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Tatiana Schlossberg, Journalist and Granddaughter of JFK, Has Died
In memoriam

Tatiana Schlossberg, Journalist and Granddaughter of JFK, Has Died

The noted climate change and environmental reporter was the daughter of Edwin Schlossberg and Caroline Kennedy.
When Paris Hilton Partied Like Marie Antoinette
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When Paris Hilton Partied Like Marie Antoinette

Journey back to 2002, when Hilton celebrated her 21st with six lavish celebrations in six different cities—and the 1770s, when the doomed final queen of France frittered away her final years at Petit Trianon.
Christopher Anderson on His White House Photos
THE BIG PICTURE

Christopher Anderson on His White House Photos

The Vanity Fair photographer explains how he made the portraits of Susie Wiles, JD Vance, Marco Rubio, and the other West Wing insiders.

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Politics

Marjorie Taylor Greene and Donald Trump Are at War. What’s Her Endgame?
Politics

Marjorie Taylor Greene and Donald Trump Are at War. What’s Her Endgame?

Over the course of a long sit-down interview in her office, the MAGA stalwart from Georgia sounds like she is on a mission to save Trump from himself, on issues from Gaza to the Epstein files to the question of 2028.
A Former South Park Writer Gambled on Donald Trump’s Kennedy Center Renaming Plan&-And Won
Brigitte Bardot's Most Significant Films
Brigitte Bardot, French Star and Sex Symbol, Dies at 91
Kate Middleton and Prince William Join King Charles, Queen Camilla, and Other Royals for Christmas at Sandringham
Royal Christmas

Kate Middleton and Prince William Join King Charles, Queen Camilla, and Other Royals for Christmas at Sandringham

Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis walked alongside their parents on the annual stroll to services.
How Mothers on the Brink Became the Main Characters of 2025
mommy dearest

How Mothers on the Brink Became the Main Characters of 2025

The minds behind some of the year’s buzziest maternal dysphoria stories, such as All Her Fault and If I Had Legs I’d Kick You, on bringing mommy’s secrets out of the shadows—and why more women are rethinking motherhood.
Diane Keaton’s Memoirs Show She Had That Special Something
old hollywood book club

Diane Keaton’s Memoirs Show She Had That Special Something

All three books are infused with her signature style—and filled with candid thoughts about everything from her personal insecurities to her tumultuous relationship with Al Pacino.
Josh Safdie’s New York: A Guide to All the Cameos in Marty Supreme
uncut gems

Josh Safdie’s New York: A Guide to All the Cameos in Marty Supreme

From internet personalities and athletes to Isaac Mizrahi and David Mamet, Safdie explains how and why he found the perfect nonactors to populate his version of 1950s New York City.
Princess Anne Dethroned as Britain's Hardest Working Royal
You Better Work

Princess Anne Dethroned as Britain's Hardest Working Royal

After years clocking in at the top of the official royal act list, Princess Anne has been bumped to second place.
In It’s a Wonderful Life, There’s Something About Mary
you want the moon?

In It’s a Wonderful Life, There’s Something About Mary

Every year around this time, we like to revisit this indisputable holiday classic and ask…does anyone really believe Donna Reed’s force of nature would be reduced to nothing without George Bailey? Also, would becoming a librarian really be such a horrible fate?
DOJ Claims Epstein Files Letter From Jeffrey Epstein to Larry Nassar Is Fake
EPSTEIN FILES

DOJ Claims Epstein Files Letter From Jeffrey Epstein to Larry Nassar Is Fake

The note, which the Department of Justice released, said it was investigating, and then declared fake, was postmarked three days after Epstein’s death and references “our president”—Donald Trump at the time—having an interest in “young, nubile girls.” Another newly released document also appears to reference Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.
Luigi Mangione’s Lawyers Acquire a Cult Following of Their Own
UnitedHealthcare

