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The 10 Things That Haunt Me From the Latest Batch of Epstein Files
EPSTEIN FILES

The 10 Things That Haunt Me From the Latest Batch of Epstein Files

Complete with Epstein’s musings on Robert Maxwell’s mysterious passing, his curious usage of the word whoops, and an offer for a “fake wife.”
Donald Trump Threatens to Sue Trevor Noah Over Epstein Grammys Joke
Commander in Beef

Donald Trump Threatens to Sue Trevor Noah Over Epstein Grammys Joke

Trump laid into Noah on Truth Social: “I’ll be sending my lawyers.”
All The Stars Expected at the Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony
Going for the gold

All The Stars Expected at the Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony

The Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics will welcome a constellation of international stars including Mariah Carey, Andrea Bocelli, Snoop Dogg, and Tom Cruise.
Queen Camilla Wore a Brooch That May Symbolize Her Support of King Charles
royals

Queen Camilla Wore a Brooch That May Symbolize Her Support of King Charles

The sovereign pinned to her coat a brooch in the shape of a Tudor crown, the very same symbol that Charles III chose to adopt in his personal coat of arms when he became king.
New Epstein Files Appear to Show Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor Crouched Over Woman on Floor
Epstein Files

New Epstein Files Appear to Show Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor Crouched Over Woman on Floor

Also in the file dump: An email exchange in which Jeffrey Epstein was seemingly invited to dinner at Buckingham Palace.
How the Woman Who Shot Sinners Could Make History at the Oscars
OSCARS 2026

How the Woman Who Shot Sinners Could Make History at the Oscars

Autumn Durald Arkapaw could be the first woman ever to win a best-cinematography Oscar, though she’s trying not to focus on it: “I feel the pressure of that.”
Hot and Cold: 8 Unforgettable Olympic Figure Skating Romances
The Cutting Edge

Hot and Cold: 8 Unforgettable Olympic Figure Skating Romances

Featuring impassioned Russians, complicated love quadrangles, heartbreaking separations, and the saga of Salé and Pelletier.
Dan Bongino Walks Back Through the FBI-Podcaster Revolving Door
New Media

Dan Bongino Walks Back Through the FBI-Podcaster Revolving Door

The bombastic right-wing media personality, who recently stepped down as deputy director of the federal agency, returned to his regular perch on Monday, offering his account of his role in the Epstein debacle before Donald Trump called in.
A Second Accuser Alleges a “Sexual Encounter” With Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor at Jeffrey Epstein’s Request
Royals

A Second Accuser Alleges a “Sexual Encounter” With Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor at Jeffrey Epstein’s Request

The victim’s lawyer says she was in her 20s when she was “sent by Jeffrey Epstein over to Prince Andrew.”
Turning Point USA’s “All-American” Halftime Show Is Happening After All
proud to be an american

Turning Point USA’s “All-American” Halftime Show Is Happening After All

With less than a week to go before the big event, Turning Point USA has finally announced its headliners for its All-American Halftime Show: Gabby Barrett, Lee Brice, Brantley Gilbert, and Kid Rock.
SUPER BOWL 2026

GQ and Thom Browne Go West: Get Ready for the 2026 GQ Bowl Fashion Show

On February 6, American designer Thom Browne will debut his Fall 2026 collection at the GQ Bowl livestream event in San Francisco. Here’s how to watch it live.

Royals

Queen Mary of Denmark Dazzles in Jewelry She Bought Herself at Auction
royals

Queen Mary of Denmark Dazzles in Jewelry She Bought Herself at Auction

On her second day of a state trip to Lithuania, the monarch wore a sentimental tiara she purchased herself in 2012.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s Reported New Home, Marsh Farm, Is a Place of Boggy Exile
Royals

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s Reported New Home, Marsh Farm, Is a Place of Boggy Exile

Boggy, outdated, and far away from London, the former Prince Andrew’s new reported home of Marsh Farm shows just how on the fringes of the family he really is.
What Do Cruz and Romeo Beckham Think of Their Family Feud?
Family Business

What Do Cruz and Romeo Beckham Think of Their Family Feud?

The two younger Beckham boys subtly signal their own views on David and Victoria's rift with Brooklyn and Nicola Peltz Beckham.
Where Will Prince George Attend Secondary School?
ROYALS

Where Will Prince George Attend Secondary School?

