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
The 'Deeper Into Movies' Guide to Christmas Films
For those bored with the usual run of 90s family romps, may we suggest: eight films ft. orgies, karate and Drea de Matteo as a festive “Party Girl”.
This Intimate Love Story Reflects Just How Far Taiwan Has Come On LGBTQ Rights
‘Your Name Engraved Herein’ drops on Netflix on Dec. 23, just a little over a year after Taiwan became the first in Asia to legalize same-sex marriage.
7 Non-Christmas Movies to Watch During the Holidays
Some funny, others suspenseful, but all random recommendations from people in need of some counterprogramming in December.
TV
There's Only One Megan Barton-Hanson
VICE UK sits down with the Essex icon to talk about her new podcast, her thriving OnlyFans and how she's come into her own in 2020.
Twelve 'Doctor Who' Characters That Made Me Gay
From a stretched out sheet of skin, to Captain Jack himself.
Why Is It So Cringey When Drew Barrymore Says ‘Dope’?
A speech pathologist and anti-racism educator helped me understand what's so unbearable about a beloved celebrity saying a tiny little word.
Internet
Tube Sites Are Scrubbing Girls Do Porn Videos After Pornhub Lawsuit
Xvideos, XNXX, and other porn tube sites have removed Girls Do Porn videos after Pornhub was sued by 40 victims of Girls Do Porn for millions of dollars.
The 'Fake Wealth' Industry Making Influencers Look Rich
Pretending you were gifted those trainers might be the reason you're not an influencer.
Meet the Female Stars of YouTube's Muslim World Who Vlog Without Showing Their Faces
Muslim women are welcoming us into their homes for ‘Day in the Life’ style YouTube vlogs. But you’re not always welcome to see their faces.
Celebrity
The Wildly Mixed Success Rate of the Celebrity-Helmed Talk Show
From Tyra Banks to Fran Drescher to Drew Barrymore, many have tried. Few have succeeded. VICE investigates what makes a star-led talk show actually work.
This is The Year Celebrities Lost Their Shine
With little else to do, celebs showed their asses at every opportunity in 2020. Similarly, we were happy to hand it to them with newfound rigour.
Art
The Artist Who Is Reimagining Earth’s Natural Future
Poet, painter, and naturalist Obi Kaufmann shares an optimistic view of nature even as the human impact on the planet grows larger.
COVID-19 Closed Down Galleries, So This Artist Is Bringing the Exhibition to You
Filipino artist Pam Quinto’s “Parcel Exhibitions” guides viewers to find their light during this dark time.
Books
Penguin Random House Staff Confront Publisher About New Jordan Peterson Book
During a tense town hall, staff cried and expressed dismay with the publishing giant's decision to publish 'Beyond Order: 12 More Rules for Life.'
Marcus Rashford Can't Stop Doing Great Stuff
Having campaigned around child food poverty, he now hopes to introduce kids of all backgrounds to "the escapism of reading".
This Book Covers Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About 'Jeopardy'
Claire McNear, author of 'Answers in the Form of Questions,' tells VICE why winning contestants need good buzzer skills and better luck.
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.