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.
Launched in 2012, Street Food Cinema is more than just an outdoor movie, it brings together music, food and the best in pop culture films. Alyssa Julya Smith sits down with the founders of Street Food Cinema Steve Allison and Heather Hope-Allison to chat plans for this season.
Renée Felice Smith couldn't find anyone she wanted to make her film, so she did it herself. The actress, who has starred on "NCIS: Los Angeles" for eight years sits down with Alyssa Julya Smith to explain why she decided to produced, write and direct her new film "Relationtrip" alongside her partner, C.A. Gabriel.
Cycle for Survival is taking place across 16 cities this month. 100 percent of every dollar raised goes to research led by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Cancer survivor Kiersten Bartlein shares how she was directly impacted by this initiative.
Cheddar, for the second year in a row, is participating in cycle for survival. One hundred percent of every dollar raised goes to rare cancer research led by Memorial Sloan Kettering.The indoor cycling event takes place across sixteen cities.
Preston Konrad is a celebrity stylist who knows a thing or two about dressing stars for big events. He sits down with Alyssa Julya Smith in Los Angeles to talk about some of the biggest trends hitting the red carpet this season and what he's heard about how celebrities are going to honor the #metoo movement.
As we head into Oscar weekend, Oscar-nominated sound editor Julian Slater sits down with Alyssa Julya Smith to explain the biggest difference between the sound editing and sound mixing categories, as well a what goes into Oscar-winning sound in a film.
Popcorn's good for the movies, but if you're watching Hollywood's biggest night, you want to class things up a bit. Here with some gourmet party snack ideas is Kevin Flannery, General Manager of the award-winning New York City restaurant, Ocean Prime.
If you're having an Oscar party, the last thing you want to run out of is booze. But if it does happen, you don't have to send anyone to the store, because Minibar Delivery's got you covered.
Anna Akana is the executive producer and star of a new YouTube Red series, which she brought to life alongside producing powerhouse Mark Gordon. The digital media star sits down with Alyssa Julya Smith at Cheddar's WeWork studio in Los Angeles to talk about the new 30-minute, teen dramady series “Youth & Consequences,” which premieres in March 2018.
Oscar pundits can make as many predictions as they want, but how much do they really know about the Academy Awards? Mental Floss' April Daley joins Cheddar to challenge us to an all-new Oscars trivia challenge.
