.
Sánchez and Bezos recently came under scrutiny after they did an interview with Vogue for the December issue.
Unfavorable articles and public reactions highlighted...
- 12/30/2023
- by Baila Eve Zisman
- Uinterview
Here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, parties and openings in Los Angeles and New York, including events for Poor Things, The Color Purple and American Fiction.
Leave the World Behind premiere
Julia Roberts, Mahershala Ali, Ethan Hawke, Myha’la, Kevin Bacon, Farrah Mackenzie, Charlie Evans and writer-director Sam Esmail walked the carpet at the NYC premiere of their Netflix thriller on Monday.
Ethan Hawke and Julia Roberts Kevin Bacon, Sam Esmail, Ethan Hawke, Julia Roberts, Farrah Mackenzie, Charlie Evans, Mahershala Ali and Myha’la Herrold
American Fiction premiere
Writer-director Cord Jefferson joined stars Jeffrey Wright, Tracee Ellis Ross and Sterling K. Brown at their film’s Los Angeles premiere on Tuesday.
Cord Jefferson, Tracee Ellis Ross, Jeffrey Wright, Sterling K. Brown, Erika Alexander and Adam Brody
Wish music celebration
The team behind the music of Wish, including star Ariana DeBose, celebrated with an event in Los Angeles on Tuesday.
Leave the World Behind premiere
Julia Roberts, Mahershala Ali, Ethan Hawke, Myha’la, Kevin Bacon, Farrah Mackenzie, Charlie Evans and writer-director Sam Esmail walked the carpet at the NYC premiere of their Netflix thriller on Monday.
Ethan Hawke and Julia Roberts Kevin Bacon, Sam Esmail, Ethan Hawke, Julia Roberts, Farrah Mackenzie, Charlie Evans, Mahershala Ali and Myha’la Herrold
American Fiction premiere
Writer-director Cord Jefferson joined stars Jeffrey Wright, Tracee Ellis Ross and Sterling K. Brown at their film’s Los Angeles premiere on Tuesday.
Cord Jefferson, Tracee Ellis Ross, Jeffrey Wright, Sterling K. Brown, Erika Alexander and Adam Brody
Wish music celebration
The team behind the music of Wish, including star Ariana DeBose, celebrated with an event in Los Angeles on Tuesday.
- 12/8/2023
- by Kirsten Chuba
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
In an Instagram post on Thursday night, Jeff Bezos announced that he and his fiancée Lauren Sánchez have plans to move their home from their Seattle to Miami.
As his family recently moved to Florida, Bezos wrote, “I want to be close to my parents, and Lauren and I love Miami.”
Sánchez commented on his post “Miami .”
Bezos further explained in his caption that his aerospace company, Blue Origin, is “increasingly shifting” its operations to Florida’s Cape Canaveral.
He concluded, “I’ve lived in Seattle longer than I’ve lived anywhere else and have so many amazing memories here. As exciting as the move is, it’s an emotional decision for me. Seattle, you will always have a piece of my heart.”
The caption accompanied 1994 footage of Amazon’s original headquarters in Bezos’ garage. In the video, the then-30-year-old says, “It doesn’t take long to tour the offices of Amazon.
As his family recently moved to Florida, Bezos wrote, “I want to be close to my parents, and Lauren and I love Miami.”
Sánchez commented on his post “Miami .”
Bezos further explained in his caption that his aerospace company, Blue Origin, is “increasingly shifting” its operations to Florida’s Cape Canaveral.
He concluded, “I’ve lived in Seattle longer than I’ve lived anywhere else and have so many amazing memories here. As exciting as the move is, it’s an emotional decision for me. Seattle, you will always have a piece of my heart.”
The caption accompanied 1994 footage of Amazon’s original headquarters in Bezos’ garage. In the video, the then-30-year-old says, “It doesn’t take long to tour the offices of Amazon.
- 11/3/2023
- by Baila Eve Zisman
- Uinterview
The Bezos Earth Fund is giving a $10 million grant to Water.org to improve water systems in developing countries that are disproportionally impacted by climate change, the organizations announced Thursday. The funding aims to reduce water and energy waste and create lasting infrastructure for 20 million people
“Improving and expanding the ability of local utility providers to deliver safe water and improved sanitation services is critical to helping people living in poverty build resiliency to the effects of climate change like water scarcity, droughts and floods,” said Matt Damon, co-founder of Water.org, in a statement to The Hollywood Reporter. “In partnership with the Bezos Earth Fund, we’re dedicated to solving the water crisis, which is inextricably linked to the climate crisis.”
