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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Find Out Where Meghan Markle's Show 'With Love, Meghan' Landed on Netflix's List of Most-Watched Shows of 2025
The numbers are in for Meghan Markle's lifestyle series on Netflix, With Love, Meghan. Netflix released a new Engagement Report on July 17, revealing what Netflix viewers watched in the first half of 2025. According to the report, the Duchess of Sussex's show, which premiered on March 4, landed at number 383 with 5.3 million views. Meanwhile, Polo, which was released on Dec. 10 and executive-produced by Prince Harry and Meghan, was watched by 500,000 and ranked at 3,436. Netflix's list of most-watched shows by views was topped by Adolescence (145 million), Squid Game's second season (117 million) and Squid Game's third season (72 million). Can't get enough of PEOPLE's Royals coverage? to get the latest updates on Kate Middleton, Meghan Markle and more! On March 12, a week after the show's debut, With Love, Meghan ranked tenth on Netflix's global Top 10 Shows Overview list, having amassed 2.6 million views and 12.6 million hours watched. At the time, it ranked seventh on Netflix's Top 10 Shows chart in the United Kingdom and tenth on the platform's Top 10 list in the United States. The Duchess of Sussex served as both host and executive producer for With Love, Meghan, which was filmed in Montecito, California, where she lives with her family. In the show, she hosted friends like Mindy Kaling and shared her cooking, entertaining and lifestyle tips and tricks. Season two of With Love, Meghan has already been filmed and will hit Netflix queues this fall, with Michael Steed returning as director and Chrissy Teigen being the Duchess of Sussex's first confirmed guest star. With Love, Meghan was the fifth project from the multiyear deal the Duke and Duchess of Sussex signed with Netflix in 2020 for a reported $100 million. In addition to the Netflix show, Meghan launched her lifestyle brand, As ever, this year. The first two product launches, plus another drop of a Napa Valley Rosé, sold out their inventory within hours. In an exclusive interview with PEOPLE earlier this year, Meghan said she was excited to share her personal passions — including cooking, hostessing and decorating — with her biggest audience yet through the show and the lifestyle brand. 'When your children get to a certain age — when you're not just playing in the sandbox with them but almost playing in your own sandbox again — it's super joyful,' the mother son Prince Archie, 6, and daughter Princess Lilibet, 4, said. 'As a woman, a mom and a wife, to be able to find yourself again — in a way that was always present but that you maybe couldn't put as much attention on as you now can when your kids are a little bit older — is a wonderful feeling.' Read the original article on People
Daily Mail
4 days ago
- General
- Daily Mail
Forget gentle parenting! If you really want your child to thrive, you need to be STRICT with them, study confirms
If you're a parent, you'll likely have heard of the popular trend known as 'gentle parenting'. The approach, increasingly fashionable with Millennial and Gen Z parents, encourages adults to never raise their voice. Gentle parents calmly explain to their child the consequences of their behaviour, rather than getting angry and engaging in a shouting match. But if you're an advocate of gentle parenting, you might want to start to toughen up for the good of your child's future. According to a new study, children who experience more 'authoritative' parenting do better at school up until the age of 11. The analysis of nearly 6,000 children from across England suggests 'clear boundaries' and a bit of tough love help youngsters thrive. 'Higher parental limit-setting was associated with a greater likelihood of children achieving the expected level,' say the study authors. Celebs who use gentle parenting include actress Mindy Kaling, singer Alanis Morissette and comedian Dax Shepard – but many claim it fails to show kids the consequences of their negative actions. According to experts, the punishment-free style focuses on improving a child's self-awareness and understanding of their own behaviour. It completely avoids shouting and use of the word 'no', while maintaining warmth and empathy and trying to act as the child's friend. 'The idea is to be more like a coach for your kid rather than a punisher,' said Dr Karen Estrella, pediatrician at Cleveland Clinic in Ohio who was not involved with the study. But some fear gentle parenting leads to children becoming spoilt and entitled – and increases the likelihood their behaviour will spiral out of control. Meanwhile, the more traditional authoritative parenting involves 'high levels of psychological control and clearer parental limit-setting'. Although it also includes displays of warmth and sensitivity, shouting and other forms of boundary-setting are not off-limits with authoritative parenting. The study by researchers at the National Centre for Social Research, a registered charity in London, tracked nearly 6,000 children for more than 10 years. It involved interviews with families, surveys with childcare staff and class teachers, and linking of survey results to educational attainment data. Parenting styles and the progress of children were recorded from the age of two right up to the end of primary school (Year 6, ages 10-11). According to the findings, children who experienced authoritative parenting were more likely to reach the expected standard in reading, writing and maths tests in Year 6, they found. Having limits set by parents was also linked with better academic performance for Key Stage 1 children – those aged five to seven. Authoritative parenting was also better in this sense than 'authoritarian' parenting, which employs even greater strictness and far less warmth. Although the study suggests that gentle parenting hinders academic performance, it's unclear why exactly this is, but it may be that children who know no boundaries are more prone to disruptive behaviour that distracts them from learning. Higher academic performance may continue past the age of 11 following authoritative parenting, although this is not something the study looked at. One critic of gentle parenting is Katharine Birbalsingh, commonly known as Britain's strictest headmistress, who thinks the approach makes modern parents 'infantilised' and doesn't hold children to account. 