
Family Feud
Bill Maher Thinks Larry David’s Harsh Jokes About Him Are “Kind of Insulting to 6 Million Dead Jews”
The Real Time host has responded to David’s op-ed likening Maher’s recent dinner with Donald Trump to a meal involving a fictional individual who willingly dines with Hitler.
By Chris Murphy
now streaming
New on Netflix: May 2025’s Best New Movies & Shows
Next month, say hello to new TV series like TheFour Seasons and Forever, and say goodbye to Netflix’s Emmy-winning animated series Big Mouth.
By Chris Murphy and Savannah Walsh
Exclusive First Looks
FROM THE MAGAZINE
Esther McGregor Can Do It All—but for Now, She’s Focused on Acting
The musician, tattoo artist, and model can soon be seen leading the TV adaptation of We Were Liars, playing a character she found eerily similar to herself: “She’s this cheery sunshine girl who has this allure and charm because she’s a bit of a weirdo.”
By Rebecca FordPhotography by Nick Riley Bentham
Little Gold Men
Hannah Einbinder’s Hacks Character Has Grown Up, and So Has She
“I have come into more confidence as a performer,” says the comedian, whose character, Ava, is now the head writer on Deborah Vance’s late-night show.
By Rebecca Ford
Vote for Pedro
Pedro Pascal Thinks J.K. Rowling Is a ‘Heinous Loser’ for Her Anti-Trans Rhetoric
The Last of Us star called out the Harry Potter writer’s transphobia in an Instagram comment after Rowling celebrated a UK ruling, which found that transgender women should not be recognized as women.
By Chris Murphy
Watch: Danny McBride Takes a Righteous Gemstones Break to Lay Down the Law With Vanity Fair
In the latest iteration of VF’s video series, the comedian weighs in on everything from roommate disputes to family matters.
By Arimeta Diop
May the odds be ever in your favor
The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping: Everything We Know
Oscar-nominee Jesse Plemons has been cast to play Plutarch Heavensbee, played by the late Phillip Seymour Hoffman in the original Hunger Games films.
By Chris Murphy
Good As Gold
Vanderpump Spin-Offs The Valley and Vanderpump Villa Finally Got Good
Both hit their stride in season two—indicating a limitless future for reality TV’s most valuable stars.
By Savannah Walsh
hello, you
Penn Badgley Says You Had to End This Way: “Killing Joe Off Wouldn’t Have Been Right”
The actor breaks down his hit show’s final season, his “big dad energy,” and why this is probably the end of the road for Joe Goldberg: “Nobody wants a dickless Joe, do they?”
By Vivian Manning-Schaffel
hello, you
You’s Series Finale Gives Joe Goldberg Exactly What He Deserves
A full recap of the Netflix hit’s final episode, in which Penn Badgley’s murderer suffers a fate worse than death—though of course, there’s a bit of a twist.
By Hillary Busis
deep impact
Before Blue Origin’s All-Female Flight, The Morning Show Sent a TV Anchor to Space
But focusing on the noise around either voyage means ignoring more important questions, says showrunner Charlotte Stoudt.
By Savannah Walsh
First Look
Don’t Be Gay Is the Next Chapter in the Evolution of Jerrod Carmichael
The Emmy winner opens up about his fourth comedy special, Don’t Be Gay—coming to HBO on May 24.
By Chris Murphy
cool for the summer
Summer TV Preview: 20 Shows to Watch in 2025
We’re saying goodbye to old favorites, hello to promising newcomers, and fabulous to more Carrie Bradshaw.
By Hillary Busis, Savannah Walsh, Chris Murphy, Jeff Giles, Richard Lawson, David Canfield, Rebecca Ford, and Anthony Breznican
old hollywood book club
A Beautiful Mess: Carrie Fisher’s Brave Brilliance
Her short, snappy memoirs—2008’s Wishful Drinking, 2011’s Shockaholic, and 2016’s The Princess Diarist—prove that the Star Wars legend and ace screenwriter was one of a kind.
By Hadley Hall Meares
in memoriam
Former Child Actor Sophie Nyweide Faced Personal Struggles Before Her Death at 24
Authorities are investigating the death of Nyweide, who worked with filmmakers such as Darren Aronofsky and Noah Baumbach, as a possible unintentional overdose.
By Savannah Walsh
FROM THE MAGAZINE
YouTube, at 20, Has Hosted 20 Billion Videos and Launched Superstars. It Wants More—Including Some Prestige
Inside the platform that gave us Hot Ones, Michelle Khare, Chicken Shop Date, and Good Mythical Morning—not to mention Justin Bieber and MrBeast—as it embraces bingeability and more.
By Joy Press
Can the Academy Force Oscar Voters to Do Their Homework?
For the first time, members must officially see every movie that’s nominated in a given category before they can vote. At least a few Academy members are applauding the new rule: “They needed to do something.”
By Rebecca Ford
Bad Vibes
2025 Was Supposed to Save the Film Industry. What Happened?
Nearly four months in, we’ve seen the release of dud after dud after dud—but we’re not losing hope just yet.
By Richard Lawson
Holy Smokes
Beyond Conclave: Five More Movies About Picking a New Pope
As the world grieves Pope Francis and awaits word on the next leader of the Roman Catholic faith, here are a handful of films that dramatize the process.
By Anthony Breznican
once upon a time...in vatican city
Leonardo DiCaprio Was a Big Pope Francis Guy
The Oscar winner paid tribute to the late pope on Instagram, recalling their “deeply moving” 2016 meeting and praising Francis as “one of the most extraordinary spiritual leaders of our time.”
By Savannah Walsh
Awards Insider!
Sinners Should Be a Major Player at the Oscars. Will It Be?
Ryan Coogler’s Southern vampire film already feels like a Hollywood miracle. Here’s why the Oscars might want to jump on the train.
By David Canfield
COVER STORY
How Sebastian Stan Survived Communism and Became Hollywood’s Most Daring Shape-Shifter
So you need somebody who can play the Winter Soldier, Trump, and Tommy Lee? We’ve got the guy.
By Anthony BreznicanPhotography by Norman Jean Roy