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Twisters Needs to Be Either Smarter or Dumber

Why so cirrus-us? By Alison Willmore

girl so literary

Brat and It’s the Same But It’s a Track-by-Track Booklist So It’s Not

Hot-girl books to read at a bar with a martini and a side of fries. By Bethy Squires

remembrance

Shannen Doherty Elevated Bitchiness to an Art Form

90210’s teen-girl clichés couldn’t compete with the power of Brenda Walsh’s adolescent rage. By Jen Chaney

slim baby

Eminem’s Most Exhausting Death of Slim Shady Lines, Ranked

He’s probably the last person who still thinks R. Kelly’s sex crimes are funny. By Matthew Ismael Ruiz

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Late-Night Hosts Are Concerned for Democracy After Trump Shooting Jon Stewart talked about why The Daily Show canceled their Milwaukee shows during the RNC.
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Every Star Wars TV Show, Ranked With so many shows set in the galaxy far, far away, which ones are worth your time? And which ones will pay off in future stories?
splits? 7/16/2024

Can You Handle Another Bennifer Breakup? Bennifer spent their second wedding anniversary on different coasts, with her in the Hamptons and him in L.A.
rust trial 7/16/2024

Rust Armorer Demands New Trial, Following Alec Baldwin’s Dismissal After Alec Baldwin’s charges were dismissed, armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed is asking for her conviction to be overturned or a new trial.
vulture sports 7/16/2024

Are the Paris Olympics Going in Seine or Not? French sports minister Amélie Oudéa-Castéra actually did swim in the Seine! In a full bodysuit and swim cap.
the festival circuit 7/16/2024

Rebel Wilson’s The Deb to Debut at TIFF Despite the film currently being the subject of a lawsuit.
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the dark side of kids tv 7/16/2024

Elizabeth Gilles, Ariana Grande, and More React to Quiet on Set How have Nickelodeon stars responded to the documentary?
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Christina Hall Files for Divorce, Name Change Christina Hall (née Haack, then El Moussa, then Anstead) has filed for divorce from Josh Hall (always Hall).
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Winning the Madonna Bootcamp Pays Off for Julia Garner She’ll still be starring in the on-again Madonna biopic, now titled Who’s That Girl?
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Mouse Attacked by Trojan Horse A hacktivist group critical of AI-generated art claims to have leaked tons of data from Disney’s Slack channels.
vulture sports 7/16/2024

Have You Ever Heard ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’ Sung in Cursive? Ingrid Andress says she was drunk at the Home Run Derby and is checking into rehab.
this is going to ruin the tour 7/16/2024

Jack Black Cancels Tour After Bandmate’s Assassination Remark Kyle Gass called his joke at Tenacious D’s Sydney show “highly inappropriate, dangerous and a terrible mistake.”
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Read Long Island Compromise With New York’s Summer Book Club Join a variety of our writers and editors for a weekly discussion newsletter, starting next month.
diva-off 7/16/2024

Idina Menzel Is Venturing Into the Redwood And, even more importantly, into the 2025 Best Actress in a Musical Tony race.

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The Real Housewives of Dubai (S2/E7) Beggars Can’t Be Choosers A civil war breaking out just before the cast trip is perfect timing.
The Bachelorette (S21/E2) Let Me Tick, Bro Some of the men unionize, others cross the picket line (pulling Jenn aside to chat).
Below Deck Mediterranean (S9/E5) Abandoned Anchor Gael finally realizes she shouldn’t be tied down, but a little too late to spare her long-distance boyfriend.
The Real Housewives of New Jersey (S14/E10) Green With Envy These women are now just concocting reasons why the people on the other side suck.
House of the Dragon (S2/E5) Just Meat To more dragons! The cause of, and solution to, all Targaryen problems.

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stand-up Comedy’s Benevolent Gatekeeper Since 2022, Don’t Tell Comedy has launched dozens of comedians’ careers with its popular YouTube channel. How did it get here? By Hershal Pandya
close read Daemon the Disappointing House of the Dragon doesn’t know what to do with the Prince Who Pouts. By Nicholas Quah
no queen Katy Perry Is Bad at Satire “Woman’s World” didn’t need to be explained. It needed to make sense. By Jesse David Fox
the industry Taylor Swift’s Chart Reign Might Finally Be Ending If Billie Eilish and Zach Bryan couldn’t break the streak, who can? By Justin Curto

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Movies

splits?

Can You Handle Another Bennifer Breakup?

