Jeff Bezos

LAUREN SANCHEZ STILL LOVES A BARGAIN

Being engaged to one of the wealthiest men in the world has countless perks, but also a few drawbacks, according to Lauren Sanchez, the better half of billionaire Jeff Bezos. Despite her incredible wealth thanks to her relationship with Jeff, Lauren is still frugal when it comes to overpaying for anything. She complained to pals that since she’s become more famous thanks to Jeff, she can’t negotiate on ANYTHING. She recently wanted to surprise Jeff with a rare vintage watch for Christmas, but the dealer wouldn’t BUDGE on the price, so Lauren declined. Weeks later she had a friend inquire about the same watch and -lo and behold- the price was suddenly 20% lower. Lauren told a friend that just because she can now afford to buy anything her heart desires, it doesn’t mean she doesn’t still love a deal, so she now has a friend do her bidding.

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HERE’S WHAT WE KNOW

Britney Spears made headlines for her social media posts claiming she was moving to Mexico this week. Here’s what we know. Britney IS moving because she’s not thrilled living in her Calabasas, California home. But not to Mexico. Brit claims her current home has too many bad memories since lived there while under a conservatorship. She has always loved Mexico- specifically Cabo San Lucas- and while she did head there shortly after posting her “moving to Mexico” remarks, my source says she’s actually moving to Beverly Hills. Most likely Mulholland Estates, the gated community with breathtaking views of Los Angeles where she recently checked out a few homes. As for her wacky social media post, my source says that it’s just Britney’s odd sense of humor.

One of the biggest stories of the week has nothing to do with Hollywood or famous people but nonetheless there is a celebrity twist. UnitedHealth’s CEO, Brian Thompson was gunned down on the streets of Manhattan on December 4 and there are many unanswered questions. While we don’t know anything about this tragedy, we DO know this… Jeff Bezos IMMEDIATELY beefed up his security hours after the attack. Many are speculating the killing was in retaliation for someone being denied an insurance claim and Jeff, who launched Amazon, feared he could easily be the target of a disgruntled Amazon customer or former employee. And he’s not the ONLY one beefing up security. We also heard Elon Musk just added more muscle to his security team.

A pregnant Gisele Bundchen made the news when photos of her and her baby daddy, Joaquim Valente frolicking on the beach in Costa Rica. We just heard that the couple did more than vacation during their visit – they also toured beachfront homes for sale. Since Gisele is the one with far more money, she wants to purchase a vacation home with Joaquim in the affordable Central American country, so they will have a place together. As of now, Joaquim is living at Gisele’s properties in Miami and Brazil (both multimillion dollar properties that the fitness instructor couldn’t afford on his salary.) Gisele feels it will be healthier for their relationship if they own a home together within his means, and gorgeous properties in Costa Rica can be bought for far,far less than most other places, which is why she’s looking to put some roots down there.

Speaking of real estate, Meghan Markle made headlines this week when she was photographed at an event in Beverly Hills without her husband, Prince Harry. As we previously reported there’s no trouble in paradise. But we do know this. During her time in the 90210 zip code, Meghan toured a few condominiums as she and her Prince are still looking for a place in the Los Angeles area. Again, another scoop we had first. Meghan and Harry are keeping their estate in Montecito but still want a place to hang their hats (or in this case crowns) in Hollywood. I hear that Meg was particularly fond of the residences at the Four Seasons Hotel and plans to tour them again, this time with Harry.

Beyoncé made the news when Billboard announced her and NOT Taylor Swift as “the biggest popstar of this century.” Here’s what we know. It was actually Taylor who suggested Beyoncé get the top honor. My source says that Taylor wants to take some time away from her career now that her Eras tour is wrapping up. She had a whirlwind 12 months from being named Time Magazine’s Person of the Year, winning practically every major music award and of course, her record-breaking movie of her tour. She’s hoping to lie low for the next year or two and concentrate on getting married and starting a family with Travis Kelce. She knew she was all but a shoo-in for the Billboard honor so she had her people reach out and tell them she preferred they put the spotlight on someone else, suggesting Beyoncé.

Donald Trump dominated headlines with his controversial cabinet picks while his vice-president JD Vance has hardly been seen or heard. Here’s what we know. Attention loving Trump has instructed Vance to stay in the background and to get his permission before granting any interviews. My source says Donald loves the attention his cabinet picks are generating and even though some of them might not get approved by the Senate, he doesn’t care as long as he’s the top story. He doesn’t want the more articulate and educated Vance to overshadow him, so until further notice, he’s to stay in the background.

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JENNIFER LOPEZ: NO MORE SHOWBIZ GUYS

After her fourth divorce and countless breakups, Jennifer Lopez is telling pals that the only way she will publicly date or remarry again is if the guy has ZILCH to do with the entertainment industry. Jen’s exes include an aspiring actor, a backup dancer, a professional athlete, an A-list crooner, and most recently, the very famous Ben Affleck. She explained to a pal that she has finally seen the light and her next partner will be a mega-successful mogul with no aspirations to act, sing, or play pro sports. Attention Lauren Sanchez: If you’re reading this, it might be a good time to keep a close eye on your fiance Jeff Bezos, since he sounds like EXACTLY what J.Lo is after!

