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.
The rapper says his seventh solo album is more optimistic and uplifting because he's ready to use his "platform to help people."
The rapper's recent swing to the right has left many speculating about whether he's got the White House in his sights. "I could see him trying," said Brande Victorian, the managing editor of MadameNoire.
The start-up is trying to be like Stitch Fix for second-hand clothing, offering users a box of consignment shop items they can either keep or return. "There are a lot of women who are looking for stuff that might be less expensive, that are more of a closet staple," says CEO James Reinhart.
The social media company announced Monday that it will almost double the amount of video content available on its platform. This will help TV networks "boost the ratings by slowly diversifying," says Kerry Flynn, a media reporter for Digiday.
The actress and singer who played the First Lady on Jimmy Fallon's show told Cheddar that Trump is "probably different than what people would think." Gershon will make her Café Carlyle debut in the summer.
The professional equestrian and daughter of former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg says bringing the Riders Masters Cup to the city was "a dream come true."
Gina Gershorn is no stranger to the stage, but she is making her debut at Café Carlyle this summer. The legendary star stops by Cheddar to talk about this new show and other recent work.
The White House Correspondents' Association responded to the annual event saying, "the entertainer's monologue was not in the spirit" of the group's mission. However, it's actually the journalists insulted by her jokes who are "not doing their jobs," says Emma Vigeland, a host and producer of the TYT Politics Show on The Young Turks.
Brides should keep an open mind when they go shopping for dresses because "you never know what silhouette might flatter you," Tornai told Cheddar. Many of the renowned designer's dresses are featured on the TLC reality show "Say Yes to the Dress."
The beer-maker has grown from one brewpub in Chicago to a global business with a presence in China, South Korea, and plans to open in Australia and London, said Todd Ahsmann, the Goose Island president.
