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
There's Nothing 'Ripped From the Headlines' In 'Coming 2 America'
Stars Eddie Murphy, Arsenio Hall, and others tell VICE how the sequel to the 80s classic was purposely crafted to give viewers two hours of joy.
A Gay Ranking of of Every Single Marvel Film
Nothing screams "gay rights" more than a finger snap ending half of all known life in the universe.
An Oral History of 'Troll 2', the Best Worst Movie Ever Made
How a horror about vegan goblins, written and directed by Italians, filmed in Utah with a largely Mormon cast, became a cinematic sensation.
TV
Even Television Is Showing the Racial Disparities of COVID-19
Shows like ‘This Is Us’ and ‘Queen Sugar’ tell a tale of two pandemics.
Thai TV Shows Won’t Stop Trivializing Rape
Aggressive male leads usually force women into submission, or shun them after they are sexually assaulted by another man.
What It Was Really Like To Go on ‘Dick and Dom in Da Bungalow’ as a Kid
Former contestants of ‘Jungle Run’, ‘Raven’ and Dick and Dom’s anarchic CBBC show share their memories.
Internet
CDC’s Zombie Apocalypse Preparedness Guide: The Blog That Will Not Die
The CDC published a blog post about zombies 10 years ago and news outlets simply will not shut up about it.
Google Is Done With Third-Party Cookies But Experts Say 'Much More Needs to Be Done'
Facing growing pressure from regulators and competitors, Google’s shifting its ad-tracking tech toward larger, “anonymized” groups.
T-Mobile Promised Its Megamerger Would Create Jobs. It Laid Off 5,000 Workers Instead
Time after time, telecom mergers fail to deliver promised benefits. But America doesn’t seem interested in learning from the experience.
Celebrity
Photos of the Time NSYNC Launched Some MSN Network Thing on CD-ROM
Looking at these photos from 2000, you can see Justin Timberlake wondering why he was there.
Inside the Real Lives of People Who Look Like Famous Celebrities
“If I had a second chance, I would rather have an audience who followed me for me, and not just because I reminded them of someone else who looked like me.”
The Real House Rentals of Instagram County
There’s nothing more soothing than a virtual escape to an internet-famous house.
Art
NFT Art Isn't as Groundbreaking as It Seems
According to digital art curators, there's much more to the medium than what you see on NFT marketplaces.
The Best Plants for People Who Always Complain About Their Plants Dying
These groovy plants are laid-back but will let you know what they need, for a friend with a black thumb or just for you.
Death Row Inmates Are Selling Their Art on Etsy (and It's Beautiful)
“I’m not saying these men shouldn’t be [held accountable] for what they have done. I’m trying to show that they can be more than the sum of their mistakes.”
Books
Why Brits Love the Empire So Much, Despite Not Knowing Much About It
'Empireland' author Sathnam Sanghera talks to VICE about how historical amnesia has created the perfect conditions for dangerous times.
Is Covid Erotica Hot? We Read Some to Find Out.
Horny authors with a lot of time on their hands have been churning out sexy lit that aims to capture the new reality. But is any of it good enough to get you off?
Cat Cohen Sees the Poetic Beauty in Bad Hookups and Twitter Drama
In 'God I Feel Modern Tonight,' the New York comedian takes a writing medium that feels old and flowery and gives it a killer skincare routine.
Nightlife
I Was A Trans Comedian. Here’s Why I Quit
Even “supportive” cis comics I performed with lectured me on the limits of “identity-based comedy.”
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.