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entertainment5 days ago•13 min saved

MacKenzie Scott's Novel Bypasses Amazon, Sparking Debate Over Publishing Strategy

MacKenzie Scott released her new novel, 'Last Days in Two Nations,' exclusively on Substack in August 2026, bypassing Amazon. The 317-page book, which she self-published, has sparked debate over whether the move is a deliberate protest against her ex-husband Jeff Bezos's company or a shift in her literary career. Critics have mixed reviews, with some calling the ending baffling, while others argue the ambiguity is intentional.

via StyleCaster|

#amazon #entertainment #jeff-bezos

entertainment1 month ago•50 min saved

James Blunt Denies Online Links to Hayden Panettiere Yacht Allegations

James Blunt pushed back on online speculation that he’s the unnamed British singer Panettiere described on a yacht when she was 18. The singer shared a Dean Piper Substack post on X amid the chatter; Panettiere did not name him in her memoir This Is Me: A Reckoning, and columnist Piper argued the timeline doesn’t fit Blunt’s, noting Panettiere was 18 at the time and photographed with Blunt in Cannes in 2009. Panettiere had spoken about the yacht incident before, choosing not to identify people, and Blunt’s post signals he’s not engaging with the rumors.

via Yahoo|

#dean-piper #entertainment #hayden-panettiere

entertainment1 month ago•46 min saved

Mackenzie Scott Releases Self-Published Dystopian Tale With a Sex-Driven President

MacKenzie Scott unveiled the latest entry in her third book, Last Days in Two Nations (A History in Eighteen Minds), a self-published Substack dystopia that centers on a sex-crazed head of state; the project is planned to run about 320 pages and 80,000 words and follows her prior self-published works, underscoring her nontraditional publishing route and liberal philanthropic profile.

via Yahoo|

#dystopian-fiction #entertainment #jeff-bezos

entertainment1 month ago•5 min saved

MacKenzie Scott Debuts Dystopian Dual-Presidency Tale on Substack

MacKenzie Scott, Jeff Bezos’ ex, is releasing her third novel as a Substack serialization called Last Days in Two Nations, a 320-page dystopian tale about a fascist United States ruled by two rival leaders—one a sex-obsessed president in the White House and the other a South Africa–raised surgeon—who navigate a divided nation; the work began Aug 8 with dense daily installments that subscribers can read for free, and early reception is mixed among critics while Scott’s philanthropic profile and Princeton-Toni Morrison connection are noted.

via New York Post|

#dystopian-fiction #entertainment #literature

entertainment2 months ago•4 min saved

James Haven Comes Out as Gay After Breakup From Romi Imbelli

Angelina Jolie’s older brother James Haven publicly came out as gay on Romi Imbelli’s Substack on Aug. 6, 2026, more than a year after the couple filed to annul their seven‑month marriage (they wed in Aug. 2024). Haven, 53, says he’s now free to live as the person he was always meant to be, following years of healing from childhood trauma, while Imbelli describes their new chapter as friends.

via E! News|

#angelina-jolie #entertainment #james-haven

media2 months ago•12 min saved

Baldwin Claps Back at Megyn Kelly Over False Sex-Life Claims

Former CNN anchor Brooke Baldwin pushes back at Megyn Kelly after Kelly claimed Baldwin publicly discussed casual sex with four men in a month. Baldwin says she declined all propositions and framed her Substack piece around heartbreak, discipline, and protecting her energy. Kelly later admitted she hadn’t read Baldwin’s full post and doubled down on the critique, prompting Baldwin to call out what she sees as reckless disregard for the truth.

via Mediaite|

#brooke-baldwin #false-claims #journalism-ethics

entertainment2 months ago•7 min saved

Brooke Baldwin Gets candid about casual sex and sapiosexual attraction at 47

Former CNN anchor Brooke Baldwin reveals in a Substack post that she slept with four men over the last month or so but turned down all of them, explaining that intelligence and chemistry matter more than physical attraction. She frames the confession as empowerment and notes she’s in a season of protecting her energy for personal and professional goals, citing heartbreak and a 2023 divorce, and that she had previously dated filmmaker Peter Landesman while leaving CNN in 2021.

via The Daily Beast|

#brooke-baldwin #cnn #entertainment

lifestyle2 months ago•5 min saved

Brooke Baldwin opens up about dating and focus, turns down four suitors

Former CNN anchor Brooke Baldwin writes on Substack about her dating life, saying she loves sex but isn’t pursuing a casual fling right now; she turned down four men who pursued her to protect her energy for a larger purpose and her return to journalism after leaving CNN in 2021.

