Inside the Washington Post Rumor Mill; What Epstein’s Flight Logs Reveal; and More

Plus: The Remarkable Story Behind Ava Gardner's Last Portrait View in your browser | Update your preferences     A daily digest of things to discuss over drinks January 27, 2021     As Marty Baron Retires, the Washington Post Rumor Mill Kicks Into Overdrive One of journalism's marquee gigs is up for grabs, and the newsroom is buzzing about Kevin Merida—"almost everyone's favorite candidate," says one source. Publisher Fred Ryan wants a leader for at least the next decade, but what does Bezos think? R E A D  M O R E »     How Bridgerton Became Netflix's Biggest Hit Shonda Rhimes destigmatized a maligned genre—and landed Netflix what the streamer calls its biggest hit to date. R E A D  M O R E »     Prince Andrew and the Epstein Plane Saga A source told the Daily Mirror that the pilot knew when Andrew was on the plane and has cooperated with the FBI on investigations into Epstein and his alleged coconspirators. R E A D  M O R E »     What's Next for Assane: Clues About Lupin Season Two Cocreator George Kay shares a few hints about the next five episodes of the Omar Sy–starring series, which have already been filmed throughout Paris. R E A D  M O R E »     Vera Wang on "Discovering Little Moments of Joy" The New York native is making the most of her extra time at home, cozying up by the fireplace with a vodka cocktail and a cashmere throw. R E A D  M O R E »     From the Archive: Three Men and a Goddess Once Hollywood's most irresistible woman—wed to Mickey Rooney, Artie Shaw, and Frank Sinatra—by 1988 Ava Gardner was nearly broke, ravaged by illness, and intent on selling her memoirs. Here, Gardner spills the seduction-to-split secrets of her three marriages. 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 2021. One World Trade Center, New York, NY 10007. All rights reserved.