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George Kalogerakis

George Kalogerakis


George Kalogerakis was one of the original editor-writers at Spy and later worked for Vanity Fair, Vogue, New York, Travel + Leisure, and The New York Times, where he was deputy op-ed editor for 13 years. A co-author of Spy: The Funny Years and co-editor of two books on the Times’s Civil War series, Disunion, he is a Writer at Large for AIR MAIL.

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The Attention-Whore Index

Corrupt politicians face off against British royalty and Hollywood stars for your attention this week

The Attention-Whore Index

Donald Trump and Elon Musk are aggressively seeking out the spotlight again. If only Xi Jinping would disappear them too

The Attention-Whore Index

Elon Musk just loves to hog the spotlight, but can he tear your eyeballs away from Kim Jong Un and his bulletproof train?

The Attention-Whore Index

A brand-new champion wears the crown, but being a world-class narcissist is all about consistency. Just ask Elon Musk or Clarence Thomas, who are back seizing the spotlight once again

The Attention-Whore Index

Is Donald Trump set to dominate the spotlight once again? Or can some other narcissistic peacock tear your attention away from him? You decide!

The Attention-Whore Index

Did Yevgeny Prigozhin’s fall from grace—and the sky—gain him the attention-seeking crown? Not if Donald Trump has anything to say about it

The Attention-Whore Index

Lock up your grandmothers! Rupert Murdoch’s on the prowl for a wife … again! But can he beat indictment magnets Donald T. and Rudy G. for your attention? Vote now for your champion!

The Attention-Whore Index

Lizzo takes a Mean Girl swerve, Prince Harry keeps getting paid, and Commander won’t stop biting the hand that feeds. Who deserves your vote?

The Attention-Whore Index

Is Elon Musk having trouble with his X? Did Melania Trump almost quit the White House? Is there a rift in the Sussex-verse? Who is demanding your attention?

The Attention-Whore Index

King Charles getting a pay raise? Elon Musk tearing down Twitter? R.F.K. Jr. playing the Trump card? Who is the neediest of them all? You decide!

The Attention-Whore Index

R.F.K. Jr. tries out anti-Semitism for size, and Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie continue their never-ending, acrimonious divorce. Who’s grabbing your attention this week?

The Attention-Whore Index

After a brief summer break, the world’s neediest attention-seekers are back and clamoring for your vote. But who really deserves it? You decide!

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The Attention-Whore Index

Joe Biden makes a novel play for your attention. But can he beat such grizzled showboaters as Harry and Meghan, Tucker Carlson, and Donald Trump?

The Attention-Whore Index—Grand-Master Edition!

Sometimes you have to bow to the experts. For all Harry’s wails and Trump’s moans, the real masters of neediness can be found on Instagram

The Attention-Whore Index

Elon Musk rules the roost. Chris Licht gets the boot. Can Prince Harry reclaim his throne? Plus: the oddest news from around the world

The Attention-Whore Index

Harry and Meghan are back on top! But who will replace them? Only you can decide! Plus: strange stories from around the world

The Attention-Whore Index

Drama from Harry and Meghan! A false step from Kate! Another hissy fit from Putin’s chef! Who will raise your hackles the most this week?

The Attention-Whore Index

Kings face off! But can they beat the Queen of Pop for your attention? You decide! Plus: strange news from around the world!

The Attention-Whore Index

In a battle for the ages, Meghan Markle, George Santos, and Choupette go head-to-head for your attention. Plus: strange news from around the world

The Attention-Whore Index

Trump, Musk, Carlson—the names trip off the tongue like a list of medical complaints, but which one will get your vote? Plus, all the latest cat-killing and baby-frightening news from around the world

The Attention-Whore Index

Emma Watson, Elon Musk, and a flock of Republican reprobates vie for your attention. Who deserves it? Plus: the world’s strangest stories, collected for you!

The Attention-Whore Index

A Supreme Court justice, the Dalai Lama, and the First Lady walk into a bar. Who gets your attention? Plus: news of the week that’s not to be missed!

The Attention-Whore Index

There are puerile billionaires and whining authors scrabbling for your attention. But can any of them beat the orange elephant in the room? You decide!