Bennifer spent their second wedding anniversary on different coasts, with her in the Hamptons and him in L.A. By Justin Curto

rust trial Rust Armorer Demands New Trial, Following Alec Baldwin’s Dismissal After Alec Baldwin’s charges were dismissed, armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed is asking for her conviction to be overturned or a new trial. By Bethy Squires
the festival circuit Rebel Wilson’s The Deb to Debut at TIFF Despite the film currently being the subject of a lawsuit. By Jason P. Frank
movie x Winning the Madonna Bootcamp Pays Off for Julia Garner She’ll still be starring in the on-again Madonna biopic, now titled Who’s That Girl? By Jason P. Frank

tributes Shannen Doherty Remembered by Co-Stars and Friends Holly Marie Combs called Doherty “My better half of 31 years.” By Bethy Squires
coming soon Timothée Chalamet to Pick Up Racquet Sport for New Safdie Film Move over, tennis — it’s Ping-Pong’s time in the limelight. By Zoe Guy
holler aunts Who Is Netflix’s Hillbilly Elegy For? The streamer’s adaptation of J.D. Vance’s controversial memoir is an exercise in elite arrogance. By Sarah Jones
performance review Glen Powell’s Charm Offensive Is Working Will Twisters turn him into the next Tom Cruise? The truth is it doesn’t have to. By Bilge Ebiri
now streaming The 30 Best Movies to Stream With Your Kids This Summer We bet you’ll like them, too. By Brian Tallerico

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TV

last night on late night

Late-Night Hosts Are Concerned for Democracy After Trump Shooting

Jon Stewart talked about why The Daily Show canceled their Milwaukee shows during the RNC. By Jason P. Frank

the dark side of kids tv Elizabeth Gilles, Ariana Grande, and More React to Quiet on Set How have Nickelodeon stars responded to the documentary? By Zoe Guy
chat room Gayle Rankin Was ‘Struggling Every Day’ to Define Alys Rivers But we should know more of the Witch Queen of Harrenhal’s story before HOTD’s season ends, she teases. By Roxana Hadadi
close read Daemon the Disappointing House of the Dragon doesn’t know what to do with the Prince Who Pouts. By Nicholas Quah
feud: kardashians Kim Kardashian Will Practice Law (on a Ryan Murphy Show) A week after being named in the cast, Halle Berry has recused herself from the show. By Jason P. Frank and Bethy Squires

fire & blood & spoilers
What to Expect Next on House of the Dragon Strap in: We’re spoiling everything that happens in the Dance of the Dragons. By James Grebey

coming soon Alyssa Edwards Is Repping Team USA for RuPaul’s Drag Race Global All Stars 12 queens from 12 shows compete to be come Miss Worldwide. By Bethy Squires
number one boy House of the Dragon Just Made Incest Taboo Again When it comes to Oedipal ick, Daemon told Robin Arryn, “Hey kid, hold my breast milk.” By Roxana Hadadi
another emmys What to Know About 2024’s Second Emmys Ceremony No, you’re not crazy. They’re happening again. By Jason P. Frank
rip James B. Sikking, Hill Street Blues Star, Dead at 90 Also known for his role in the medical sitcom Doogie Howser, M.D. By Zoe Guy

Music

vulture sports

Have You Ever Heard ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’ Sung in Cursive?

Ingrid Andress says she was drunk at the Home Run Derby and is checking into rehab. By Bethy Squires

this is going to ruin the tour Jack Black Cancels Tour After Bandmate’s Assassination Remark Kyle Gass called his joke at Tenacious D’s Sydney show “highly inappropriate, dangerous and a terrible mistake.” By Zoe Guy
no queen Katy Perry Is Bad at Satire “Woman’s World” didn’t need to be explained. It needed to make sense. By Jesse David Fox
the industry Taylor Swift’s Chart Reign Might Finally Be Ending If Billie Eilish and Zach Bryan couldn’t break the streak, who can? By Justin Curto

the law The YSL Trial Judge Is Officially Out The case has been reassigned, but it’s not clear when it will resume. By Justin Curto
chat room Remi Wolf Belts Her Face Off “I’m just like, ‘Jesus Christ, girl, these songs are so hard to sing.’” By Jason P. Frank
influences How the Beach Boys and Harry Nilsson Shaped Clairo’s Charm “It’s not a waste of time to be silly.” By Justin Curto
roll clip! Shakira Gave Colombia a Reason to Celebrate Gerard Piqué probably just fast-forwarded through that part of the Copa América final. By Justin Curto
timelines A Timeline of Katy Perry Working With Dr. Luke Here’s the pop stars recent history with her frequent collaborator. By Zoe Guy

