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Alex Cooper Quietly Splits From UTA as Unwell Eyes Aggressive Growth
business8 days ago

Alex Cooper Quietly Splits From UTA as Unwell Eyes Aggressive Growth

Alex Cooper is departing talent agency UTA as she pursues aggressive expansion of her Unwell media company, backed by a WTSL investment that valued Unwell at about $500 million and funds growth across podcasts, live events and a film/TV production arm. The moves come amid reports of staff turnover and unrest linked to Cooper’s husband and co-founder Matt Kaplan, and despite Unwell Beverage Co reportedly shutting down later this year. Cooper’s team is reportedly exploring other agency options, though nothing has been signed, and UTA declined to comment on the departure.

Cooper’s Unwell Beverage to Sunset After Turbulent Year
business11 days ago

Cooper’s Unwell Beverage to Sunset After Turbulent Year

A year after its launch, Alex Cooper’s Unwell Beverage—developed with Nestlé and distributed by Target—is reportedly winding down by year’s end. The brand faced branding confusion and a Vanity Fair exposé about Cooper’s husband, and despite a $500 million valuation from a recent funding round, Halloween-drink launches may be its final batch as Target won't renew distribution.

Paris Jackson Details the Casual First Meeting With Debbie Rowe at 15
entertainment12 days ago

Paris Jackson Details the Casual First Meeting With Debbie Rowe at 15

Paris Jackson shared on the Call Her Daddy podcast how she met her mom Debbie Rowe for the first time at age 15—a casual greeting by a grandmother’s living room that led to a day spent together and a growing mother–daughter bond. She emphasized their shared fiery personalities and lack of expectations, noting that they now celebrate their relationship, with Rowe also being Paris’s brother Prince Jackson’s mom. Bigi Jackson’s biological mother has never been publicly identified. The piece also contextualizes Paris’s upbringing primarily by Michael Jackson and later his mother, Katherine Jackson.

Paris Jackson Opens Up About Growing Up in Michael Jackson's Shadow
culture13 days ago

Paris Jackson Opens Up About Growing Up in Michael Jackson's Shadow

Paris Jackson discusses her upbringing in the shadow of her father on Call Her Daddy, recalling that Neverland wasn’t a playground for the Jackson kids and that schooling happened on-site, including an impromptu speech she gave at Michael Jackson’s 2009 funeral when others wouldn’t speak. She notes she didn’t exactly “grow up” at Neverland and is now focusing on her own music, winning her ongoing estate battles, and steering clear of a biopic about her father.

Paris Jackson Details Her First Meeting With Debbie Rowe at 15
entertainment13 days ago

Paris Jackson Details Her First Meeting With Debbie Rowe at 15

Paris Jackson shared on the Call Her Daddy podcast that she first met Debbie Rowe at age 15, greeting her with “Hey, Mom” and spending the day together, a moment she described as unexpectedly natural and comforting. She highlighted a quick, easy bond with Rowe, noted Rowe’s past marriage to Michael Jackson, and touched on her unusual childhood with her siblings. The chat also referenced their rare selfie reunion earlier this year and reflected on how their family dynamics shaped her life.

Portnoy Accuses Cooper and Franklyn of Plotting Fake Harassment Exit From Barstool
entertainment1 month ago

Portnoy Accuses Cooper and Franklyn of Plotting Fake Harassment Exit From Barstool

Dave Portnoy claims in his memoir Cancel Me If You Can that Alex Cooper and Sofia Franklyn plotted to exit Barstool Sports by fabricating sexual-harassment claims after meeting Logan Paul in 2019, pushing for huge pay, IP ownership, and merch control while their Call Her Daddy podcast stalled as leverage. Cooper later secured major deals with SiriusXM, while Franklyn left the show in 2020 and plans to publish a memoir about the fallout.

