Elon Musk and Sam Altman’s Battle of the Billionaires

Plus: Unpacking RFK Jr.’s Diaries

View in browser | Update preferences SUBSCRIBE FOR FULL ACCESS Did you know that Elon Musk is suing Sam Altman for as much as $134 billion? He swears it’s not about the money, though. Tom Dotan, who profiled one of the lead lawyers on the case for Vanity Fair back in February, breaks down everything you need to know about the Shakespearean fight between the two tech titans, which heads to court today. He will also be covering the trial for us going forward, so stay tuned for more courtroom drama. Elsewhere, Isabel Vincent, author of the new book RFK Jr.: The Fall and Rise, reveals what she learned from reading the personal diaries of the man who would eventually become the US secretary of health and human services. And you may have heard about the new Michael Jackson biopic, but are you aware of its very fraught backstory? VF’s Chris Murphy has a detailed timeline of all the hurdles the film faced on the road to the silver screen. CAITLIN DICKSON, SENIOR EDITOR Why this ad? Battle of the Billionaires BY TOM DOTAN Here’s everything you need to know as Silicon Valley titans Elon Musk and Sam Altman go head-to-head in court. READ MORE Get more as a Vanity Fair subscriber Exclusive offer: Subscribe to get one month of Vanity Fair free START YOUR FREE TRIAL More Great Reads POLITICS What I Learned From Reading RFK Jr.’s Diaries BY ISABEL VINCENT In her new book, RFK Jr.: The Fall and Rise, New York Post reporter Isabel Vincent unpacks Kennedy’s diaries, which she acquired 13 years ago. READ MORE ROYALS King Charles, the Mediator BY KATIE NICHOLL As the royal state visit begins in Washington, DC, on Monday, King Charles is in a unique position to “use his role as a statesman to exercise soft power,” says royals historian Ed Owens. READ MORE FILM A Complete Timeline of the Drama Surrounding Michael BY CHRIS MURPHY Michael Jackson’s biopic has had a difficult road to the screen, fraught with expensive reshoots, family dysfunction, and legal woes. Here’s a breakdown of all the drama the biopic faced on the way to the silver screen. READ MORE From the Magazine You’ve Got a Fast Car BY MAXWELL ADLER Fast cars, famous fans, and a Netflix glow-up propelled Formula 1 from niche European import to full-blown American obsession. As drivers descended on Shanghai, we charted the sport’s awesome acceleration. READ MORE Why this ad? In Case You Missed It Inside the Surreal Scene at WHCD Parties After the Shooting An esprit de press corps, some dancing, and plenty of tequila made for a very American juxtaposition of violence and gaiety. The White Lotus Season 4 Drama Has Already Begun After only a few days of filming, Helena Bonham Carter dropped out of the Côte d’Azur–set season. The Story Behind Star Audrey Tautou’s Iconic Amélie Hairstyle Twenty-five years ago the French film classic gave birth to one of cinema’s most memorable hairstyles. Its creator, John Nollet, tells Vanity Fair how that perfect bob came to be. 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 2026. One World Trade Center, New York, NY 10007. All rights reserved.