The Coronavirus Contrarian, a Manhattan Murder Mystery, Queens of Acid Drag, and More!

Introducing our must-read new newsletter View in your browser | Update your preferences A SPECIAL EDITION OF COCKTAIL HOUR April 16, 2020 Welcome to the second edition of "V.F. Weekly," a new newsletter showcasing our freshest, best, and most urgently informative journalism. Ahead, you'll discover a robust range of stories, from a profile of the COVID-19 crisis's most outrageous heretic, to a true-crime long read from acclaimed author Christopher Bollen, a portfolio of trailblazing drag queens, an in-depth discussion of Humphrey Bogart's wartime classic, Casablanca, and a roundup of accessories worthy of Queen Elizabeth II. For all that and more, scroll on! And if someone forwarded you this email, sign up for "Cocktail Hour" here. Breaking King of the COVID-19 Contrarians By David Freedlander Alex Berenson, thriller writer, former Timesman, marijuana alarmist, and intellectual entrepreneur, thinks scientists, politicians, and the media are fueling coronavirus hysteria. Does he have a case? Read More The Big Read Murder at Sutton Place By Christopher Bollen After the surrogate son—and alleged lover—of New York's "jeweler to the stars" was involved in a brutal killing, tabloid drama engulfed a swath of the city's rich and powerful. But what really happened the night of Joey Comunale's murder? Read More In Our Words "Maybe I will transcend worrying about how I look to other people, or how literate my bookshelf comes across, or whether my Warrior Two is in any kind of alignment." — Sonia Saraiya on the Pandemic That Turned Us Into TV Read More Good Looks Put a Pin on It For her national address last week, the queen wore a striking—and historically significant—turquoise brooch. The V.F. fashion department selects the personal ornaments worth fastening in solidarity. Read More COVID-TV Is Coming—Eventually In a post-coronavirus world, television writers and producers will have to decide where (or if) the pandemic fits into their story lines. By Margaret Heidenry Read More Dr. Fauci Might Never Shake Hands Again In a conversation with Peter Hamby, America's doctor discusses the future of sports, 5G conspiracy theories, and why music festivals make him nervous. By Peter Hamby Read More Is This the Paparazzi's Flash Finish? Photos of celebrities in public are the lifeblood of tabloids—so what happens when everyone is staying home? By Dan Adler Read More Hot Type Queens of the Counterculture By Maureen Orth A new book unearths the legend of the Cockettes, who electrified San Francisco in the early 1970s with their gender-bending performances and wild drag. Maureen Orth bears witness to the trailblazing group's brief, glittery glory. Read More Sound On Here's Looking At You, Kid On this week's episode of Little Gold Men, a look back at 1944 best-picture winner, Casablanca, and why the film continues to live up to its reputation. Listen From the Archive The Waiting Plague In 2020, we have COVID-19. But 15 years ago, avian flu was the pandemic waiting to happen. In a 2005 Vanity Fair feature, a look at how the world was grappling with the reality of a pandemic. Read More This e-mail was sent to you by VANITY FAIR. To ensure delivery to your inbox (not bulk or junk folders), please add our e-mail address, vanityfair@newsletter.vf.com, to your address book. View our Privacy Policy Unsubscribe Copyright © Condé Nast 2020. One World Trade Center, New York, NY 10007. All rights reserved.