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.
Jill and Carlo discuss the latest setback for the Johnson & Johnson shot as Pfizer asks for booster approval. What's behind the turmoil in Cuba and the role of the U.S. embargo. Plus, it's Shohei Ohtani night at the MLB All-Star Game.
Hawaii officials will hold a lottery to distribute invasive goats that are overrunning an important historical and cultural site.
Firefighters are working in extreme temperatures across the U.S. West and struggling to contain wildfires as another heat wave baked the region, straining power grids.
Indian officials say lightning has killed at least 38 people across two states over the past 24 hours.
Heritage Auctions in Dallas said that the 1996 Nintendo 64 video game sold Sunday, breaking its previous record price for the sale of a single video game
Carlo and Baker bring you up to speed on what was a busy news weekend: more extreme heat in the West, scary COVID stats, the space race is on, Italy stuns Wembley (and Prince George) and more.
Authorities say a 6-year-old Kentucky girl who was snatched from her bike by a stranger was found quickly, returned to her family and a suspect has been charged with kidnapping.
For most aficionados, a sparkling wine can be called champagne only if it comes from the region of France with that name and is made under certain regulations.
Fast-moving Tropical Storm Elsa hit the New York City region with heavy rain and high winds, toppling trees and hindering some commuter rail service as it churned its way toward New England.
Tropical storm warnings in the Northeast, more extreme heat in the Southwest, and shellfish baked alive in the Northwest. The climate emergency is here. In less depressing news, space history will be made this weekend, Marvel's Black Widow looks at a huge open and our new Spelling Bee champ. Plus, the kitchen junk drawer...love or hate?
