Russia’s Real First Lady; Inside the Trump–DeSantis Showdown; Rich Hamptonites Fend for Themselves

Plus: Reality TV's Cheapest Trick View in your browser | Update your preferences A SPECIAL EDITION OF COCKTAIL HOUR July 8, 2021 THE BIG READ How Yulia Navalnaya Became Russia's Real First Lady By Julia Ioffe When the Kremlin tried to kill Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny, his wife launched an epic battle to save his life—and became the face of the resistance to Vladimir Putin. Read More If someone forwarded you this email, sign up for "Cocktail Hour" here. MAGA MATCH Trump and DeSantis Are on a Collision Course By Gabriel Sherman Behind the scenes, Republicans are preparing for a showdown between the former president and the Florida governor. Read More MANUFACTURED DRAMA TV's Cheapest Trick By Noor Brara Reality stars are pushing back against "Frankenbiting," the practice of editing audio to create sound bites—and invent villains. Read More WELL, THEN Alison Bechdel Reboots With Nighttime Badminton and Drawing in the Woods By Laura Regensdorf The author of The Secret to Superhuman Strength muscles through concentration lapses and morning push-ups in this wellness diary. Read More HAMPTONS PROBLEMS A Mass Labor Shortage Is Forcing the Rich to Fend for Themselves By Stephanie Krikorian A ban on temporary work visas and an exploding population due to COVID have forced East Enders to mow their own lawns and forego salon appointments. Read More IN CONVERSATION Jennifer Coolidge Gets Dramatic By Julie Miller The hilarious character actor on hitchhiking, embarrassing memories, the kindness of Ariana Grande and Ryan Gosling, and her poignant new HBO drama, The White Lotus. Read More RIVIERA VIEWS Must-See Looks From the 2021 Cannes Film Festival By Vanity Fair Filmmakers, celebrities, and the generally glamorous are gathered in the South of France, and fashion has followed them accordingly. 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 2021. One World Trade Center, New York, NY 10007. All rights reserved.