Founded in 1969 by Andy Warhol, the publication Interview Magazine has shut down, SoundVapors has learned. Interview featured various celebrities, artists and personalities and their covers became famous in their own right. David Bowie, Madonna, Elizabeth Taylor, Cher, Diana Ross and Michael Jackson all graced the cover of the magazine.
Earlier this month, Interview got sued for $600,000 by former editorial director Fabien Baron, who alleges he wasn’t paid for his work, Page Six reported. Baron — the former creative director of Calvin Klein who heads ad agency Baron & Baron — resigned from Interview in April, after nearly 10 years as editorial director.
Mondays closing bring the end to an era that spanned nearly 50 years.