Lady Gaga was never asked to perform at Bezos-Sanchez wedding for $6M: 'Whole story is laughable'
VENICE, ITALY: Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez’s wedding made headlines for its unmatched opulence, star-studded guest list, and three days of celebration across Venice. Yet one of the most talked-about aspects of the event wasn’t who attended, but who didn’t perform.
Early reports claimed that Bezos declined to pay a multimillion-dollar fee to secure performances by Lady Gaga and Elton John. However, new statements from sources close to the artists suggest that the story may be entirely unfounded.
Jeff Bezos reportedly turned down $6M performance fee for Lady Gaga and Elton John at wedding
Speculation surrounding the wedding’s entertainment lineup began well before the event, with rumors swirling that major pop stars were in talks to perform. According to Rob Shuter’s ShuterScoop, both Lady Gaga and Elton John were approached to perform at the high-profile nuptials.
A source claimed that each artist requested $6 million for a single performance. “Each wanted $6 million for one night. Jeff said, ‘Absolutely not,’” the insider revealed.
The report quickly gained traction, with one guest noting that many attendees had been hoping for a surprise set from the pop icons.
“Some of them came for Gaga,” the attendee told the outlet, highlighting the high expectations around the wedding’s entertainment, as reported by celebrity gossip site RealityTea.
Lady Gaga and Elton John were never asked to perform at Jeff Bezos’ wedding
While the original story spread widely, a conflicting account has since emerged. A source close to Lady Gaga has denied that any offer or negotiations ever took place.
Despite multiple reports suggesting otherwise, insiders now confirm that neither Gaga nor Elton John made any performance demands, because they were never asked to perform at all.
"The whole story is laughable," insiders for both the artists said to TMZ.
"Cause it just didn't happen. We hear that neither Elton nor Gaga was even approached to play the wedding, let alone demand such a gigantic fee,” the insiders added.
This contradiction casts doubt on earlier claims and shifts the focus from a supposed rejection to whether any formal invitation was made in the first place.
In place of the rumored celebrity performances, guests danced to a lively set by DJ Cassidy.
One attendee praised the set, saying the record producer delivered a “luxe” vibe that perfectly matched the elegance of the event. Still, expectations lingered for something grander.
“But everyone was waiting for Gaga to emerge from a gondola or Elton to descend from the sky in Swarovski,” the guest joked.
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez’s lavish Venice wedding met with local protests and venue change
Despite the music-related rumors, Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez’s extravagant wedding still captured global attention for its scale and star-studded guest list. Held in Venice, the multi-day celebration featured appearances from high-profile names like Ivanka Trump, Orlando Bloom, and Kim Kardashian.
However, the opulence wasn’t welcomed by everyone. A heavy security presence and restricted access during the festivities disrupted daily life for locals, sparking protests throughout the city.
Demonstrators reportedly gathered with anti-Bezos signs, which ultimately prompted a last-minute venue change ahead of the ceremony. Still, the couple went on to exchange vows on June 27, surrounded by their A-list guests in a celebration that blended glamour with controversy.
