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Billionaire’s wife’s before-and-after 

One of the country’s wealthiest individuals has shown that while money can’t buy a sense of rhythm, it can certainly secure a lavish beachfront estate, a grand piano, and an attentive audience.

Richard White, a logistics tycoon with an estimated fortune of $9.7 billion, reportedly hosted an exuberant holiday singalong at his expansive Palm Beach estate just before Christmas. The event featured his dynamic lawyer-turned-partner, Zena Nasser, who is 45 years old.

In an exclusive video obtained by The Group Chat, the duo can be seen energetically performing Billy Joel’s classic, “Piano Man,” offering their guests a lively, if not entirely polished, musical spectacle.

The couple welcomed a daughter named Jasmine via surrogate last July, marking Ms. Nasser’s second child. She also has a teenage daughter, while Mr. White is a father to adult children from a previous marriage.

This captivating footage surfaces amidst Ms. Nasser’s diligent efforts to erase both old and recent photographs of herself from the internet.

Still, a few relics remain: professional headshots from her former life as a practising criminal defence lawyer, before she became Australia’s most talked-about corporate WAG.

Her transformation began around 2020, when the boxy blazers and ballet flats were quietly retired.

Richard White and Zena Nasser are seen hosting a pre-Christmas singalong at their Palm Beach home 

The couple with their young daughter Jasmine

Ms Nasser has done a remarkably thorough job of scrubbing the internet of both old and new photos of herself. Nowadays she sports lighter hair, plumper lips, a more chiselled jawline and  almond-shaped eyes—changes that can only be described as Kardashian-adjacent

In came lighter hair, plumper lips, a more chiselled jawline and almond-shaped eyes—changes that might politely be described as Kardashian-adjacent.

The wardrobe followed suit, swapping court-appropriate neutrals for full-glam confidence.

The festive mood arrives despite echoes of a recent legal saga involving Mr White’s former lover, beauty entrepreneur Linda Rogan.

Ms Rogan and Mr White were introduced by Ms Nasser over dinner at Sydney’s Bambini Trust & Restaurant in 2022.

Ms Rogan’s court battles with the founder of WiseTech Global, a $32bn software giant, centred on untested allegations of a $91,474 furniture bill and a $13.1 million Vaucluse property that White bought her. 

Ms Rogan, 56, owns laser clinics in Double Bay, Cairns and New Zealand. The dispute ended in a reported out of court settlement.

Do the hokey pokie 

Another week, another heir getting hitched in Byron Bay.

Peter Ainsworth — grandson of pokie king Len Ainsworth and heir to a billion-dollar Aristocrat Gaming fortune – officially tied the knot at Raes on Wategos for his big day… because, of course he did.

The groom married young beauty Ally Jayne Price in what was described as an extravagant reception – all white linen, ocean views and the unmistakable scent of generational wealth.

Guests reportedly soaked up the luxe setting while pretending this wasn’t the most predictable wedding location of the decade.

But Ainsworth is no stranger to headlines – and not all of them have been wedding-day friendly.

Peter Ainsworth is pictured with his baby mama Alice (left). He later hooked up with then-Bada Bing waitress Alysha (right)

Young beauty Ally Jayne Price has wed Aristocrat Gaming heir Peter Ainsworth

The heir previously found himself splashed across the tabloids after leaving his then partner, Alice McClure, shortly after the birth of their daughter in 2014. 

Alice later took her grievances public, flinging accusations around about Ainsworth on A Current Affair.

Before settling down with Ms Price, Ainsworth was also romantically linked to former Bada Bing waitress Alysha Bishop, adding yet another tabloid chapter to an already colourful dating résumé.

Now newly married, suntanned and sealed with a Byron Bay kiss, the billionaire heir appears keen to move on to his next act. 

Whether this one stays out of the gossip pages remains to be seen — and with that surname, that fortune and that wedding venue, don’t bet against it.

I spy with my little eye 

Troye Sivan was spotted enjoying a decidedly cosy Sunday session at Carlton Wine Room just days before Christmas — and no, he wasn’t dining solo. 

The pop star, model and actor was seen deep in conversation with a mystery man, the pair lingering over wine and looking perfectly at ease in each other’s company. 

No entourage, no fuss, just quiet laughs, shared plates while perched at the bar.

I spied Troy Sivan having a cosy drink at Carlton Wine Room in Melbourne ahead of Christmas

I spied the pair, noting the easy chemistry and low-key intimacy, the kind that doesn’t need to announce itself to be noticed. 

Whether it was a festive fling, an old flame or simply a very close friend remains anyone’s guess but it certainly didn’t read as a first date.

In a room full of Melbourne regulars pretending not to look, Troye and his companion still managed to be the most talked-about pairing of the afternoon.