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PARTY ANIMALS
Who Wants Kamala Harris to Run?
The 2024 runner-up is weighing a 2028 bid that evokes dread in the vast majority of Democratic operatives and donors. Why? AIDAN MCLAUGHLIN spoke with more than two dozen of them to find out—and get a sense of her deliberations behind the scenes.
By Aidan McLaughlin
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THE SPORTS ISSUE
These Athletes and Artists Are In a League of Their Own
By Nate FreemanPhotography by Joshua Woods
CANNES 2026
Steven Soderbergh Defends Using AI in John Lennon Documentary: “I’m a Believer in Exploration”
His new film, John Lennon: The Last Interview, uses archival photos and AI-generated videos as visuals to go along with a revealing radio interview that Lennon and Yoko Ono did on the day of his death.
By Rebecca Ford
FIT CHECK
The Sexual Assault Lawsuit Against Celebrated Designer Riccardo Tisci May Involve a Pop Star
There is a new development in the civil lawsuit against Tisci for alleged sexual assault.
By José Criales-Unzueta
LATEST STORIES
CANNES
CANNES
How the Hotel du Cap Became the Glamorous Power Center of Cannes
The biggest names in the film industry are all probably staying in one place.
By Elise Taylor

Television
In Stephen Colbert’s Late Show Finale, the Void Swallowed Show Business Itself
By Joy Press

Award Season
All the Looks From the amfAR Gala Cannes
By Maggie Coughlan, Kia D. Goosby, and Miles Pope
Fashion
All the Fashion From the Cannes Film Festival 2026
By Maggie Coughlan, Kia D. Goosby, and Miles Pope
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Movies
James Bond Auditions Are Officially Underway, and These Actors May Be at the Top of the List
After years of speculation and an unending well of rumors, casting director Nina Gold has finally begun testing candidates to replace Daniel Craig as the next 007. Here’s who oddsmakers think might make the cut.
By Chris Murphy
Celebrity
The Definitive New York Knicks Celebrity Row Power Rankings
There’s Ben Stiller. There’s Kylie and Timothée. And of course, there’s Spike Lee. How do the best and brightest members of Knicks Nation rank against their fellow diehards sitting courtside?
By Nate Freeman

Television
Robert De Niro, Emma Thompson, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and More Share Their Favorite Stephen Colbert Stories
Eighteen guests and colleagues on their funniest, most outrageous, and most cherished memories from Colbert’s decade on CBS.
By Laura Bradley

Television
Elle Fanning on the Art of OnlyFans, Acting With Sister Dakota, and Margo’s Got Money Troubles Season 2
The Oscar nominee chats with Vanity Fair about nearly getting arrested with Michelle Pfeiffer, a divisive romantic storyline from the book that could play out next season, and her next project.
By Savannah Walsh
Live from Cannes
Cannes 2026Who Is on the Cannes Jury?
- On the Croisette
The Cannes 2026 Lineup Is Jam-Packed With International Auteurs

Royals
Queen Camilla Has a “Ruthless Streak,” Says One Royals Biographer
Her loyalty to her husband, King Charles III, is obvious, but a royals expert says she is devoted to protecting the monarchy.
By Stefania Conrieri
EXCLUSIVE
The 25th Tribeca Film Festival Announces Its 2026 Jury—and Gets A Special Assist from Chanel
The fashion brand is partnering with the Festival by awarding its winners with a special token.
By José Criales-Unzueta

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CANNES 2026
The 2026 Cannes Film Festival Through Photographer Victoria Stevens’s Lens
See intimate portraits of Gillian Anderson, Hannah Einbinder, Will Sharpe, and more.
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By Hillary BusisPhotography by Victoria Stevens

CULTURE
John Legend, Chance the Rapper, and Lonnie Ali Honored at the Annual Gordon Parks Gala
Colin Kaepernick, Swizz Beatz, and Alicia Keys were among the stars, artists, and activists who came out to celebrate the Parks Foundation’s 20th year.
By Jimmie Briggs

