How many children does Jeff Bezos have? Everyone in Bezos and Sánchez's blended familyNew Foto - How many children does Jeff Bezos have? Everyone in Bezos and Sánchez's blended family

All eyes are on billionaireAmazon founder Jeff Bezoswho is getting ready to tie the knot with long-time fiancéeLauren Sánchezin a lavish ceremony in Venice, Italy. The grand wedding of thefourth-richestperson in the world in Italy's historic city has causedconsternation onlineandin Veniceand even forced the couple tochange venues last-minute. Celebrations for the weddingkicked off June 26 and a parade of stars, from Oprah Winfrey to the Kardashian-Jenners and Ivanka Trump were seenarriving in Venicefor the event, reported to be spread over three days between June 26 and 28. Both Bezos, 61, and Sánchez, 55, were previously married to separate people and the upcoming nuptials mark their second marriages. The two, who have children from prior relationships and marriages, now share seven children between them. Sánchez, in aJanuary 2023 interview, with the Wall Street Journal, referred to their blended family as "the Brady Bunch!" "On a typical Saturday, we hang out, we have dinner with the kids, which is always fun because you never know where the conversation is going to go with this many kids," she told the media outlet. Here's what to know about Bezos and Sánchez's blended family. Bezos is the son of Jacklyn Bezos and Ted Jorgensen, who married when they were still teenagers. However, his biological father was never in the picture and Jacklyn's new husband Miguel Bezos adopted him, according to a1999 Wired profile. "The reality, as far as I'm concerned, is that my Dad is my natural father," Bezos told the magazine. "The only time I ever think about it, genuinely, is when a doctor asks me to fill out a form." Miguel, who along with Jackie, were among the first investors in Amazon, putting in nearly $250,000,according to Bloomberg, was photographed arriving in Venice ahead of the wedding. Jorgensen, meanwhile, had no clue he was the biological father of Amazon billionaire until late 2012 when Brad Stone, a Bloomberg Businessweek reporter and author of "The Everything Store: Jeff Bezos and the Age of Amazon" contacted him,USA TODAY previously reported. "I didn't know where he was, if he had a good job or not, or if he was alive or dead," Jorgensen reportedly told Stone. "I wasn't a good father or a good husband." People reportedJorgensen died in 2015. Bezos was previously married to influential philanthropistMacKenzie Scott, 55, who helped build Amazon in its early days. The two married in 1993 in Seattle and were married for 25 years before their divorce was finalized in 2019. Scott, the American Book Award winner, has gone on to write two novels and become a celebrated do-gooder, providing sizable contributions to educational andracial equity causesandquietly redefining modern philanthropy. Jeff Bezos divorce:How much money did MacKenzie Scott get? Bezos shares four children with former wife MacKenzie Scott: three sons and a daughter. The tech tycoon is notoriously private about his children, and little is known about them. Bezos has never publicly revealed the names or birth dates of his three younger kids,according to Today. The former couple's eldest child Preston made a rare appearance with his father at the American Portrait Gala at the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery in 2019. Today andPeople reportedBezos and Scott adopted their daughter from China, though it is not known when. Sánchez was previously married tomedia giant Patrick Whitesell. The former couple were married from 2005 to 2019. Whitesell, 60, has since remarried. She was also in a relationship with former NFL tight end Tony Gonzalez, with whom she has a son. In an interview withThe Wall Street Journal, Sánchez opened up about her coparenting relationship with Gonzalez, describing him and his wife, October, as two of her best friends. "Tony and his wife (October 'Tobie' Gonzalez) are my best friends," Sánchez told the newspaper. "It wasn't always that way. There was friction (at the beginning). But Tony and Tobie were at Thanksgiving with us (this year), and we're really good friends." The two are reportedly also set to attend Sánchez's nuptials with Bezos, according toPeople magazine. Lauren Sánchez's first husband:Who is Patrick Whitesell? Lauren Sánchez has three children. She has two children with Whitesell: Evan Whitesell, born in 2006 and Ella Whitesell, born in 2008, according toPeople. She also has a son with Gonzalez, Nikko Gonzalez, 24. Contributing: Greta Cross, Taijuan Moorman,Edward Segarra, USA TODAY Saman Shafiq is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at sshafiq@gannett.com and follow her on X and Instagram @saman_shafiq7. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez: Who's in their family?

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June 26, 2025

How many children does Jeff Bezos have? Everyone in Bezos and Sánchez's blended family

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In closing arguments, prosecutors say "Diddy" thought he was "above the law"

