Mass exodus at Interview mag as rumors swirl it’s folding — but top editor says no
Interview magazine is facing rumors of a mass staff exodus and potential closure, but its editor-in-chief denies these claims. Mel Ottenberg stated that the magazine is doing well, having recently signed a lease for a new office and preparing for the next issue. Despite some staff departures, Ottenberg emphasized that new hires have also been made, indicating stability within the publication.
- ▪Interview magazine has been rumored to be facing a mass exodus of staff and potential closure.
- ▪Editor-in-chief Mel Ottenberg claims the magazine is doing well and has signed a lease for a new office.
- ▪Ottenberg noted that while a few staff members have left, they have also hired two new people recently.
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Entertainment exclusive Mass exodus at Interview mag as rumors swirl it’s folding — but top editor says no By Oli Coleman Published May 26, 2026, 7:37 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add Page Six on Google Interview says it’s nothing but chatter. Rumors have been whistling around the artsy/literary scene that Andy Warhol’s magazine has suffered a mass exodus of staff in the last few days, and that the outlet is on its way out (for the second time) after 56 years. But we’re told that the storied publication is just fine, thank you very much.
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