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Meghan and Harry’s Netflix deal is extended as ‘special’ Christmas episode of cooking show & new documentary announced

HARRY and Meghan have extended their deal with Netflix.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have signed a new “multi-year, first look deal for film and television projects” with Netflix, the couple has announced.

Meghan Markle in a Netflix's "With Love, Meghan" still.
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Lifestyle and cookery show With Love, Meghan only ranked at number 383 in Netflix’s six-monthly engagement report[/caption]
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry.
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Harry and Meghan have made a new deal with Netflix[/caption]
Screenshot of Meghan Markle's "As Ever" website.
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It was understood that Netflix bosses were mildly infuriated by Meghan making her As Ever brand a priority[/caption]
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry embracing outdoors.
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Described by one critic as an “exercise in narcissism”, it was beaten by reruns of the first four seasons of legal drama Suits[/caption]

Meghan said in a statement: “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.”

On top of Season 2 of With Love, Meghan, they will also do a “Holiday Celebration” Christmas special this December.

“Join Meghan in Montecito for a magical holiday celebration,” the announcement reads.

“Together, friends and family deck the halls, create holiday feasts, craft heartfelt gifts, and share lots of laughs – with simple how-tos to follow at home. It’s a holiday wonder with warmth, tradition, and a generous dose of joy.”

There will also be a short film called”Masaka Kids, A Rhythm Within”.

It will look at Uganda’s Masaka region, and the HIV/AIDS crisis linger.

A statement added: “Archewell Productions is in active development on additional projects with Netflix that span a variety of content genres, including the feature adaptation of the bestselling novel by Carley Fortune, Meet Me At The Lake.

“This romantic drama follows a decade-spanning love story that begins with a chance encounter and a broken promise.”

Bela Bajaria, Netflix’s Chief Content Officer, said: “Harry and Meghan are influential voices whose stories resonate with audiences everywhere.

“The response to their work speaks for itself — Harry & Meghan gave viewers an intimate look into their lives and quickly became one of our most-watched documentary series.

“More recently, fans have been inspired by With Love, Meghan, with products from the new As ever line consistently selling out in record time.

“We’re excited to continue our partnership with Archewell Productions and to entertain our members together.”

It was previously thought that the Sussexes’ £78million deal with the streamer was not going to be renewed.

Harry’s vanity project, Polo, about the sport, was watched by just 500,000 people.

It was also understood that bosses were mildly infuriated by Meghan making her As Ever brand a priority.

The With Love, Meghan viewing figures have reportedly been “dismal”.

Lifestyle and cookery show With Love, Meghan only ranked at number 383 in Netflix’s six-monthly engagement report this year, with just 5.3million viewers across the globe.

Described by one critic as an “exercise in narcissism”, it was beaten by reruns of the first four seasons of legal drama Suits, which also starred the Duchess in her pre-royal days.

Once judged by some as Britain’s greatest soft power asset since Princess Diana, Meghan was filmed for her show making ladybird-shaped canapes from cherry tomatoes and mozzarella balls.

In truth, the show is a smash hit compared to her husband’s vanity docuseries Polo, blasted as “a dull indulgence about a rich person’s pursuit”.

In the first six months of the year the programme attracted a disastrous 500,000 views globally, ranking it at number 3,442 out of around 7,000 shows.

Reruns of the nine-year-old cartoon He-Man And The Masters Of The Universe scored similar numbers.

It was also recently announced Netflix had signed a deal with King Charles and Idris Elba for a documentary exploring the impact of the King’s Trust.

It comes as the streaming giant is making a new season of With Love, Meghan.

The Duchess of Sussex’s lifestyle show was widely derided by viewers and reviewers alike.

But the huge interest in the programme, which features Meghan with cameos from husband Prince Harry, convinced bosses to give it another outing.

The duchess posted on Instagram at the time saying she’s “thrilled” with the decision.

Wearing a Netflix cap she was seen grinning in a short clip on her stories, with the caption: “Lettuce romaine calm… or not(!) because I’m thrilled to share that Season 2 of ‘With Love, Meghan’ is coming!”

With Love, Meghan is the second Netflix collaboration for the Sussexes, who signed a lucrative multi-million pound deal with the streaming giant back in 2020.

The Duchess of Sussex’s podcast Confessions of a Female Founder — focusing on entrepreneurs — also dropped out of the Spotify Top 100 lists in the US and UK.

Ingrid Seward, of Majesty magazine, said of the 43-year-old’s podcasts: “They are deeply dull. I don’t think she’s at the cutting edge.

“She hasn’t pressed the right buttons this time. She’s just not talented enough. She appears to be pretty complacent and shameless about what she does. It’s just boring.”

With Love, Meghan was released to tie in with the launch of the Duchess of Sussex’s As Ever brand.

