Drew Schwartz
Senior Staff Writer
drew.schwartz@vice.comDrew Schwartz is a senior staff writer at VICE. Since joining the company in 2017, he’s written about dive bars, subway buskers, student loans, billion-dollar record companies, antique jukeboxes, celebrity lawsuits, crossword puzzles, and obscure sandwiches, among other subjects. Born and raised in Atlanta, he now lives in Brooklyn, New York.
What It’s Like to Battle Aphasia, According to a Speech Pathologist
Actor Bruce Willis is retiring after being diagnosed with the language disorder. But “there’s a lot of room for recovery with aphasia,” an expert told VICE.
They Missed Student Loan Payments. Years Later, They’re Stuck in Credit Hell.
Thanks to a mysterious 1986 law, credit reporting on student loans is mandatory. For millions of Americans, that’s meant financial disaster.
Why Workers Are Picketing Jay-Z’s Oscars Party, According to a Lead Organizer
VICE spoke to Kurt Petersen about Chateau Marmont employees’ push to boycott the hotel amid allegations of discrimination and harassment.
The Dua Lipa Lawsuits Could Cost Her Millions, According to a Lawyer
We spoke to Richard Busch, who won a $5 million infringement suit over “Blurred Lines,” about how the pop star’s cases might play out.
Kim K Is Legally Single, But Kanye Could Drag Out Their Divorce for Years
We asked a California divorce attorney to weigh in on how Kimye’s separation might play out from here.
Here’s What Happens After Your Penis Freezes, According to a Urologist
“God never created the penis and testicles to have these injuries. But the penis can take a beating and heal.”
How Worried You Should Be If You Hit Your Head, According to a Neurosurgeon
Bob Saget’s untimely death was the result of head trauma. We spoke with Dr. Donato Pacione about when you need to take a bump to the head seriously.
What It's Like to Be a Safety Supervisor on ‘Jackass Forever’
Keeping the Jackass crew from dying as they took on bulls, bears, and cannons was no easy feat, but stunt coordinator Charlie Grisham got it done.
Can Two Stans Really Sue Over Ana de Armas Getting Cut From ‘Yesterday’?
They paid $3.99 to rent the movie, and now they're pursuing a $5 million lawsuit. We asked a lawyer whether the case is as ridiculous as it seems.
What's Going On With All the Legal Drama Around Britney Spears?
Between her threat to sue her sister and her ongoing battle with her dad over court fees and allegations of spying, her legal woes are far from over.
We Asked a Campaign Strategist If Clay Aiken (???) Could Actually Get Elected to Congress
The former 'American Idol' star is vying for a House seat in North Carolina, despite the fact that he's never held political office.
This Documentary About a Powerhouse Activist Battling ALS Will Punch You in the Gut
VICE spoke with director Nicholas Bruckman about 'Not Going Quietly,' his new documentary chronicling Ady Barkan's life and work.