Luigi Mangione’s Lawyers Acquire a Cult Following of Their Own

A marathon pretrial proceeding in the accused health care CEO killer’s state murder case brought Marc and Karen Friedman Agnifilo into the spotlight surrounding their client.
Bari Weiss’s 60 Minutes Stumble Follows Private Rejection From Megyn Kelly
Politics

Bari Weiss’s 60 Minutes Stumble Follows Private Rejection From Megyn Kelly

Before she stoked outrage by shelving a 60 Minutes segment about a notorious El Salvador prison, Weiss spent weeks lobbying Megyn Kelly to participate in a debate on feminism with Call Her Daddy host Alex Cooper, to no avail.

Royals

Prince Harry and Nacho Figueras Had a Friendly Ski Weekend in Aspen
Royals

Prince Harry and Nacho Figueras Had a Friendly Ski Weekend in Aspen

Before they competed on different teams at St. Regis World Snow Polo Championship, the longtime friends got together for a high-altitude meal and a few hours on the slopes.
What the Royal Families of Europe Eat During Christmas
ROYALS

What the Royal Families of Europe Eat During Christmas

For the European monarchy, Christmas dinner has taken many forms, with some menus including dishes like roasted peacock served alongside their own plumage, lutefisk (which has been compared to “fish-flavored Jell-O”) and a boar’s head in jelly.
Vanity Fair’s Complete 2026 Cultural Calendar
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Vanity Fair’s Complete 2026 Cultural Calendar

From film and TV premieres to fashion shows, art openings, and the midterm elections, here’s everything you need to watch out for in the new year.
Princess Leonor Makes History and Becomes the First Woman in Spanish Royal Family to Fly Solo
royals

Princess Leonor Makes History and Becomes the First Woman in Spanish Royal Family to Fly Solo

The Royal House shared images of the Princess of Asturias at the helm of the Pilatus PC-21 after completing its first flight at the General Air Academy.
Meghan Markle, Prince Harry, and Their Children Share Their Holiday Card (And a Major Change for Their Foundation)
It’s Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s Last Christmas at Royal Lodge, If the Royal Family’s Wish Comes True
unhappy holidays

It’s Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s Last Christmas at Royal Lodge, If the Royal Family’s Wish Comes True

Inside the disgraced royal’s imminent eviction, why it might not happen on King Charles’s timeline, and the tony estate where Andrew could be exiled—a colorful compound with its own salacious history.
How King Charles Is Switching Things Up For Christmas at Sandringham
ROYALS

How King Charles Is Switching Things Up For Christmas at Sandringham

With Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor off the invite list, a relaxed dress code and new traditions underway, this Christmas will look a little different for the royals.
King Charles Shares “Good News” About His Cancer Treatment
Royals

King Charles Shares “Good News” About His Cancer Treatment

In a prerecorded message, the royal provided the first major update on his health in nearly a year, adding that his treatment schedule would be “reduced in the new year.”

Politics

The Real Reason Trump Keeps Ranting About Venezuelan Oil
many people are saying

The Real Reason Trump Keeps Ranting About Venezuelan Oil

It could be that he’s just trying to destabilize Nicolás Maduro’s regime—though even that explanation, says one expert, is “very confusing. I don’t see a strategy here.”
What The Epstein Files Say About the Dark, Rotten Trappings of Wealth
EPSTEIN FILES

What The Epstein Files Say About the Dark, Rotten Trappings of Wealth

The release of the Epstein files provides thousands of images of Epstein’s multimillion dollar homes and international vacations, painting an unsettling picture of his dark decadence.
Megyn Kelly Talks Ben Shapiro’s “Betrayal” and the MAGA Reckoning at AmericaFest
LETTER FROM PHOENIX

Megyn Kelly Talks Ben Shapiro’s “Betrayal” and the MAGA Reckoning at AmericaFest

As AmericaFest convened the likes of Erika Kirk, Tucker Carlson, Kelly, Shapiro, and other conservative stars, MAGA was anything but united.
Behind The Scenes of Vanity Fair's Revelatory White House Report
Politics