'The culture and the language that's being used means parents feel that they're not in a position of authority over their child,' she said. Professor Vivien Hill, psychologist at University College London's Institute of Education, thinks gentle parenting can lead to problems when the child starts school. 'That child is going to be entering the world of school where a teacher has to be able to control and teach 30 children,' she told the Telegraph. 'Nobody has the capacity to negotiate in that environment.' On the other hand, Sarah Ockwell-Smith, gentle parenting advocate and author, claims the philosophy results in 'calmer, happier children'. Gentle parenting will 'validate a child's feelings and employ kindness, empathy and understanding', she said, but many believe that in practice it fails to curb chaos. Why stressed-out dads may be to blame for their child's 'terrible twos' It's known as one of the most problematic periods in an infant's life, dreaded by new parents. The terrible twos is a problematic developmental period characterised by tantrums, shouting, crying and repeated use of the word 'no'. But researchers at King's College London may have finally discovered what triggers this difficult phase. The experts found a link between fathers who experience too much stress in the months following the birth of their child, and the child's subsequent development of emotional and behavioural problems at age two. It's possible that stressed dads have a 'negative parenting style' that causes their child's problems, according to the researchers. 'Our study found that paternal stress makes a unique contribution to child outcomes, particularly during the early postpartum months,' said lead study author Dr Fiona Challacombe at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King's College London.
Telegraph
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Telegraph
Meghan Markle's new show fails to crack Netflix's top 300
Meghan Markle's new Netflix show has failed to break into the streaming giant's top 300 programmes for the first half of the year, as the Sussexes' dreams of creating a media empire continues to struggle. The Duchess of Sussex's lifestyle programme, entitled With Love, Meghan, hit the small screens in March amid a flurry of publicity. But newly released figures from Netflix show the programme has been watched 5.3m times despite its high-profile host – ranking it at number 383 in the list of the streaming service's most-viewed shows. That puts it level with the second series of BBC hit Peaky Blinders, which was first released in 2014, and series four of Suits, the legal drama from 2011 in which Meghan also starred. With Love, Meghan showcases her cooking and gardening skills, with the Duchess sharing tricks and tips alongside guests including actor Mindy Kaling. An official description of the programme describes it as 'inspiring', adding that Meghan 'reimagines the genre of lifestyle programming'. The series shot into Netflix's global top 10 within its first 24 hours on the streaming service. However, the latest figures suggest viewers quickly switched off amid a flood of negative reviews. The Telegraph branded it an 'exercise in narcissism', while the Guardian described it as 'toe-curlingly unlovable TV'. The programme has a rating of 36pc on Rotten Tomatoes and just 3.2 on IMDb. Despite the poor reviews, Netflix confirmed that filming for a second series has already been completed and is expected to air in the autumn. 'Grifters' Harry and Meghan inked a five-year deal with Netflix in 2020 worth a reported $100m (£74.4m). The agreement, signed through the couple's production company Archewell, led to Harry & Meghan – a six-part documentary series following the couple's exit from the Royal Family. The first episode became Netflix's biggest documentary debut ever, but the series was widely panned by critics and viewing quickly dropped off. Data released last year showed Meghan's TV drama Suits racked up nine times more viewing hours than the documentary. The two other shows produced under the lucrative contract – Heart of Invictus and Polo – have also struggled to make waves. Meghan's Netflix-backed lifestyle brand has also come under scrutiny after it emerged her 'craft' jam is made 2,000 miles away from her Montecito home. The brand was originally called American Riviera Orchard but has since been renamed As Ever following trademark issues. Beyond Netflix, Harry and Meghan signed a $20m podcast deal with Spotify in 2020, but this collapsed after Meghan produced just 12 episodes of her interview show Archetypes in two years. Bill Simmons, a senior podcasting executive at Spotify, called the pair 'grifters' after the partnership ended. British boom Netflix's latest figures show British programmes continue to prove popular around the globe. Adolescence, the hit four-part crime series that sparked a national debate about violence and online safety, racked up 145m views in the first half of the year – making it the most-watched show. The programme this week received 13 Emmy nominations, including one for Owen Cooper, who at 15 years old is the youngest actor ever to be nominated in his category. Missing You, based on the Harlan Coben novel, was the fifth-most popular show, with 58m views, while the latest series of Black Mirror and recent hit Dept. Q also performed well. It came as Netflix reported a 16pc jump in revenues to $11bn (£8.2bn) in the second quarter as it cashed in on price hikes and strong advertising revenues. The streaming service, which raised the price of its most popular standard tier by £2 to £12.99 earlier this year, stopped reporting subscriber numbers at the end of last year, when it topped 300m customers.
