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.
In the film "Support the Girls", writer/director Andrew Bujalski explores life through the eyes of bar workers who end up developing a tight-knit relationship.
When you're making an independent film, it's not always easy to find people willing to open up their wallets to get you off the ground. But "Lean on Pete" director, who's also worked on HBO's series "Looking" says, as people become more familiar with your work, it gets easier.
The world-renowned journalist is known for asking the tough questions. In her new CNN series "Sex & Love," those questions get intimate.
Sara Chodosh, assistant editor at Popular Science, discusses how Daylight Saving Time affects your health. We talk about the rise in fatal car accidents due to sleep deprivation, as well as the negative effects to your health like an increased rate of heart attacks.
Charlie Hall, senior reporter at Polygon, discusses the reign of the Playstation 4 as the number one gaming console, noting that the Nintendo Switch is gaining momentum. Both of these consoles threaten Xbox One's place in the gaming industry. Hall also weighs on the future of gaming and 4K's place in the industry.
After playing a sugar baby on "The New Romantic," actress Jessica Barden realized that power dynamics in transactional relationships aren't too different from those in traditional ones.
Last summer, trans members of the military had thriving careers. But when President Trump tweeted about potentially banning them from serving, many felt their lives were back in jeopardy.
Sangita Patel, CEO at LeVar Burton Kids, says that as an Indian child she didn't see herself represented on TV, and she wants to change that for the upcoming generation.
A new study finds fakes news travels 6 times faster on Twitter than real news. The head of Goldman Sachs responds to reports he is leaving his post. Florida Governor Rick Scott signs a gun safety bill. The bull market celebrates its 9th birthday. The Nasdaq hits a record high.
"A.P. Bio" premiered on NBC on March 1st and has had good reviews so far. Alyssa Julya Smith sits down with one of the stars of the show, Tucker Albrizzi, to talk about how he got the role.
