The Dark Origins of the CrimeCon Frenzy; Why ‘Lost’ Hit So Big; Can Democrats Push Biden Out?

[Plus: Princess Kate’s Wimbledon Message]( [View in your browser]( | [Update your preferences](newsletter=vf)   [Vanity Fair's Cocktail Hour logo image | A daily digest of things to discuss over drinks]( [The Dark Origins of the True-Crime Frenzy at CrimeCon]( [By KATHLEEN HALE]( [VF reports from the floor of the annual event, where the convention’s overwhelmingly female attendees connect through their collective rage—and sorrow.]( [R E A D M O R E]( [Image may contain: Couch, Furniture, Architecture, Building, Indoors, Living Room, Room, Adult, Person, Clothing, and Pants]( [Billy Bob Thornton, Jon Hamm, Ali Larter, and Demi Moore Go Full Texas]( [By ANTHONY BREZNICAN]( [Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan’s next drama is set in the broiling, bug-infested Texas oil fields. VF has your exclusive first look.]( [R E A D M O R E]( [Image may contain: Jorge Garcia, Jungle, Nature, Outdoors, Plant, Vegetation, Land, Rainforest, Tree, Adult, Person, and Leaf]( [Lost Turns 20: The Real Reason a Tropical Island Melted Everyone’s Brain]( [By JAVIER GRILLO-MARXUACH]( [Lost writer and producer Javier Grillo-Marxuach knows exactly why the show—originally conceived as “Cast Away meets Survivor”—hit so big.]( [R E A D M O R E]( [Image may contain: Joe Biden, Blazer, Clothing, Coat, Jacket, Face, Head, Person, Photography, Portrait, and Adult]( [Joe Biden Refuses to Budge. Will Democrats Push Harder?]( [By ERIC LUTZ]( [The president’s defiance—and dismissive attitude toward polls and skeptics—speaks more to his desire to save his faltering candidacy than the stakes of defeating Donald Trump.]( [R E A D M O R E]( [Image may contain: Tom Glynn-Carney, Adult, Person, Electronics, Mobile Phone, Phone, Glass, Face, Head, Clothing, and Glove]( [Inside That Deadly House of the Dragon Battle]( [By CHRIS MURPHY]( [Last night’s episode claimed the life of at least one key player. But just how many were lost during the battle of Rook’s Rest?]( [R E A D M O R E]( [Image may contain: Andy Murray, Ball, Sport, Tennis, Tennis Ball, Adult, Person, Accessories, Bracelet, Jewelry, and Racket]( [Kate Middleton Sends Andy Murray Personal Message of Support]( [By KASE WICKMAN]( [Even if she hasn’t been seen at Wimbledon, it’s clear the princess has been following the tennis tournament.]( [R E A D M O R E]( [Vanity Fair Logo](www.vanityfair.com) [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [YouTube]( This e-mail was sent to you by VANITY FAIR. To ensure delivery to your inbox (not bulk or junk folders), please add our e-mail address, vanityfair@newsletter.vf.com, to your address book. View our [Privacy Policy]( [Unsubscribe]( Copyright © Condé Nast 2024. One World Trade Center, New York, NY 10007. All rights reserved.