The Progressive Activist Who Could Take Congress by Storm; a Casual Royal Christmas; and More

Plus: The Private Princess View in your browser | Update your preferences     A daily digest of things to discuss over drinks December 18, 2020   Nina Turner, Progressive Disciple, Could Make Waves in Biden's Congress The longtime activist and organizer is a progressive favorite to win Marcia Fudge's vacated House seat—and, allies predict, would take Congress by storm. "She knows how to build multiracial coalitions around progressive values," says Rep. Ro Khanna. "She would bring a tremendous passion and charisma on the floor of the House." R E A D  M O R E »   Bright and Shiny Fashion Inspired by The Prom From Gucci to Saint Laurent, we have you covered for a colorful evening on par with the new Netflix musical—all you need is a corsage! R E A D  M O R E »   How Branford Marsalis Found Ma Rainey's Sound The jazz icon on finding the perfect singer to voice Viola Davis's title character, working with the late Chadwick Boseman, and a career filled with unexpected twists and turns. R E A D  M O R E »   The Royal Christmas Cards Have a 2020-Appropriate Casual Look Charles and Camilla were photographed by a staffer in their garden, while the Cambridge family struck a pose near a bale of hay. R E A D  M O R E »   Prince Charles Tries His Hand at Being a Mailman During a visit to a Royal Mail center, the prince thanked the employees—including one dressed as an elf. R E A D  M O R E »   Trump's Defense Chief Suddenly Cut Off All of Biden's Briefings And right after a massive cyberattack on multiple government agencies, including the department that oversees America's stockpile of nuclear weapons. R E A D  M O R E »   From the Archive: The Private Princess With her dazzling blonde head set firmly on her elegant shoulders, Carolyn Bessette Kennedy confronted a ravenous spotlight—and the inevitable comparisons to Jackie—from the moment she stepped out of that tiny Cumberland Island chapel at John Kennedy's side. But to those around her, she showed a face of laughter, a wealth of tenderness, and a profound commitment to her husband, friends, and family during her brief but spirited life. R E A D  M O R E » Get on the list Subscribe to our Hollywood newsletter for your essential industry and awards-season news, every day. Sign Up Now     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.