However both her Netflix series and her brand have been slammed by royal experts time and time again.

Speaking on The Sun’s Royal Exclusive show, broadcaster Esther Krakue questioned the point of the eight-part With Love, Meghan, which saw the duchess hosting celeb pals such as Mindy Kaling and Abigail Spencer.

The Netflix series saw Meghan making guest baskets, beeswax candles, and a single skillet spaghetti, filmed at a farmhouse near her £12million Montecito mansion.

Esther shared: “There’s nothing there. 

“She’s very, like – I’m not saying this to be horrible – she is not an entertainer or an entertaining person.”

After signing on the Sussexes in a deal reportedly worth £78million over five years, Netflix has so far created a Harry & Meghan documentary, Invictus and Polo.

Despite any criticism, Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos is said to be in full support of the Duchess of Sussex.

The second series of With Love, Meghan — with no Harry or their children Archie, six, and Lilibet, three — has already been filmed and is due to be screened in the autumn.

Meghan Markle in an apron picking berries.
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It comes as the streaming giant is making a new season of With Love, Meghan[/caption]

Meghan Markle's ventures after stepping down as a working royal

THE Duchess of Sussex has kept busy since stepping down as a senior working royal in 2020 and relocating to California. Here are some of her business ventures…

  • Archewell Foundation – A nonprofit supporting charitable initiatives.
  • Netflix Deal – Producing content like Harry & Meghan and With Love, Meghan.
  • Archetypes Podcast – Former Spotify show on female stereotypes.
  • Clevr Blends – Investment in a women-owned wellness latte brand.
  • Cesta Collective – Minority stake in a handbag brand supporting Rwandan artisans.
  • As Ever – Previously known as American Riviera Orchard lifestyle brand selling jam.
  • ShopMy Page – Online store featuring her curated fashion and beauty items.
  • New Podcast – Confessions of a Female Founder focusing on entrepreneurship.

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Philadelphia Eagles suffer devastating news after Super Bowl champion is carted off field with worrying leg injury

PHILADELPHIA Eagles star Landon Dickerson was carted off the field with a right leg injury during his team’s open practice last night.

The 26-year-old is set to undergo an MRI test later today to determine the extent of the injury.

Philadelphia Eagles guard Landon Dickerson in a tan hoodie.
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Landon Dickerson could be set for a spell on the sidelines[/caption]

Dickerson played a key role as the Eagles won the Super Bowl last season.

Philadelphia stars were given heroes’ receptions as they were greeted by around 60,000 fans for the open practice session.

But those spectators fell quiet as Dickerson went down.

The offensive guard’s injury occurred towards the end of his team’s two-hour session.

Dickerson fell to the turf as Jalen Hurts passed the ball to Saquon Barkley.

According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Dickerson will have an MRI on his right knee today.

The Eagles star had been included on Saturday’s injury report due to a knee issue.

But he was not included on yesterday’s report prior to the open session.

Dickerson is a three-time Pro Bowler.

And the Eagles will be desperate to have him available for their first regular season game.

Nick Sirianni‘s men begin their campaign with a home game against the Dallas Cowboys on September 4.

Should former Alabama star Dickerson be forced to miss time, Brett Toth would likely step into his role.

Toth, 28, replaced his injured team-mate for what was left of Sunday’s session.

The undrafted former Army Cadet is in his third stint with the Eagles.

Philadelphia also added more depth to the position earlier this year.

NFL WEEK 1 SCHEDULE

(All times ET)

Thur 4 Sept
8.20 pm – Dallas Cowboys at Philadelphia Eagles

Fri 5 Sept
8pm – Kansas City Chiefs at Los Angeles Chargers

Sun 7 Sept
1pm – Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Atlanta Falcons
1pm – Cincinnati Bengals at Cleveland Browns
1pm – Miami Dolphins at Indianapolis Colts
1pm – Las Vegas Raiders at New England Patriots
1pm – Arizona Cardinals at New Orleans Saints
1pm – Pittsburgh Steelers at New York Jets
1pm – New York Giants at Washington Commanders
1pm – Carolina Panthers at Jacksonville Jaguars
4.05 pm – Tennessee Titans at Denver Broncos
4.05 pm – San Francisco 49ers at Seattle Seahawks
4.25 pm – Detroit Lions at Green Bay Packers
4.25 pm – Houston Texans at Los Angeles Rams
8.20 pm – Baltimore Ravens at Buffalo Bills

Mon 8 Sept
8.15 pm – Minnesota Vikings at Chicago Bears

Sirianni’s team added Matt Pryor in free agency.

Pryor, 30, rejoined the Eagles having played for them between 2018 and 2020.

The 6ft 7in star started 15 games for the Chicago Bears last year.

Trevor Keegan, meanwhile, may also get an opportunity to fill in.

