Breaking: R. Kelly Found Guilty on All Counts in Racketeering Trial

[Plus: The Anti-Vax Movement Meets the Real Housewives Franchise]( [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 September 27, 2021 [Image may contain: Tie, Accessories, Accessory, Suit, Coat, Clothing, Overcoat, Apparel, Sunglasses, Human, and Person]( [R. Kelly, Blank and Motionless, Is Found Guilty]( [The R&B star was convicted on Monday on nine federal charges related to racketeering and sex trafficking. He could face life in prison, and will be sentenced on May 4.]( [R E A D M O R E »]( [Inside the Academy Museum’s Unveiling]( [From a set by Lady Gaga to toasts by Tom Hanks and Nicole Kidman, see exclusive photos of opening night at Hollywood’s much-awaited shrine to its own power.]( [R E A D M O R E »]( [Image may contain: Necklace, Jewelry, Accessories, Accessory, Human, Person, Flag, Symbol, Crowd, and Elizabeth Cheney]( [Liz Cheney Still Won’t Acknowledge the Truth About the GOP]( [Two moments from the congresswoman’s 60 Minutes interview underscored why anti-Trump Republicans have failed to break his grip on the party.]( [R E A D M O R E »]( [Image may contain: Face, Human, Person, Glasses, Accessories, and Accessory]( [The New Faces of SNL—And Who’s Saying Goodbye]( [Beck Bennett departs the show after eight seasons alongside featured player Lauren Holt. Meanwhile, three new cast members join the fray.]( [R E A D M O R E »]( [Trump’s Further Adventures in the Land of Make-Believe]( [The former president is pretending the Arizona election audit findings didn’t completely embarrass him.]( [R E A D M O R E »]( Sponsored [A Newer, Better Alcohol]( [JuneShine is made with organic, functional ingredients, and full of probiotics, so it helps your gut and won’t leave you with that bloated feeling. Unlike normal kombucha, it uses green tea and honey to cut down the acidity for a smoother drink. JuneShine is sustainably produced and ships straight to your door. Order now and get 20% off their best-selling variety packs.]( [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]( [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](newsletter=vf) Copyright © Condé Nast 2021. One World Trade Center, New York, NY 10007. All rights reserved.