Fox News Entertainment Newsletter: Meghan Markle attempts to explain rebrand, Jay Leno stands by marriage vows
TOP 3:
- Meghan Markle's 'word salad' excuse is latest blunder in duchess' rebrand: expert.
- Jay Leno stands by marriage vows as he faces challenges of caring for wife suffering from dementia.
- Linda Evangelista left traumatized and in therapy after a botched cosmetic procedure permanently damaged her body.
ZERO GRAVITY - Katy Perry shuts down Blue Origin space flight critics as Gayle King reveals the crew's next mission.
'UNFORGETTABLE MARK' - 'Knots Landing,' 'Friday the 13th' actress Lar Park Lincoln dead at 63.
'HAS TO STOP' - Justin Bieber pleads for paparazzi attention to stop amid growing concern over the pop star's behavior.
LAUGHING MATTER - Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds crack jokes on the TIME100 carpet as they fight a legal battle.
'IT'S THAT SIMPLE' - Sarah Michelle Gellar's hack for a long-lasting marriage.
LOVE IN THE WILD - 'American Pie' star Shannon Elizabeth's love of wildlife led to her 'soulmate.'
INSIDE THE VATICAN - 'Conclave' portrays pope successor process right but also shows the church as 'primitive': expert.
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Guests and release date revealed for second season of Meghan's lifestyle show
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Newsweek
2 hours ago
- Newsweek
WATCH: Meghan Markle Cooking Show Drops S2 Trailer After Deal Renewed
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Meghan Markle has dropped the trailer for season two of her Netflix cooking show With Love, Meghan a day after announcing she has signed a new multi-year deal with the streamer. In the video, released Tuesday, Meghan says: "I love the idea of spending time together and finding new ways to show people you care." The trailer was posted to Netflix's official X account with the message: "The best moments are made to be shared ✨ With Love, Meghan returns on August 26th!" Why It Matters Meghan and Netflix jointly announced their new five-year deal on Monday after reports the Sussexes were going to be axed. The new "first look deal" gives Netflix first refusal on projects but does not guarantee them the sky high sums they got first time around, so all eyes will be on how season two performs and whether it leads to season three getting commissioned. The best moments are made to be shared ✨ With Love, Meghan returns on August 26th! — Netflix (@netflix) August 12, 2025 What to Know Meghan and Prince Harry first signed to Netflix in September 2020 for five years in a mega bucks deal that appeared to secure their financial future after quitting the palace earlier that year. Their first show, a biopic retelling the story of their exit from the palace, was a ratings hit but sparked major controversy due to swipes at Harry's family. Meghan Markle smiles during filming of the first season of With Love, Meghan wihich dropped on Netflix in March 2025. Meghan Markle smiles during filming of the first season of With Love, Meghan wihich dropped on Netflix in March 2025. COURTESY OF NETFLIX Since then, their projects have not drawn the same sky high ratings, and With Love season one got brutal reviews. The Sun and People had both reported the deal would not be renewed, but the duchess got one over on the media when she signed a new "first look deal" announced on Monday. The contract means Netflix has first refusal on projects Meghan and Harry pitch but are not obliged to pay them the major yearly sums dished out during the original five-year deal. It will give Netflix the option to significantly reduce the cost of its partnership with Harry and Meghan without terminating the relationship altogether. And that's important for both sides because Netflix is an equity partner in Meghan's lifestyle business As Ever, where she sells jams, flower sprinkles, other produce and more recently wine. That means it takes a cut of her profits. More than that though, Ted Sarandos, Netflix co-CEO, said in March the company is using As Ever as a "discovery model," suggesting it is a test case with lessons learned rolled out across other shows. "We're a passive partner in Meghan's company, and it's a big discovery model for us right now," he told Variety in March. Had they axed the TV deal, they would have dealt a reputational hammer blow to a lifestyle business the success of which they have invested in substantially. It's also hugely important for the Sussexes reputationally after their Spotify multi-year deal fell apart, with executive Bill Simmons firing a parting shot, calling them "f****** grifters." What People Are Saying Meghan said in a statement released to Newsweek Monday: "We're proud to extend our partnership with Netflix and expand our work together to include the As ever brand." "My husband and I feel inspired by our partners who work closely with us and our Archewell Productions team to create thoughtful content across genres that resonates globally, and celebrates our shared vision." Nick Ede, U.K. brand and culture expert, told Newsweek in July that a first look deal would be the best option for both sides: "They've invested a lot into that so they will want to see a return, a massive return. My gut feeling is they will do a first look deal with her." "They will look at the numbers for the new season and see if that does relate to sales, because that's what this is really about. People aren't going to subscribe to Netflix to watch the next Meghan show, so that's done for them from that point of view." What Happens Next Meghan and Netflix on Monday also announced With Love is preparing a festive special due to be broadcast in December. Fans and critics alike will also be keeping a close eye on reviews of the show and whether it does any better than season one. Jack Royston is chief royal correspondent for Newsweek, based in London. You can find him on X at @jack_royston and read his stories on Newsweek's The Royals Facebook page. Do you have a question about King Charles III and Queen Camilla, Prince William and Princess Kate, Meghan and Harry, or their family that you would like our experienced royal correspondents to answer? Email royals@ We'd love to hear from you.
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2 hours ago
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Fox News' Gutfeld delivers massive ratings boost to Fallon's ‘Tonight Show' with cross-network appearance
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