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Jeff Bezos

Also known as: Amazon founder Jeff Bezos · American tycoon Bezos

Amazon founder who joined a consortium acquiring approximately 38 percent of Premier League club Liverpool in 2026.

2026-05-052026-08-27

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  1. May 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    Met Gala faces backlash after Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez named honorary chairs By Kenneth Gachie May 05, 2026 01:44 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize It's the grandest and glitziest event

    Met Gala faces backlash after Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez named honorary chairs

Yesterday

  1. Country music legend Dolly Parton dies at eighty

    Dolly Parton, the 80-year-old country music singer, has died. Americans across the political spectrum and entertainment world mourned her passing, with musicians including Jack White, Linda Ronstadt, Reba McEntire, and Kacey Musgraves paying tribute to her legacy.

    26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Country music legend Dolly Parton dies at eighty

    Dolly Parton, the country music legend, has died at 80. Americans across political and entertainment lines united in mourning, with presidents Trump and Biden, former presidents Bush and Obama, and celebrities including Miley Cyrus paying tribute to her as a beloved cultural figure known for kindness and philanthropy.

    26 August 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 19 August

  1. Bezos consortium buys 38 percent stake in Liverpool

    A consortium including Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, led by British-Indian millionaire Amit Bhatia and co-founder Eduardo Saverin, purchased close to 38 percent of Premier League club Liverpool from Fenway Sports Group. The consortium also has an option to buy a controlling stake within 12 months.

    19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Bezos consortium buys nearly 40% stake in Liverpool FC

    A consortium led by Amit Bhatia and including Amazon founder Jeff Bezos bought close to 38 percent of Premier League club Liverpool from Fenway Sports Group. The consortium also has an option to buy a controlling stake in the club within 12 months, though without a formal commitment.

    19 August 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 15 August

  1. Liverpool sells minority stake to Bezos-led consortium

    Liverpool's owners have agreed to sell a minority stake to a consortium including Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, marking the latest move in competition between American owners for Premier League dominance.

    15 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Liverpool sells minority stake to Bezos-led consortium

    Liverpool's owners Fenway Sports Group have agreed to sell a minority stake in the Premier League club to a consortium led by British-Indian millionaire Amit Bhatia and including Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin. According to reports, the stake acquired is around one-third of the club.

    15 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 22 July

  1. Bezos in talks to join Liverpool minority stake bid

    Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has held talks about joining a consortium led by British-Indian businessman Amit Bhatia that has expressed interest in buying a minority stake in Liverpool, though Sky News reported he is not certain to proceed with the plan.

    22 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 11 July

  1. China successfully lands reusable rocket for first time

    China successfully landed a reusable Long March-10B rocket for the first time on Friday, according to its space agency, marking a major step in its space ambitions and in reducing launch costs. The first stage was recovered via a net-capture system on a seaborne platform after the rocket placed a satellite into orbit from Hainan.

    11 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 10 June

  1. UAE real estate magnate invests billions in global data centres

    Hussain Sajwani, chairman of DAMAC Properties and second on Forbes' Arab rich-list, is investing billions into data centres across 13 countries, aiming to capitalize on AI boom and become the global leader in the field.

    10 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Starlink dominates satellite broadband race for in-flight Wi-Fi

    Airlines are increasingly adopting satellite broadband for premium in-flight Wi-Fi. Starlink has signed up 11 new airline customers globally in 2026, outpacing Amazon's Leo satellite network, which has secured deals with Delta Air Lines and JetBlue Airways.

    10 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 5 May

  1. Met Gala draws backlash over Bezos and Sánchez as honorary chairs

    Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez were named honorary chairs of this year's Met Gala, sparking boycotts and criticism that led several A-list celebrities to skip the fundraiser for the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute.

    5 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

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