Federal prosecutors made their closing arguments Thursday in the sex trafficking trial againstSean "Diddy" Combsin New York. "Over the last several weeks, you've learned a lot about Sean Combs," Assistant U.S. Attorney Christy Slavik said to the jury at the beginning of her presentation, which lasted about five hours. "He's the leader of a criminal enterprise. He doesn't take no for an answer. And now you know about many crimes he committed with members of his enterprise." Slavik said Combs used "power, violence and fear" to rule a criminal enterprise, which allegedly facilitated brutal sex crimes. Slavik said Combs "counted on silence and shame" to allow his abuse to continue. She also said he used a "small army" of employees to harm women and then cover it up. "He thought that his fame, wealth and power put him above the law," Slavik said. Combs, 55, has denied the allegations against him. He is facing 15 years to life in prison if he's convicted. The high-profile trial, which began May 12 in federal court in Manhattan, is one of the most closely watched celebrity cases in recent years. Combs' attorneys will make their closing arguments on Friday, followed by an hour of prosecution rebuttal. The judge will then instruct the jury on relevant legal standards they should apply to reach a verdict. Jury deliberations might not start till next week. After calling on 34 witnesses over seven weeks — including Combs' ex-girlfriend, R&B singerCassie Ventura Fine, and rapperKid Cudi— the prosecution rested Tuesday. The defense alsorestedthat same day without calling any witnesses, presenting its case for less than 30 minutes. The hip-hop moguldidn't take the stand. As is common after prosecutors rest at criminal trials, Combs' lawyers made arguments to toss out the charges, arguing the charges weren't proven. The judge said he'll rule at a later date. Charges against Sean "Diddy" Combs Combs haspleaded not guiltyto five counts. The first count is racketeering conspiracy, which alleges he "abused, threatened and coerced women and others around him to fulfill his sexual desires, protect his reputation, and conceal his conduct." Prosecutors allege Combs relied on employees, resources and influence of his business empire to create a criminal enterprise that engaged in, or attempted to engage in, "sex trafficking, forced labor, interstate transportation for the purposes of prostitution, coercion and enticement to engage in prostitution, narcotics offenses, kidnapping, arson, bribery and obstruction of justice." The other four counts allege sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution. Prosecutors said in a court filing Wednesday that jury instructions would not need to address allegations regarding attempted arson, attempted kidnapping, or aiding and abetting sex trafficking, since the government "is no longer planning to proceed on these theories of liability." Sean "Diddy" Combs decided to not testify Combs told U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian on Tuesday that after thorough discussions with his attorneys, he decided he wouldn't testify. "That is my decision, your honor," Combs said, adding: "That is solely my decision." Prodded by the judge, he clarified further: "I mean, it's my decision with my lawyers. ... My decision to make. I'm making it." Combs has been active in his defense, often writing notes to his lawyers and sometimes helping them decide when to stop questioning a witness. Earlier this month, Subramanian threatened to potentially have Combs removed from court after the judge said Combs kept making expressions to the jury, including looking at them and "nodding vigorously" during the testimony of graphic designer Bryana "Bana" Bongolan, a friend of Ventura Fine's. Prosecutors say Combs used connections to orchestrate "freak-offs" During the first week of the trial, Cassie Ventura Fine was called to the witness stand and testified that Combs pressured her into participating in "freak-offs," drug-fueled episodes where Combs is accused of forcing attendees to perform sex acts with hired sex workers. Prosecutors have cited the events as evidence of sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy, alleging that Combs relied on employees, associates and his business accounts to fly male sex workers to Miami, Los Angeles, Las Vegas and New York, where his staff set up hotel rooms for the encounters and cleaned up afterward. Over the decade of her on-and-off relationship with Combs, from 2007 until 2018, Ventura Fine said she was part of hundreds of such events. She also testified that Combs was psychologically and physically abusive, as seen insecurity footage of a 2016 Los Angeles hotel incidentin which Combs is shown punching and kicking her. Other early witnesses included a former security director at the hotel who testified that Combs bribed him over the incident, but he didn't accept. Another witness was a manager for a male stripper show who said he was contracted by Combs and Ventura Fine in 2012 to participate in "freak-offs." Combs' attorneys presented the jury with mostly loving messages between Combs and Ventura Fine and argued that she was a willing participant. They said Combs' sexual habits and his "kinky" swinger lifestyle don't amount to sex trafficking. Another ex-girlfriend of Combs,who testified for six days under the pseudonym "Jane," said she felt pressured by Combs to do "hotel nights" with him. She testified she told Combs many times she didn't like the hotel events involving drugs and, at times, multiple male entertainers. The defense countered with messages about her setting up these nights, seemingly excited. 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In closing arguments, prosecutors say "Diddy" thought he was "above the law"

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Caitlin Clark injury complicates shooting slumpNew Foto - Caitlin Clark injury complicates shooting slump