Royals
Mindy Kaling Shares Her Motto With the Royal Family
On a recent tour of the comedian and producer’s Los Angeles office, a reporter spotted something with a very royal theme.
By Erin Vanderhoof
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Arrests
Jonathan Andic, Eldest Son of Mango Fashion Chain Founder, Arrested In Father's Death
In 2024, Isak Andic, the billionaire founder of the global Spanish fashion brand, plunged to his death while on a hike with his son Jonathan Andic. Two years later, Jonathan has been arrested on suspicion of killing his father. Here's a timeline of what has transpired thus far.
By JAVI SÁNCHEZ

interview
Elle Fanning on the Art of OnlyFans, Acting With Sister Dakota, and Margo’s Got Money Troubles Season 2
The Oscar nominee chats with Vanity Fair about nearly getting arrested with Michelle Pfeiffer, a divisive romantic storyline from the book that could play out next season, and her next project.
By Savannah Walsh

Politics
How Anna Paulina Luna Became the Face of the UFO Files
Forget the Epstein files. With the Trump administration’s latest declassification dump of materials related to unidentified aerial phenomena, the Florida congresswoman tells Vanity Fair that questions about extraterrestrial life are more pressing than ever.
By Dan Adler

A BILLION TO ONE
Humans, If You Like Artificial Intelligence, You’ll Love the Artificial Egg
The attempt to bring back the woolly mammoth may have birthed a new Silicon Valley fantasy: synthetic wombs.
By Margaux MacColl
Royals
Royals
How the RHS Chelsea Flower Show Became King Charles’s Favorite Social Engagement
The horticultural display that began Tuesday is like Disneyland for gardeners—and for more than a century, it has captured the affections of the royal family.
By Erin Vanderhoof

royals
Charles Spencer, Princess Diana’s Brother, Marries Fourth Wife in Arizona
He wed archaeologist and podcast co-host Cat Jarman, who wore a boho-inspired gown for the private ceremony.
By Laura Scafati

Royals
Meghan Markle Shares a Peek Inside Her Closet—and a Glimpse at Princess Lilibet
The Duchess of Sussex shared a photo with a cameo from her four-year-old daughter, who she called “mama’s little helper.”
By Alessia Arcolaci
Royals
Kate Middleton Took Princess Diana’s Engagement Ring on a Pasta Tour of Italy
Continuing her Italy trip’s Eat, Pray, Love theme, the Princess of Wales showed a very regal trick for keeping her heirlooms clean while making pasta at a farm in Felino.
By Erin Vanderhoof
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Royals
See Lady Louise Windsor, Duchess Sophie and More Photos of the Royal Family Reunion at the Royal Windsor Horse Show
The royals are out in droves for the signature horsemanship competition that takes place in Windsor Castle’s backyard every year.
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By Erin Vanderhoof

royals
Kate Middleton Visits Kindergarteners on Final Day of Italy Trip: “Wish All Schools in the World Were Like This”
On her last day in Reggio Emilia, Middleton visited with schoolchildren in the woods—even sitting in the grass and hand-pulling pastry while conversing with the students.
By Stefania Saltalamacchia
ROYALS
Lady Louise Windsor Has “No Airs or Graces” As She Works Behind the Scenes at the Royal Windsor Horse Show
While the 22-year-old daughter of Prince Edward and Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, is not a working royal, she’s one of the chief organizers of the Royal Windsor Horse Show, which begins Thursday.
By Katie Nicholl
royals
Queen Camilla Wears a Centuries-Old Tiara With 1,333 Diamonds to British Parliament Opening
Dressed in a regal ceremonial gown, the sovereign maintained her composure on the palace steps, despite sporting one of the royal collection’s most prestigious pieces.
By Giorgia Olivieri

