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Former NFL star Rob Gronkowski attended Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding at Madison Square Garden, took part in a raffle that required earning tickets through games with prizes like Chanel handbags and a vintage 1970 Chevelle, and said his favorite moment was the dance floor; Kelce has since returned to Chiefs training for the upcoming season.
At Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s New York wedding, Jackie Tranquill—the wife of Chiefs linebacker Drue Tranquill—won a $6,700 Chanel calfskin handbag in a raffle, part of a night of games with other prizes including a 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle; attendees also received a lace-embroidered keepsake as Swift wore a Dior gown and Adam Sandler officiated with marriage advice.
A Pablo Picasso gouache valued at around $1 million, titled Tête de Femme (1941), was won in the charity raffle '1 Picasso for 100 euros'; tickets were 100 euros (about $117) and roughly 120,000 were sold to raise funds for Alzheimer's Research Foundation.
A French charity raffle is selling €100 tickets for a chance to win Pablo Picasso's Head of a Woman (1941), a painting valued at about $1 million, to raise funds for Alzheimer's research.
A Paris charity raffle offers Picasso’s 1941 gouache 'Tête de Femme' as the prize for €100 tickets, aiming to sell up to 120,000 entries and raise as much as €12 million. Of that, €1 million goes to Opera Gallery (the painting’s owner) and the rest to medical research via the Alzheimer’s Research Foundation. The draw is on 14 April at Christie's Paris, with the artwork on public display beforehand; past raffles in 2013 and 2020 raised over €10 million for various causes.
Pablo Picasso’s 1941 gouache “Tête de Femme” (valued at around $1 million) is being offered in the charity campaign “1 Picasso for 100 euros,” where each ticket costs 100 euros (about $116). 120,000 tickets are available, with the winner drawn on April 14. Proceeds go to the Alzheimer’s Research Foundation across Europe. The piece was donated by Opera Gallery, and Picasso’s grandson Olivier Widmaier Picasso says the work is undervalued and that the winner can keep, display, or resell it.
The Worcester Railers are hosting IceCats Night at the DCU Center, celebrating Worcester hockey history with giveaways, specialty jerseys, mascot meet-and-greet, and retro entertainment, offering fans a nostalgic throwback experience.
Two Minnesotans won $1 million each in the Minnesota Millionaire Raffle, which sold out in just 14 days, marking a record for fastest sellout. The tickets were purchased at stores in Coon Rapids and International Falls, with additional prizes awarded across various categories. Winners can claim their prizes at designated locations, with privacy maintained unless they choose publicity.
Capcom has announced a Dino Crisis-themed merchandise lottery event running until September 12, featuring rare items like sweaters and desk mats, as a way to celebrate the franchise while hinting at potential future game developments.
The North Dakota State Bison football team won a decisive victory against Western Illinois, bouncing back from a previous loss. Meanwhile, a raffle ticket worth $148,097 went unclaimed, likely purchased by someone who left the game early or didn't attend at all. The Bison dominated the game, scoring five touchdowns and a field goal in the first half, while their defense held Western Illinois to just 71 passing yards and sacked them six times. The win puts the Bison at a 5-2 record and sets them up for tough games ahead.
Diane Sweeney, who passed away unexpectedly, had a unique last wish to raffle off her beloved 2016 Volkswagen Beetle at her funeral. Dozens of strangers attended her funeral, hoping to win the car by signing the guest book. After more than a year, 15-year-old Gabriella Bonham was surprised to receive a call that she had won the raffle. Gabriella, who had been relying on her sisters for transportation, now has the freedom to drive herself. Sweeney's final act of generosity and humor has inspired others to consider similar gestures in the future.
Disney alum Skai Jackson faced backlash after running a raffle on her social media platforms, asking fans to send her $5 for a chance to win a MacBook Air. Jackson defended herself, stating that the money raised goes towards the prize and that she doesn't personally need the money. Fans expressed confusion and criticized the raffle, questioning why a celebrity would charge for entry and suggesting that her Disney paycheck had run out.
Former Disney Channel star Skai Jackson faced criticism after asking fans to pay $5 for a chance to win a new MacBook in a raffle. Fans argued that raffles should be free, and some expressed concern about younger fans spending money on gambling. Skai defended her decision, stating that the funds would go towards the cost of the MacBook, and any leftover money would be used for a second giveaway. She emphasized that she personally did not need the money.
Former Disney Channel actress Skai Jackson faced online ridicule after asking fans to pay a $5 fee to enter a raffle for an Apple MacBook. Jackson defended herself, stating that the money would go towards the prize and any leftover funds would be used for a second giveaway. Fans questioned why she didn't purchase the computer outright and criticized her for charging entry fees despite claiming not to need the money. Jackson, known for her role in "Jessie," clarified that she did not personally need monetary support.
Less than 4,000 tickets remain for the St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway, which features a $700,000 four-bedroom home built by Fisher Homes. Tickets cost $100, with all proceeds benefiting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Those who purchase tickets today qualify for four prizes, including the house, a new Honda, an outdoor kitchen set, and $5,000 worth of airline miles. The drawing will take place on August 17th.