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LAUREN SANCHEZ HAS KRIS JENNER TO THANK

What Lauren Sanchez wants, Lauren Sanchez gets, which is one of the perks of being engaged to one of the world’s wealthiest men, Jeff Bezos. Lauren is chummy with the Kardashians, especially Kim and her mom Kris Jenner, and she recently spotted an impossible to get limited edition Hermes Mini Kelly bag that Kim borrowed from Kris. The bag is sold out and completely unavailable. (even if you could find one on the secondary market, it would cost over $100,000) Jeff told Kris that Lauren LOVED the bag and no sooner did the words leave his mouth, than Kris GAVE the bag to Lauren. Kim recently remarked to a friend that the Kardashians all feel poor next to Jeff and Lauren, which might explain why they’re buttering them up and handing over the pricey designer bag.

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JEFF BEZOS AND LAUREN SANCHEZ: THE BIGGER THE BETTER

They’re planning what will surely be the wedding of the century, but our billionaire Jeff Bezos, and his fiancé Lauren Sanchez, might be married WAY before the wedding celebration begins! According to my source, Jeff and Lauren have finalized the details of a VERY expensive prenuptial agreement, and now that the ink is starting to dry, they’re ready to tie the knot in a private ceremony, and then host a lavish reception down the road. My source expects the couple to make it legal before the end of the year, possibly within weeks. They don’t want to wait to be married, and it’s going to take TIME to put together the spectacular wedding reception they are planning to have.

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CAN LEONARDO DICAPRIO RESIST AN OFFER FROM AMAZON?

Sometimes a European vacation is just that, and other times it’s the backdrop for a major movie deal. There’s a REASON Leonardo DiCaprio has been sailing around Italy on Jeff Besos’ yacht. The Amazon chief is attempting to coax Leo into producing and starring in a movie for his streaming branch. According to my source, being one of the wealthiest men in the world isn’t enough for Jeff, he also wants to be seen as a Hollywood power player (perhaps because his fiancé, Lauren Sanchez’s ex-husband is just that). Jeff has been working on Leo to jump ship to Amazon and start producing, directing, and starring in movies they can stream. It’s not a done deal yet, but if there’s enough money in the offer, expect Leo to become a bigwig at Amazon.

JEFF BEZOS MAKES TIME FOR SELF IMPROVEMENT

We’re not sure how we got there, (some speculate steroids, while others insist it was exercise and diet) but Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos has transformed himself over the past years. He went from scrawny to muscular, but that’s only the beginning of his makeover. He recently met with a top Beverly Hills plastic surgeon (his fiancé, Lauren Sanchez recommended this particular doctor) about getting his neck done. While his face is youthful, Jeff fears that he has a turkey neck. The procedure costs approximately $150,000 (pocket change to Bezos) so he’s looking at his schedule to see when he can disappear for two weeks to give him enough time to have the surgery and recover.

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CAN LAUREN SANCHEZ AND JEFF BEZOS UNWIND IN ALBUQUERQUE?

Lauren Sanchez wants to go back to her roots. Even though she and her billionaire fiancé, Jeff Bezos, are relocating to an estate in Florida, they’re also secretly eyeing a large property in her hometown of Albuquerque, New Mexico. According to an insider, Lauren has fond memories of the laid back southwestern lifestyle she enjoyed growing up and feels it will be the perfect place to own a home when she and Jeff want to get away from the hustle and bustle of Los Angeles and Miami. Money-wise, the sky’s the limit- especially since the most expensive property in the area right now is listed at under $8 million… basically pocket change for Jeff and Lauren.

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KRIS JENNER: DON’T OPEN THAT BOX!

 

Kris Jenner isn’t happy with Amazon, but luckily, she knows the owner!  According to a source, Kris received an unexpected delivery from Amazon to her house – this was unusual since most of her packages go to her production office.  It wasn’t something she ordered, and the packing slip said it was a gift but with NO name.  Kris had one of her assistants spend HOURS on the phone with Amazon’s overseas based customer service to no avail – apparently it’s a company policy NOT to  disclose any information, including WHO sent the mystery package.  Fearing it was from a stalker, Kris dialed up her pal Amazon founder, Jeff Bezos, and expressed her frustration at the entire situation. Now Jeff is considering changing the ridiculous policy  – all thanks to Kris.

 

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AMAZON IS NOT ENOUGH FOR LAUREN SANCHEZ

Apparently marrying one of the richest men in the world isn’t enough for former TV anchor Lauren Sanchez. Now she has her sights set on the White House! Ambitious Lauren is confiding to pals that one of the reasons she and her billionaire fiancé, Jeff Bezos moved from Seattle to Miami is that it will be the perfect launching pad for an eventual presidential run for Jeff. The fiscally conservative yet socially liberal businessman is seriously thinking about making a run for office in 2028 and it was all Lauren’s idea. Of course it’s years away and a lot could change by then, but the insider says Jeff has already started taking steps to prepare for a campaign.

 

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