royals
Kate Middleton Wears a Blue Power Suit For First Solo Overseas Trip Since Cancer Diagnosis
The royal arrived in Italy wearing a sky blue suit by Canadian-British designer Edeline Lee.
By Giorgia Olivieri
Politics
Posting Through It
Why Can’t Elon Musk Shut Up About Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey?
For a full week, the Tesla founder and heavy poster has been having a racist temper tantrum over Nolan’s decision to cast Lupita Nyong’o as Helen of Troy. But that’s not the right’s only issue with the upcoming epic.
By Erin Vanderhoof
POLITICS
A Kamala Harris Campaign Insider Suspects Joe Rogan Stacked The Deck For Donald Trump
Donald Trump’s interview with Joe Rogan has been cited as one of the reasons for his 2024 election success. Rob Flaherty, the head of digital for the Kamala Harris campaign, tells Vanity Fair that Harris was ready and willing to sit down with Rogan, but the podcaster made that impossible.
By Dan Adler

Politics
A VF Interview With Jack Schlossberg
In conversation with Vanity Fair’s Mark Guiducci, the Kennedy scion and NY congressional candidate talks Gaza, Mamdani, money, and more
By Dan Adler
PARTY ANIMALS
Trump’s Iron Grip on Evangelicals Is Slipping. Bring In the Golden Calf.
Crypto hawkers have erected a giant gilded statue of President Trump at Doral, his members club outside Miami. The golfers may not mind, and neither do his mega-pastor advisers, but his support among his most devoted and devout fans is beginning to slide.
By Aidan McLaughlin

Art
The White House, the Warzone, and Jeffrey Epstein: Welcome to the World of Photographer Christopher Anderson
On the eve of the publication of his new career-spanning book Index, the award-winning photographer speaks with Vanity Fair about life on the battlefield, the enduring power of images, and why he decided to publish his unseen images of Epstein.
By Nate Freeman

Politics
David Foster’s Latest Production: Spencer Pratt For Mayor
The Grammy-winning producer hosted a fundraiser for Pratt at his Brentwood home on Monday, as wealthy donors, influencers, and Hollywood figures increasingly warm to the reality star’s insurgent bid for Los Angeles mayor.
By Maxwell Adler
SOCIETY
How Jack Schlossberg Became the Clout Candidate for a Certain NYC Social Set
The Kennedy scion turned TikToker turned candidate for New York’s 12th congressional seat is drawing in Manhattanites with an interest in civics and social capital. Does his path to Washington run through San Vicente West Village?
By Andrew Zucker
PARTY ANIMALS
Kari Lake Is Flopping. Will Trump Redirect Her?
The MAGA diehard denies that she's flamed out at Voice of America like she once flamed out of Arizona political campaigns. (She also denied losing those elections.) But sources say she's trumpeting a new gig in Trump's State Department.
By Aidan McLaughlin

POLITICS
Don Lemon Sure Sounds Like He Wants to Run for President
At Tina Brown’s latest gathering of star journalists in London, Lemon’s political aspirations drew laughter from the crowd. He doubled down on them backstage talking to Vanity Fair. Has he alighted on the most brazen media strategy around?
By Harry Lambert
Hollywood

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A Tale of Two Reality TV Scandals: How Summer House Compares to Vanderpump Rules’ Scandoval
As the Summer House finale premieres and gives way to new spin-off series In the City, here’s your guide to the two biggest romantic scandals in recent Bravo history.
By Savannah Walsh
casting call
James Bond Auditions Are Officially Underway, and These Actors May Be at the Top of the List
After years of speculation and an unending well of rumors, casting director Nina Gold has finally begun testing candidates to replace Daniel Craig as the next 007. Here’s who oddsmakers think might make the cut.
By Chris Murphy
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CANNES 2026
Aboard Graydon Carter’s Party for Avedon
The former Vanity Fair editor hosted an intimate luncheon on the 367-foot Burgess yacht Renaissance to celebrate Ron Howard’s documentary about the late photographer.
By Clara Molot
CANNES 2026
Miles Teller Had Imposter Syndrome While Playing a Dad in Paper Tiger
The actor, who stars in the new James Gray movie that debuted at the festival, also shares an update on the Michael sequel.
By Rebecca Ford

in conversation
How David Koepp Got Steven Spielberg’s New Movie Right
The man behind Jurassic Park, Spider-Man, and Mission: Impossible goes deep on his craft; his new movie with Spielberg, Disclosure Day; and whether he thinks aliens are really out there.
By Darryn King

