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October 13, 2026   CHAPTERS The Three Marriages of Kim Kardashian Kanye wasn’t the only toxic man in her life. But he may have taught her the most. By Jonathan Van Meter Photo: Kim Kardashian/Instagram Calabasas would be ripe territory for a certain kind of writer. The iconography is all there — the freeways and gas stations, the parched red hills teeming with rattlesnakes. You could easily imagine them taking notes, out there in the middle of nowhere but so close to somewhere, trying to discern how this particular hub of car dealerships and office parks became the new center of popular culture. Kanye West saw it first (or maybe second, after Kris Jenner). A suburb of a suburb, Calabasas, population 22,000, with no heritage or identity (except that most of the houses were built in the 1980s and seem to be over 9,000 square feet), a place he could mold and shape and brand to his image. When Kim and Kanye began their $40 million renovation of a $20 million mansion, Kanye declared (in the title of an unreleased album he recorded with Drake), Calabasas Is the New Abu Dhabi, words which appeared on billboards in L.A. And there is something about its sudden rise that feels like other desert cities — Las Vegas or Dubai — that seemingly materialized overnight through the sheer power of money and ambition. READ MORE   Celebrity News Gossip, revelations, and timelines. Tobey Maguire officiated his ex-wife’s wedding. Selma Blair pleads not guilty to assault after a plane incident. Dan Levy called out Shane Gillis for misogyny.   Today’s Top Stories Homeland Security searched Democratic representative Ilhan Omar’s house on Monday morning as part of a “criminal investigation.” READ MORE Friendship across genders makes the world feel less mysterious and hostile, but you can’t force it to happen. Are we raising a generation of heteropessimists? READ MORE How to handle a colleague whose stress is impacting the rest of the team, according to workplace-advice columnist Alison Green. READ MORE Kelly Clarkson has been beefing with the owners of Art of Play, a novelty toy store in Brooklyn. READ MORE Singer-songwriter Ryan Beatty on the inspiration for his album Sweet Fortune, learning to open up, and bingeing Real Housewives. READ MORE Subscribe now to get unlimited access to everything New York, including subscriber-only newsletters, exclusive perks, the New York app, and more. Subscribe Now   ADVERTISER CONTENT   The Mini Cut Shop For more shopping advice, sign up to get the Cut Shop newsletter every Friday. Alexa Chung Designed a Collection of Party-Ready Pieces for Reformation Highlights include an orange trench coat, velvet gowns, and the perfect pair of jeans. The Beauty Products Contrapposto Co-founder Nick Axelrod-Welk Uses to the Last Drop He’s a fan of Victoria Beckham Beauty bronzing tint, Bumble and Bumble styling cream, and Aquaphor sticks. How Much Is Too Much for a White T-shirt? I tested Rùadh’s $240 Honne long-sleeve to find out. READ MORE FROM THE CUT   ASTROLOGY Your Daily Horoscope by Madame Clairevoyant Positive energy between the moon and Jupiter could boost your confidence today. Read more.   ADVERTISER CONTENT   Sign up for Personals A newsletter about sex and relationships. SIGN UP follow us on instagram • tiktok • twitter • facebook unsubscribe | privacy notice | preferences This email was sent to you@example.com. Was this email forwarded to you? Sign up now to get this newsletter in your inbox. View this email in your browser. Vox Media, LLC 1701 Rhode Island Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036 Copyright © 2026, All rights reserved