How Should We Judge Keith Raniere?; TikTok Stars and the Party Police; and More

[Plus: The Dawn of Sarah Cooper]( [View in your browser]( | [Update your preferences](newsletter=vf) [Vanity Fair's Cocktail Hour]( A daily digest of things to discuss over drinks October 27, 2020 [Image may contain: Clothing, Apparel, Human, Person, Evening Dress, Fashion, Gown, Robe, Footwear, Pants, and Shoe]( [What Does Justice Look Like in the NXIVM Saga?]( [Keith Raniere, the unapologetic leader of the cult group, which ensnared its (mostly female) members through its gospel of empowerment through submission, was sentenced to 120 years in prison today.]( [R E A D M O R E »]( [Image may contain: Sheldon Whitehouse, Suit, Coat, Clothing, Overcoat, Apparel, Human, Person, Tie, and Accessories]( [A Matter of Opinion: The WSJ Editorial Board and the Bradley Foundation]( [Is the paper’s Opinion side too cozy with the conservative organization?]( [R E A D M O R E »]( [Image may contain: Clothing, Apparel, Human, Person, Advertisement, Poster, Hat, and Cap]( [Bryan Washington Is Writing the Next Generation of the Queer Love Story]( [With his new novel, Memorial, the Houston-based writer captures the unique warmth of two cities and the unique complexities of a dying relationship, all with food at the center.]( [R E A D M O R E »]( [Image may contain: Clothing, Apparel, Footwear, Human, Person, and Shoe]( [TikTok Bad Boys and the Party Police]( [After a series of wild, potentially dangerous bashes in Los Angeles, the city is cracking down on some social media superstars.]( [R E A D M O R E »]( [Image may contain: Human, Person, Clothing, Apparel, Face, Finger, and Sweater]( [A Well-Timed Distraction: Perfume-and-Film Pairings From Frédéric Malle]( [The perfume publisher, whose new book is out this month, explains why Basic Instinct’s Sharon Stone and the tuberose-laden Carnal Flower share a like-minded charge.]( [R E A D M O R E »]( [Image may contain: Brett Kavanaugh, Tie, Accessories, Accessory, Suit, Coat, Clothing, Overcoat, Apparel, Fashion, and Human]( [Brett Kavanaugh’s Wisconsin Ruling Lays the Groundwork to Hand Trump the Election]( [The growing conservative majority on the Supreme Court shows its clearest sign yet that in the event of a close election, it’s ready to help Trump win.]( [R E A D M O R E »]( [From the Archive: Lip Service]( [Through her masterful Trump lip syncs (and now a new Netflix special), Sarah Cooper has become the voice of a nation—without saying a word.]( [R E A D M O R E »]( Get on the list Subscribe to our Hollywood newsletter for your essential industry and awards-season news, every day. [Sign Up Now]( [(image) Condé Nast Spotlight | The breaking news and top stories everyone is talking about. All in one place. The most popular stories from Vogue, GQ, The New Yorker, Vanity Fair, Wired, Architectural Digest and more. STAY INFORMED]( [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 2020. One World Trade Center, New York, NY 10007. All rights reserved.