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 Van Gogh Exhibit digitally juxtaposes 40 of the master painter's works and presents them in a 180-degree format.
Brooklyn’s beloved food festival Smorgasburg is back after a forced hiatus during the coronavirus pandemic. As with most businesses, founders say the popular festival won’t look quite the same as before.
The Tokyo Olympics are not looking like much fun: Not for athletes. Not for fans. And not for the Japanese public.
The Democrats' big voting rights bill dies in the Senate, Andrew Yang won't be NYC's next mayor, crypto in retreat and the young actress who's about to become a household name.
German soccer clubs are banding together to display rainbow colors during the country’s match against Hungary at the European Championship after UEFA rejected host city Munich’s plan to do the same.
Carlo's joined by Baker today to talk about Canada's border closure, a primer on the NYC mayoral race, a major milestone in the NFL and a cure for the hiccups.
he Supreme Court has decided unanimously that the NCAA cannot enforce rules limiting education-related benefits that colleges offer to student athletes — things like computers and paid internships.
Weightlifter Laurel Hubbard will be the first transgender athlete to compete at the Olympics.
A sharply limited number of fans will be allowed to attend the Tokyo Olympics. The decision announced Monday comes as organizers try to save some of the spirit of the Games where even cheering has been banned.
It's the first day of summer, and hurricane season is already making its presence known. Jill & Carlo bring you up to speed on the latest from Claudette's wake, Wall Street's message to employees and more.
