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In the first part of the 21st century, Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez were an item. I mean, come on, it was Bennifer! An iconic couple for the ages. They fell in love while filming their movie Gigli, and by the fall of 2002, they were engaged. Lopez's 6.1-carat pink diamond engagement ring was suddenly the photo every tabloid wanted. "I had cried a lot over sadness over the years," Lopez told Diane Sawyer in an interview following the engagement. "And for the first time in my life, I cried...

Every Body, a new book from illustrator Julia Rothman and writer and filmmaker Shaina Feinberg, is an inclusive, awkward, tender, silly, discomfiting, emotional, and, above all, candid collection about what it means to be a living person. Vignettes about sexual experiences—culled from impromptu on-the-street interviews and anonymous online submissions—are paired with a range of personal essays, discussions with experts, and erotically-charged art. The book addresses a wide range of experiences, from being horny to unlearning religious inhibitions to drunk sex to watching porn to enduring a miscarriage, all while demystifying...

By the end of 2020, the Marvel Cinematic Universe had started to feel a bit…stale. Part of what makes the superhero genre so universally captivating is its ability to go places that seem too far for other mediums. But by the end of Avengers: Endgame, the MCU was closing the door on a chapter that, no matter how wildly successful, had followed a series of predictable patterns. While that doesn't make watching Tony Stark save the world any less satisfying, it does make it less nerdy. And no matter how...

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West's marriage first made headlines about really being in trouble back in July 2020. But in reality, People reports now, the Keeping Up with the Kardashians stars' romantic relationship soured many months before behind the scenes. A TV industry source told the outlet today that "the love story between Kim and Kanye has been over for a long time, more than a year. They adored each other but have too many differences." "Kim has become more independent and has lost patience with his antics, rants, the...

Some stars of the hit HBO series 'Game of Thrones' have understandable soft spots for their own characters, while others have deeply nuanced understandings of the politics of Westeros—but all of them have strong opinions on who the true heir to the Iron Throne should be. Still haven’t subscribed to Vanity Fair on YouTube? ►► http://bit.ly/2z6Ya9M ABOUT VANITY FAIR Arts and entertainment, business and media, politics, and world affairs—Vanity Fair’s features and exclusive videos capture the people, places, and ideas that define modern culture. Game of Thrones Cast on Who...

Selena Gomez's new music era started tonight—and well before midnight with the 7 PM EST release of her first Spanish single "De Una Vez" ("At Once" in English). The song, focused on healing after heartache, is Gomez's foray in Spanish pop music ahead of the release of her upcoming new album Baila Conmigo (Dance With Me). It comes essentially one year after Gomez released her last album Rare. "This is the beginning of something I’ve wanted to explore for so long," Gomez wrote on Twitter following the song's release. "I...

Wiz Khalifa takes a lie detector test for Vanity Fair. Does he really spend $10K a month on weed? Who smokes more, Wiz Khalifa or Snoop Dogg? Does he like Biggie more than Tupac? Does he believe in free will? Rolling Papers 2 will be out on July 13th. Still haven’t subscribed to Vanity Fair on YouTube? ►► http://bit.ly/2z6Ya9M ABOUT VANITY FAIR Arts and entertainment, business and media, politics, and world affairs—Vanity Fair’s features and exclusive videos capture the people, places, and ideas that define modern culture. Wiz Khalifa Takes...

Chip SomodevillaGetty Images A little over a year after Donald Trump was first impeached for abuse of power and obstruction of Congress, he's now been impeached again, making him the first president of the United States to be impeached twice.Following the attack on the U.S. Capitol last week, carried out by a pro-Trump mob, House Democrats introduced an article of impeachment against Trump for "incitement of insurrection." Then this Wednesday, House members voted to impeach, with 10 Republicans joining their Democratic colleagues in the "yes" vote. But because the Senate...

YouTuber David Dobrik tells us everything he does in a typical day, from snoozing the alarm 12-16 times to meeting up with his friends and planning spontaneous trips to Vegas. Follow David :https://instagram.com/daviddobrik and check out his latest videos here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmh5gdwCx6lN7gEC20leNVA Still haven’t subscribed to Vanity Fair on YouTube? ►► http://bit.ly/2z6Ya9M ABOUT VANITY FAIR Arts and entertainment, business and media, politics, and world affairs—Vanity Fair’s features and exclusive videos capture the people, places, and ideas that define modern culture. Everything David Dobrik Does in a Day | Vanity Fair...

Pictorial Press Ltd / Alamy Stock Photo Ask any Audrey Hepburn fan what they love most about her, and you’ll get a variety of responses: her undeniable beauty and imitable style. Her magnetic presence on film. Her girl-next-door appeal. For so many of her fans, especially women, she wasn’t just a glamorous movie star and humanitarian—she was the embodiment of perfection. But in Audrey, director Helena Coan’s enthralling new documentary, the late superstar’s flawless veneer gently drops away to reveal something far more stirring: authenticity.“Success is very much in the...

Ukrainian medical responder and radiation expert Alla Shapiro reviews the validity of the HBO series "Chernobyl." Alla shares some real-life on-site experiences to explain whether clips from the series are true to what actually happened on April 26th, 1986 and the days that followed. Dr. Shapiro received a Medical degree and a PhD degree in Kiev, Ukraine where she was trained in pediatric hematology. After Chernobyl she was one of the first medical responders sent to the most radiation contaminated areas, and headed the field team surveying the medical effects...

Zayn Malik celebrates his 28th birthday today, and his girlfriend Gigi Hadid marked the occasion by paying tribute to him on Instagram—and giving a rare look into their relationship and life as new parents to their daughter. Hadid posted a two-photo gallery, featuring a never-before-seen photo of her and Malik, plus an illustration of him with their baby girl. "Team No Sleep !" Hadid wrote to him. "Happiest birthday to our Zaddy baba. So special. Love you long time, thank you for makin me a mamma to the best girl...

On this episode of "Slang School," Antonio Banderas teaches you Spanish slang words. Antonio stars in "Genius: Picasso" which premieres April 24 at 9/8c on National Geographic. Still haven’t subscribed to Vanity Fair on YouTube? ►► http://bit.ly/2z6Ya9M ABOUT VANITY FAIR Arts and entertainment, business and media, politics, and world affairs—Vanity Fair’s features and exclusive videos capture the people, places, and ideas that define modern culture. Antonio Banderas Teaches You Spanish Slang | Vanity Fair...