Caitlin Clarkwill miss theIndiana Fever'sgame Thursday nightwith a groin injury, but her shooting slump continues to draw attention. Stay present. Be the goldfish. Reflect. Don't ruminate. Unsolicited tips on how to help Clark's shooting woes continue to pour in, thanks in part to four slump-busting experts who talked to USA TODAY Sports about The Slump: Clark, ordinarily a sharpshooter from long range, is 1-for-23 from 3-pointers over the last three games. What ails her, according to the experts, could be a mix of psychological, emotional and physical issues. Sure enough, on Thursday, the Fever disclosed that Clark, 23, has a left groin injury. She will miss her sixth game of the season, with the star missing five previous games due to a quad injury. The Fever are off to a 7-7 start. "That could easily throw her mechanics off in a way that she's not really aware of,'' said Dan Blewett, author of "This Slump Shall Pass.'' "So she thinks, 'Why are these (shots) not going in? I'm taking good looks. Everything's the same.' "Yet it's not.'' Blewett is one of the four slump-busting experts who spoke to USA TODAY Sports about not only what might potentially help Clark but anyone else mired in a slump. Nathan Jamail, a leadership coach in the world of business, offers a disclaimer. "I was 5-foot-3 in the ninth grade and I couldn't make a two-pointer," he said. "I don't know if I'm qualified to give Caitlin advice in basketball." Whether or not you can hit a logo 3, Jamail offers a metaphor he borrowed from "Ted Lasso," the TV series starring Jason Sudeikis. Lasso, the fictional soccer coach, says "be the goldfish," encouraging his players to forget their mistakes and quickly move on – like a goldfish presumably would. Said Jamail, "I'm the weird father from the stands yelling when (his daughters) make a mistake, 'Goldfish! Goldish!' They're like, 'Dad, stop.' I'm like, just, 'Goldfish!' "There's all kinds of really successful veteran athletes, what makes them successful is their ability to forget what just happened," Jamail added. But Jamail said the key to ending a slump is confidence – and finding a source to help renew it. "For some of us, it might be triggered by a mentor," Jamail said. "Others might be triggered by an energy or meditation or whatever gets you to reset. You're not going to recover your ability if you're not feeling good about yourself or not feeling confident." Blewett, the author who's written about slumps, said Clark missing the game Thursday could reflect a wise decision by the Fever. "Because you want to protect your players from not losing their confidence from something that's beyond their control and their health is beyond their control in large part,'' he said. Blewett, a former minor league baseball player who works exclusively with athletes, also suggests staying present. Especially at the cost of overthinking, overreacting and accepting advice from outside trusted advisers. He also prescribes careful assessment of the nature of the slump. "How much luck is at play?" Blewett said. "Is it me? Is it my teammates? Is it the opponents? Are (opposing players) starting to adapt to me? How much do I need to adapt back?" He said that inventory would include the player's health, especially if they're fighting through injuries. "That's also the burden of leaders and superstars, is they know it hurts the team when they're out,'' Blewett said. "And so they try to tough it through everything. They want to stay on there because 75% (of) Caitlin Clark is maybe better than 100% of someone else." But he returns to an emphasis on staying present, potentially with meditation, and to be unafraid of the picturing the slump at work. "A lot of times we're taught to only think positive, right?" Blewett said. "The Samurai (warriors), they often meditated on the negative aspects. They would meditate on their own death. They would see themselves being cut down by swords so that they could be acquainted with it. And then they could eventually feel, like, I'm not afraid of being cut down in battle and when I'm not afraid I can be my best self. "I can be fluid, I can be relaxed, I can be without fear. And I can just react to my opponent's sword. So the more they could be friendly with the potential negative outcomes and be comfortable with them, then they could let go and be free." Molly Schaller, associate dean and professor of Higher Education Administration at Saint Louis University, has worked closely with college sophomores since 1995. It's part of her effort to understand the "sophomore slump.'' At the heart of the phenomenon, according to Schaller, is transition. And she said she's long wondered if the sophomore slump plagues athletes like Clark, who happens to be in her second season (i.e. sophomore year) in the WNBA. "She really jumped straight from the heights of what it means to be a college level athlete to the WNBA,'' Schall said. "That had to be so exhilarating.'' But then comes Year 2. For students, Schall said, it can lead to changing their major, leaving their friend group, sleeping a lot, drinking too much, dropping out of school or changing schools. For the record, Schall is not comparing those behaviors to Clark's shooting slump. The common denominator for college students and basketball stars, according to Schall, is transition. "Now you're settling into that new environment and you can't quite settle into yourself until you answer some questions,'' she said. "Is this the way I want to be in the WNBA? Is this the way I want to be in the world? Is this the way I want to interact with my colleagues? Is this the way I want to interact with the fans? How's my family handling all of those things? "So to me, it's a natural thing of transition. All of that stuff starts to hit, who am I? And you have to resolve those questions to settle in for the long haul.'' Dust, the associate professor at Cincinnati, applauds Clark. Not just for her on-court skill but also for how she said she's approaching her shooting slump. "The challenge for myself going forward is just continue to pour into every other aspect of the game and I can continue to have an impact in those other areas," Clark said after she went 1-for-10 from 3-point range in Indiana's 89-81 loss to the Las Vegas Aces on June 22. During the three games of dreadful shooting from 3-point range, Clark has averaged 9.3 assists, collected six steals and, in one game, had seven rebounds. "That can be beneficial because then you get what's called a confidence carryover, so that you are feeling better, you're not ruminating about what's not going well, because you're contributing in a productive way,'' said Dust, an associate professor at the University of Cincinnati's Linder School of Business. "And then (accurate shooting) might more naturally come back because it is getting away from that negative (thinking).'' In business and athletics, Dust said, it's beneficial to think of performance on as long of a trajectory as possible. "This happens a lot in sales,'' he said. "They'll talk about people struggling. They just can't close a deal. They have a rough quarter, a rough year or whatever it is. But if you can get people to extend the window of how they're evaluating themselves, in terms of their performance episode, then they might see that, oh, wow, overall I still am an incredibly high achiever in my area.'' In other words, shooting 1-of-23 from 3-point range will not define Clark, a two-time Naismith College Player of the Year and 2024 WNBA Rookie of the Year who continues to entertain and demonstrate a truth beyond basketball. Not even the likes of Caitlin Clark are exempt from slumps. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Caitlin Clark injury complicates shooting slump

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June 26, 2025

Caitlin Clark injury complicates shooting slump

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Judge, Ohtani elected to start in All-Star Game as top vote-gettersNew Foto - Judge, Ohtani elected to start in All-Star Game as top vote-getters

NEW YORK (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani and the New York Yankees' Aaron Judge were the first players picked for the July 15 All-Star Game at Atlanta's Truist Park, elected as starters by fans on Thursday. Judge led the major leagues with 4,012,983 votes in the first round of fan balloting and the outfielder was picked for his seventh American League start in eight All-Star Games, though he missed the 2023 game because of a sprained right big toe. He also was the leading vote-getter during the first phase in 2022 and last year. Ohtani topped the NL and was second in the big leagues with 3,967,668 votes, becoming the first designated hitter to start in five straight All-Star Games. The pair were selected under rules that began in 2022 and give starting spots to the top vote-getter in each league in the first phase of online voting, which began June 4 and ended Thursday. Two finalists at every other position advanced to the second phase, which runs from noon EDT on Monday to noon EDT on July 2. Votes from the first phase do not carry over. An individual can vote once per 24-hour period. Remaining starters will be announced on July 2. Pitchers and reserves will be revealed on July 6. Seven players from the World Series champion Dodgers advanced to the second phase along with three each from the Chicago Cubs, Detroit Tigers and New York Mets, and two apiece from the Cleveland Guardians, New York Yankees and Toronto Blue Jays. AL finalists: Catcher: Alejandro Kirk, Cal Raleigh First base: Paul Goldschmidt, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Second Base: Jackson Holliday, Gleyber Torres Third Base: Alex Bregman, José Ramírez Shortstop: Jacob Wilson, Bobby Witt Jr. Designated Hitter: Ryan O'Hearn, Ben Rice Outfield: Javier Báez, Riley Greene, Steven Kwan, Mike Trout NL finalists Catcher: Carson Kelly, Will Smith First Base: Pete Alonso, Freddie Freeman Second Base: Tommy Edman, Ketel Marte Third Base: Manny Machado, Max Muncy Shortstop: Mookie Betts, Francisco Lindor Outfield: Ronald Acuña Jr., Pete Crow-Armstrong, Teoscar Hernández, Andy Pages, Juan Soto, Kyle Tucker ___ AP MLB:https://apnews.com/hub/mlb

