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.
Graydon Carter then describes his personal and working relationships with some of his biggest collaborators. He discusses working with Annie Leibovitz, Michael Hitchens, Michael Lewis, and Bryan Burrough. Carter also reveals how he decides on his cover subjects, and what key elements go into each decision. He talks about some of the most iconic covers over the years, and a couple he may regret, including the one featuring Paris Hilton.
Carter and Kelly also talk about Graydon's long relationship with Donald Trump. Carter describes his first impression of Trump, and how their relationship has gone south over the years.
Some major and promising developments on the path forward in the pandemic, plus the GOP lines up behind Trump's refusal to concede the election, 2020 breaks another record and who will fill Alex Trebek's shoes?
Health experts say a safe Thanksgiving during a pandemic is possible, but they know their advice is as tough to swallow as dry, overcooked turkey.
John Matze, CEO of Parler, says he welcomes Republicans and Democrats alike to create "discussion, debate, and discourse" on the popular "free speech social network."
Jill and Carlo go over what happened in an historic weekend as Joe Biden preps to become the 46th president. Also: Trump won't concede, Alex Trebek has died, and predictions for the week.
Jill and Carlo end the week with the latest updates on the state of the presidential race, why Georgia could determine control of the Senate, some final thoughts on the election & Love, Hate, Ate - Election Night Edition.
The National Toy Hall of Fame has inducted its Class of 2020. The three honorees revealed Thursday are Baby Nancy, sidewalk chalk and the wooden block game Jenga.
The AP calls Michigan and Wisconsin for Biden as the lawsuits start flying. With Dems' disappointing down-ballot, is divided gov't good for business? Or America? Plus, everyone got drunk on Election Night.
Where things stand in the presidential and Senate races as day breaks on the East Coast.
Voters in Arizona, Montana, and New Jersey will vote on adult-use cannabis legalization, while voters in Mississippi will decide on medical cannabis and South Dakota will consider both medical and adult-use simultaneously.
Police are investigating vandalism that left several headstones at a Jewish cemetery in Grand Rapids spray-painted with “TRUMP” and “MAGA” before President Donald Trump held his final campaign rally in the western Michigan city.
