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Who Wants Kamala Harris to Run?
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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.
Off Campus Star Ella Bright On Her Age Gap with Costar Belmont Cameli
Inside the Luxury Sports Tourism Boom
THE SPORTS ISSUE

Inside the Luxury Sports Tourism Boom

These Athletes and Artists Are In a League of Their Own
THE SPORTS ISSUE

These Athletes and Artists Are In a League of Their Own

Steven Soderbergh Defends Using AI in John Lennon Documentary: “I’m a Believer in Exploration”
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.
The Sexual Assault Lawsuit Against Celebrated Designer Riccardo Tisci May Involve a Pop Star
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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.

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How the Hotel du Cap Became the Glamorous Power Center of 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.
In Stephen Colbert’s Late Show Finale, the Void Swallowed Show Business Itself
Meghan Markle Takes a Page from Princess Diana’s Fashion Playbook
Queen Camilla Has a “Ruthless Streak,” Says One Royals Biographer
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.
The 25th Tribeca Film Festival Announces Its 2026 Jury—and Gets A Special Assist from Chanel
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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.
John Legend, Chance the Rapper, and Lonnie Ali Honored at the Annual Gordon Parks Gala
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.
Mindy Kaling Shares Her Motto With the Royal Family
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.
Jonathan Andic, Eldest Son of Mango Fashion Chain Founder, Arrested In Father's Death
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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.
Elle Fanning on the Art of OnlyFans, Acting With Sister Dakota, and Margo’s Got Money Troubles Season 2
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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.
How Anna Paulina Luna Became the Face of the UFO Files
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.
Humans, If You Like Artificial Intelligence, You’ll Love the Artificial Egg
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.

Royals

How the RHS Chelsea Flower Show Became King Charles’s Favorite Social Engagement
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.
Charles Spencer, Princess Diana’s Brother, Marries Fourth Wife in Arizona
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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.
Meghan Markle Shares a Peek Inside Her Closet—and a Glimpse at Princess Lilibet
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.”
Kate Middleton Took Princess Diana’s Engagement Ring on a Pasta Tour of Italy
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.
Kate Middleton Visits Kindergarteners on Final Day of Italy Trip: “Wish All Schools in the World Were Like This”
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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.
Lady Louise Windsor Has “No Airs or Graces” As She Works Behind the Scenes at the Royal Windsor Horse Show
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.
Queen Camilla Wears a Centuries-Old Tiara With 1,333 Diamonds to British Parliament Opening
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.
Kate Middleton Wears a Blue Power Suit For First Solo Overseas Trip Since Cancer Diagnosis
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.

Politics

Why Can’t Elon Musk Shut Up About Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey?
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.
A Kamala Harris Campaign Insider Suspects Joe Rogan Stacked The Deck For Donald Trump
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.
A VF Interview With Jack Schlossberg
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
Trump’s Iron Grip on Evangelicals Is Slipping. Bring In the Golden Calf.
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.
The White House, the Warzone, and Jeffrey Epstein: Welcome to the World of Photographer Christopher Anderson
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.
David Foster’s Latest Production: Spencer Pratt For Mayor
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.
How Jack Schlossberg Became the Clout Candidate for a Certain NYC Social Set
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?
Kari Lake Is Flopping. Will Trump Redirect Her?
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.
Don Lemon Sure Sounds Like He Wants to Run for President
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?

Hollywood

A Tale of Two Reality TV Scandals: How Summer House Compares to Vanderpump Rules’ Scandoval
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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.
James Bond Auditions Are Officially Underway, and These Actors May Be at the Top of the List
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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.
Aboard Graydon Carter’s Party for Avedon
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.
Miles Teller Had Imposter Syndrome While Playing a Dad in Paper Tiger
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.
How David Koepp Got Steven Spielberg’s New Movie Right
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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.
Why Owning a Sports Team Is the Ultimate Status Symbol
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.
Ron Howard and Natasha Lyonne Celebrate After Cannes Film Festival Premiere of Avedon
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.
Why Barbra Streisand Can’t Receive Her Honorary Palme d’Or in Person
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.
Julianne Moore Makes a Powerful Argument for Female-Led Stories: “I’m Always Looking for Women”
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.”

Crime

The Grim, Unsettling D4vd Murder Case Has Taken Over Los Angeles
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.
Nick Reiner and the Making of a Modern Hollywood Tragedy
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.
I Went to Duke With Justin Fairfax and Cerina Fairfax. Decades Later, He Killed Her
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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.
Stolen Sex Toys? Hijacked KitKats? We’ve Entered the Era of Whimsical Heists
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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.
The Mansion, the Heiress, the Jewel Heist, and Me: A Bel-Air Fairytale
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.
Former Miss Hall’s Boarding School Teacher Indicted on 3 Counts of Rape
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.
Cher’s Son Elijah Blue Allman Arrested After a Prep School Disturbance
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.
At Nancy Guthrie’s Home, a Surreal Scene of Chaos and Camaraderie
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.”
FBI Releases Chilling Security Camera Images Related to Nancy Guthrie Kidnapping
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.”