While Prince William and Prince Harry both attended Eton College, a source tells VF that the Prince and Princess of Wales are “leaning towards other schools” for the future king’s secondary education.
Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway Pays Tribute to Her Grandparents With First Solo Royal Trip
royals

Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway Pays Tribute to Her Grandparents With First Solo Royal Trip

The 22-year-old is currently visiting Finnmark, the same country in northern Norway that her grandparents made after their wedding in 1969.
The Story of Máxima of the Netherlands' Mellerio Ruby Tiara
ROYALS

The Story of Máxima of the Netherlands' Mellerio Ruby Tiara

In December 1888, William III commissioned Mellerio to create a set of jewelry for his wife, Queen Emma. The result was a complete set of rubies and diamonds, the centerpiece of which was a tiara, a favorite of the current Queen of the Netherlands.
Son of Norway’s Crown Prince Has Narcotics Charges Added to Sexual Assault Trial
ROYALS

Son of Norway’s Crown Prince Has Narcotics Charges Added to Sexual Assault Trial

On February 3, Marius Borg Høiby will face charges of sexual assault, violence, and disorderly conduct—to which the prosecution now adds six new charges.
How Princess Caroline of Monaco Transformed Her Style After Her Second Husband's Death
ROYALS

How Princess Caroline of Monaco Transformed Her Style After Her Second Husband's Death

After the death of second husband Stefano Casiraghi, she moved from a wardrobe of bold—and sometimes severe—looks to a new serenity
Empress Masako of Japan Will Reportedly Make a Rare State Visit This Summer
royals

Empress Masako of Japan Will Reportedly Make a Rare State Visit This Summer

According to some sources, the imperial couple is planning a future trip to Belgium and the Netherlands in June.

Politics

The White House Wants Everyone&-Except the Press&-to See Melania Trump’s Documentary
Politics

The White House Wants Everyone—Except the Press—to See Melania Trump’s Documentary

Amazon spent tens of millions on a documentary from First Lady Melania Trump. But they seem to be going out of their way to keep journalists from seeing it.
Air Force None: Why Trump’s Big, Beautiful Boeings Can’t Fly Yet
GROUNDED

Air Force None: Why Trump’s Big, Beautiful Boeings Can’t Fly Yet

Boeing was supposed to deliver two new Air Force Ones by 2024. The holdup might surprise you.
MAGA Might Have Gone Too Far for the Tech Right
Tech

MAGA Might Have Gone Too Far for the Tech Right

Tech’s political vibes are shifting yet again… but the dam hasn’t broken just yet.
Trump Needs a New Target for Distraction. Bad Bunny, Iran, and Gavin Newsom Are Prime Candidates
thank you, next

Trump Needs a New Target for Distraction. Bad Bunny, Iran, and Gavin Newsom Are Prime Candidates

The president’s strategy, inspired by the tactics of Roy Cohn and Steve Bannon, is to deflect from grave disasters like Minnesota by whipping up the next MAGA frenzy. Political strategists have an idea of who he might focus on next.
The Guy Behind David Protein Bars Loves CrossFit and Controversy
CHEW ON THIS

The Guy Behind David Protein Bars Loves CrossFit and Controversy

Peter Rahal, who founded David in September 2024, calls the bars a new frontier of health, sold as a lifestyle. It’s not without controversy—or lawsuits.
Exclusive: Ye, Formerly Kanye West, Tells VF About His WSJ Apology Advertisement
EXCLUSIVE

Exclusive: Ye, Formerly Kanye West, Tells VF About His WSJ Apology Advertisement

The recording artist, whose antisemitic rants have caused audiences to recoil, says he feels remorse “weighing on my spirit.” VF also spoke with Dr. Bennet Omalu, who discussed Ye’s claim that an accident led to his bipolar diagnosis, and with the director of the Center for the Study of Antisemitism.
Ta-Nehisi Coates: How “The Homeland” Killed Renee Good and Alex Pretti
COMMENTARY

Ta-Nehisi Coates: How “The Homeland” Killed Renee Good and Alex Pretti

Trump has clarified an inconvenient fact: The culture war is an actual war.
JD Vance, Conservative Influencers, and Gen Z Nuns: After Charlie Kirk, the March for Life Seizes a Moment
POLITICS