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Judge, Ohtani elected to start in All-Star Game as top vote-getters

Judge, Ohtani elected to start in All-Star Game as top vote-getters NEW YORK (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani and the New Y...
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'Scandoval,' Explained: All About the Cheating Scandal That Changed "Vanderpump Rules" Forever

In March 2023, news broke thatVanderpump Rulesstar Tom Sandoval, who was dating Ariana Madix, had an affair with their friend Raquel Leviss Sandoval and Madix had been together for nearly nine years The three of them addressed the scandal during theVanderpump Rulesseason 10 reunion Whether you're a Bravo fan, a social media scroller or even just mildly online, you've likely heard the phrase "Scandoval." In March 2023, news broke thatVanderpump RulesstarTom Sandovalhad beenhaving an affairwith his costarRaquel Leviss, despite being in a nearlynine-year relationshipwith his girlfriendAriana Madix. At the time, sources told PEOPLE that Madix was "completely blindsided," and that "devastated doesn't even scratch the surface of how she feels." The show's season 10 finale aired two months later, including a scene in which the now-Love Island USAhost explained to her friendsKatie MaloneyandScheana Shayhow she found out Sandoval had cheated on her — and revealed that the affair had been going on for seven months. Sandoval and Leviss later opened up about the months-long affair and apologized but it wasn't quickly forgotten. Since the cheating drama made headlines, Sandoval has largely been associated with the scandal, as it was mentioned during his stint on Peacock'sThe Traitors, as well as his audition forAmerica's Got Talentthat premiered on June 24. Ahead of his audition, he admitted to the cameras, "A couple of years ago,I made some really bad choices. I was involved in a very bad cheating scandal, and I let down a lot of people. It pretty much destroyed my life." From how Ariana Madix found out about the affair to what Tom Sandoval and Raquel Leviss said in response, here's everything to know about theVanderpump Rulescheating scandal. Sandoval joined theVanderpump Rulescast when the show premiered on Bravo in January 2013. He went from bartender at SUR to co-owner of TomTom, which he operated withKen Todd,Lisa VanderpumpandTom Schwartzbefore it closed in November 2024. He's also involved in a men's cosmetics venture, acts and is the lead singer of the cover band Tom Sandoval & the Most Extras. In November 2013, Madix joined theVanderpump Rulescast for season 2. Prior to that, she worked as a bartender at Vanderpump's Beverly Hills restaurant Villa Blanca before she was transferred to SUR. There, she became co-workers and castmates with theVanderpump Rulescrew. Outside of the reality show, she holds several film acting credits to her name. (In the months after the scandal, Madix went on to make herBroadway debutinChicago, place in third onDancing with the Starsseason 32 andbecome hostof the hit Peacock dating show,Love Island USA.) Leviss first appeared onVanderpump Ruleswhen Kennedy introduced her as his girlfriend during a season 5 episode in November 2016. The two revealed they got engaged as filming for season 9 began in May 2021. However, two months after their proposal aired in October 2021,they announced they had split. While it's unclear exactly when Sandoval and Madix first met during their time serving drinks at Villa Blanca, viewersfirst saw them connectwhen she joined the season 2 cast ofVanderpump Rulesduring the summer of 2013. The pair later confirmed their relationship at theVanderpump Rulesseason 2 reunion in 2014. Earlier in the season, Sandoval's then-girlfriendKristen Douteaccused him of cheating on her with Madix, which both Sandoval and Madix denied — though they did eventually acknowledge they'd shared a kiss. Tammie/AFF-USA/Shutterstock; Cindy Ord/Bravo via Getty Images; Charles Sykes/Bravo via Getty Images A source told PEOPLE that Madix found out about Sandoval's affair with Leviss in early March 2023. "They had been having problems for a while, but this was the final straw for Ariana," the insider said. "She put up with a lot over the years, but she won't sit back and be disrespected this way." "This has been going on for upwards of six months — all the while, Tom [Sandoval] was sleeping next to Ariana in bed," one insider told PEOPLE at the time, though Madix later confirmed it to be seven months. "She was completely blindsided by this; devastated doesn't even scratch the surface of how she feels." "This is someone she thought she knew; someone she planned to spend the rest of her life with. You can't even put into words that betrayal," the source added. In the months that followed,Vanderpump Rulescast members confirmed the affair. In the season 10 finale episode, Madix reveals that the affair between Sandoval and Leviss had been going on for seven months, beginning"right after the girls trip" toLas Vegas in August 2022around the time Madix's dog Charlotte died. Meanwhile, eagle-eyed fans have pointed out on TikTok that Sandoval and Leviss had beenwearing matching lightning bolt necklaces. In October 2022, Leviss was pictured sporting the chain at BravoCon, while Sandoval was seen wearing the necklace at the House of Barrie opening, as well as at theVanderpump Rulesseason 10 premiere in February 2023. Charles Sykes/Bravo via Getty Prior to Madix revealing how she found out about Sandoval cheating on her with Leviss, sources told PEOPLE that Madix first learned of the affair on March 1, 2023, when she supported Sandoval and his band during a performance in Los Angeles. According to the source, Madix discovereda video that was sexual in nature between Leviss and Sandovalon his phone as well as a "history of inappropriate texts." A second source told PEOPLE that Madix "thought" she and Leviss "were friends," adding, "This isn't something you do to a friend." In the season 10 finale episode, Madix opened up further about how she learned of the affair during a conversation with friends Maloney and Shay, beginning, "I went with Tom toTom Tombecause he had that party thing." "I found a screen recording of them on FaceTime," Madix said of Sandoval and Leviss. "It was literally from the night before. He was at [Tom] Schwartz's." From there, Madix explained that she confronted Leviss directly to get answers. "I called Raquel and I started like, making her like, f------ tell me what the f---? When did this start?" Madix continued. "She said, 'Right after the girls trip,' " around the time Madix's dog Charlotte died. "She said they kissed," Madix said of Leviss' side of the story. "Well, later that night when we were out here, I pressed Tom [Schwartz]. And he said, well, they actually f----- in her car that night. And he didn't have a key to get in so he had to ring the doorbell and I had to let him in," Madix continued. "My emotions were clearly all over the place and he was angry at me. Angry. Atme!" Madix concluded. In March 2023, PEOPLE confirmed thatSandoval and Madix broke upafter about nine years together. According to a source, Sandoval's affair with Leviss allegedly led to the split. "They had been having problems for a while, but this was the final straw for Ariana," the insider said. "She put up with a lot over the years, but she won't sit back and be disrespected this way." Despite their split, a rep for Sandoval told PEOPLE that they were still living together in their shared L.A. home, given that "they own the house togetherand what happens next with the property will take time to sort out." By May 2023,Madix had moved out of the home, despite still being a co-owner. In January 2024, PEOPLE obtained court documents that showed the former couple disagreed on the sale of the home, and Madix was reportedly hoping that they wouldsell it as a "partition by sale," meaning they would split the proceeds. The following month, Sandoval responded to Madix's lawsuit by alleging that she "fails to state sufficient facts to state a cause of action," and therefore he would be denying her request for "partition." During a May 2025 appearance onWatch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, Madix confirmed that they had agreed to sell the shared home, though Sandoval still lives in it. "That is ongoing, but hopefully wrapping up soon," she said. One day after news of the scandal made headlines, Sandovalbroke his silenceon the affair. He shared a statement on Instagram about his split from Madix, asking fans to direct their anger away from his loved ones, including castmate, friend and business partner Schwartz. "Hey, I fully understand and deserve ur anger and disappointment towards me, but please leave Schwartz my friends and family out of this situation…," Sandoval wrote, noting that Schwartz "specifically only found out about