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
Why a Vintage 'Aladdin' Shirt Sold for $6,000—and Why It Won't Be The Last
The Genie shirt is just the latest and most bonkers example from a 90s nostalgia vintage market that has been heating up for years.
Horror Movie Fans Are Having an Easier Time Dealing With the Pandemic, Study Says
Researchers are examining whether the "extreme feelings" prompted by horror flicks could benefit our mental health, now that every day is terrifying.
'Feels Good Man' Explores How a Chill Frog Became a Weapon for Evil
The new documentary delves into how the alt right co-opted Matt Furie's creation, and the impossible task of containing anything on the internet.
TV
'The Bachelor' Romanticizes Toxic Behavior, and It Has Dangerous Outcomes
Cassie Randolph's restraining order against Colton Underwood requires us to reexamine how the series romanticizes abusive behavior.
Why So Many Celebrities Joined NXIVM, According to Cult Experts
HBO's docuseries 'The Vow' makes clear that NXIVM was filled with Hollywood types—but why was the cult so good at recruiting them?
'P-Valley' Is About More Than a Strip Club—It's About Survival
VICE spoke to the cast of the Starz series about using a Mississippi strip club as a Trojan horse to discuss race, gender, and class.
Internet
SpaceX’s Starlink Won’t Fix America’s Broken Broadband Market
The service will be a huge step up for some rural users, but it lacks the capacity to really disrupt the nation’s telecom monopolies.
Users Are Starting to Report Internet Speeds From SpaceX’s Starlink
The low-orbit satellite service should be a huge step up for rural Americans. But experts say it won’t be the game changer many expect.
The YouTubers Keeping Pets Entertained During the Pandemic
With pets stuck inside for months with no escape from their owners, "pet TV" has become a booming YouTube genre.
Celebrity
‘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.
Britney Spears Fans Explain Why They're Showing Up to #FreeBritney Rallies
"I think she’s giving all these messages that she needs help."
Art
Colonizers Stole Africa's Art; This Man Is Taking It Back
Mwazulu Diyabanza has spent the summer of 2020 trying to reclaim African art from museums in Europe.
The Art World Is Full of Lies, Smuggling, and Financial Hijinks
Works of art generated more than $64 billion in 2019. But there are a few things you should know before you quit your job to don a smock.
Who's Paying $5,000 for One Houseplant? More People Than You'd Think
A record-breaking auction with an anonymous buyer has pushed houseplant hysteria into an even bigger luxury market.
Books
Book Publishers Warn Congress Amazon Is Too Powerful
In a letter to Congress, the Author’s Guild, American Association of Publishers, and the American Booksellers Association warned that Amazon has become too powerful.
Self-Care: A Novel' Is Just As Annoyed by Girlboss Culture As You Are
Leigh Stein's new novel rips apart the fakeness and performativeness of the wellness influencer world.
2020 Is the Perfect Time to Revisit 'The Far Side'
Beloved cartoonist Gary Larson has released new work for the first time in 25 years, reviving the brand of dark humor I need in this year's hellscape.
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.