In their joint announcement, the organizations explain that purifying and pumping water requires a significant amount of electricity and it’s often exacerbated by leaky utility pipes, which waste...
“Improving and expanding the ability of local utility providers to deliver safe water and improved sanitation services is critical to helping people living in poverty build resiliency to the effects of climate change like water scarcity, droughts and floods,” said Matt Damon, co-founder of Water.org, in a statement to The Hollywood Reporter. “In partnership with the Bezos Earth Fund, we’re dedicated to solving the water crisis, which is inextricably linked to the climate crisis.”
In their joint announcement, the organizations explain that purifying and pumping water requires a significant amount of electricity and it’s often exacerbated by leaky utility pipes, which waste...
- 10/19/2023
- by Ashley Cullins
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, parties and openings in Los Angeles and New York, including events for This Is About Humanity, the U.S. Open and Jaguar II‘s album release.
Jaguar II album release event
Cardi B, Kelly Rowland, Shenseea, JoJo, Lucky Daye and Quinta Brunson came out to celebrate the release of Victoria Monét’s second album Jaguar II on Aug. 25. The event was sponsored by Tres Generaciones Tequila and took place at La Mesa in Los Angeles.
Victoria Monét and Cardi B Quinta Brunson and Kelly Rowland
This Is About Humanity fifth-anniversary soirée
Lauren Sánchez was honored at This Is About Humanity’s fifth-anniversary event on Saturday, hosted at Henry Winkler’s home with support from Jeff Bezos, Kim Kardashian, Kris Jenner and Eva Longoria. This Is About Humanity was founded by Elsa Marie Collins, Zoe Winkler Reinis and Yolanda Selene Walther-Meade...
Jaguar II album release event
Cardi B, Kelly Rowland, Shenseea, JoJo, Lucky Daye and Quinta Brunson came out to celebrate the release of Victoria Monét’s second album Jaguar II on Aug. 25. The event was sponsored by Tres Generaciones Tequila and took place at La Mesa in Los Angeles.
Victoria Monét and Cardi B Quinta Brunson and Kelly Rowland
This Is About Humanity fifth-anniversary soirée
Lauren Sánchez was honored at This Is About Humanity’s fifth-anniversary event on Saturday, hosted at Henry Winkler’s home with support from Jeff Bezos, Kim Kardashian, Kris Jenner and Eva Longoria. This Is About Humanity was founded by Elsa Marie Collins, Zoe Winkler Reinis and Yolanda Selene Walther-Meade...
- 9/1/2023
- by Kirsten Chuba
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Every year, thousands of people celebrate their engagements with lavish parties, where they welcome family and friends to eat, drink, and be merry. Many parties are understated affairs, while others pull out all the stops in honor of their big life event. However, it’s likely that few engagement parties are quite as lavish as the massive event that Jeff Bezos and his wife-to-be, Lauren Sánchez, just hosted.
The Amazon CEO and his fiancée have been together since early 2019, announcing their romance immediately after the revelation that Bezos was splitting from his wife of several decades. These days, Bezos and Sánchez are prepping for their upcoming nuptials, with a party that made headlines around the world.
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez just threw a huge engagement party Jeff Bezos | Leonard Ortiz/Digital First Media/Orange County Register via Getty Images
Bezos and Sánchez got engaged in May, announcing their intention...
The Amazon CEO and his fiancée have been together since early 2019, announcing their romance immediately after the revelation that Bezos was splitting from his wife of several decades. These days, Bezos and Sánchez are prepping for their upcoming nuptials, with a party that made headlines around the world.
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez just threw a huge engagement party Jeff Bezos | Leonard Ortiz/Digital First Media/Orange County Register via Getty Images
Bezos and Sánchez got engaged in May, announcing their intention...
- 8/29/2023
- by Suse Forrest
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Doria Ragland, Kris Jenner and Kim Kardashian teamed up for a good cause over the weekend.
The Duchess of Sussex’s mother posed for a photo with the reality stars while stepping out at This Is About Humanity’s 5th Anniversary Soiree in Los Angeles.
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Ragland donned an orange paisley dress, while Jenner and Kardashian opted for monochrome looks.
Jeff Bezos’ fiancée Lauren Sánchez was honored for her support of the organization during the star-studded event.
Read More: Meghan Markle To Join Prince Harry In Europe Next Month For Invictus Games Following 1-Year Anniversary Of Queen Elizabeth II’s Death
The organziation is “dedicated to raising awareness about separated and reunified families and vulnerable communities on both sides of the border.”...