this very recently, and most definitely did not condone my actions." "This was a very personal thing," Sandoval stated. He also asked fans to ease up on the negative comments being blasted on his bar and cocktail lounges, TomTom andSchwartz & Sandy's. "Schwartz & Sandy's might have my name on it, but also there are 3 other partners and 20 employees, who especially rely on the restaurant for income for them and their families," he said. "Just like TomTom, I'm a small part of a much bigger thing. Please direct ur anger towards me and not them. They did nothing wrong." Sandoval went on to apologize to his partners and his employees who "have to suffer for my actions," adding that he will be removing himself temporarily from the businesses. "I will be taking a step back & taking a hiatus out of respect for my employees & partners," he said. "I need some time to address everything else." He signed the note: "Sorry for everything." In November 2024, Schwartz announced to PEOPLE that TomTom was closing its doors. "Unfortunately, the current climate for this business is pretty rough," he said. "Recovering from all the negativity post-scandal wasn't easy, and the slimmer margins post-COVID made it even harder to bounce back. There's not a lot of room for error in the restaurant/bar business." Mindy Small/Getty; David Becker/Getty Less than a week after Madix learned of her then-boyfriend's affair with Leviss, Sandovalissued an apology to hervia Instagram. He addressed the end of their nine-year long relationship in astatement. "I want to first and foremost apologize to everyone I've hurt through this process," he began. "Most of all, I want to apologize to Ariana. I made mistakes, I was selfish, and made reckless decisions that hurt somebody I love. No one deserves to feel that pain so traumatically and publicly." He continued: "I can only imagine how devastating this has been for Ariana and everyone around us. I feel really horrible about that. My biggest regret is that I dishonored Ariana. I never meant to disappoint so many people, including our loving families and friends." Sandoval went on to reflect on his long relationship with Madix. "My love for Ariana was stronger than any camera could ever have captured," he said. "Some of our best times together were never filmed. The same goes for some of our biggest struggles. I wish things happened in a different order and our relationship was not severely tarnished, and that it ended with the same respect for her that it began with. I owed Ariana better." "I am beyond sad that it ended the way it did," his statement concluded. "The choices I made hurt so many people. I acted in a way that clashes with who and how I want to be. I will continue to reflect and work on myself. I have work to do. I always have, and I always will." Todd Williamson/Bravo via Getty In a statement issued toEntertainment Tonighton March 8, 2023, Levissaddressed the months-long affair with Sandovalfor the first time. She began with an apology. "I want to apologize for my actionsand my choices foremost to Ariana, and to my friends and the fans so invested in our relationships," Leviss said. "There is no excuse, I am not a victim and I must own my actions and I deeply regret hurting Ariana." "I am reflecting on my choices, speaking to a counselor and I am learning things about myself such as my patterns of codependency and addiction to being and feeling loved," she continued. "I have sought emotional validation through intimate connections that are not healthy without regard for my own well-being, sometimes negatively affecting others and often prioritizing the intimate connection over my friendships." Leviss added that she is "taking steps to understand my behavior and make healthier choices." "Although I chose to be on a reality show accepting the good and bad that comes with it, beyond my own actions I have been physically assaulted, lost friendships, received death threats and hate emails in addition to having had my privacy violated," she continued. "I have begun counseling to end my unhealthy behavioral cycle, learn to set stronger emotional boundaries and learn to protect my mental health. I don't expect sympathy, understanding or forgiveness." Leviss added, "Right now I must focus on my own health and well-being and as I strive to be a better person moving forward, I will prioritize my mental health and learn from my mistakes." River Callaway/Variety via Getty Images; Steve Granitz/FilmMagic In March 2023, one week after their months-long affair was made public, Leviss opened up to PEOPLE about the status of her relationship with Sandoval. Amid the fallout, Leviss said that she doesn't "want to label anything" with herVanderpump Rulescostar. "Besides the indefensible circumstances surrounding our relationship, my feelings for Tom have always been sincere and born out of a loving friendship," she told PEOPLE. "Knowing how many people we hurt, I need to understand my choices and learn to make better ones." "I need to take care of my health, work on self growth and take time to be ok with being alone," Leviss continued. "I care for Tom and I don't want to label anything or predict what lies ahead. Right now I need to heal." Months later, sources toldThe Messengerin May 2023 that Leviss and Sandoval are "no longer seeing each other." One source said that the Tom Sandoval & The Most Extras frontman has been "struggling" amidst the chaos. "His relationships with everyone right now are on the back burner, and he's focusing on his music," the source said. "He's about to turn 40 and trying his best to move away from all of this, but he's struggling at times. Like anyone trying to better themselves, it's one day at a time." Season 10 has included the affair drama, as an insider shared with PEOPLE as the news of the scandal broke that "cameras are rolling right now." A production source also shared that Bravo and production company Evolution began filming again to follow the fallout of the cheating scandal. That same day, costar Kennedy (who was engaged to Leviss) posted a screenshot of the first article about the cheating scandal, commenting, "Hope you all feel as sick as I do. This explains everything." As each episode aired, viewers saw the drama unfold, including the cast's interactions. Notably, in the May 10 episode, it seemed as thoughSandoval and Leviss teamed upto place doubt inside Madix's mind before news of their affair broke. The season finale later uncovered further details about the affair, including how Madix learned it was happening and what she did about it. Andy Cohenconfirmed that theVanderpump Rulesreunion would begin taping less than two weeks after news of the affair broke. In anticipation of what was expected to go down when taping commenced on March 23, 2023, he said that he was "girding my loins." The day after the special wrapped tapping, Cohenteased the dramain a video posted to his Instagram Stories. "Well, that was that really confrontational," he told the camera. "It was really emotional. Nothing was left unsaid." The three-part reunion special first premiered in May 2023, during which Cohen dove right into the "Scandoval" drama and opened the first part with one-on-one conversations with Madix, Sandoval and Leviss. "It kind of feels like you're the most hated man on television right now," he told Sandoval. Throughout the special episodes,several bombshells came to the surface, from Sandoval's interest in Leviss dating back to early 2022 to the fact that his best friend and business partner, Schwartz, had known about the affair since August 2022. During part 3 of the reunion in June 2023, Leviss finally joined her castmates and came face-to-face with Madix. Madix then called Leviss out for her "diabolical, demented, disgusting, subhuman" role in the affair, to which the former pageant queen admitted to it being "impossible to turn away from" because she was in love. In the final minutes of the episode, Leviss sat down for a solo interview and admitted to "lying and [being] so deceitful this entire time," before revealing several new details about her and Sandoval's affair. Not only did she reveal she had proposed to Sandoval and suggested they add Madix as an "addition" to their relationship, she also clarified that the affair had been going on longer than originally disclosed — and that Sandoval "asked [her] to not disclose all this information." The reality star then seemingly confirmed that she and Tom had sex in his and Madix's house while she was out of town for her grandmother's funeral. "I know that the reason why Tom wanted to lie about is because it's a really bad look to hook up with someone's boyfriend in their own house, when they've gone out of town. Especially for a funeral of all things," Leviss said. "I am so sick of lying. I hate it. I hate being deceitful. It's horrible." Read the original article onPeople