Behind The Scenes of Vanity Fair's Revelatory White House Report

Reporter Chris Whipple sat down with Reddit users for an AMA that ranged from Jeffrey Epstein to Karoline Leavitt to how media scrutiny of the White House has changed.
At Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest, the Epstein Files Landed With a Thud
Letter from Phoenix

At Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest, the Epstein Files Landed With a Thud

The crowd at the annual gathering thrown by Charlie Kirk’s conservative group hardly seemed to notice the release. Why? “Without trust and accountability, even explosive disclosures fall flat,” says one commentator.
Epstein Files Photos: 11 Disgusting Things From the Latest Document Drop
Evidence

Epstein Files Photos: 11 Disgusting Things From the Latest Document Drop

The FBI omitted all of the child sexual abuse material from Friday’s new document drops, but left in signs of the late financier’s criminality and aesthetic nastiness.
Here’s Who’s In the Epstein Files
EPSTEIN FILES

Here’s Who’s In the Epstein Files

The heavily redacted trove of photos and documents relating to the deceased and disgraced billionaire has plenty of familiar names and faces.
Brown University Shooting Suspect Found Dead in New Hampshire
Breaking

Brown University Shooting Suspect Found Dead in New Hampshire

Authorities believe the man, Claudio Manuel Neves Valente, might have also been involved in the recent killing of an MIT professor.
New Epstein Pictures, Same Old Greasy, Tired Gluttony on Display
Secrets

New Epstein Pictures, Same Old Greasy, Tired Gluttony on Display

New evidence from the House Oversight Committee features the convicted child sex offender as he relaxes in unpleasant digs, alongside tell-tale signs of his notorious crimes.

Crime

Rob Reiner and His Son Nick Reiner Collaborated on a Semi-Autobiographical Movie Called Being Charlie
crime

Rob Reiner and His Son Nick Reiner Collaborated on a Semi-Autobiographical Movie Called Being Charlie

In 2015, Rob Reiner directed his son Nick Reiner’s screenplay, based in part on Nick’s struggles as a young man. The experience “only brought us closer together,” the elder Reiner said at the time.
Rob Reiner and Wife Michele Killed In Brentwood Home, In Apparent Homicide
NEWS

Rob Reiner and Wife Michele Killed In Brentwood Home, In Apparent Homicide

Their son, 32-year-old Nick Reiner, has been arrested in the case.
Luigi Mangione’s Capture and Arrest Take Center Stage at Manhattan Evidence Hearing
Altoona

Luigi Mangione’s Capture and Arrest Take Center Stage at Manhattan Evidence Hearing

Almost exactly a year from his alleged assassination of a health care CEO, the international symbol is observing a pretrial proceeding that doubles as a granular reexamination of a manhunt and its aftermath.
From the Sandwich Trial to Chicago, Some Courts Are Fed Up With Trump’s Baloney
Meat me in DC

From the Sandwich Trial to Chicago, Some Courts Are Fed Up With Trump’s Baloney

This week saw a few major wins in the long-running battle between Donald Trump and reality.
Miss Hall’s School Faces Fresh Reckoning After Release of Report on Alleged Sexual Predator Who Taught There
GIRLS, INTERRUPTED

Miss Hall’s School Faces Fresh Reckoning After Release of Report on Alleged Sexual Predator Who Taught There

As Vanity Fair detailed in a report earlier this year, for decades Matt Rutledge allegedly groomed and sexually attacked young teenage girls who were his students. New details have come to light.
If Lizzie Borden Didn’t Kill Her Wealthy Parents, Who Did?
a history of violence

If Lizzie Borden Didn’t Kill Her Wealthy Parents, Who Did?

