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Few criminal cases in recent history are as upsetting as the death of Celeste Rivas Hernandez, who was only 14 years old when she was killed last year. Singer David Anthony Burke, better known as D4vd, has been charged with her murder—and Joy Press was in the Los Angeles courtroom yesterday where the case’s first preliminary hearing unfolded, sitting right behind Hernandez’s shattered parents. Her account of the prosecution’s evidence is a tough read, particularly if you (like me) happen to be a parent yourself. It’s one thing to consume true-crime content mediated by documentary crews or reenactments; it’s quite another to see the facts of an alleged crime presented plainly, in all their haunting detail.

Elsewhere (and on a very different note!), Chris Smith celebrates the 30th anniversary of The Daily Show in a story illustrated by a photo of Jon Stewart looking achingly young. More tomorrow!

HILLARY BUSIS,
FEATURES EDITOR

The Tesla. The Body. And the Singer Accused of a Grisly Murder

BY JOY PRESS

Reporters, YouTubers, and rubberneckers descended on an LA court Tuesday as the musician D4vd’s trial for the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez got underway.

Culture Watch

TELEVISION

Survival of the Funniest: The Daily Show’s Creators and Stars Give VF the Inside View

BY CHRIS SMITH

Television is ephemeral. Nothing lasts forever. Except, it seems, The Daily Show. For its 30th anniversary, VF talks to some of the show’s creators, producers, and breakout stars about its longevity, influence, and politics—and not everyone here agrees…

From the Archive

Both Sides Now

BY YOHANA DESTA

As the star turns 34, we revisit Selena Gomez’s 2024 cover story where the singer, actor, entrepreneur, and mental health advocate talks about her winding road to success and her evolving plans for motherhood.

We all know and love Harry Belafonte for his music. Who didn’t grow up singing “Day-O (The Banana Boat Song)”? But the celebrated entertainer’s legacy is robust—and spans all sectors of culture. The Grammy and honorary Oscar winner was also an ardent civil rights activist and close confidant of Martin Luther King Jr. One piece of Belafonte history I didn’t know until I read Joshua Jelly-Schapiro’s wonderful new book, Daylight Come: Harry Belafonte and the World He Made, is that, in 1968, he guest-hosted The Tonight Show. Read all about the historic week, and what would be King’s last televised interview, in today’s exclusive excerpt—also featuring a slew of other guests like Paul Newman and Robert F. Kennedy.

Elsewhere in Vanity Fair, Oprah Winfrey looks back at some of her most memorable onscreen moments. More tomorrow.

DANIELA TIJERINA,
ASSOCIATE EDITOR

From Day to Night: How Harry Belafonte Hosted a Historic Week of The Tonight Show

BY JOSHUA JELLY-SCHAPIRO

An exclusive excerpt from Daylight Come revisits Martin Luther King Jr.’s last televised interview, where Belafonte, sitting in for Johnny Carson, masterfully converged all corners of American culture, from Hollywood to Washington.

Scene Report

ART

The Hamptons Express Their Love for Art

BY VANESSA GRIGORIADIS

On Saturday, the “epicenter for the art world in the summer” held its annual gala, raising $1.7 million for programs that serve the whole Hamptons community.

Video

Oprah Winfrey’s Most Iconic Moments

BY VANITY FAIR

The queen of daytime television sits down with VF and revisits some of the highlights of her historic career. From “You get a car! You get a car! You get a car!” to asking Meghan Markle if she was “silent” or “silenced,” roll the tape on Winfrey’s unforgettable moments in her career—and pop culture.