via New York Post|

#brooke-baldwin #casual-sex #cnn-exit

health3 months ago•2 min saved

ER Doctor and News Scoop Artist: Dr. Jeremy Faust Blends Medicine, Journalism, and Music

Dr. Jeremy Faust, a Brigham and Women’s Hospital emergency physician, blends lifesaving care with boundary-pushing journalism through his Inside Medicine Substack, delivering timely scoops to about 85,000 subscribers—including an early report on hantavirus aboard the MV Hondius—while also conducting the Longwood Chorus.

via The Boston Globe|

#emergency-medicine #hantavirus #health

business3 months ago•10 min saved

Indie newsletters become the new engine of media wealth

A rising cohort of journalists and writers is turning newsletters into viable media businesses, leveraging paid subscriptions, podcasts, and services outside traditional outlets. Garbage Day, Pantsuit Politics, and others demonstrate how direct relationships via email—bolstered by platforms like Substack and beehiiv—can generate substantial revenue, with creators adding coaching, live events, and merchandise. Experts say the model hinges on trust, expertise, and a shared community, even as platform dynamics and competition intensify.

via The Washington Post|

#business #creator-economy #independent-media

celebrity4 months ago•47 min saved

Backlash Mounts Over Jenny Mollen's 'Boy Mom' Substack Essay

Jenny Mollen’s divisive Substack essay about being a “boy mom” — in which she describes raising two sons as emotionally high-maintenance, jokes about future daughters-in-law, and even says she wants them to marry women with dead mothers — has sparked widespread online backlash. Critics on Reddit and social media called the piece disturbing and tone-deaf, especially after a viral post featuring her with her son. The column also references her separation from husband Jason Biggs (they’ve split after 18 years but are reportedly on good terms). Mollen has not publicly responded to the backlash as of now.

via BuzzFeed|

#backlash #boy-mom #celebrity

culture4 months ago•475 min saved

Rosie O’Donnell Pens a Poem on Her Deep-Plane Facelift and Feminist Autonomy

Rosie O’Donnell published a Substack poem about her January deep-plane facelift, explaining how significant weight loss reshaped her view on aging and feminism. She recounts her daughter Clay’s warning about how young women look up to her and ultimately argues that choosing surgery was a personal act of autonomy that doesn’t betray feminism. The piece adds to the ongoing celebrity conversation about cosmetic procedures and self-expression.

via The Cut|

#cosmetic-surgery #culture #deep-plane-facelift

tech5 months ago•60 min saved

Substack Exodus: Writers flee for Ghost and Beehiiv over price and control

Writers are fleeing Substack as its 10% revenue cut, rising fees, and limited customization push publications toward rivals like Ghost and Beehiiv (and subscriptions like Patreon). High‑profile departures such as The Ankler, The Rose Garden Report, Extra Points, and Culture Study illustrate the trend, with critics arguing Substack’s closed ecosystem and new features pressure creators to move elsewhere; Substack counters that subscribers can be exported and points to ongoing platform expansion.

via The Verge|

#beehiiv #creators #ghost

business5 months ago•3 min saved

The Ankler moves to Passport for tighter audience control

The Ankler, a Hollywood-focused media startup led by Janice Min and Richard Rushfield, is migrating its publishing from Substack to Passport—a new subscription platform created by Ben Thompson and built with Automattic. Passport will give The Ankler more ownership of its audience and data, enabling personalized marketing and bundled subscriptions (including podcasts and events) while the outlet continues to publish on an owned site backed by Passport. Substack will still host a weekly newsletter and Rushfield’s live video product. The move exemplifies publishers shifting toward durable, customizable business models; The Ankler remains profitable with tens of thousands of paid subscribers and did not disclose new funding.

via Axios|

#automattic #ben-thompson #business

entertainment5 months ago•475 min saved

Jake Reiner Reflects on the Night His Parents Were Killed

Jake Reiner, the eldest son of Rob and Michele Reiner, writes about learning of his parents’ December 2025 murder in a Substack post. He says he’s lost the chance to share milestones—like his wedding and future grandchildren—and that waking up each day feels like a living nightmare, while fond memories from his childhood underscore the magnitude of the loss.

via Vulture|

#death #entertainment #jake-reiner