New Delhi, May 2 -- A private pre-Met Gala celebration hosted by Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez Bezos is set to take place in New York this weekend, according to a Variety exclusive

This year, the high-profile couple are preparing to make their debut as honorary co-chairs and lead financial sponsors of this year's Met Gala.

Invitations for the Saturday evening event, obtained by Variety, carry the subject line: "INVITE: Jeff and Lauren Bezos Invite You." The invite features a disco-inspired graphic showing the profile of a face with glittering red lipstick and the words: "Pre-Met celebration on May 2 at 8 p.m. Address: to come upon confirmation."

Sources cited by Variety suggest the gathering is expected to be held at the couple's New Y...