JD Vance, Conservative Influencers, and Gen Z Nuns: After Charlie Kirk, the March for Life Seizes a Moment

As a major snowstorm threatens the East Coast, the pro-life contingent gathered for the annual rally in Washington, DC, where groups like Turning Point USA mobilized around abortion as 2028 looms.
Federal Agents Kill ICU Nurse in Minneapolis
Breaking

Federal Agents Kill ICU Nurse in Minneapolis

Alex Jeffrey Pretti was killed by federal agents during an anti-ICE protest in Minneapolis, the third such shooting this month.

Crime

Diddy, Luigi Mangione, and My Stint in the Alexander Brothers Jury Pool
Celebrity Lawyers

Diddy, Luigi Mangione, and My Stint in the Alexander Brothers Jury Pool

The high-flying real estate brokers, and their brother working in private security, are standing trial this week on sex trafficking charges. Before I was called for jury duty, I knew the defense team best as subjects.
Epstein Files Release Delayed By Redactions, Department of Justice Says
Slow roll

Epstein Files Release Delayed By Redactions, Department of Justice Says

One month after the mandated deadline to publish the Justice Department's files on the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, less than 1 percent of the documents have been released.
Forgotten Star Dorothy Stratten Almost Lived the Hollywood Fairy Tale. It Ended as a Horror Story.
CRIME

Forgotten Star Dorothy Stratten Almost Lived the Hollywood Fairy Tale. It Ended as a Horror Story.

Peter Bogdanovich, Bob Fosse, and Hugh Hefner all loved her, in their own ways—for better and worse. This reexamination of Stratten’s life, rape, and murder casts a new light on the angel who was a centerfold.
Mississippi's Largest Synagogue Heavily Damaged in Suspected Arson Attack
Breaking

Mississippi's Largest Synagogue Heavily Damaged in Suspected Arson Attack

A suspect has been arrested for the fire at the Jackson, Mississippi, Beth Israel Congregation, which the KKK bombed in 1967.
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.
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.
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.

Hollywood

Grammy Winners 2026: See the Full List Here
GRAMMYS 2026

Grammy Winners 2026: See the Full List Here

Kendrick Lamar broke a Grammys record, while Bad Bunny used his wins to make a political point.
Bad Bunny Makes History at the Grammys 2026 With Album of the Year Win
GRAMMYS 2026

Bad Bunny Makes History at the Grammys 2026 With Album of the Year Win

The Puerto Rican musician is the first Spanish-language artist to win the night’s top prize.
Grammys 2026 Highlights: Bad Bunny and Kendrick Lamar Make History
GRAMMYS 2026

Grammys 2026 Highlights: Bad Bunny and Kendrick Lamar Make History

Relive the Grammys 2026 via analysis and commentary from the Vanity Fair team, including the night’s biggest fashion moments to political commentary.
Bad Bunny Makes Anti-ICE Acceptance Speech at the Grammys 2026
GRAMMYS 2026

Bad Bunny Makes Anti-ICE Acceptance Speech at the Grammys 2026

“We’re not savage, we’re not animals, we’re not aliens,” he said while accepting the best música urbana award. “We are humans, and we are Americans.”
Justin Bieber Performs in Silk Boxers and Socks at the Grammys 2026
GRAMMYS 2026

Justin Bieber Performs in Silk Boxers and Socks at the Grammys 2026

Bieber, whose album Swag is nominated for four Grammys, returned to the awards show stage for the first time in four years.
Melania's Box Office Success Is Less Surprising Than You Think
The right side of history

Melania's Box Office Success Is Less Surprising Than You Think

Slow ticket pre-sales and scathing reviews suggested Melania would be a box office dud. But the theatrical market for right-leaning documentaries has been growing for years.
How to Watch the Grammys 2026 Live
GRAMMYS 2026

How to Watch the Grammys 2026 Live

Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, and Lady Gaga are among the stars slated to perform at Grammys 2026.
Amazon's Melania Ad Strategy Backfires In LA
Melania

Amazon's Melania Ad Strategy Backfires In LA

The city of Los Angeles has rerouted buses that advertise Melania after vandals defaced movie posters and billboards promoting the controversial documentary.