Music
How Alan Menken, Disney’s Most Prolific Composer, Inspired a Generation of Songwriters
The man behind some of Disney’s most memorable scores and songs reflects on his influence in film, musical theater, and beyond.
Prima Facie
“It’s Weird”: Gwyneth Paltrow’s Handsome Attorney James Egan on Comic Book Hero Comparisons
“I’m going to see my one-year-old son,” is just the type of thing a superhero in disguise would say!
Royals
Meghan Markle Scores a Legal Victory Against Her Half Sister Samantha
This week, a judge in Florida dismissed a lawsuit Samantha filed over the book Finding Freedom and statements Meghan made to Oprah in March 2021.
On the Scene
The Whiting Awards Bring Together 10 Literary Up-and-Comers for Optimistic Celebration
On Wednesday, the Whiting Foundation honored 10 promising writers, awarding each $50,000 in prize money, in a thoughtful ceremony.
timelines
Requiem for the Twitter Blue Check
The end of the legacy verified badge—and with it, the end of a particular era of social media—may finally arrive this weekend. Will we miss it?
Royals
Queen Consort Camilla Pays Tribute to Her German Hosts with a Brooch During First Overseas Trip of New Reign
The royal chose a piece of jewelry that was a wedding gift to Queen Victoria from her husband-to-be, the German-born Prince Albert.
Royals
Why Prince Harry Made Surprise Appearances in a London Courtroom
Though the royal had no plans to visit his family during an unannounced trip to the UK, his appearance emphasized his continuing concerns about the practices of England’s media.
In Memoriam
Russell Crowe Shares Sad News That 16-Month-Old Dog Louis “Died in My Arms”
The actor revealed that his pet died after being hit by a truck on the second anniversary of his father's death.
Real Estate
Jennifer Aniston Shares “Wild and Wonderful” Memories of Hanging Out at Cher's House as a Teenager
The Friends star explained that she was in the same friend group as Chaz Bono in high school.
Well, Then
Tamar Adler Powers Through Tennis Class and a Mountain of Homemade Breadcrumbs
In the spirit of her latest book, An Everlasting Meal Cookbook: Leftovers A–Z, the author brings good-natured ingenuity to the less-than-perfect in this wellness diary.
Fashion
Nothing Is Forever: How Fashion’s Creative Director Exodus Will Shape the Industry
In today’s ever-changing fashion landscape, what makes a great creative director, and is it possible for any one person to meet all the expectations of a legendary house?
Ludicrously Minuscule
10 Tiny Bags That Might Impress Succession’s Tom Wambsgans
Shop our selection of non-ludicrously capacious accessories worth toting to the next Roy family function.
Wedding Bells
Lana Del Rey Is Reportedly Engaged to Music Manager Evan Winiker
The pair have been spotted out together multiple times over the past six months.
Baby on Board
Jonah Hill and Girlfriend Olivia Millar Are Expecting Their First Baby
Millar was photographed out in Santa Monica with what appears to be a baby bump and an engagement ring.
Trial of the Century
The Best Show on Television Is Gwyneth Paltrow’s Ski Accident Trial
It’s part wish fulfillment, part good TV watching the actor and entrepreneur defend her privilege in the court of law.
Sobriety
Jason Ritter Recalls Struggle with Alcoholism Before Marrying Melanie Lynskey
The actor said he knew Lynskey was the one early on, but that it would take "working on myself enough to feel like maybe I can be the one for her, too."
from the magazine
Celebrate Spring in Luxe Cottagecore Fashion
A buttery leather bag, dainty florals, chic rain boots, and more Balmoral-worthy wear.
From the Magazine
Alton Mason Walks the Walk
The five-time consecutive Model of the Year talks working with Virgil Abloh and Baz Luhrmann, studying Naomi Campbell’s strut, and living in the present.
Anything Good
7 Books We Can’t Stop Talking About This Month
A classic rom com, advice for writers, picks for poetry month, and more recommendations from the VF staff.
Split
Ali Wong's Ex-Husband Still Has “Ultimate Veto Power” Over All Her Jokes
The comedian explained, “When we said that we were lovingly co-parenting and focusing on the kids, we really meant it.”
Motherhood
Jodie Turner-Smith Reflects on Getting “Secretly” Married to Joshua Jackson and Motherhood
The actor said she is “obstinate about the fact” that she can “have it all.”