The Duchess of Sussex’s mother posed for a photo with the reality stars while stepping out at This Is About Humanity’s 5th Anniversary Soiree in Los Angeles.
Read More: Meghan Markle ‘Flooded With Acting Offers’ As She Eyes Restarting Her Hollywood Career: Report
Ragland donned an orange paisley dress, while Jenner and Kardashian opted for monochrome looks.
Jeff Bezos’ fiancée Lauren Sánchez was honored for her support of the organization during the star-studded event.
Read More: Meghan Markle To Join Prince Harry In Europe Next Month For Invictus Games Following 1-Year Anniversary Of Queen Elizabeth II’s Death
The organziation is “dedicated to raising awareness about separated and reunified families and vulnerable communities on both sides of the border.”...
- 8/27/2023
- by Sarah Curran
- ET Canada
Lauren Sánchez was honored at This Is About Humanity’s 5th annual fundraising soirée on Saturday, where she gave a special shout-out to fiancé Jeff Bezos during her speech.
This is About Humanity is an organization dedicated to raising awareness and support for separated and reunified families at the U.S.-Mexico border, and the group toasted Sánchez after she donated over $1 million to its cause. At the annual event, held at Henry Winkler’s house in Los Angeles (Winkler’s daughter Zoe Winkler Reinis is among the organization’s co-founders), Sánchez took the podium to “thank my family and Jeff for being here tonight, I really appreciate you — not as much though as I appreciate the tacos,” nodding to the elaborate Mexican-themed menu.
“I never thought I would be up here,” Sánchez admitted, recalling growing up in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where she would go with her grandmother to her...
This is About Humanity is an organization dedicated to raising awareness and support for separated and reunified families at the U.S.-Mexico border, and the group toasted Sánchez after she donated over $1 million to its cause. At the annual event, held at Henry Winkler’s house in Los Angeles (Winkler’s daughter Zoe Winkler Reinis is among the organization’s co-founders), Sánchez took the podium to “thank my family and Jeff for being here tonight, I really appreciate you — not as much though as I appreciate the tacos,” nodding to the elaborate Mexican-themed menu.
“I never thought I would be up here,” Sánchez admitted, recalling growing up in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where she would go with her grandmother to her...
- 8/27/2023
- by Kirsten Chuba
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
“They have called it the worst disaster that’s ever happened to Hawaii — but we’re all doing our best to keep everything moving forward and getting better for everybody. A lot of the upcountry got its ‘ōkole kicked, and Lahaina doesn’t really even exist anymore,” says Barry Rivers, the director of the Maui Film Festival, which he founded in 2000, on a phone call a few days after fires ripped through the island of Maui. The fire has destroyed the village of Lahaina and unleashed a death toll that now stands at 106 even as search efforts continue.
Amid the devastation, Rivers — like many in the community — has been busy lending a hand to help those affected by the disaster. “We’re just doing everything we can to make people’s lives better than they are at the moment,” shares Rivers. “The ohana [family] spirit is in the air for a...
Amid the devastation, Rivers — like many in the community — has been busy lending a hand to help those affected by the disaster. “We’re just doing everything we can to make people’s lives better than they are at the moment,” shares Rivers. “The ohana [family] spirit is in the air for a...
- 8/16/2023
- by Kathryn Romeyn
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Amid the deadly devastation brought by fast-moving wildfires on the island of Maui, which has been in an extreme state of emergency since Tuesday, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and his fiancé and entertainment reporter Lauren Sánchez are joining the growing list of celebrities showing support for those impacted.
Sánchez announced on Friday via Instagram that the “heartbroken” pair are pledging $100 million to aid in what will surely be a years-long recovery.
She wrote, “The immediate needs are important, and so is the longer term rebuilding that will have to happen — even after much of the attention has subsided. Jeff and I are creating a Maui Fund and are dedicating $100 million to help Maui get back on its feet now and over the coming years as the continuing needs reveal themselves.”
Indeed, though there are many urgent needs for those displaced right now, including water, food, clothing and shelter, there is...
Sánchez announced on Friday via Instagram that the “heartbroken” pair are pledging $100 million to aid in what will surely be a years-long recovery.
She wrote, “The immediate needs are important, and so is the longer term rebuilding that will have to happen — even after much of the attention has subsided. Jeff and I are creating a Maui Fund and are dedicating $100 million to help Maui get back on its feet now and over the coming years as the continuing needs reveal themselves.”
Indeed, though there are many urgent needs for those displaced right now, including water, food, clothing and shelter, there is...