Portnoy Details Call Her Daddy Exit: Harassment Claims and IP Clash at Barstool
entertainment1 month ago

Portnoy Details Call Her Daddy Exit: Harassment Claims and IP Clash at Barstool

Dave Portnoy revisits the 2020 split of Barstool’s Call Her Daddy, claiming Alex Cooper and Sofia Franklyn plotted to allege harassment to exit their contracts and keep the IP. He describes a tense renegotiation over IP rights, notes that Cooper fought to secure the Call Her Daddy brand while Franklyn launched Sofia with an F, and says Cooper later built her media empire The Unwell Network as the two co-hosts publicly parted ways.

Portnoy alleges Call Her Daddy duo plotted harassment claim to exit Barstool contracts
business1 month ago

Portnoy alleges Call Her Daddy duo plotted harassment claim to exit Barstool contracts

In a Wall Street Journal profile accompanying his upcoming memoir, Dave Portnoy claims that Call Her Daddy hosts Alex Cooper and Sofia Franklyn planned to accuse Barstool of sexual harassment to get out of their contracts, saying they were willing to burn bridges to advance. The piece revisits their 2020–21 split over IP and the paths each took afterward (Cooper to Spotify, Franklyn leaving Barstool), with Portnoy’s memoir 'Cancel Me If You Can' due June 30.

Pamela Anderson Helps Olivia Wilde Weather Don’t Worry Darling Backlash
entertainment2 months ago

Pamela Anderson Helps Olivia Wilde Weather Don’t Worry Darling Backlash

Olivia Wilde says Pamela Anderson helped her weather the Don't Worry Darling drama, revealing that after watching Pamela, A Love Story she reached out to Anderson. Anderson was aware of Wilde’s struggles and urged her to stay soft amid intense public scrutiny, with Wilde describing the backlash as disproportionately harsh and noting she stayed quiet to promote the film.

Olivia Wilde Says Viral Red-Carpet Moment Was a Fish-Eye Lens
entertainment2 months ago

Olivia Wilde Says Viral Red-Carpet Moment Was a Fish-Eye Lens

Olivia Wilde addressed the online reaction to her San Francisco International Film Festival appearance on Call Her Daddy, saying the widely circulated photo was distorted by a fish-eye lens and not how she actually looked. She laughed off the memes, noted friends teased her, and criticized the gendered scrutiny of women’s bodies, while highlighting her pride in directing the project.

Olivia Wilde Clears Up Viral Red-Carpet Photo as a Fish-Eye Moment
entertainment2 months ago

Olivia Wilde Clears Up Viral Red-Carpet Photo as a Fish-Eye Moment

Olivia Wilde addresses the viral red-carpet photo from a San Francisco Film Festival appearance, saying the image was distorted by a fish-eye lens and not her real look. In a Call Her Daddy interview, she described the online reaction as insane, laughed off the memes, and noted friends teased her, while highlighting the work she does as a director and the way society discusses women's appearances.

Wilde reveals birthday catalyst for Sudeikis split and opens up about Styles romance
entertainment2 months ago

Wilde reveals birthday catalyst for Sudeikis split and opens up about Styles romance

Olivia Wilde explains in a new interview that a remark from ex-fiancé Jason Sudeikis on her birthday helped end their engagement, then discusses her romance with Harry Styles during the Don’t Worry Darling era; she confirms the split happened in March 2020 and notes they share two kids, Otis and Daisy, as she addresses both relationships publicly for the first time on Call Her Daddy.

Healing Moment: Gayle King Receives Ex-Husband’s Public Apology
entertainment2 months ago

Healing Moment: Gayle King Receives Ex-Husband’s Public Apology

Gayle King said she was pleasantly surprised by her ex-husband William Bumpus’s public apology for past infidelity, noting she appreciated the gesture as both she and their family have moved on and healed. Bumpus’s statement, addressed to Gayle, their daughter Kirby and Kirby’s husband Virgil, their son William and his wife Elise, and the grandchildren, followed King’s discussion of the affair on Call Her Daddy. King emphasized that time has passed and the family has progressed beyond that painful chapter.