Music

Comedy

stand-up

Comedy’s Benevolent Gatekeeper

Since 2022, Don’t Tell Comedy has launched dozens of comedians’ careers with its popular YouTube channel. How did it get here? By Hershal Pandya

nevermind The Daily Show Cancels Its Trip to the RNC Let’s just say there are security concerns and leave it there. By Bethy Squires
chat room Boman Martinez-Reid Turns TikToks Into Reality-TV Epics “I want people to feel like they’re watching TV when they’re watching me.” By David Mack
this week in late night A Truly Demented WWHL Game Won Late Night This Week They called it “The Orifice,” but let’s be honest: It’s “Name That Hole.” By Bethy Squires

golden years How Should Ellen DeGeneres Spend Her Retirement? The comedian announced during a recent stand-up tour stop that she plans to step away from the spotlight for good. But to do what? By Hershal Pandya
love is love Mulaney Marries Munn With Malcolm and a mystery. By Jason P. Frank
last night on late night Late Night Finally Tackles President Biden’s Debate Disaster Would you believe two separate hosts made a “Hawk Tuah” reference? By Hershal Pandya
last night on late night Please Watch Seth Meyers Discuss Mothra as Donald Trump And the 2024 election, we guess. And also Godzilla! By Bethy Squires
patriot act two Here’s What a Hasan Minhaj–Hosted Daily Show Would Look Like The comedian asks Elizabeth Warren about President Biden’s mental fitness in the premiere episode of his YouTube series. By Hershal Pandya

Comedy

Theater

diva-off

Idina Menzel Is Venturing Into the Redwood

And, even more importantly, into the 2025 Best Actress in a Musical Tony race. By Jason P. Frank

theater review Empire: The Musical Stacks Up 102 Stories, Every One a Cliché A cringey new musical about the rise of the Empire State Building. By Sara Holdren
theater review Oh, Mary! Is Excellently Uncivil Cole Escola’s Mary Todd Lincoln farce transfers uptown, preserving the union between absurdity and hilarity. By Sara Holdren
health Ian McKellen Withdraws From Player Kings Performances After Hospitalization He says he must “protect his full recovery” by not working. By Alejandra Gularte
theater review ERS’s Ulysses Is a Little Stately, a Little Plump Think you’re escaping and run into yourself. By Sara Holdren

theater
What to See on (and Off)(and Off–Off) Broadway Let Vulture’s theater desk be your guide. By Vulture Editors

theater review The Speaker and the Upstart Talk It Out: N/A It’s Pelosi vs. AOC onstage, and Holland Taylor, as Nancy, gets all the zingers. By Jackson McHenry
backstories Faust Goes to Fidi The producers of Sleep No More are back with the whirlwind immersive-theater project Life and Trust. gallery By Rebecca Alter
coming soon The Odes of Tammy Faye Will Play the Palace (With Christian Borle) Andrew Rannells won’t be in the Elton John Broadway show, but someone from Falsettos will be. By Jason P. Frank
exit interview ‘The Team Wanted It to Be the Next Mamma Mia!’ Corey Cott on why theatergoers and Tonys voters snubbed The Heart of Rock and Roll. By Devon Ivie

Theater

Books

announcements Read Long Island Compromise With New York’s Summer Book Club Join a variety of our writers and editors for a weekly discussion newsletter, starting next month. By The Editors
j.d. vance Glenn Close Played Trump’s Running Mate’s Mamaw J.D. Vance, author of Hillbilly Elegy and cause of Glenn Close’s eighth Oscar loss, is up for vice-president. By Jason P. Frank
adaptations Emerald Fennell Has Found Her Next Weirdo-Rich-Kid Story It’s Wuthering Heights. Ever heard of it? By Justin Curto
the grub street diet John Ganz Wants to Keep the Party Going “I’ve been celebrating for the past three weeks, and it’s starting to take a toll.” By Emma Alpern
trailer mix The Perfect Couple Is a Showcase of Wealthy Blonde Women Nicole Kidman, Dakota Fanning, and Meghann Fahy eat. Duh. By Alejandra Gularte

Books

Art

remembrance The Power and Grace of Barbara Gladstone The venerated gallerist worked for the love of art. By Jerry Saltz
art review Jenny Holzer’s Word Salad Her takeover of the Guggenheim reads like intellectual clickbait for the extended Trump era. By Jerry Saltz
art review Maurizio Cattelan’s Enormous Wall of Kitsch A shiny bauble meant to comment on capitalism and to sell. By Jerry Saltz
games people play Suing Richard Prince Stung when he felt ripped off by a famous artist, a photographer turned to the courts. By Choire Sicha
profile Emil Ferris Still Believes in Monsters The graphic novelist’s debut, My Favorite Thing Is Monsters, was a hit. Seven years later—after a contentious lawsuit—the sequel is finally coming. By Mark Yarm