- 8/12/2023
- by Kathryn Romeyn
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
“These are the kind of times that really test you,” said Maui Film Commissioner Tracy Bennett in an interview with Deadline today about the wildfires that have swept the island and, specifically, leveled historic Lahaina Town. Bennett, who has been in the job 10 years, related a number of harrowing details from the past few days, but his chief message was one of strength, hope and community.
“Hawaiians are about Ohana, family,” he said. “In times like this, it really shows their resilience.”
Bennett is hoping that another sort of family, the entertainment community, will also pull together and support Maui in its time of need.
Hawaii Gov. Josh Green estimated the cost to rebuild would be in the billions, and some have already stepped up to help. Amazon Executive Chairman Jeff Bezos and fiancée Lauren Sánchez, vice chair of the Bezos Earth Fund, are establishing a $100 million fund to “help...
“Hawaiians are about Ohana, family,” he said. “In times like this, it really shows their resilience.”
Bennett is hoping that another sort of family, the entertainment community, will also pull together and support Maui in its time of need.
Hawaii Gov. Josh Green estimated the cost to rebuild would be in the billions, and some have already stepped up to help. Amazon Executive Chairman Jeff Bezos and fiancée Lauren Sánchez, vice chair of the Bezos Earth Fund, are establishing a $100 million fund to “help...
- 8/12/2023
- by Tom Tapp
- Deadline Film + TV
Amazon Executive Chairman Jeff Bezos and fiancée Lauren Sánchez, vice chair of the Bezos Earth Fund, are establishing a $100 million fund to “help Maui get back on its feet now and over the coming years.”
The donation was announced Friday afternoon in posts on Instagram and Threads.
Wildfires on the island have so far claimed an estimated 67 lives, with hundreds of buildings destroyed and many hundreds of residents missing. It is one of the largest natural disasters in Hawaii’s history.
Oprah Winfrey, who owns more than 2,000 acres on Maui, also has been active in the relief efforts. She has been seen handing out pillows and other supplies at a refugee center. Winfrey is one of Maui’s largest landowners and opened an access road to firefighters battling the blaze.
Residents of Hawaii notoriously have been skeptical of the wealthy mainlanders who have driven up housing prices. They will be...
The donation was announced Friday afternoon in posts on Instagram and Threads.
Wildfires on the island have so far claimed an estimated 67 lives, with hundreds of buildings destroyed and many hundreds of residents missing. It is one of the largest natural disasters in Hawaii’s history.
Oprah Winfrey, who owns more than 2,000 acres on Maui, also has been active in the relief efforts. She has been seen handing out pillows and other supplies at a refugee center. Winfrey is one of Maui’s largest landowners and opened an access road to firefighters battling the blaze.
Residents of Hawaii notoriously have been skeptical of the wealthy mainlanders who have driven up housing prices. They will be...
- 8/11/2023
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez are engaged.
The happy news, which sources have confirmed to People and Daily Mail, comes after the couple set sail with sheer extravagance over the weekend, making a grand entrance at Cannes for the famed film festival in Bezos’ opulent $500 million superyacht, per Page Six.
As they vacation in the South of France, the Amazon founder, 59, and the Emmy-winning journalist, 53, were spotted smooching and getting touchy on board the yacht, named Koru. On Sunday, Sánchez was also seen wearing a gigantic diamond on her ring finger — in photos obtained by People and Daily Mail — after Bezos reportedly popped the question while sailing the coastal Mediterranean Sea.
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While away from his stunning ship, the Amazon billionaire and the former “Good Day LA” co-host attended a magazine launch at the coveted film festival at...
The happy news, which sources have confirmed to People and Daily Mail, comes after the couple set sail with sheer extravagance over the weekend, making a grand entrance at Cannes for the famed film festival in Bezos’ opulent $500 million superyacht, per Page Six.
As they vacation in the South of France, the Amazon founder, 59, and the Emmy-winning journalist, 53, were spotted smooching and getting touchy on board the yacht, named Koru. On Sunday, Sánchez was also seen wearing a gigantic diamond on her ring finger — in photos obtained by People and Daily Mail — after Bezos reportedly popped the question while sailing the coastal Mediterranean Sea.
Read More: Dolly Parton Awarded $100 Million To Charities Of Choice By Jeff Bezos
While away from his stunning ship, the Amazon billionaire and the former “Good Day LA” co-host attended a magazine launch at the coveted film festival at...
