The Plight of the “Cuomosexual”; Ryan Reynolds Wants to Help You; Remembering Aaliyah

Plus: How Florida Turned American Politics Into a Tabloid Nightmare View in your browser | Update your preferences     A daily digest of things to discuss over drinks August 13, 2021     Lessons Learned From the Plight of the "Cuomosexual" Save all that sexualized anxiety for its usual object: celebrities. R E A D  M O R E »     What Ever Happened to Brad Pitt's Gonzo Satire Chad Schmidt? Once upon a time, Brad Pitt was set to play a struggling actor who looked just like…Brad Pitt. Then it all fell apart. R E A D  M O R E »     The First Real Test of Biden's Foreign Policy Agenda With the Taliban rapidly expanding their territory and threatening Kabul, observers have wondered aloud what impact the situation in Afghanistan might have on Biden's legacy. R E A D  M O R E »     "That Woman Was Made of Steel": Aaliyah's Life and Legacy Music journalist Kathy Iandoli, author of the new book Baby Girl: Better Known as Aaliyah, on the long-held secrets she uncovered and the narrative she wants to flip. R E A D  M O R E »     Free Guy Wants to Help You Escape From the Simulation Ryan Reynolds and director Shawn Levy explain the hidden message in their bombastic summer comedy. R E A D  M O R E »     From the Archive: The Oracle of Brit In 2008, Britney Spears entered into a conservatorship, with her father and the courts controlling her life. Now, what started as an internet meme has grown into a serious movement to #FreeBritney. 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.