Murder in Rio
The art world is reeling over a murder-for-hire trial accusing famed New York gallerist Brent Sikkema’s husband of his killing, over an alimony dispute involving sex, drugs, and parties
Sword Fight!
Beau D., a small Malibu men’s beauty brand whose main product is, yes, a penis cream, is taking on Brad Pitt’s skin-care line, Beau Domaine, over a trademark violation
An American Tragedy in London
Joshua Pack had money, family, and a new life in one of London’s toniest enclaves. Then the private-equity star was found dead inside his palatial St. John’s Wood home
That’s the Spirit!
Inside the totally far-fetched grassroots campaign to revive the bankrupt Spirit Airlines for the people
How Do You Solve a Problem Like Fergie?
The former Duchess of York is fielding million-dollar offers to talk about Epstein and Andrew. What could possibly go wrong?
The Curious Case of Chandra Levy
Twenty-five years ago, her disappearance dominated the news—until 9/11 diverted the nation’s attention. Few tuned in for the twists and turns that followed
Edge Lord
Literary agent John Brockman knows everybody who’s anybody in science. Thanks to him, so did Jeffrey Epstein
The Fixer for the Fallen
Juda Engelmayer has carved out a lucrative niche defending the indefensible, including Sean “Diddy” Combs and Harvey Weinstein. But there’s one client he wouldn’t represent—Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor
Sexting with Prince Harry
The Prince of Wails’ lawsuit against the Daily Mail was meant to defend his privacy. Instead, it has revealed a carnival of embarrassing texts about “fun weekends of naughtiness” and Harry’s nickname—“H bomb”
Politics, Positano-Style
The Amalfi Coast’s crown jewel draws nearly one million visitors a year—but as a high-stakes municipal election approaches, overtourism and allegations of corruption are exposing the dark side of paradise
The Man with the Golden Con
Eric Freymond stole millions from the original Bond girl and bilked an heir to the Hermès fortune out of billions. Was the Swiss wealth manager the greatest fraudster who ever lived?
Down and Dirty on Nantucket
The alleged vandalizing of geotubes installed to prevent beach erosion is exposing fault lines between the island’s affluent summer residents and year-round locals
“I’m Cancelable. But I’m Not a Cat Killer”
Horses was the hottest restaurant in L.A., until co-owner Liz Johnson accused her husband and partner, Will Aghajanian, of murdering their pets. Three years later, he breaks his silence
A Horseback Battle in Bridgehampton
Well-heeled Hamptonites are bridling at a proposed horse-riding complex—complete with a giant manure pit—amidst their multi-million-dollar estates. Will the neighs have it?
The Princess Diaries
Following their father’s arrest, their mother’s Middle Eastern exile, and their own appearance in the Epstein files, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie have been banned from Royal Ascot. Prince Harry to the rescue!
The Duchess of Excess
Once described as “the greatest single threat to the monarchy,” Sarah Ferguson—ex-wife of disgraced royal Andrew—has lived a life defined by scandal, debt, and sexual high jinks
Among the Van Gogh Truthers
These tenacious art sleuths believe the Dutch painter’s suicide was staged—by his killer
Diary of a Flack Catcher
While male billionaires used Epstein as their pimp, the legendary publicist Peggy Siegal was busy channeling her inner party reporter, sending Epstein unsolicited dispatches from starry gatherings she wasn’t invited to
It’s a Vogue-Eat-Dogue World
Condé Nast is suing a tiny Beverly Hills dog magazine for trademark infringement
The Eyes of a Killer: Part XI
Bryan Kohberger pleaded guilty to the University of Idaho student murders, evading a court case that could finally have provided answers. Did he act alone?
The Battle for Miami Beach
A contentious bidding process for a prime oceanfront location has led to a courtroom drama featuring alleged bribes and tawdry text messages
Blood Feud of the Beckhams
Legal notices! Blocked on Instagram! The family fight between Brooklyn Beckham and his parents has escalated dramatically
Blood and Soil at Harvard
Inside the far-right takeover of Harvard University’s Young Republican groups
Olivia Nuzzi and the Sport of Kings
For the Three Women author, a chance encounter with R.F.K. Jr.’s bird of prey sheds new light on the controversy that launched 1,000 think pieces and journalists to eat their own
