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.
Emmy-award winning actor Jim O'Heir, best known for his role as Jerry on NBC's "Parks and Recreation," hosts a new singing competition called "Lullaby League," where a cappella groups compete to put a cranky baby to sleep.
The Hulu show, which is already unpredictable, takes even more surprising twists and turns in the second season, actress Amanda Brugel told Cheddar. The series returns on April 25.
The actor, who plays Dolores's father Peter Abernathy, told Cheddar that the tables have turned in the second season of the hit HBO show, and now the robots "seem to have the upper hand." The series comes back on Sunday.
Actresses Jodie Sweetin, Beverley Mitchell, and Christine Lakin give their thoughts on what classic sitcoms should make a comeback...and which ones should stay back in the 90s.
The coffee chain announced it will shut down 8,000 U.S. stores for one afternoon next month to train employees to counter racial bias. The effort is "noble," but we'll need to wait and see if it leads to a real shift, says Nikita Richardson, a staff writer at Grub Street.
The creative director and choreographer was one of the brains behind Beyoncé's internet-stopping performance at Coachella this year. He said it required the utmost secrecy and a lot of coordination. Knight, who is the first choreographer to make it onto Forbes' "30 Under 30" list, also worked on the mega star's iconic "Single Ladies" video.
Pete Torres, COO of the Tribeca Film Festival, talks about the festival and what he considers a very timely closing night screening. This year, the festival will close with "The Fourth Estate," a docu-series that focuses on the New York Times' coverage of the Trump Administration's first 100 days.
We also dig into the #TimesUp movement. Torres says the festival will host an entire day of events dedicated to discussion about gender and pay parity. The festival has around 96 films this year, 46% of which are directed by women.
The 69-year-old singer, actress, and author said she wants her show, "Deana Sings Dino," to bring back "old memories." She will perform her father's greatest hits at Lorenzo's in Staten Island on Friday.
Nearly half the films debuting this year were directed by women, says Pete Torres, the festival's COO. Promoting women in the film industry "always has been part of our mission," he told Cheddar Wednesday.
Fitness legend Denise Austin and her daughter Katie say fitness should focus on quality, not quantity. "Do something every single day, even if it's ten minutes a day," said Denise. The mother-daughter duo have launched tailored workout and nutrition plans for women of all ages.
