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Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez have made their mark in St. Mark's Square, and everywhere else in Venice ... they've become a legit tourist attraction!!!

Lifelike statues of Mr. Amazon and his future billionaire bride popped up around the sinking city, where tourists posed next to Jeff as the wedding looms.

Jeff may want to steer clear of his likeness. His 5'7" muscular frame is dwarfed by the 6' sculpture. The statue is festooned with fake dollar bills with his mug on it!

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez's wedding guests will want for nothing ... 'cause they're reportedly spending an eyepopping $50,000 per person for their ritzy Venetian wedding!

The sky-high number comes from a report from Brides.com ... and with a guest list just under 200 people, that's a minimal $10 million wedding.

Of course, that's just pocket money for someone who is rolling in it. Remember ... the Amazon founder is estimated to be worth $230 billion, per Bloomberg.

The parents of R. Kelly's fiancée Joycelyn Savage are straight up calling their daughter's recent video message Artificial Intelligence -- but Kelly's lawyer is saying that's just BS!

Joycelyn released the proof of life video on Sunday -- slamming the notion that she was a sex slave, being held against her will and even a victim outright, only for her parents to release a video of their own ... with skepticism that the video was A.I.-generated.

R Kelly's attorney Beau Brindley tells TMZ Hip Hop that Joycelyn's parents are absolutely lying and grasping at straws here.

Venice might sink from all the luggage guests are bringing to the wedding of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez ... because they've got to pack everything under the sun for a bunch of hoity-toity theme parties ... so forget about carry-ons!!

Sources tell TMZ ... Jeff and Lauren's wedding itinerary features 3 theme parties, including a pajama-themed bash, so guests will need clothes, outfits and accessories for a wide range of events. No light traveling here.

The wedding will likely have a rehearsal dinner, reception and some cocktail parties ... so guests will have a ton of other crap to pack ... and we haven't even gotten to the actual nuptials. At least the weekend foam party required little more than swimwear.

The pull-out-all-the-stops wedding of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez in Venice, Italy, is imminent ... and TMZ has learned more names of the stars, industry titans and well-connected entrepreneurs who'll be front and center.

Among the power players confirmed for the days-long event is Michael Kives, the billionaire Canadian investor and former CAA talent agent. MK is well-known for his extensive network and influential connections. One of his buddies told TMZ his parties have more famous people than an Oscar event. He's best friends with Jeff and Lauren.

TMZ has learned ... iconic fashion designer Diane von Fürstenberg and her son, business and socialite Alexander von Fürstenberg are also confirmed.

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez are pulling out all the stops for this week's wedding, and one of the venues they've locked down is considered the crown jewel of the island.

The venue -- Fondazione Giorgio Cini -- is a cultural center on the island of San Giorgio Maggiore. It's a pretty new building, as Venice goes ... 1951. It was established by Vittorio Cini to commemorate his son Giorgio, who died in a plane crash 2 years earlier.

The cultural center has a treasure trove of historic items from Venice, including visual arts, music, literature, etc.

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez’s Venice wedding festivities are hitting rough waters -- literally -- as local protests and security fears have their security team scrambling to adjust plans by the hour ... TMZ has learned.

Multiple Venetian sources tell TMZ ... the Amazon founder’s security team is making changes in real time to key locations for the billionaire bash, with several options being moved around at the last minute over concerns about unrest in the area.

We're told one of the main issues is Bezos’ mega-yacht is expected to dock in a lagoon -- which is now being eyed as a possible safety hazard amid ongoing protests in the area. The problem is, the yacht is so massive, it has limited docking options in Venice’s tight waterways. Our sources say Bezos' team may opt to keep the vessel far from the land and ferry guests in and out by tender boats instead.

Amid rumors about his relationship with Katy Perry hitting a rough patch, Orlando Bloom is playing it cool -- and making sure to show up and show face for her in Australia.

The actor was spotted in Perth on Sunday, strolling with their daughter Daisy Dove perched on his shoulders -- surrounded by a crowd, looking carefree and soaking in the sights.

The father-daughter duo looked in good spirits, but there was a noticeable absence of Katy -- who’s clearly got her hands full with her "Lifetimes" tour.