Daily Mail
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Mindy Kaling and BJ Novak seen in cozy new snap
Mindy Kaling has caused a stir among her fans after her latest social media post. On Sunday the actress shared a photo of her snuggling with her rumored baby daddy BJ Novak. She was pictured lying next to a person wearing dark-navy pants - and her followers were quick to point out BJ was wearing the same pants in a separate snap she posted. The pair starred on the hit show The Office and previously dated while filming the series. Despite the split, Mindy and BJ have maintained a long-lasting friendship, with some fans speculating he could even be the father of her kids. She is mom to Katherine, seven, Spencer, four, and Anne, one - but has kept the identity of the father private. Novak is the godfather to her two eldest children and has been pictured spending time with Mindy and her little ones. Fans jumped to the comment section of her new Instagram carousel over the weekend to share their thoughts over Novak's cameo in some of the snaps. One wrote: 'Not me seeing the first slide then going back to the first slide to see what color pants BJ was wearing.' Another said: 'Mindy to herself: how can I really support this restaurant... I know, post with BJ, then also post snuggled up with him on the couch! They'll go crazy! Us: OMG MOM AND DAD GO OUT TO DINNER.' 'Mindy you can't keep doing this to us!!!!' a fan added, and one shared: 'Tell me you're together without telling me you're together.' An Instagram user typed, 'When you're 80, will you finally just tell us?' and another commented, 'I ain't never wanted to know somebody business so much.' 'Honestly, I don't ever want her to tell us if she's with BJ. It won't be fun anymore,' another penned. Others also speculated that the image of Mindy seemingly cozying up to Novak was possibly a 'soft launch.' 'One hell of a soft launch,' one said, and another wrote, 'Is this the soft launch of @mindykaling and @bjnovak?' Kaling's post also included a selfie as she glanced down towards the camera while sporting a sleeveless vest and flashy gold jewelry. The actress was joined by Novak as they grabbed a bite to eat at an Ethiopian restaurant called Meals by Genet. The two stars also had the chance to mingle with the owner of the eatery. She gave her followers a look at the menu and then took a picture of a meal that she later indulged in. 'This weekend, @bjnovak and I stopped by my favorite restaurant in LA @mealsbygenet for dinner. Genet is a longtime friend and a truly amazing chef. 'If you're looking for incredible Ethiopian food at one of the late, great Jonathan Gold's favorite restaurants, please consider stopping in - it's tough to own a restaurant in LA right now and she would love the support,' Kaling added. After grabbing a bite to eat, Mindy explained that both she and Novak showed The Princess Bride to her two eldest children. Tempting: She gave her followers a look at the menu and then took a picture of a meal that she later indulged in Peck on the cheek: Earlier this year in February, BJ supported Kaling as she received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame (seen above) She wrote, 'I hate when people say the phrase "it's a perfect movie" but here I am saying it's a perfect movie. Kit was obsessed with Inigo Montoya's vengeance plot (shocking) and Spencer loved the Fire Swamp and the R.O.U.S.s.' Kaling concluded with, 'As a kid I was obsessed with @caryelwes and now I'm kind of a @mandypatinkin gal! Aging! Have a great Sunday everyone ❤️.' Fans have speculated that Novak is not only the rumored father of Mindy's kids, but that the two stars have also sparked up a romance once again. Earlier this year in February, BJ supported Kaling as she received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He was seen giving her light kiss on the cheek during the festivities as he gave a speech for the Emmy-nominated star. When The Mindy Project actress addressed the crowd in attendance, she then called Novak an 'integral' part of her family.
