Taylor Swift's 'Folklore' Cover Is Accidentally Hella Black Metal
Ihsan of Emperor notes some major similarities between the covers of 'Telemark' and 'folklore,' but he's cool with it.
Videos
I Ordered Amazon’s Worst-Rated Hair Wax Strips
A pandemic won’t stop Taji when it comes to getting to the bottom of bad reviews.
Life and Love in India: the Nupi Maanbi Relationships of Imphal
We meet with activist Santa Khurai, trans couple Helena and Vaskar, and Jenny Khurai to understand the realities and difficulties of finding love and maintaining relationships as trans women in Imphal.
Conservatives and Progressives Debate Feminism (Extended Version)
Progressive and conservative women hash it out in the VICE office.
Film
Rudy Giuliani Hits Back After Getting Caught in Compromising Borat Prank
The former New York City mayor denies any wrongdoing after being pranked in Sacha Baron Cohen's latest film.
Daniel Kaluuya Reveals More Details About His Live-Action 'Barney' Film
I've double-checked and this isn't a joke.
Without the Arts, I Wouldn't Have Any Mates
Festivals, gigs and music aren't an extra luxury. It's the stuff that binds us together.
TV
'Black Mirror' Plots, Ranked By How Likely They Are To Happen
From the 'outrageous but give it another 50 years' to the 'highly likely' to the 'already – allegedly! – happened',
Real Housewives Fan Accounts Are Boycotting the New Season of 'RHOC'
Reality TV star Kelly Dodd has shared misinformation about COVID, hung out with the Trumps, and disparaged the BLM movement. Some fans have had enough.
The Love Island Power Ranking: A ‘What Happened Next’ Special
Listen, there's very little joy in the world so please just allow us this.
Internet
Finland Is Trying to Outlaw Unsolicited Dick Pics
There are also questions about whether such laws could constitute an overregulation of sexual speech, or whether they could be weaponized to harass sex workers.
The Everyday Locations Used to Hide Internet Antennas
In the Netherlands, the spire on your local church might be fake.
Some of the Most Awkward Video Call Fails of 2020
Public figures around the world have been caught showering, masturbating, and having sex in video calls.
Celebrity
Where Did All the 'Dumb Blondes' Go?
The stereotype dominated the cultural imagination in the 00s, but where are they now? Did they disappear, or have they been rebranded as entrepreneurs?
‘This Is Paris’ and the Celebrity Documentary Trap
The new Paris Hilton movie faces an age-old issue: Can a celebrity documentary ever be real enough to be revealing?
Inside the Lavish, Secret Vacations Celebrities Are Taking During COVID-19
Luxury travel agents told us just how opulent—and expensive—their ultra high-profile clients' trips have been during the pandemic.
Art
Rare, Colourful Portraits of Ordinary North Koreans
Photographer Stephan Gladieu captured everyday people in a way usually reserved for members of the Kim dynasty.
As Told By Us: The Digital Film Festival Celebrating Diverse Black Narratives
The collective features 24 visual projects created by over 20 Black filmmakers, presenting a rich tapestry of Black film.
The Pandemic is Resurrecting India's Folk Arts by Forcing Performers to Make Their Online Debut
As marginalised performers find tech solutions to run the show, there is a lot riding on a smartphone and a data plan: their livelihood and the future of their artforms.
Books
Without the Arts, I Wouldn't Have Any Mates
Festivals, gigs and music aren't an extra luxury. It's the stuff that binds us together.
The 'Acid King' Convicted of Running the Biggest LSD Ring in History
A new book tells the story of William Leonard Pickard, who was accused of manufacturing enough acid for 400 million trips.
How Fictional ‘Comfort Characters’ Help Me Deal With My Emotions
They may not be real but their impact on my mental health is.
Nightlife
14 Places To Go in Miami That Aren't Ultra
If you’ve inadvertently found yourself in Miami, you might be wondering where to go to get a bit of a break from the hordes of shirtless partiers.
I’ve Gotten Super into Queer Afterhours Parties in My 50s
In Los Angeles, the afterhours scene is creating some of the most radical queer spaces I’ve ever seen.
Downtown San Antonio in the 1980s Was Heavy Metal's Eden
Metalheads made the bars in Tobin Hill a stomping ground for a burgeoning music scene.