Royals
Duchess Sophie Moved to Tears at the 2024 Paris Olympics
Prince William and Kate Middleton are unlikely to make an appearance at this year’s Olympics despite its close proximity to the UK, but Princess Anne and Duchess Sophie have already witnessed a few history-making moments.
By Erin Vanderhoof
ask jeeves
Kamala Harris's Campaign Imagines Trump Gazing Into the Algorithmic Abyss, Wondering If He's Weird
A new TikTok video from Kamala HQ speculates on the former president's search history.
By Kase Wickman
Beverly Hills
Tom Girardi and the Real Housewives Trial of the Century
The personal injury lawyer was made famous by Erin Brockovich and infamous by a divorce that played out on Bravo. As his federal fraud trial gets underway in Los Angeles, the attorney who blew the whistle on him describes how he came to see the saga as “significantly worse than what Bernie Madoff did.”
By Dan Adler
editor’s letter
Radhika Jones on Jenna Ortega’s Rise to Stardom
The VF editor in chief charts the September cover star’s trajectory from nine-year-old working actor to global name—and now a producer on Wednesday.
By Radhika Jones
ROYALS
Inside Kensington Palace: Explore the Royal Family’s Storied Home
Kensington Palace may be smaller than nearby Buckingham Palace, but its history is far richer and much more scandalous.
By Hadley Hall Meares
Royals
Meghan Markle Is One Year Older, Wants Us All to Be Wiser About Online Safety
On Sunday, the duchess and Prince Harry announced the Parents’ Network, an Archewell Foundation peer-support program for parents whose children have faced harms on social media and the internet.
By Erin Vanderhoof
AURAL FIXATION
Kamala Harris's Campaign Doles Out An Extremely 2024 Diss on JD Vance: "No Aura"
A TikTok video from the campaign showcases some all-time cringe for the GOP VP candidate.
By Kase Wickman
Royals
Meghan Markle Reveals New Online Safety Initiative Is Part of Her Healing Journey During Emotional Interview
The Parents’ Network, a new initiative from the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, is intended to assist families of children lost due to social media harm.
By Eve Batey
Health Scare
Zac Efron Recovering After Hospitalization for “Minor Swimming Incident”
The High School Musical star was rushed to an Ibiza hospital after an apparent mishap in the pool.
By Eve Batey
It's A Good Thing
Martha Stewart Celebrates 83rd Birthday With Snoop Dogg at Paris Olympics
The rapper, joined by Cookie Monster, feted the octogenarian lifestyle icon with a macaron-laden cake.
By Eve Batey
Courts
Justin Timberlake Loses New York Driving Privileges in DUI Hearing
The judge also scolded the singer's defense attorney for making “irresponsible” comments about Timberlake's level of intoxication.
By Eve Batey
GENTLEMANIA
Doug Emhoff and Chasten Buttigieg Just Shattered Cher’s Record for Fire Island Fundraising
Chasten told a sold-out Fire Island crowd how Kamala Harris, Pete Buttigieg, and the husbands formed a close bond.
By Anna Peele
The Real Olympic Games
Simone Biles Deserves Another Gold for Apparently Shading Donald Trump
The gymnast came into the Paris 2024 Summer Games with something to prove. Once she got two gold medals, she followed them up with a few social media dunks.
By Erin Vanderhoof
LITERATURE
Chasing James Baldwin’s Shadow in the South of France
It is the centenary of my literary hero. I went on a pilgrimage to trace his legacy.
By Jimmie Briggs
Royals
Though Meghan Is Hesitant, Prince Harry Is Pushing His UK Security Case Forward
The duke is reportedly keeping his children's lives private because he “is determined to ensure that history doesn’t repeat itself.”
By Erin Vanderhoof
TRUE COLORS
Kamala Harris Is Crushing Donald Trump at the Monogram Shop in the Hamptons, by Nearly 5 to 1
Elsewhere on the East End, deep-pocketed art collectors are pooling their resources for party parties (Team Harris, Lisa Perry says to give her a call!)
By Nate Freeman
DYNASTY Podcast
How Kate Middleton Became the Future of the Monarchy
After best-laid plans gave way to her difficult cancer diagnosis, the Princess of Wales has reemerged to a whole new public admiration.
By Erin Vanderhoof
Royals
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Are Worried About Online Safety—For Archie, Lilibet, and All Kids
“Every parent needs to be a first responder,” Prince Harry said, ahead of a visit to Colombia to raise awareness about the issue.
By Erin Vanderhoof
Royals
Prince Harry’s Calls to King Charles “Go Unanswered”
The monarch is reportedly no longer speaking to his younger son over Harry’s ongoing battle to secure enhanced security when he visits the UK.
By Erin Vanderhoof
Farm Report
Ballerina Farm Influencer Hannah Neeleman Actually Revealed Much More About Her Life In That Profile
Neeleman and her husband’s comments prompted such a strong response that there’s now a follow-up story with even more details.
By Erin Vanderhoof