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Paul Schrader says on Facebook that he once procured an online AI girlfriend who ultimately terminated their conversation; the Taxi Driver screenwriter has spoken about AI’s potential in film and in an all-AI project, and notes his wife Mary Beth Hurt died in March.
Lane Kiffin apologized after a Vanity Fair profile quoted him describing why Black families might hesitate to send their kids to Ole Miss, saying the remarks weren’t calculated and apologizing to Ole Miss and Mississippi. He reiterated the Oxford versus Baton Rouge anecdote, noting he wouldn’t want it to land as a shot at Ole Miss, and suggested he’ll use similar talking points in recruiting for LSU. The piece also situates the comments within Kiffin’s fraught departure from Ole Miss and broader SEC recruiting dynamics.
Ole Miss endured a rough week as Lane Kiffin’s Vanity Fair profile drew backlash over comments about LSU, recruiting and diversity, prompting a partial apology, followed by Texas coach Steve Sarkisian’s jab about Ole Miss’s academics; the program braces for responses from leadership and SEC spring meetings ahead of upcoming games with LSU and Texas.
A Vanity Fair exposé quotes unnamed CBS colleagues delivering harsh put-downs of Tony Dokoupil—calling him “useful idiot” and “eye candy”—and questions Bari Weiss’s choice of anchoring CBS Evening News. The piece notes Dokoupil’s tentative start with technical glitches and a brief ratings uptick, while CBS defends him as an “exceptional talent.” The overall portrait portrays a tense, scrutinized transition amid a changing media landscape.
At Vanity Fair’s Oscars party, the carpet lighting was described as harsh, making even the star-studded lineup look just like real people with pores. The misstep comes as Vanity Fair undergoes a leadership shakeup, with Vogue’s Mark Guiducci taking over and moving the party to the LACMA venue, alongside guest-list trimming, per The Hollywood Reporter. The lighting snafu is framed as a symptom of these changes and a shift in how glamorous the event is meant to feel.
Vanity Fair's Oscar party, moved to LACMA and overseen by editor Mark Guiducci, aimed to dazzle but the venue's overly bright lighting made red-carpet photos unforgiving and drew criticism of the setup and guest experience, though catering by Mother Wolf and some mood improvements were noted by attendees.
Vanity Fair’s Oscar night party was relocated to LACMA and marred by unforgiving lighting that washed out guests and made red-carpet photos unflattering. Guests complained about the venue’s unfinished setup, heavy traffic, and overbearing influencer MCs, despite catering by Mother Wolf; insiders noted the strict guest list under editor Mark Guiducci as part of a broader push to refresh the event’s luster. While some attendees praised the food, the overall mood suggested a rough first outing at the new location, with hopes for a more flattering lighting plan next year.
Vanity Fair’s Oscar party at LACMA was hampered by unfinished galleries and an absent dimmer, leaving the red carpet lighting uncomfortably bright and producing unflattering photos that sparked social-media backlash. The night was marked by a tense mood for the magazine’s new editor, Mark Guiducci, even as the guest list aimed for AAA status and catering impressed, highlighting a party that, despite star power, struggled with its execution.
Formula 1 star Lewis Hamilton publicly gushed over Kim Kardashian’s glittering gold Gucci gown at the 2026 Vanity Fair Oscar Party, leaving a heart-eye emoji on her Instagram post and fueling romance speculation that began with a secret UK weekend and was publicly acknowledged around the 2026 Super Bowl.
Kate Hudson attended the 2026 Vanity Fair Oscars Party with her 22-year-old son Ryder, who towered over a fellow actress on the red carpet in a black tux and ivory tie. Ryder, a New York University senior set to graduate in May, says he wants to pursue acting like his mom, while Hudson’s night also highlighted a family vibe as she appeared with Goldie Hawn at the event.
Jane Fonda playfully questioned Barbra Streisand’s Oscars tribute to Robert Redford at Vanity Fair’s Oscars party, quipping that Streisand only made one movie with him while Fonda starred in four; the piece notes Redford’s 2025 death and Streisand’s praise of his influence and Sundance Institute, with Fonda recalling his charisma and impact on cinema.
Celebrities flocked to the 2026 Vanity Fair Oscar After Party at LACMA, flashing bold fashion—from sheer gowns and plunging necklines to gold ensembles—as Jessica Alba, Emily Ratajkowski, Kim Kardashian and others showcased standout styles; the bash featured lavish decor and catering, alongside Oscar night wins like Michael B. Jordan as Best Actor.
At Vanity Fair’s Oscars after-party, celebrities diverged from traditional glam and sported sexier, more experimental outfits—mesh shirts, sheer dresses, and provocative trompe l’oeil styling—turning the event into a fashion watershed that outshines the main red carpet and embraces risk and self-expression away from live TV scrutiny.
A photo gallery highlights the Oscars 2026 afterparties, with stars like Leonardo DiCaprio, Nicole Kidman, Usher, Olivia Rodrigo and Michael B. Jordan mingling at Vanity Fair’s Oscars party and the Warner Bros. Post-Oscar Celebration.
At Vanity Fair's Oscars 2026 after-party at LACMA, celebrities arrived in bold designer gowns and sleek tuxedos, with Jessica Alba in Tamara Ralph, Cara Delevingne in Thom Browne, and other stars like Kylie Jenner and Kim Kardashian showcasing high-fashion looks, as couples mingled and the night carried on with dancing and late-night glamour after the Academy Awards.