Anthony Bourdain’s All-Consuming Love Affair; Trump’s Feverish Mind; the Dark Legacy of Bob Ross

The best Vanity Fair stories of 2021. View in your browser | Update your preferences     A daily digest of things to discuss over drinks December 29, 2021 For the remainder of the year, Cocktail Hour will count down Vanity Fair's 15 most popular stories. Today, we're featuring a window into Donald Trump's feverish mind, the true story of #TheSnyderCut, and more.   15. Inside Anthony Bourdain's All-Consuming Relationship In an excerpt from Bourdain: The Definitive Oral Biography, friends, family, and colleagues describe the titan of the food world's obsessive love affair with Asia Argento. R E A D  M O R E »     14. Inside the Feverish Mind of Donald Trump Two Months After Leaving the White House In an hours-long interview with Carol Leonnig and Philip Rucker for their book I Alone Can Fix It, the former president repeated his election lies, bashed Mitch McConnell ("he's a stupid person"), and teased a triumphant comeback. R E A D  M O R E »     13. Justice League: The Shocking, Exhilarating, Heartbreaking True Story of #TheSnyderCut A demoralizing battle with Warner Bros. A devastating personal tragedy. A fan base he couldn't control. Zack Snyder tells V.F. why he quit Justice League, and why he's returned to complete a cut that's reached near-mythical status. R E A D  M O R E »     12. Evan Rachel Wood and Other Women Make Allegations of Abuse Against Marilyn Manson Update: Manson responds on Instagram, calling accusations "horrible distortions of reality." His record label drops him. Rose McGowan speaks out in support of the accusers. R E A D  M O R E »     11. Unhappy Little Trees: The Dark Legacy of Bob Ross A new Netflix documentary explores a battle over the late TV painter—and the endless anger that continues today. 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.