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TheStewartofNY/GC Images Travis Kelce revealed his favorite song by girlfriend Taylor Swift, but said he was "too shy" to sing any lyrics Other tight ends like George Kittle and Rob Gronkowski also revealed their favorite songs by Swift The most popular Swift songs among the tight ends were "Shake It Off" and "22" The guys of Tight End University have great taste. After fans went wild overan impromptu performancefromTaylor Swiftat her boyfriendTravis Kelce's Tight Ends & Friends concert in Nashville, the tight ends were asked to reveal their favorite song by the superstar singer in a video on theBussin' with the Boyspodcast's Instagram account. The first tight end shown isRob Gronkowski, who won four Super Bowls before retiring in 2022. Gronkowski, 36, said his favorite Swift track is "Shake It Off," which was the song she performed at the concert on June 24. Kelce, 35, said his favorite song by his girlfriend is "So High School," from her latest albumThe Tortured Poets Department.The song's lyrics are seemingly a nod to her relationship with the Chiefs star, whogave PEOPLE the same answerat his Kelce Car Jam in May 2024. After revealing his answer, Kelce was asked to sing a few lyrics, but became nervous and laughingly said he's "too shy." Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE's free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. George Kittleof the San Francisco 49ers said his favorite song by Swift is her 2008 hit "Love Story" and called it "incredible." Others said they loved "22" from her 2012 albumRed. Swift took the stage with singerKane Brownat Brooklyn Bowl in Nashville on June 24. Addressing the excited crowd, Swift said, "We would like to dedicate this to our favorite players who are going to play and these are the tight ends," as she introduced the song while referencing its lyrics. An insider told PEOPLE after the show, "Taylor surprised the crowd by joining Kane Brown onstage for 'Shake It Off.' The crowd lost their minds! At the end of her performance she made sure to thank the band and gave each one of them a hug." The insider also said Swift and Kelce "stayed by each other's side all while chit chatting and catching up with everyone" during the evening. The source went on to share that Swift's "face lit up around Travis" and she "enjoys letting him shine." Read the original article onPeople

