Meghan Markle’s latest venture, With Love, Meghan, debuts on Netflix on January 15, marking what could be the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s last big chance to justify their $100 million deal with the streaming giant. The five-year partnership, inked in 2020, has yielded mixed results so far.
While their 2022 docuseries Harry & Meghan scored big in viewership despite divisive reviews (The Guardian called it “sickening”), subsequent projects, including Live to Lead and Heart of Invictus, failed to captivate audiences. Other ventures, like Meghan’s canceled children’s series Pearl, added to the couple’s challenges.
With Love, Meghan offers a fresh angle: Meghan steps into a lifestyle show where she dishes out cooking and gardening tips in a format reminiscent of a polished homemaker icon. For Netflix, the stakes are high, with insiders hinting that the series’ success could determine the fate of the Sussexes’ contract. However, at least one optimistic source insists the couple’s future in streaming is far from over, calling this a potential turning point rather than a conclusion.
Chateau Marmont Proves It’s Still Hollywood’s Party Palace
The Chateau Marmont roared back to life on January 4 as W Magazine hosted its annual Best Performances party ahead of the Golden Globes. The event brought Hollywood’s biggest names to the iconic hotel’s penthouse and restaurant.
Celebrities like Angelina Jolie, Zoe Saldaña, Daniel Craig, and Nicole Kidman mingled among the glitterati, while music stars Charli XCX and Sabrina Carpenter added extra star power. The center of attention? A table occupied by The Brutalist team, where director Brady Corbet rehearsed a speech ahead of his Globes win.
The glamorous evening also highlighted the Chateau’s resilience following past controversies surrounding owner André Balazs and its COVID-era closures. If the January festivities are any indication, the Chateau remains a cornerstone of Hollywood culture.
Jeff Bezos’ Surprising Investment: Melania Trump Documentary Sparks Speculation
Amazon’s reported $40 million purchase of a Melania Trump documentary has set tongues wagging, with speculation that Jeff Bezos might be leaning into MAGA territory.
Though Bezos’ politics have traditionally skewed liberal, recent moves — like The Washington Post spiking a Kamala Harris endorsement and a lightning-fast Trump congratulatory tweet — have raised eyebrows. The Melania project, directed by Brett Ratner (who faced #MeToo allegations in 2017), has only fueled suspicions of a political pivot.
Whether the move is a calculated business decision or a surprising ideological shift remains to be seen, but Hollywood and media circles are buzzing about Bezos’ motives.
