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Move Over, Davos: James Murdoch Is Launching a King-Making Ideas Expo, Building on His Art Basel Fairs

Move Over, Davos: James Murdoch Is Launching a King-Making Ideas Expo, Building on His Art Basel Fairs

Published by Sam Flores

“It’s not just a bunch of people talking about big ideas, because that actually will happen in the run-up to the festival,” a source said. “And obviously, there’ll be a robust speaking program and debates about what the future should be.” There are also the gigantic rooms outfitted with top-of-the-line gear. The room that usually houses Art Basel Unlimited on the Messeplatz, a 170,000-square-foot space the size of multiple airport hangars, could be the site of tech presentations that, frankly, are far from possible anywhere in Aspen. “We can use that to actually demonstrate things at scale, because we have these huge—you’ve been to Art Basel—these amazing exhibition halls that you can do all kinds of crazy things in,” a source said. It’ll be a completely separate enterprise, with a different mission, from Art Basel, but the city’s art infrastructure will very much play a part. And it’s the only ideas festival that insiders compared to the Venice Biennale. I mentioned the peace talks. It was stressed to me that Basel has long been a …

Inside Vanity Fair’s 2026 Oscar Party Photo Booth

Inside Vanity Fair’s 2026 Oscar Party Photo Booth

Published by Sam Flores

Nothing captures the celebratory mood of the Vanity Fair Oscar Party 2026 like a photo booth. It’s where larger-than-life celebrities like Anya Taylor-Joy and Usher cram into a teeny space, snapping unguarded shots from Hollywood’s biggest night, away from prying eyes. Whether stealing a kiss, striking a pose, or simply flashing a smile, nothing signifies a successful soiree quite like a collection of lasting memories, spontaneously snapped from within the VF photo booth. With the last glass of bubbly drunk and final In-N-Out burger consumed, now is the time to step behind the curtain of the Vanity Fair Oscar Party photo booth, featuring candid moments from Wagner Moura, Leslie Mann, and Oscars livestream cohost Brittany Broski. Ahead, take a look at the very best photo booth snaps from the legendary Vanity Fair Oscar Party 2026. And if you’re looking to extend the festivities, see more photos from inside the 31st annual Oscar bash here, revisit all the looks from the Oscars 2026 red carpet here, and see who made Vanity Fair’s best-dressed list here. Then …

Inside Vanity Fair’s 2026 Oscar Party With Nicole Kidman, Timothée Chalamet, Mick Jagger, and More

Inside Vanity Fair’s 2026 Oscar Party With Nicole Kidman, Timothée Chalamet, Mick Jagger, and More

Published by Sam Flores

By 11 p.m., it was time for another high-profile KarJenner arrival: Kylie Jenner, in a plunging McQueen dress with a feather train, walking the red carpet hand-in-hand with Timothée Chalamet. They were swarmed with well-wishers when they arrived. Kaia Gerber got introduced to Love Story’s Paul Anthony Kelly outside, and soon they were chatting about their respective Ryan Murphy shows. (Even though Kelly had lost his voice, he could still carry both a suit and a conversation.) Zoe Saldaña walked on by, In-N-Out burger in hand. Callum Turner and Dua Lipa were there, looking oh so in love. But when do they not? Paloma Elsesser Getty Images. As the clock ticked well past midnight, the night’s biggest winners continued to roll in —including Michael B. Jordan, who got a warm welcome from Odessa A’zion. For those who rolling out, chilly guests were offered sozni pashmina shawls by Swadesh and Gnarwhal Coffee & Donuts as they waited to depart. Inside, a waiter approached the bar, asking the bartender to check for cigarettes she could hand out …