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June 26, 2025

Travis Kelce and Other NFL Tight Ends Reveal Their Favorite Taylor Swift Song

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Vladimir Guerrero Jr., José Ramírez both forced to leave game after Guardians-Blue Jays bean-ball episodeNew Foto - Vladimir Guerrero Jr., José Ramírez both forced to leave game after Guardians-Blue Jays bean-ball episode

Tensions reached a boiling point as the Cleveland Guardians and Toronto Blue Jays went at it Thursday. The team's two biggest stars — Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and José Ramírez — were forced to leavethe 6-0 Blue Jays winafter being hit by pitches. The issues began in the top of the third inning. With the Blue Jays up 3-0, Guerrero was hit on the right forearm by a 96-mph fastball from Guardians starter Tanner Bibee. Guerrero immediately recoiled in pain and shot a glance at Bibee before walking to first base. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. leaves today's game vs. the Guardians after being hit by a pitchpic.twitter.com/vAhJ7DMsRb — Sportsnet (@Sportsnet)June 26, 2025 It marked the second time in the past two games that Guerrero was hit by a pitch. That, combined with the speed and location of Bibee's pitch Thursday, likely led to Guerrero's reaction. Guerrero initially remained in the game and ran the bases. He even appeared on defense in the bottom of the inning. But when the Blue Jays took the field in the bottom of the fourth, Guerrero was removed from the contest due to injury. The Guardians' next batter was Ramírez, who was hit in the right forearm by the first pitch of the inning from Blue Jays starter Kevin Gausman. Both teams were warned by the umpire after Ramírez was hit. 3rd inning: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. left the game after being hit by a pitch.4th inning: Jose Ramirez was hit by a pitch and both benches are warned.(via@Sportsnet)pic.twitter.com/LCPmpP4Jha — FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX)June 26, 2025 Like Guerrero, Ramírez stayed in the game to run the bases. He managed to steal second base but was stranded there as the Guardians failed to capitalize on the early baserunner. When the Guardians took the field for the top of the fifth, Ramírez was no longer in the game. Guardians manager Stephen Vogt went to the umpire to announce the defensive change and made sure to let Blue Jays manager John Schneider know the Guardians wereupset about the situation. While both Guerrero and Ramírez were forced out of the contest, it appears they avoided serious injury. Both players were ruled out due to forearm injuries, and X-rays cameback negativeonboth injuries. Despite the early frustrations, both teams maintained their composure the rest of the way. The game remained 3-0 thanks to a gem by Gausman, who tossed eight scoreless innings. The Blue Jays added three more runs in the ninth inning, putting the game out of reach. Both teams will move on and begin a new series Friday. The Blue Jays and Guardians will not meet again in the regular season.

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June 26, 2025

Vladimir Guerrero Jr., José Ramírez both forced to leave game after Guardians-Blue Jays bean-ball episode

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ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Manchester City won Group G of the Club World Cup with a dominant performance on Thursday, beating Juventus 5-2 at Camping World Stadium. Man City went ahead 2-1 on an own goal in the 26th minute when defender Pierre Kalulu, attempting to intercept a pass at close range, sent the ball into the net. The rout was on from there. Erling Haaland, Phil Foden and Savinho scored in the second half to make it 5-1. Haaland's goal was the 300th of his career. Man City midfielder Rodri, last year's Ballon d'Or winner, made his first start since he had knee ligament surgery in September. He left for a substitute in the 66th minute. Jeremy Doku opened the scoring for Man City in the ninth minute, and Teun Koopmeiners equalized two minutes later. Dusan Vlahovic scored in the 84th minute for the Italian club, which finished second in the group. Key moment Juventus showed some late life when Vlahovic brought the ball into close range and found the back of the net. Takeaways Manchester City will face the Group H runner-up on June 30 at Orlando. Juventus will take on the Group H winner on July 1 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. What they said "Manchester City are a very high-level team. It's very difficulty to play against them. Today we struggled and we have to accept that." — Juventos coach Igor Tudor. "I'm really pleased. ... We are going to try to maintain this rhythm for as long as possible." — Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola. ___ AP soccer:https://apnews.com/hub/soccer