Venice is gonna be flooded with yachts this week in the wake of the Bezos-Sanchez wedding, and it's scaring a bunch of billionaires away from the region.

Sources with direct knowledge who rep some of these uber-rich folks tell TMZ ... non-celeb billionaires with big 'ol yachts had made plans to tool around the Mediterranean in July are moving their trips to August.

As one put it, "Venice is gonna be a s**t show with all the yachts!" There's a whole competing culture in the yachting world, where one group (mostly celebs and techies) loves being around other big boats for a d***-measuring competition, and the other group just likes the solace of their own boat.

Jennifer Garner can't keep her hands off her boyfriend -- or her lips -- 'cause she was caught sucking face with him at a Los Angeles charity event.

The actress and her lover, businessman John Miller, popped up Sunday at a fundraiser for Save The Children, which helps feed starving children.

After completing a one-mile run, Jen was photographed sharing a smile with John while putting her arm around him -- and planting a big kiss on his lips!

As for the hungry kids ... Jennifer talked all about how she was trying to save them in an Instagram post five days ago.

Jen said she's been running one mile a day for 67 days to raise a dollar each day because "just $67 can help bring a child back from the brink of starvation." She said Sunday marked her final one-mile run -- and she certainly made the most of it with John, who was there to lend support.

The two are going strong despite recent rumors that Jen and her ex, Ben Affleck, had rekindled their previous romance. You may recall ... Jen and Ben looked cozy together at a paintball outing following Ben's split from ex-wife Jennifer Lopez.

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez have changed the game when it comes to "foam fingers" ... 'cause the two stars played around at a foam party days before exchanging bling for their ring fingers!

The major couple was spotted on Jeff's megayacht -- the Koru -- off the coast of Europe Sunday ... partaking in a lavish foam party for Lauren's son Evan's 19th birthday.

JB and LS were covered in suds on the deck ... engaging in a little PDA a few days before their star-studded wedding.

Anna Camp says her girlfriend is 'pitch perfect' despite their nearly two-decade age gap ... 'cause Camp says her younger lady is way more mature than the dudes she's dated her own age!

Here's the deal ... Anna and her GF Jade Whipkey made their red carpet debut at a premiere for the movie "Bride Hard" -- starring Camp and Rebel Wilson -- last week, and the whole internet blew up about their age difference.

Anna and Jade have inverse ages ... Anna's 42 and Jade's 24 -- an 18-year gap many online were roasting the "Pitch Perfect" for.

Elizabeth Hurley and Billy Ray Cyrus took their romance overseas this weekend, stepping out hand-in-hand in London for a night at Miley Cyrus’ immersive experience.

The actress and country music star looked in love as they arrived at the Odeon Theatre on Saturday, where Miley’s theatrical album showcase was taking place.

The couple, who went Instagram official with their relationship in April, made a stylish appearance as they joined fellow guests -- including Hurley’s son Damian and supermodel Naomi Campbell, who appears on one of Miley’s tracks.

Hailey Bieber's got fans asking "What Do You Mean?" when it comes to a recent style choice ... ditching her wedding ring while out in New York City on Friday.

The model stepped out in the Big Apple without her husband -- and without her bling ... wearing a light brown trench coat and raising her hand next to her face in the pics.

Eyes were drawn more to the hand than to the ensemble, though ... when many realized she wasn't wearing her wedding ring.

A San Francisco Giants relief pitcher is being accused of abandoning his family ... with his wife saying he left after she discovered numerous alleged affairs.

Caroline Hjelle, wife of Sean Hjelle -- a four-year MLB vet -- took to her TikTok Friday to call out her fastball-slinging partner ... sharing a clip where she's laughing and playing with their kiddos.

While it's a cute clip of the three of them, the accompanying message is decidedly less fun ... with Caroline writing it was taken one week before Mother's Day -- when she claims Sean bailed on her and their children.

Jussie Smollett’s ready to build a family “Empire” with his man … ‘cause the two dudes just got engaged!

The actor took to Instagram Friday night to announce his happy news … sharing pics of himself down on one knee and grinning up at his partner, Jabari Redd.

Jussie popped the question on a city street outside a restaurant ... and, Redd's overcome with emotion here -- breaking out into giggles and embracing his man.