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Who Is Alma Allen, the Artist Who Will Represent the US at the Venice Biennale?
In early October, word of Allen’s selection began ricocheting around the art world—and now we can confirm it. While the sculptor has shown with blue chip galleries, his selection came as a shock to most. How did this Utah-born, Mexico-based recluse end up representing the US on the grandest stage?
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Cynthia Erivo Finds Her Black Hat, Thanks to a Fan
A viral TikTok helped Erivo reunite with the hat she wore—and lost—at last year's London Wicked premiere.
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Lady Loelia Ponsonby, Former Duchess of Westminster, and the Aristocratic Marriage from “Hell”
A bright young thing, a gifted artist, and a renowned journalist, Lady Loelia escaped life as the Duchess of Westminster and went on to marry an arctic explorer before she died, 32 years ago.
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How Prince William and Princess Kate Are Preparing Prince George For His Future as Monarch
The 12-year-old prince “needs to understand the importance of occasions” like the Festival of Remembrance as he prepares to one day become king, a royal insider tells Vanity Fair.
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Christy: The Unbelievable True Story of a Boxing Phenom’s Fight for her Life
Sydney Sweeney stars as Christy Martin, who nearly lost her life to an act of domestic violence. “She was fighting her biggest battle outside of the ring,” says the film’s producer.
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In Caroline Flack: Search for the Truth, a Grieving Mother Tries to Clear Her Daughter’s Name
Love Island presenter Caroline Flack died by suicide after being accused of assault—and excoriated by the British media. “I’ve met with journalists from the tabloids. They don’t acknowledge that they did anything,” says Flack’s mother, Christine. “That’s all I want; ‘Do you know, we did get it wrong.’’’
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Heather Gay Knows Exactly Why Mormon Wives Are All Over Your Feed. She Used to Be One.
In Surviving Mormonism, the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star is exposing the secrets of her former religion, and zeroing in on why Mormon influencers are having a moment: “If any faith was built to thrive on Instagram, it’s Mormonism.”
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Kate Middleton Channels Princess Diana's Style With a Surprising Remembrance Day Outfit
The Princess of Wales reached for a black dress, as she usually does for the occasion, but with a detail that nodded toward her late mother-in-law.