So, Was Trump Good for Comedy?
Dissecting the entertainment impact of a president who's wrought so much real-world havoc seems trivial, but it's a question that won't go away.
Videos
The Dancing Pallbearers of Ghana | Behind the Meme
With death at the forefront of everyones’ minds during the Coronavirus outbreak, it's no surprise that one of the biggest memes to come out of the COVID 19 pandemic is a video of Ghanain pallbearers dancing with a coffin at a funeral.
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.
Film
'One Night In Miami' Is a Rare Glimpse at the Humanity of Our Heroes
The Amazon Prime original is a colorful dramatization of the night Malcolm X, Sam Cooke, and Jim Brown celebrated Muhammad Ali's historic 1964 win in a segregated hotel.
'They Wanted to Destroy the Film’ – Inside a New Documentary About the KLF
We caught up with director Paul Duane to talk about the most notorious artists in British music building a pyramid from the ashes of 35,000 people.
What it’s Like Directing a Vanity Film for a Chinese Billionaire
"Empires of the Deep" was supposed to be "Transformers meets Shakespeare." But $100 million and a string of Hollywood directors couldn't save it.
TV
‘Bling Empire’ Is a Huge Hit. Here Come the Memes.
Passive aggressive frenemy parties! A fight over a penis pump! People can't look away from the new Netflix series, and now they're reacting with memes.
There Needs to Be More TV Like HBO's 'Painting With John'
Like he did with his '90s cult series 'Fishing With John,' artist and musician John Lurie subverts expectations with his weird-as-hell new show.
What Happened to Beans from 'Even Stevens'?
Steven Anthony Lawrence opens up to VICE about life after Beans.
Internet
The Indian Government Shut Down the Internet as Farmers Protest
India's government has shut down the internet more than 400 times in the last five years.
YouTuber Pees His Pants for a Bible Full of Cash and the Cops Seized It
Holt’s hard work and innovative display of public indecency paid off at first, but then his luck turned.
New Acting FCC Chief Jessica Rosenworcel Supports Restoring Net Neutrality
Jessica Rosenworcel supports net neutrality, but has limited options until Congress seats a permanent FCC majority.
Celebrity
What Kim and Kanye's Alleged Divorce Would Actually Look Like
VICE spoke to a celebrity divorce attorney about how A-list couples negotiate a separation—and keep it quiet as possible.
How to Get a Life-Size Cardboard Cutout of Anyone You Want to Throw in the Trash
Ben Affleck, please meet me in the dumpster next to another failed relationship.
We Can't Stop Thinking About Bernie's Inauguration Mittens
Here's where Senator Sanders got them and where you can get some of your own chunky-chic mitts.
Art
These Climate Change Activists Sent a Powerful Message to the UN Through Art
"Our paintings describe the stories we face as the youth in our homes: watching the natural world collapse as our people suffer horrific consequences."
Light Is a Luxury for People on This Philippine Island
Following the destruction brought by typhoons, many homes in Catanduanes only had the sun and the stars for light.
This Designer Turns Iconic Asian Snacks Into Rugs
The collection includes Calbee Shrimp Chips, Yakult, Spam, and White Rabbit candy.
Books
How Two Memoirs Handle the Unspoken Tensions in Interracial Friendships
Recent memoirs 'Big Friendship' and 'Black, White, and The Grey' unpack the ways race and bias affect even the closest friendships.
'In Search of The Color Purple' and Why Black Women Look For Each Other
A new book by Salamishah Tillet continues the decades-long tradition of Black women unearthing other Black women’s literature.
VICE Staffers Share Photos That Defined 2020 for Them
Because this year just cannot be described in words.
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.