Meet the Blood Concierge to the Stars

Plus: The Politics of Dick Cheney's Funeral

View in browser | Update preferences SUBSCRIBE FOR FULL ACCESS Vanity Fair's Hollywood blitz continues! In an issue jam-packed with profiles, features, and insider intel, here is a standout: Vera Papisova on the trail of Niko Argento, the guy [Dracula voice] who vants to check your blooood! Elsewhere in today's newsletter, DC's old guard turn out for Dick Cheney's funeral; Chloé Zhao returns with Hamnet and Buffy; and Wicked reaches the end of the yellow brick road. CLAIRE HOWORTH, DEPUTY EDITOR All in Vein BY VERA PAPISOVA In his first interview, blood concierge to the stars Niko Argento gives Vanity Fair an exclusive look into the booming industry. From stem cells, exosomes, and vitamin infusions to platelet-rich plasma and adaptogens, it's all about a bespoke recipe of biology and branding that's become equal parts science experiment and status symbol. What could go wrong? READ MORE More Great Reads POLITICS The Politics of Dick Cheney's Funeral BY CHRIS WHIPPLE Washington's old guard turned out to pay respects, with Biden, Harris, Pence, and Bush in attendance—and Trump and Vance conspicuously absent. READ MORE CELEBRITY Hot Wax: Jeff Goldblum Meets His Match at Madame Tussauds BY KASE WICKMAN "Look at him! Look at me!" Goldblum (human) had an enjoyable afternoon palling around with his brand-new body double. The actor spoke exclusively to VF's Kase Wickman. READ MORE FILM Michael B. Jordan Has a Fan in Tom Cruise BY JOHN ROSS Our 2026 Hollywood Issue cover star was center stage at Thursday's American Cinematheque Awards, where he was fêted by heavy hitters like Ben Affleck, Tessa Thompson, and Ryan Coogler, plus he received a surprise message from Tom Cruise. READ MORE From the Magazine How Chloé Zhao Is Navigating Hollywood as a "Deeply Neurodivergent" Director BY MICHELLE RUIZ Nearly five years ago Chloé Zhao's Nomadland broke ground and swept awards season. Now the director is ready to do it again with Hamnet, a devastating portrayal of love and loss, infused with Zhao's own grief and hope: "I have a deep fear of being abandoned, worse than death, almost," she tells VF's Michelle Ruiz. READ MORE Every Day More Wicked No Good Deed: Conservatives Surely Aren't Mourning Wicked's End In some circles, the movie has been criticized for being too gay, while others groaned that Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande's whimsical press tour was tinged with "self-obsession" and "elitism." Catch Every Magical Episode of Wicked: The Official Podcast Hosted by VF's very own Chris Murphy, get your all-access pass into the land of Oz, with Jon M. Chu, Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, and more closing the book on their adaptation of the Broadway musical. 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.