Hollywood, Media, and Tech Meet at Vanity Fair’s Oscars 2026 Dinner Party

Hollywood, Media, and Tech Meet at Vanity Fair’s Oscars 2026 Dinner Party

Published by Sam Flores

Elsewhere, the room was filled with a mix of Hollywood, tech, and media luminaries. New York Times reporter Maureen Dowd stopped Domingo mid-conversation to fawn over him, telling the actor she absolutely loves his work and asking to get a picture with him. Former Vanity Fair editor Graydon Carter caught up with Lourd and Diller. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and his husband, Oliver Mulherin, preferred to stay on the outskirts of the party, chatting to some fellow tech bros. Nancy Pelosi and Paul Pelosi got absorbed up in cross-generational conversation with Sennott and Myha’la. Inside, Jon Hamm embraced his old Mad Men costar Brie. In a white tutu befitting of first-season Carrie Bradshaw, Sarah Paulson flitted around the party, greeting Lisa Eisner and Fonda with kisses on the cheek. She made sure to give her longtime partner, Holland Taylor, a back rub as Taylor, too, smoked a cigarette. Jessica Chobot, Nikki Glaser,Photographer Hunter Abrams And then it was time for dinner. Guiducci had the seating arrangements set, making sure that couples were generally not seated …

Kaia Gerber, Odessa A’zion and More Shine at Vanity Fair’s Vanities Party

Kaia Gerber, Odessa A’zion and More Shine at Vanity Fair’s Vanities Party

Published by Sam Flores

The crowd sampling cocktails at the bustling event included Alex Warren, Amelia Dimoldenberg, The Kid LAROI, Rei Ami, Lux Pascal, Nicky Campbell, and Olandria, plus social media personalities like Josh Richards, Olivia Jade, and Jake Shane—a co-host of the Vanity Fair Oscar Party red carpet livestream. Gerber gushed about how much talent was packed into a single room: “I’m so floored by how talented people my age are, and it only makes me want to strive to be better. I really feel a sense of community. It’s not competitive, I think, in the way that people assume it is.” Ayra Starr Mark Hunter/The Cobrasnake. Withers, whose next film Reminders of Him – a romantic drama that follows up his breakout in the 2025 horror hit Him – hits theaters Friday, also spoke movingly about his generation’s promise. “I’m excited about watching us break generational curses, move the needle, not being put into a box and showing up authentically ourselves and not being afraid to do so,” said Withers. Source link

The Seven Best Dressed Stars at Vanity Fair’s 2026 Vanities Party

The Seven Best Dressed Stars at Vanity Fair’s 2026 Vanities Party

Published by Sam Flores

To kick off the festivities ahead of a jam-packed Oscars 2026 weekend, Vanity Fair hosted its annual Vanities: A Night for Young Hollywood party last night at Bar Marmont in Los Angeles. True to its name, the guest list figured some of the buzziest up-and-comers in Tinseltown: Chase Infiniti, Dallas Liu, Jake Shane, and, of course, the evening’s co-hosts: Odessa A’Zion, Role Model, Tyriq Withers, and Kaia Gerber. Everything You Need to Know About the 2026 Vanity Fair Oscar Party A guide to when the Vanity Fair Oscar Party starts, its brand-new location, and how to watch the livestream from LACMA. The dress code was Hollywood-chic. What does that mean, you ask? According to Role Model, jeans and a well-lived leather jacket. Per A’Zion, a leather jacket and a shimmering jumpsuit. If we leave it to Gerber—who was the best dressed star of the night—it’s all about the perfect little black dress. Gerber wore a Givenchy number by Sarah Burton that walked the runway less than a week ago at Paris Fashion Week—some of these …

All the Looks From Vanity Fair’s Vanities Party

All the Looks From Vanity Fair’s Vanities Party

Published by Sam Flores

As the countdown to the Oscars 2026 begins, it’s time to celebrate young Hollywood. In the middle of a jam-packed Oscar week in Los Angeles, Vanity Fair rolled out the red carpet at Bar Marmont on Wednesday for the annual Vanities: A Night for Young Hollywood party. With Odessa A’Zion, Kaia Gerber, Role Model, and Tyriq Withers, as cohosts of the event, in partnership with La Mer and Ray-Ban Meta, the next generation of actors, musicians, models, and more have plenty to celebrate. And what better place to do it than at Bar Marmont, the sexy, swanky lounge tucked away on Sunset Boulevard? With a Hollywood-chic dress code (an appropriate match for the Old Hollywood feel of Bar Marmont), classic cocktails, and good company, Vanity Fair’s Vanities party is a can’t-miss event. A’Zion, who stars opposite Timothée Chalamet in Marty Supreme, is heading into a busy Oscar weekend, as the Josh Safdie–directed film is nominated for nine awards, including best picture. The red carpet at the Vanities party is another opportunity for her to show …