- 5/22/2023
- by Emerson Pearson
- ET Canada
Jeff Bezos is reportedly headed to the altar once again. On May 22, a source told People that 59-year-old former Amazon CEO and multibillionaire Bezos is engaged to 53-year-old broadcast journalist Lauren Sánchez. Reps for Bezos did not immediately respond to Popsugar's request for comment, and reps for Sanchez could not immediately be reached.
The news comes shortly after Bezos and Sánchez were spotted in the South of France, where they attended the Cannes Film Festival and spent time on Bezos's new $500 million yacht. Called Koru, which is a Māori word for loop and which symbolizes new beginnings, the yacht also includes a sculpture of what looks like Sánchez on its prow, per People.
The pair first went public in January 2019, shortly after Bezos divorced his wife of 25 years, MacKenzie Scott. Sánchez and Bezos have since attended numerous events together, and they've also shared affectionate social media posts in celebration of their love.
The news comes shortly after Bezos and Sánchez were spotted in the South of France, where they attended the Cannes Film Festival and spent time on Bezos's new $500 million yacht. Called Koru, which is a Māori word for loop and which symbolizes new beginnings, the yacht also includes a sculpture of what looks like Sánchez on its prow, per People.
The pair first went public in January 2019, shortly after Bezos divorced his wife of 25 years, MacKenzie Scott. Sánchez and Bezos have since attended numerous events together, and they've also shared affectionate social media posts in celebration of their love.
- 5/22/2023
- by Eden Arielle Gordon
- Popsugar.com
Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery they say, and Jeff Bezos, 59, is doing just that for his girlfriend, Lauren Sánchez, 53.
Bezos had a wooden sculpture, in the likeness of the former anchor, placed on the prow of his superyacht.
The yacht is reported to have cost $500 million and according to Boat International, is said to be record-breaking in size, known to be the largest sailing yacht in the world and the longest built in the Netherlands.
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It made its sailing debut on the waters last month and was made specifically for the billionaire tycoon.
Bezos named his yacht, Koru, which in Maori means new beginnings. Ironically, the Amazon founder’s superyacht forced the partial dismantling of a historic bridge in Rotterdam. De Hef was opened in 1927 and many locals were understandably unhappy about Bezos’ disturbance.
“That is really going a bridge too far,” politician Stephen Leewis tweeted.
Bezos had a wooden sculpture, in the likeness of the former anchor, placed on the prow of his superyacht.
The yacht is reported to have cost $500 million and according to Boat International, is said to be record-breaking in size, known to be the largest sailing yacht in the world and the longest built in the Netherlands.
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It made its sailing debut on the waters last month and was made specifically for the billionaire tycoon.
Bezos named his yacht, Koru, which in Maori means new beginnings. Ironically, the Amazon founder’s superyacht forced the partial dismantling of a historic bridge in Rotterdam. De Hef was opened in 1927 and many locals were understandably unhappy about Bezos’ disturbance.
“That is really going a bridge too far,” politician Stephen Leewis tweeted.
- 5/21/2023
- by Rose Anne Cox-Peralta
- Uinterview
Before she hooked up with Jeff Bezos, one of the world’s richest men, erstwhile news anchor, occasional entertainment reporter and former So You Think You Can Dance host Lauren Sánchez was married for more than a dozen years to another rich and powerful man, showbiz heavy hitter Patrick Whitesell, the executive chairman of talent and media colossus Endeavor.
After a successful six-year stint managing top talent at Creative Artists Agency, Whitesell moved in the early aughts over to Endeavor Talent Agency where he went on to help Ari Emanuel orchestrate the 2009 merger between Endeavor and the William Morris Agency. Initially named William Morris Endeavor, the many-tentacled entertainment agency was renamed to Endeavor in 2017, and, earlier this year, when Endeavor went public, Bloomberg reported that Emanuel and Whitesell together controlled shares worth almost $840 million.
In 2006, Sánchez and Whitesell shelled out $11 million for a gated and then brand-new hilltop estate nipped...
After a successful six-year stint managing top talent at Creative Artists Agency, Whitesell moved in the early aughts over to Endeavor Talent Agency where he went on to help Ari Emanuel orchestrate the 2009 merger between Endeavor and the William Morris Agency. Initially named William Morris Endeavor, the many-tentacled entertainment agency was renamed to Endeavor in 2017, and, earlier this year, when Endeavor went public, Bloomberg reported that Emanuel and Whitesell together controlled shares worth almost $840 million.
In 2006, Sánchez and Whitesell shelled out $11 million for a gated and then brand-new hilltop estate nipped...
- 11/12/2021
- by Mark David, Dirt.com
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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