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June 26, 2025

Manchester City beats Juventus 5-2 to win Group G of Club World Cup

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STEFANO RELLANDINI/AFP via Getty Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez are kicking off an unforgettable wedding week in Venice, Italy The couple treated their guests to a glamorous welcome party on Thursday, June 26 The bride-to-be wore a golden off-the-shoulder dress detailed with elaborate embroidery by Schiaparelli for the occasion, while the groom sported a classic black suit and white dress shirt Among the celebrities photographed making their way by boat to the event were Kendall and Kylie Jenner, Kim Kardashian, Khloé Kardashian, Tom Brady, Orlando Bloom and Kris Jenner Jeff BezosandLauren Sánchezare kicking off their Venice wedding festivities in high style! TheAmazon founder, 61, and the Emmy-winning journalist, 55, treated their guests to a glamorous welcome party in a closed cloister adjacent to the Madonna dell'Orto church on Thursday night, June 26. The bride-to-be wore a golden off-the-shoulder duchess satin dress for the occasion. The look — part ofSchiaparelli's Spring-Summer 2025 Haute Couture collection — featured a corseted waist and baroque floral embroidery that called to mind the city's famous carnival masks. She styled her hair in a high ponytail with face-framing pieces in the front. STEFANO RELLANDINI/AFP via Getty Bezos sported a classic black suit, which he paired with a crisp white dress shirt and aviator shades. The couple was photographed exiting the Aman Hotel ahead of the event, and the billionaire mogul could be seen helping his fiancée into a water taxi before they were whisked off to their destination. Stefano Mazzola/GC Several of the couple's many celebrity guests were also spotted making their way into boats en route to the soirée.Orlando Bloomwore a cream dress shirt and tan slacks, andTom Bradysported a white shirt and black pants and had a tan jacket slung over his arm. Kris Jennerand boyfriendCorey Gamblewere seen traveling by boat in coordinating black looks, andKim Kardashianmade a statement in a form-fitting, snakeprint dress.Khloé Kardashianopted for a sultry black dress. MARCO BERTORELLO/AFP via Getty Kendall Jenner, wearing a colorful floral dress, and sisterKylie Jenner, wearing a gold lace strapless look, stepped out together to the event. The Kardashians and Jenners appeared to be having fun, laughing and posing for photos on their boat.Leonardo DiCapriowas spotted leaving the Gritti Palace, dressed in a black suit and black cap. His girlfriendVittoria Cerettiwas later seen in a water taxi, wearing a gray dress with ruffles on one shoulder. MARCO BERTORELLO/AFP via Getty Oprah WinfreyandGayle King, who were photographedarriving at the Venice Marco Polo Airportearlier on Thursday, stepped out together for the welcome bash. The former talk show host wore a purple and white patterned dress, while the CBS News journalist wore a long tank-style dress with a gold chain print. Ernesto Ruscio/GC Images Other attendees included designer Tommy Hilfiger and his wife Dee Ocleppo Hilfiger. A source tells PEOPLE the guests arrived in a convoy of about 30 boats. Amid security concerns, police patrolled the area, including the water on jet skis. An entire canal was blocked up with boats dropping guests off at the venue. The soon-to-be bride and groom were among the last to arrive, and security created a cordon around the couple to shield them from onlookers. In one sweet moment, Bezos and Sánchez paused to kiss before disembarking from their taxi. MARCO BERTORELLO/AFP via Getty Another source tells PEOPLE the couple and their guests will be eating pizza cooked onsite by a famous Neapolitan chef. Over the course of the day, baskets of white and purple-colored flowers were brought in to decorate the venue, along with a piano. According to the insider, the atmosphere was surprisingly low-key considering the high-profile guest list. Neilson Barnard/Getty The couple has worked hard to keep the details surrounding their extravagant nuptials under wraps. They tapped event planners Lanza & Baucina Limited to help stage this week's events. Known for producing Venice weddings for A-list couples — includingGeorge and Amal Clooneyin 2014 andSalma Hayekand François-Henri Pinault in 2009 — the planners have insisted that the Bezos-Sánchez wedding won't disrupt the city — despiteongoing protestsagainst overtourism. The couple hired event planners Lanza & Baucina Limited to help stage their wedding events. Known for producing Venice weddings for A-list couples — includingGeorge and Amal Clooneyin 2014 andSalma Hayekand François-Henri Pinault in 2009 — the planners have insisted that the event won't disrupt the city — despiteongoing protestsagainst over-tourism. Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE's free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Mayor Luigi Brugnaroconfirmed that Bezos and Sánchez would act responsibly while hosting their nuptials in the historic Italian city. "The many speculations and fake news circulating about Jeff Bezos' wedding are completely unfounded," the mayor wrote in a statement obtained by PEOPLE, adding that only 200 guests will be invited and that the event wouldn't disrupt the city. "We are mutually working and supporting the organizers, to ensure that the event will be absolutely respectful of the fragility and uniqueness of the city," the statement continued. Dave Benett/amfAR/Getty A source shared an update withThe Associated Pressearlier this month, stating that Bezos and Sánchez are planning to source 80% of the provisions for the wedding from local vendors. Rosa Salva, the city's oldest pastry maker, is creating goody bags for attendees, while design studio Laguna B, which is known for its colorful, hand-blown Murano glass, has been commissioned to create something for the wedding. Though the couple is staying at the Aman — the same Grand Canal hotel where the Clooneystied the knotmore than 10 years ago — they have also secured rooms for their guests in four other prominent hotels including the Gritti Palace, St. Regis, Belmond Cipriani and Hotel Danieli have all been booked in part or in full. Guests have also been asked not to bring a gift for the couple and instead make a charitable donation to the city of Venice. Read the original article onPeople

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June 26, 2025

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez's Venice Wedding Festivities Kick Off with Star-Studded Welcome Party: All the Details! (Exclusive Source)

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Sydney Sweeney Is Completely Unrecognizable in First Trailer for New Movieoriginally appeared onParade. After starring in shows and moves likeEuphoriaandAnyone But You,Sydney Sweeneyhas quickly earned Hollywood blonde bombshell status... but in her newest role, that's all about to change. In the trailer for the upcoming thriller movieEden,Sweeney has gone fully brunette, and she's practically unrecognizable. Since the movie takes place in the '20s, everything about Sweeney's makeup and wardrobe is also reflective of the time period, so she's really made a total transformation here. Take a look: 🎬SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬 Eden, which is directed byRon Howard, tells the story of "a group of disillusioned outsiders who abandon civilization, settling on a remote, uninhabited island only to discover that the greatest threat isn't the brutal climate or deadly wildlife, but each other," according to themovie's synopsis. As the situation on the island grows increasingly dire, the settlers experience "betrayal, violence, and the deaths of half the colony." In the movie, Sweeney plays a character named Margret.Ana De Armas, Jude Law,andVanessa Kirby. Interestingly enough, the movie isbased on a true storyabout a group of European settlers who tried to turn an island in the Galápagos called Floreana Island into their own paradise, according to Ecoventura. But little did they know the darkness they'd uncover while there, ultimately resulting in the disappearance (and deaths) of two of the settlers. Edenhits theaters on August 22, 2025. Sydney Sweeney Is Completely Unrecognizable in First Trailer for New Moviefirst appeared on Parade on Jun 26, 2025 This story was originally reported byParadeon Jun 26, 2025, where it first appeared.

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June 26, 2025

Sydney Sweeney Is Completely Unrecognizable in First Trailer for New Movie

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