Mel Ottenberg

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Benny and Selena Against the World

February 14, 2025

As they get set to release their new album “I Said I Love You First,” Hollywood’s preeminent power couple take Mel Ottenberg inside their whirlwind romance.

ART

Get a Load of Jamian Juliano-Villani, the Chaos Agent of the New York Art World

February 12, 2025

Last December, the larger-than-life artist and her friend Borna Sammak spent the night in her Flatiron studio, drawing, rolling joints, and talking the night away.

COVER

“I’m a Sucker for a Crazy Love Story”: Lily-Rose Depp, by Natalie Portman

December 3, 2024

For our Winter 2024 cover story, the star of “Nosferatu” talks to her friend about the blood, sweat, and fears that went into making the modern vampire classic.

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“I Refuse to Let the Industry Consume Me”: Shawn Mendes, by John Mayer

October 14, 2024

After hitting pause on his skyrocketing career, the Canadian singer is back with a new album—and a new outlook. Ahead of the release of “Shawn” next month, he connected with his friend and mentor to talk about reclaiming his music and rebuilding his life.

WATCH AND LEARN

“It’s Timeless”: The Stars of Movado’s New Campaign Tell Us What Keeps Them in Motion

September 5, 2024

Ludacris, Julianne Moore, Christian McCaffrey, Jessica Alba, and Tyrese Haliburton star in the Swiss watchmaker’s “Icon” campaign.

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Demi Moore’s Gory Glory

August 27, 2024

Her starring role in the body-horror fantasy “The Substance” has once again put the 61-year-old actor in the spotlight. For our September 2024 cover story, she tells Michelle Yeoh how the movie’s themes—youth, vanity, desire, relevance—cut close.

STAR

Addison Rae Is Living That Life

June 20, 2024

For our summer issue, Mel Ottenberg spends some quality time with the TikTok pioneer and budding pop star, talking good wigs, bad dates, and working the paparazzi.

MODEL

Lila Moss Loves Matcha, Movies, and Devon Lee Carlson

April 18, 2024

The 21-year-old supermodel-in-the-making calls up her bestie from a hotel room in Paris.

HEARTTHROB

Nicholas Galitzine and Anne Hathaway Give Us a Lesson in Chemistry

April 11, 2024

The “Idea of You” costars show off the connection that makes them such a compelling onscreen couple.

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Rihanna Is Ready to Confess

April 9, 2024

Somewhere on the outskirts of Milan, our EIC Mel Ottenberg comes face to face with his former boss. And for the next 90 minutes, she gives him her all.

CAMPAIGN

Amelia Gray on Frame, Fame, and Fashion Week Meltdowns

April 4, 2024

“Frame was my favorite brand when I was like, 15,” the model and it-girl told our editor-in-chief. “So now, it’s pretty crazy that I’m the face.”

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Bad Bunny Takes Benicio Del Toro Into His Private World

February 13, 2024

For our March 2024 cover story, the Puerto Rican megastar talks to his fellow islander about the purpose and the people that drive him.

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Pat McGrath Shows Us How to Blush

February 12, 2024

The beauty icon shares her philosophy of cheeky abundance.

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GAINS

Gymfluencer Steven Kelly Bulks Up

December 11, 2023

“Those extra 1,200 calories really make a difference.”

THESPIAN

“This Is About to Get Hardcore”: Colman Domingo in Conversation With Natasha Lyonne

December 4, 2023

For our Winter ’23 issue, the fast friends unpack Domingo’s rise from a reliable journeyman actor to the top spot on call sheets.

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“I Love These Questions”: Kylie Jenner Interviewed by Jennifer Lawrence

November 27, 2023

The ultimate Kardashian fan meets the mommy behind the mogul.

FIT

Mel Ottenberg Gets Ripped for Rick Owens

October 30, 2023

“I just want to look good in clothes.”

RORSCHACH TEST

Amber Rose Sounds Off on Sluts, Podcasters, and Paparazzi

October 25, 2023

“I probably should answer this because maybe The Shade Room will post it.”

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Alex Consani on TikTok, Trade, and Terrorizing the Subway

October 20, 2023

“She is so confident and cuntfident, but diva, she’s out.”

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Austin Butler Cleans Up

October 17, 2023

As he embarks on his post-Elvis career, the Oscar-nominated actor talks to his “Dune: Part Two” costar Josh Brolin about the fear that fuels him and living in a world where everyone knows your name.