Meeting Marilyn Monroe; Affleck and Damon Reunite; Who Will Win Best Actress?

Plus: Valentine’s Day Gifts Inspired by the My Girl Poetry Class

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He Escaped the Nazis and, One Night in New York, Found Marilyn Monroe

By HELENE STAPINSKI AND BONNIE SIEGLER

For Jules Schulback, staring the glamour of Hollywood in the face took more than a 10-block walk. A new book follows his long, complicated journey to New York City.

Donald Trump, Longtime Friend of Jeffrey Epstein, Suggests Ron DeSantis Groomed High School Girls

By BESS LEVIN

As a reminder, the ex-president has literally been described as Epstein’s wingman, and he once called the deceased predator a “terrific guy” who was “a lot of fun to be with.”

Ben Affleck and Matt Damon Reunite to Revolutionize Nike

By SAVANNAH WALSH

The pair star alongside Viola Davis to show how a lucrative partnership with Michael Jordan changed the game in the first trailer for Air.

Republicans Have Long Called for the Social Security and Medicare Cuts They Are Now Outraged By

By CALEB ECARMA

Joe Biden’s assertion that Republicans want to gut major entitlements was met with jeers and boos among GOPers.

Just How Unpredictable Can the Best-Actress Oscar Race Get?

By VANITY FAIR

On this week’s Little Gold Men podcast, the hosts answer burning listener questions about everything from this year’s Oscars to some historic disappointments.

Take Inspiration From My Girl This Valentine’s Day

By LAURA REGENSDORF

A memorable scene from the 1991 movie makes an oddly apt prompt for Valentine’s Day. Between the ice cream odes and feel-good body essentials, what’s not to love?