Vanity Fair’s Guide To Seeing and Being Seen During Oscars Week

Vanity Fair’s Guide To Seeing and Being Seen During Oscars Week

Published by Sam Flores

Sure, the Oscars themselves are technically one night. But the lead-up to said night—arguably the most important in Hollywood—is a whole thing. You’ve got fashion houses that have flocked to Los Angeles, racks and garment bags in tow, eager to make some high-wattage impressions on the red carpet. You’ve got studios wanting to squeeze the last marketable moment of their movies before they’re (most likely) declared official losers. You’ve got brands of all sorts eager to associate themselves with the high glitz and glamour of Hollywood. And all of them figure the best way to achieve their goals is to do the same thing: by throwing a buzzy party. Unlike the Academy Awards ceremony itself, invitations to these affairs don’t require nominations. They just require clout—its own currency in Hollywood, where relevancy goes head-to-head with talent as the most valuable skill. So where are the best places to be seen during the hottest week in Tinseltown? Below, a guide. In the words of the late, great Catherine O’Hara’s Moira Rose: What’s your favorite season? Awards! …

Jake Shane Plans to Let Loose After Hosting Vanity Fair’s Oscar Party Livestream

Jake Shane Plans to Let Loose After Hosting Vanity Fair’s Oscar Party Livestream

Published by Sam Flores

Jake Shane doesn’t know what he’s wearing on Oscar Sunday. “That is a daily conversation,” he tells me. It’s an important consideration: The podcaster and comedian will be cohosting the Vanity Fair Oscar Party livestream that night with fellow viral sensations Quenlin Blackwell and Brittany Broski. Today he’s wearing a Gracie Abrams sweatshirt as we chat over Zoom about the upcoming gig. Although he frequently talks to stars like Hilary Duff, Glen Powell, and Kerry Washington on his podcast, Therapuss, Shane knows that this will be a different beast. “I don’t think I’ve ever done something live like this,” he says—then checks with his publicist to make sure that’s true. (It is.) “So I’m very anxious, but I’m very excited about it.” Luckily, he’s been flexing his live-comedy chops. Shane made his Broadway debut last month in All Out: Comedy About Ambition, joining the show alongside Jenny Slate, Ray Romano, and Nicholas Braun. “It’s amazing. I’m having a great time,” he says. “I feel like I’m learning a lot. The director, Alex Timbers, is amazing. …

At Frieze LA’s Satellite Fairs, Galleries Wait For Crowds to Roll In

At Frieze LA’s Satellite Fairs, Galleries Wait For Crowds to Roll In

Published by Jenni Sidey

On Wednesday morning at 11 a.m., the VIP line for Felix Art Fair extended from the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel’s Blossom Ballroom out onto Hollywood Boulevard. And, as is always the case with this fair, the line for the elevators to ascend to the 12th floor was equally lengthy. For this reason—unlike the other fairs taking place during LA Art Week—the opening half hour was relatively quiet for exhibitors, as collectors, advisers, curators, and critics trudged through lines to reach the exhibition floor. When I finally exited the elevator bank, I found myself in front of Amsterdam-based gallery Althuis Hofland Fine Arts, participating in Felix for the second time. “Last year went really well,” founder Jeanine Hofland told ARTnews, noting that they had shown a solo presentation of Masao Nakahara, who this year shares the room with Karel Dicker. Dicker’s intimate genre paintings in artist-made wood frames are especially charming. The gallery had pre-sold several works ahead of the fair, denoted by the rare price sheet marked with red-dot stickers, and so far there had been …