One of Venice’s most iconic symbols – the majestic winged Lion of St Mark – has its origins not in Europe but in ancient China, according to a new study by Italian researchers. However, some scholars in China are disputing the researchers’ theory that the celebrated bronze figure in Venice’s St Mark’s Square may have…
As a French auteur with international pedigree, Olivier Assayas likes to split his time between intimate homegrown dramas and kinetic thrillers that never stay in the same place for too long. On one side, there are the director’s very Gallic works like Late August, Early September, Summer Hours, Non-Fiction and recent COVID comedy Suspended Time….
EXCLUSIVE: Oliver Assayas’ topical drama The Wizard of the Kremlin, revolving around a scheming Russian spin doctor who smooths Vladimir Putin’s ascent to power in the 1990s, world premieres in Venice this weekend. Deadline can reveal a first clip of Paul Dano in the titular role of Vadim Baranov, a former avant-garde artist and reality…
Amal Clooney and George Clooney. GC Images The Venice Film Festival is always a glamorous affair, but this year’s prestigious competition just might be the most star-studded yet. The 11-day extravaganza, which kicks off on August 27 and runs through September 6, is filled with noteworthy film premieres, screenings and fêtes, all of which are…
If you visit Venice, Italy, this year and stumble upon a courtyard wrapped in a lattice of bamboo poles, you might think you’ve been transported to the streets of Hong Kong. But it isn’t a mirage – it’s the SAR’s official contribution to the Venice Biennale of Architecture. The installation stands out for its utilitarian…
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez tied the knot on June 27 and had a big star studded celebration. After the wedding, couple were seen in the streets of Venice, Italy for the very first time as a newly-married couple. Lauren Sanchez Bezos, left, and Jeff Bezos depart from the Aman hotel during wedding celebrations in…
Hundreds protest extravagant Venice wedding of Jeff Bezos, Lauren Sánchez – CBS News Watch CBS News Hundreds of protesters took to the streets of Venice, Italy, protesting Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos’ extravagant wedding to Lauren Sánchez. Elizabeth Palmer reports on the buzz and the backlash. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking…
Topline Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and former journalist Lauren Sánchez Bezos stepped out on the town Saturday after the newlyweds exchanged vows on a small Venetian island Friday, the centerpiece of what has become a star-studded, and controversial, multi-day ceremony hosted in Venice, Italy. (Related: All the photos of the celebrity attendees.) Amazon’s founder Jeff…
Lauren Sanchez married Jeff Bezos on June 27, 2025, in a lavish ceremony on the island of San Giorgio Maggiore in Venice, Italy. She wore a stunning Dolce and Gabbana Alta Moda wedding gown that took over 900 hours of artisanal work to create, as per Harper’s Bazaar’s June 27 report. Jeff Bezos wore a…
Topline Journalist Lauren Sánchez was spotted in Venice on Friday, hours before her wedding to Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos, as celebrities and billionaires have descended on the Italian city for the extravagant—and controversial—wedding. Lauren Sanchez in Venice on Friday. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni) Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved Key Facts Sánchez was spotted…