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The High-Stakes Gambler at the Center of Paramount’s Legal Drama

Much of the recent news coverage of Paramount has centered on the entertainment company’s $110 billion plan to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery. But people are probably less familiar with the parallel legal drama in which Paramount Skydance’s president, Jeff Shell, is currently embroiled. Vanity Fair’s Dan Adler talked to the man responsible for that drama—a high-stakes gambler and self-styled vigilante who has become an avowed thorn in the side of the wealthy and famous.

Elsewhere in HWD, Lisa Kudrow revisits iconic scenes from some of her most beloved performances, and Vanity Fair cover star Pedro Pascal celebrates his birthday.

Paramount’s Pest

In conversation with Vanity Fair, the man at the center of Paramount’s legal drama shares his side of an alleged extortion saga that has ensnared executive Jeff Shell.

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Keep Calm, Carey On

Black and white, with a hint of sophistication: Carey Mulligan opted for elegance as she was honored by King Charles III.

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Greatest Hits

From Friends to Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion, Lisa Kudrow takes a walk down memory lane and rewatches scenes from her classic works.

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Reel Good

From silent-film classics to modern rom-com hits, the best feel-good movies have a timeless power to bring out smiles—and sometimes a few tears too.

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Birthday Boy

From the July/August 2025 issue: a funny, sad, honest talk with Pedro Pascal, a star unlike any other.

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