These media sources have a slight to moderate liberal bias.  They often publish factual information that utilizes loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by appealing to emotion or stereotypes) to favor liberal causes.  These sources are generally trustworthy for information but may require further investigation. See all Left-Center sources.

• Overall, we rate Vulture Left-Center Biased based on story selection that moderately favors the left and High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact check record.

Detailed Report

Bias Rating: LEFT-CENTER (-3.6)
Factual Reporting: HIGH (1.2)
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: High Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY

History

According to Vulture’s About page, it is the culture and entertainment site from New York Magazine, covering movies, television, music, comedy, books, theater, and other areas of popular culture.

Vulture began as a New York Magazine entertainment section before developing into a standalone digital brand. It publishes entertainment news, criticism, interviews, reviews, rankings, and cultural analysis.

In 2019, New York Media merged with Vox Media, bringing Vulture and the other New York Magazine properties into the broader Vox Media organization. In May 2026, James Murdoch’s investment company, Lupa Systems, agreed to acquire New York Magazine, Vox, and the Vox Media Podcast Network. The transaction closed on July 8, 2026. The acquired properties now operate as a new subsidiary of Lupa Systems under the Vox Media name, with Jim Bankoff serving as CEO.

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Funded by / Ownership

Vulture is published by New York Magazine, which is owned by Lupa Systems, the private investment and holding company founded by James Murdoch.

In July 2026, Lupa Systems completed its acquisition of New York Magazine, Vox, and the Vox Media Podcast Network. The deal included New York Magazine’s six digital verticals: Vulture, The Cut, Intelligencer, The Strategist, Curbed, and Grub Street. These properties now operate under the Lupa-owned Vox Media company.

Revenue for Vulture is generated through digital subscriptions and memberships, advertising, sponsored content, events, and other commercial activities associated with New York Magazine.

Analysis / Bias

In review, Vulture primarily covers entertainment news; however, when they cover news related to politics, they have a left-leaning bias in story selection. Vulture uses moderately loaded words when describing conservatives: “Colbert Sings a Scathing Cowboy Ballad for Roy Moore and the Horse He Rode in On.” Further, all articles are well-sourced to credible media outlets.

Failed Fact Checks

• None to date

Overall, we rate Vulture Left-Center Biased based on story selection that moderately favors the left and High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact check record. (D. Van Zandt 1/20/2018) Updated (09/07/2026)

Source: http://www.vulture.com