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.
On World Humanitarian Day, the United Nations honored women aid worker for the vital role they play in emergency situations, and the increasing risk female aid workers put themselves in to help others.
Democratic Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney of New York who co-sponsored the universal background check bill in February slammed President Donald Trump and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell for the lack of movement on gun reform.
Nearly a thousand Twitter accounts were blocked and several Facebook pages taken down on Monday in a coordinated effort by the social media platforms to curb misinformation campaigns spread by the Chinese government against protesters in Hong Kong.
Startup Kino Institute will be providing the tech for Steven Spielberg's upcoming interactive horror project.
Joe Jonas celebrated his 30th birthday with a James Bond-themed party in New York City. Cheddar's Kim Murstein and Nora Ali talk about the exciting way the Jonas Brothers celebrated both on and off the stage.
Outlier is a new for-profit venture from Aaron Rasmussen that aims to replace universities' introductory-level courses with highly-produced educational online content.
Disney fourth installment of the “Toy Story” franchise hit over $1 billion in global box office sales, the company announced this week, joining flicks like "Avengers: Endgame" and "The Lion King."
Christopher Meloni may not be saving lives on-screen with 'Law and Order: SVU' anymore, but he's working to save the lives of shelter animals. Cheddar's Alyssa Julya Smith caught up with the actor and activist to learn more about his mission and what's next for him.
Canopy executives said weak cannabis oil and soft gel demand was partially to blame for slowing domestic sales, as consumers instead opted to buy lower-priced cannabis flower products.
These are the headlines you Need 2 Know for Thursday, Aug. 15, 2019.
