VF Hive editor Jon Kelly begins his conversation with Graydon asking how he got his start at Vanity Fair. They discuss Carter's early days at Spy magazine and The New York Observer, and the initial offer from S.I. Newhouse to come to Vanity Fair.
Carter describes the challenges he faced in the first two years at the magazine, and how he worked to align with the staff.
He reveals the techniques he used to reinvent the magazine, despite the lack of any real plan out the outset. Carter also talks about the origins of Vanity's Fair's famous Oscar parties, as well as the magazine's iconic Hollywood issue. He describes how the parties grew over the years, and how they and the Hollywood issue became embedded in the culture.
Co-founder and CEO Mike Cessario told Cheddar they were able to raise the money "fairly quickly" and are looking to enter traditional retail spaces.
Bollywood star and comedian Vir Das said he is hoping to introduce Western audiences to India in his new Netflix special.
These are the headlines you Need 2 Know for Thursday, February 20, 2020.
Lakers fan Mike Asner curated the locations of Kobe Bryant tributes that have existed and began popping up after his tragic death last month.
The network is launching on Apple TV, Roku, Android TV, and Pluto with more than 17 different series that add up to about 50 hours worth of cannabis-focused content.
These are the headlines you Need 2 Know for Wednesday, February 19, 2020.
A bill to give Kentucky residents access to medical marijuana could go up for a full state House vote as soon as this week.
CBS's Gayle King, while wearing one of the cardigans, told Cheddar the effort offers a way for women to look good in all work situations.
These are the headlines you Need 2 Know for Tuesday, February 18, 2020.
For the first time, China disclosed information about the effect of the virus on medical workers — 1,716 medical workers have contracted the novel coronavirus and six have died.