ABC News
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- ABC News
A Nice Indian Boy is a tender queer rom-com starring Deadpool's Karan Soni and Jonathan Groff
There's not a drop of cynicism to be found in A Nice Indian Boy, which puts a queer twist on rom-com tropes for a fun and ultra-romantic film with a surprising tenderness that sneaks up on you. What: An all-in rom-com about a gay Indian doctor opening up to love, executive produced by Mindy Kaling. Starring: Karan Soni, Jonathan Groff, Harish Patel, Zarna Garg Directed by: Roshan Sethi Where: In cinemas now Likely to make you feel: Giddy and ready for a big romantic gesture A soft-spoken, handsome gay doctor, Naveen (Karan Soni; Deadpool) is a romantic who longs for a Hindu wedding like his sister Arundhathi's (Sunita Mani), a grand, colourful celebration that opens the film. Sitting glum on the dancefloor's sidelines, he nods politely as aunties and uncles tell him he's next, while wondering what it would look like for him to bring home a nice Indian boy of his own. Where the siblings' parents (Zarna Garg, Harish Patel) continually prod Arundhathi to get married and have kids, they actively avoid discussing Naveen's love life. As he narrates, "They know I'm gay, they just haven't seen me be gay" — and he's decided that's the best way forward, rather than confront any awkwardness. This discomfort sits undisturbed for years. After the wedding, A Nice Indian Boy zips forward six years, with Naveen now in his early 30s and having avoided serious dating, therefore never having to introduce a man to his family. Until Jay (Jonathan Groff; Frozen, Hamilton) enters. He's a cute photographer who asks Naveen on a date after a series of serendipitous meetings, including during a moment of prayer at a Hindu temple. A free-spirited artist, Jay isn't exactly the model man to win Naveen's parents' approval, least of all because he's white — surely a non-negotiable for his status-anxious parents? But Jay is the film's unconventional Nice Indian Boy — an orphan raised by Indian parents. It's a slightly clunky backstory, but one that sits as awkwardly as Jay does in Indian culture, especially now that his adoptee parents are dead. Jay's cultural heritage is A Nice Indian Boy's most evident twist — on the surface, it's otherwise a fairly straightforward rom-com, with no pretence. There's the second-act fight, the grand romantic gesture, the sassy best friend (Peter S. Kim) and the sappy happy ending, all to tell a story about how love can cut through social mores and cultural expectations. They're well-worn tropes but done well, and there's something to be said for showing how familiar a queer man of colour's love story can be to audiences who rarely get to see them. But what makes A Nice Indian Boy more interesting — and surprisingly affecting — is Naveen's relationship to both his queerness and family. Unable to reconcile the two parts of him, he's self-defensively retreated from both, severing himself from his family and Jay. Despite their instant chemistry, the two are at odds. Jay is forthcoming, free and outgoing; Naveen is guarded and self-conscious, though sweet. Take their first date, a screening of Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (DDLJ), a romantic Bollywood classic so beloved that it has played daily for 30 years in a Mumbai cinema. Swept away afterwards, Jay breaks out into song on the street while Naveen winces, arms folded — somewhat entranced, but not showing it at all. "I think a lot of people find Bollywood a little much," Jay says. "But I think it's because we're all a little embarrassed by the bigness of love." Naveen is one of those people, struggling to move their relationship forward, or sabotaging it in strange ways, like neglecting to tell his family that Jay is white before they meet. Eager to be let into their son's life, his parents try to be accommodating the best they can. "We think it's wonderful you're white," mum Megha deadpans. Other attempts to bridge the distance are wonderfully specific, well-studied jokes, such as the stoic dad, Archit, silently watching For The Love of DILFs. Connection is embarrassing and awkward, but everyone except Naveen is trying. In someone else, Naveen would be a frustrating character, but Karan Soni carries the weight of his clashing shame around sexuality and culture well. You might be frustrated by Naveen but you always understand him, thanks to Soni's vulnerable performance. He gestures towards darkness that the script doesn't spell out. That discomfort within himself is present in a slouched, self-defeated shoulder or a slight nervousness but, at the same time, that never bogs down the film's zippy pace — if anything, it makes you more invested in the promise of his classic rom-com happy-ever-after. And while Jay is perhaps a little too understanding and nice as a character, Groff glows with warmth, and the couple have a naturalness to their relationship. As Naveen's parents, Garg and Patel also make small moments, such as a cooking scene or even a smile, resonate as gestures of goodwill. Subtle choices from Sethi and veteran cinematographer Amy Vincent add depth, too. The film is bright and inviting as a whole, somewhat nondescript, but moments — a shift to steadicam after Jay and Naveen's first fight, the unresolved tension shaking the scene as Naveen tries to avoid talking further — show thoughtfulness. Overall, A Nice Indian Boy bleeds tenderness, which makes sense once you learn that Sethi is a queer Indian-American filmmaker (and doctor!) married to Soni, and that the two have been trying to get this film off the ground for years. Adapted from a 2014 play by the same name, A Nice Indian Boy only found funding when Groff, the film's sole white actor, signed on. It's a shame to think that this story might not have been made, and all the more clear why its romantic gestures and speeches (which throw back to DDLJ) have so much heft to them. Embracing tropes in full force, A Nice Indian Boy isn't embarrassed by its earnestness as Sethi and the film's cast run with the chance to tell this story, and give it their all. By the time Naveen does the same, you'll be completely enamoured too.