Nobody knows for sure, which is why the crime has haunted pop culture for over a century—but here, we’ll break down seven more potential suspects, according to Borden experts.
Louvre Robbery Included Theft of Famed Jewels Worn By French Royals: “It’s Our History”
royals

Louvre Robbery Included Theft of Famed Jewels Worn By French Royals: “It’s Our History”

In 1962, the Countess of Paris attended the wedding of fellow European royalty in Queen Marie-Amélie’s sapphires—which were snatched in what has become one of the worst thefts of its kind.
Murdaugh: Death in the Family Blows Up the Myth of the Southern Gentleman
Southern Discomfort

Murdaugh: Death in the Family Blows Up the Myth of the Southern Gentleman

Hulu’s fictionalized take on the slaying of Paul and Maggie Murdaugh—among other crimes—is a Lowcountry boil of guns, pills, booze, and money.

Hollywood

Heated Rivalry Superfans Recommend More Hockey Romance Books to Read While You Wait
PUCK IT ALL

Heated Rivalry Superfans Recommend More Hockey Romance Books to Read While You Wait

“It’s nearly impossible to get the book right now,” one bookseller tells Vanity Fair. As a public service, we asked fans for more reading recommendations.
Heated Rivalry and the Big Business of Hockey Romance Novels
TONSIL HOCKEY

Heated Rivalry and the Big Business of Hockey Romance Novels

The queer hockey romance—and the genre's enduring and exploding popularity—is about so much more than dudes on skates.
Oona Chaplin Left Her Tree House to Become Avatar: Fire and Ash’s Fiery Villainess
Q&A

Oona Chaplin Left Her Tree House to Become Avatar: Fire and Ash’s Fiery Villainess

The granddaughter of Charlie Chaplin reveals her inspirations for her seductive Na’vi character, including an Idris Elba character and James Cameron himself.
How Choreographer Celia Rowlson-Hall Helped Amanda Seyfried Embrace the Holy Spirit
sh-sh-shakin’

How Choreographer Celia Rowlson-Hall Helped Amanda Seyfried Embrace the Holy Spirit

The indie favorite behind indelible dances in Girls, Aftersun, and “Electric Feel” opens up about The Testament of Ann Lee.
Bowen Yang Leaves Saturday Night Live in a Swirl of Red Wine, Cocaine, and Tears
Live From New York

Bowen Yang Leaves Saturday Night Live in a Swirl of Red Wine, Cocaine, and Tears

For his last episode as an SNL cast member, Yang was honored by—among others—Ariana Grande, Aidy Bryant, and Cher.
Bowen Yang Is Leaving Saturday Night Live
live from new york

Bowen Yang Is Leaving Saturday Night Live

Saturday’s show, hosted by Yang’s Wicked costar Ariana Grande, will almost certainly be the Emmy nominee’s final show as a cast member on SNL.
The Stranger Things Makeup and Effects Wizards’ Secrets to Creating Vecna Will Put You Off Your Lunch
MAKING IT UP

The Stranger Things Makeup and Effects Wizards’ Secrets to Creating Vecna Will Put You Off Your Lunch

Vecna, played on the hit show by Jamie Campbell Bower, is part man, part monster, and part…barbecue chicken, extra charred, the hit’s makeup and effects gurus tell Vanity Fair.
Tyler, the Creator Wants to be Tyler, the Character Actor
Ping Pong

Tyler, the Creator Wants to be Tyler, the Character Actor

The rap phenom on disappearing into his role in Marty Supreme opposite Timothée Chalamet: “I hope that I just feel like I’m a part of the movie.”
Timothée Chalamet Lets His Inner Sports Fan Fly at the ‘Marty Supreme’ Invitational
On the scene

Timothée Chalamet Lets His Inner Sports Fan Fly at the ‘Marty Supreme’ Invitational

At a private event hosted by Airbnb, 48 amateur table tennis players squared off in competition—and Chalamet made a surprise appearance before the final match.