Bitcoin’s Bonnie and Clyde; the Many Ways Trump Is Legally Doomed; What’s at Stake in R. Kelly’s Latest Trial

Plus: An Oral History of Superbad View in your browser | Update your preferences A SPECIAL EDITION OF COCKTAIL HOUR August 18, 2022 CRYPTO CRIME The Ballad of Bitcoin's Bonnie and Clyde By Nick Bilton Couples rarely commit crimes together. But Heather "Razzlekhan" Morgan and Ilya "Dutch" Lichtenstein, whose social media antics disguised an alleged plot to abscond with billions in stolen crypto, are no ordinary couple. Read More If someone forwarded you this email, sign up for "Cocktail Hour" here. JUSTICE The Complete Guide to All the Ways Donald Trump Is Legally Screwed By Bess Levin Every single criminal investigation and civil lawsuit the ex-president is currently facing, including the ones you've probably never heard about. Read More POWER LUNCH Niki's Nostalgia Is Also Ours At 15, she opened for Taylor Swift and started posting songs on YouTube. By 23, she's vaulted atop the 88rising roster and Asian America's indie music scene. In her new album, Nicole, Niki Zefanya moves ahead once more—now, with a love letter to her past. By Delia Cai Read More MEDIA Meet the Power Agent Who Brokered the Deal for Rachel Maddow's Replacement By Joe Pompeo WME's Henry Reisch, who represents a murderers' row of anchors, has 35 years of experience navigating the news business. He weighs in on the rise of streaming, the death of CNN+, and his client Alex Wagner's triumphant comeback seven years after MSNBC canned her show. Read More BACK TO COURT What's at Stake in R. Kelly's Second Federal Trial By Dan Adler The R&B star was recently sentenced to 30 years in prison. A separate case in his hometown of Chicago will further address the scope of his alleged crimes and offer his new defense a chance to make a different case. Read More RISING STAR Thuso Mbedu Is The Woman King's Crown Jewel By Britt Hennemuth As Nawi in Gina Prince-Bythewood's historical drama, Mbedu channels the power of an Agojie warrior. Read More McLOVIN! An Oral History of Superbad By Andrew Buss 15 years later, Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, Jonah Hill, Michael Cera, Emma Stone, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Bill Hader, and more remember making their seminal teen comedy. 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 2022. One World Trade Center, New York, NY 10007. All rights reserved.