Tom Cruise and the New Age of Celebrity Profiles
Summary
GQ editor Zach Barron joins Matthew Belloni to discuss the making of Tom Cruise’s first major US magazine interview in a decade. They explore the inverted power dynamics in celebrity journalism, where stars now control access via social media, and how publicists prioritize avoiding negative aggregation over genuine engagement. Barron also reflects on the shift from combative print profiles to curated video interviews and shares insights from his new show, One More Question.
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