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Beau DeMayo Details Alleged Prejudice Behind X-Men ’97 Exit While Litigation Looms
entertainment19 days ago

Beau DeMayo Details Alleged Prejudice Behind X-Men ’97 Exit While Litigation Looms

Beau DeMayo, fired from X-Men ’97 for alleged misconduct, says he faced prejudicial treatment as a gay, Black man; Vanity Fair’s new feature outlines his account, HR involvement, and the ongoing litigation with Disney and Marvel (Marvel case set for July 2027). The piece notes his controversial public presence (including OnlyFans) and mixed reactions from former colleagues, with DeMayo having largely halted engagement with Vanity Fair in 2025.

via A.V. Club|
#beau-demayo#disney#entertainment
Welker: Trump Promised a Do-Over After Meet the Press Meltdown
politics1 month ago

Welker: Trump Promised a Do-Over After Meet the Press Meltdown

NBC’s Kristen Welker told Vanity Fair that after Trump stormed out during Meet the Press, he privately said the rain disrupted the interview and that they’d redo it in Washington. The on-air tension included Trump calling Welker “crooked” and “stupid,” and his exit was followed by Welker noting a more conciliatory tone later. HuffPost says NBC and the White House have been asked about scheduling a second date, but no definitive date has been announced.

via HuffPost|
#journalism#kristen-welker#meet-the-press
Kiffin Walks Back Recruiting Remarks, Apologizes for Vanity Fair Profile
sports2 months ago

Kiffin Walks Back Recruiting Remarks, Apologizes for Vanity Fair Profile

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.

via Awful Announcing|
#lane-kiffin#lsu-tigers#ole-miss
Ole Miss Faces Backlash After Kiffin Profile and Rival Jibes
sports2 months ago

Ole Miss Faces Backlash After Kiffin Profile and Rival Jibes

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.

via FootballScoop.com|
#college-football#lane-kiffin#ole-miss
Vanity Fair Exposé Slams Tony Dokoupil With Insider Digs
media2 months ago

Vanity Fair Exposé Slams Tony Dokoupil With Insider Digs

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.

via HuffPost|
#bari-weiss#cbs-evening-news#media
Vanity Fair Oscars Lighting Fiasco Signals a Leadership Shakeup
culture4 months ago

Vanity Fair Oscars Lighting Fiasco Signals a Leadership Shakeup

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.

via The Cut|
#carpet#celebrity-culture#culture
Vanity Fair’s Oscar Party Tripped Up by Blinding Lights
entertainment4 months ago

Vanity Fair’s Oscar Party Tripped Up by Blinding Lights

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.

via Yahoo|
#entertainment#lacma#lighting
Vanity Fair Oscar Party: Blinding Lights and a Nervous New Editor
entertainment4 months ago

Vanity Fair Oscar Party: Blinding Lights and a Nervous New Editor

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.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#entertainment#lighting#mark-guiducci
Ryder Hudson Stuns at 2026 Vanity Fair Oscars Party
entertainment4 months ago

Ryder Hudson Stuns at 2026 Vanity Fair Oscars Party

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.

via Page Six|
#celebrity-families#entertainment#kate-hudson
Fonda Jokes Streisand’s Redford Oscar Tribute: ‘I Did Four Films With Him’
film4 months ago

Fonda Jokes Streisand’s Redford Oscar Tribute: ‘I Did Four Films With Him’

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.

via Deadline|
#barbra-streisand#film#jane-fonda