PASTIMES
Why Owning a Sports Team Is the Ultimate Status Symbol
For the ultrawealthy, boats or jets are yesterday’s toys. Derek C. Blasberg digs into the last bastion of status for a well-moneyed few.
By Derek C. Blasberg

CANNES 2026
Ron Howard and Natasha Lyonne Celebrate After Cannes Film Festival Premiere of Avedon
Vanity Fair and Imagine Documentaries celebrated the new documentary about the iconic photographer Richard Avedon, directed by Howard.
By Rebecca Ford

Cannes 2026
Why Barbra Streisand Can’t Receive Her Honorary Palme d’Or in Person
The singer will not be able to come to the Croisette to receive her prestigious award.
By Valentine Ulgu-Servant

CANNES 2026
Julianne Moore Makes a Powerful Argument for Female-Led Stories: “I’m Always Looking for Women”
While receiving this year’s Kering Women in Motion award in Cannes, the celebrated actor dismissed the insidious assumption “that women’s stories are less interesting or smaller.”
By John Ross
Crime

crime
The Grim, Unsettling D4vd Murder Case Has Taken Over Los Angeles
The alleged murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez is a nightmare come true—one with disturbing parallels to the accused killer’s death-obsessed music.
By Joy Press

CRIME
Nick Reiner and the Making of a Modern Hollywood Tragedy
Reiner has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder in the deaths of his parents, Rob and Michelle. In the same courthouse where OJ Simpson stood trial for murder, Reiner’s case is already drawing cameras—if not yet answers.
By Maxwell Adler

crime
I Went to Duke With Justin Fairfax and Cerina Fairfax. Decades Later, He Killed Her
Former Virginia lieutenant governor Justin Fairfax killed his wife, Cerina, months after she filed for divorce. The news about my old friend evokes the patterns that emerge in stories that end this way—with women violated, abused, and murdered.
By Elizabeth Spiers

Danny Ocean Would Never
Stolen Sex Toys? Hijacked KitKats? We’ve Entered the Era of Whimsical Heists
In a world replete with fresh horrors that cross our vision every day, news about the mass theft of candy, sex toys, and olive oil feels—dare we say it?—fun by comparison.
By Eve Batey

CRIME
The Mansion, the Heiress, the Jewel Heist, and Me: A Bel-Air Fairytale
Sixty-five years ago, my grandfather masterminded a robbery at a historic Los Angeles estate. Decades later, Carla Kirkeby—who lived in that house and discovered the theft of her parents’ jewels as a teenager—sat down with me to discuss her extraordinary life, the burglary, and our unbelievable connection.
By Jennifer Cannon

News
Former Miss Hall’s Boarding School Teacher Indicted on 3 Counts of Rape
Hilary Simon and Melissa Fares, who testified in front of a Massachusetts grand jury on Tuesday, shared their stories of Matthew Rutledge’s grooming and alleged sexual abuse in a Vanity Fair investigation last year.
By Dan Adler

Celebrity
Cher’s Son Elijah Blue Allman Arrested After a Prep School Disturbance
The 49-year-old musician was charged with assault and trespassing at St. Paul’s School in New Hampshire.
By Alessandra De Tommasi
News
At Nancy Guthrie’s Home, a Surreal Scene of Chaos and Camaraderie
A reporter with a local news affiliate tells Vanity Fair that the case is “pretty bizarre.”
By Kase Wickman

DEVELOPING
FBI Releases Chilling Security Camera Images Related to Nancy Guthrie Kidnapping
The Pima County Sheriff’s Department and FBI released six photos and three videos from surveillance cameras at Nancy Guthrie's home, recovered “from residual data located in backend systems” after “working closely with our private sector partners.”
By Kase Wickman
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