The Biggest Emmy Nom Snubs and Surprises; the $10 Million Original Birkin’s Buyer; the Power Couple That Almost Was

Plus: A Guide to the MAGA-Epstein Drama

View in browser | Update preferences SUBSCRIBE FOR FULL ACCESS MATTHEW LYNCH, EXECUTIVE EDITOR We're now a full second week into an Epstein-files MAGA civil war that shows no sign of abating. Even for those of us who were pretty early to the view that the Epstein conspiracy narrative would probably never fully die down, it's been remarkable to watch. Potentially even more remarkable? Democrats are now using it pretty shrewdly as a wedge weapon. Eric Lutz spoke to one, Texas congressman Marc Veasey, about the state of play and came back with an illuminating Q&A. Elsewhere today, Emmy nominations are out, and with Apple TV+'s Severance leading the pack, our awards experts analyze the field. Also, Nate Freeman has everything you need to know about the Japanese former pro soccer player who bought a $10 million Birkin. More tomorrow… Emmy Nominations' Biggest Snubs and Surprises BY REBECCA FORD AND DAVID CANFIELD Just because Emmy voters once loved your show—and just because that show is still popular—doesn't mean you're guaranteed a ticket back to the ceremony. In 2025, this lesson was learned the hard way by some. This year, the Emmys went wild for fresh contenders like The Pitt, Adolescence, and The Studio, leaving some old favorites in the dust. At the same time, a few newbies that we had expected to show up also got the cold shoulder Tuesday morning. VF's awards insiders break down the biggest snubs and surprises of the 2025 Emmy nominations. READ MORE Read All About It POLITICS SCOTUS Greenlights Trump's DOE Destruction BY BESS LEVIN The conservative wing of the Supreme Court gave the middle finger to Congress, low-income families, student-loan holders, children with disabilities, girls, students of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and more with a move that had been previously blocked by a lower court and will harm literally millions of Americans. READ MORE EMMYS 2025 Justice for the Cast of Andor BY RICHARD LAWSON While the excellent second (and final!) season of the Disney+ series was recognized by the Emmys, the rest of its sterling ensemble cast was shut out—and VF's chief critic is not happy. READ MORE Q&A The Texas Democrat Trying to Force Trump's Hand on Epstein BY ERIC LUTZ In an interview with VF, Congressman Marc Veasey explains why he's demanding the release of materials related to Jeffrey Epstein—and why MAGA isn't moving on. READ MORE TELEVISION Introducing Your New Harry Potter BY ALESSANDRA DE TOMMASI Filming has begun on the new HBO Harry Potter series, which will debut in 2027. READ MORE Fashion Meet the Former Japanese Soccer Player Who Spent $10 Million on the Original Birkin BY NATE FREEMAN In 1984, Jane Birkin was sitting on an Air France flight next to Hermès president Jean-Louis Dumas with a too-small handbag, the entire contents of which spilled out during boarding. Inspired, the pair drew a design on an airplane sick bag, and voilà, fashion history. Fast forward four decades, and that exact bag was set to be sold at Sotheby's to enormous hype. What happened when it finally hit the block last week was astounding. Ahead, VF's Nate Freeman reports on the sale of the most expensive bag in human history. READ MORE In Case You Missed It Severance Leads Emmy Noms With 27 Nods With The Penguin, The Studio, and The White Lotus close behind. The Hollywood Power Couple That Almost Was Both Sarah Jessica Parker and Nicolas Cage tell their version of their brief romance—and Cage explains why they broke up. A Guide to MAGA-Epstein Drama If you're just tuning in, here's where the drama stands. MORE FROM VANITY FAIR POLITICS BUSINESS HOLLYWOOD STYLE ROYALS CELEBRITY 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 2025. One World Trade Center, New York, NY 10007. All rights reserved.