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.
Prime Minister Hun Sen agreed to let the Westerdam dock after Thailand, Japan, Taiwan, the Philippines and Guam barred the ship over fears it might spread the new virus.
These are the headlines you Need 2 Know for Friday, February 14, 2020.
Activist and Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting survivor Brendan Duff joined hip-hop star will.i.am to promote a new documentary about the tragic day and to stand up for young voters.
Satellite radio giant Sirius XM has invested $75 million in SoundCloud, the music streaming and distribution platform known for its popularity among new artists.
Former champ De La Hoya has his sights set on a big win for the up-and-coming star Ryan Garcia in his Valentine's Day fight against Francisco Fonseca.
The World Health Organization Thursday pointed to a change in reporting, rather than a sudden acceleration of infections. But for many, it strengthened the concern that nobody really knows how widespread the illness is, and there appears to be no good way to figure it out.
Tamara Taylor, star of the new Netflix series 'October Faction,' opens up about starring in the supernatural series that brings a popular graphic novel to life.
Three-in-ten U.S. adults have used an online dating service at some point in their lives, according to a new report from the Pew Research Center, which conducted the study in October.
The National Retail Federation predicts Americans will spend $27.4 billion this Valentine's Day, up more than 30 percent from last year's record of $20.7 billion.
These are the headlines you Need 2 Know for Thursday, February 13, 2020.