The 24-year-old was selected in the fifth round of the 2024 draft out of Michigan.

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Jennifer Aniston mourned for Matthew Perry ‘for a long time before his death’ saying she’s ‘glad he’s out of pain’

JENNIFER Aniston mourned for Matthew Perry ‘for a long time before his death,’ saying she’s ‘glad he’s out of pain.’ 

The beloved actor was found unresponsive in the hot tub of his Los Angeles home in October 2023, having suffered acute effects of ketamine and drowning, his autopsy revealed.

Photo of Jennifer Aniston and Matthew Perry.
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Jennifer Aniston mourned for Matthew Perry ‘for a long time before his death,’ saying she’s ‘glad he’s out of pain’[/caption]
Jennifer Aniston at The Morning Show screening.
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Matthew and Jennifer were known to be very close friends[/caption]
Jennifer Aniston on the cover of Vanity Fair.
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Jennifer Aniston on the cover of Vanity Fair’s September Issue[/caption]

Over the years, the Friends actor was very open about his relationships with his co-stars, particularly as he battled addiction as they filmed the hit sitcom.

And he and Jennifer Aniston were known to be very close friends over the years. 

Now, in an interview with Vanity Fair, 56-year-old Jennifer has opened up on ‘mourning him’ before his death, due to his demons.

She said: “We did everything we could when we could.

“But it almost felt like we’d been mourning Matthew for a long time because his battle with that disease was a really hard one for him to fight.

“As hard as it was for all of us and for the fans, there’s a part of me that thinks this is better. I’m glad he’s out of that pain.”

In his memoir, Perry detailed his battle with painkillers and alcohol as he worked on the Friends set.

By early 2000, the actor said he was “taking so many pills that I couldn’t leave my bedroom.”

However, Perry revealed he believed he could hide the bad habits, as he was still able to show up to work and remember his lines.

But that didn’t stop his friend Aniston from calling him out.

Perry said she came to his Friends trailer and said one simple sentence, “I know you’re drinking.”

“I had long since gotten over her — ever since she started dating Brad Pitt, I was fine — and had worked out exactly how long to look at her without it being awkward, but still, to be confronted by Jennifer Aniston was devastating,” Perry wrote.

“And I was confused.”

Timeline of Matthew Perry's case

Here is a timeline on the progress of Matthew Perry's case since his death:

  • Matthew Perry was found unresponsive in a hot tub by his assistant on October 28, 2023.
  • He was pronounced dead at the scene after firefighters lifted him from the hot tub.
  • Perry was 54 at the time of his death.
  • His funeral was held at Forest Lawn cemetery in Hollywood Hills on November 3.
  • On December 15, 2023, Perry’s death was ruled as an accident from the “acute effects of ketamine.”
  • The Los Angeles Police Department launched a criminal investigation in December to determine how Perry obtained the drugs that took his life.
  • The LAPD has since been working with the Drug Enforcement Administration and the US Postal Inspection Service to re-trace the line of supply of the ketamine.

He told his co-star that he had been trying to hide it, but she revealed those efforts were for not.

“‘We can smell it,’ she said, in a kind of weird but loving way, and the plural ‘we’ hit me like a sledgehammer,” Perry said.

Perry later said he was extremely grateful for Aniston throughout that tumultuous period.

As he checked himself into rehab and continued on the long path to sobriety, Perry said Aniston would check on him.

“She was the one that reached out the most,” he said to Diane Sawyer in an October 2022 interview.

“You know, I’m really grateful to her for that.”

A doctor recently pleaded guilty to giving Matthew Perry ketamine in the month leading up to the Friends star’s horrific overdose death.

Dr. Salvador Plasencia admitted to contributing to the tragic death of the 54-year-old actor whom he branded a “moron” in sick texts.

The California doctor had been charged in the 2023 overdose death of the Friends star.

He pleaded guilty to four counts of illegal distribution of the prescription anesthetic ketamine.

He was one of five people charged in connection with Perry‘s tragic death.

According to prosecutors and co-defendants, Plasencia illegally supplied Perry with a large amount of ketamine starting about a month before his death on October 28, 2023.

According to co-defendant Dr. Mark Chavez, who has also pleaded guilty to taking part in the drug exchange, Plasencia in a text message mocked the actor as a “moron” who could be exploited for money.

In an exchange between Plasencia and Chavez, they discussed how much they were going to charge Perry, with Plasencia writing, “I wonder how much this moron will pay” and “Lets [sic] find out.”

Black and white photo of Jennifer Aniston and Matthew Perry.
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Matthew said he was extremely grateful for Aniston throughout his tumultuous period[/caption]
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Jennifer and Matthew in Friends[/caption]

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Chilling mugshot of ‘most wanted killer’ after cops ‘flushed’ him out 5 miles from bar where he ‘shot dead 4 people’

THE man accused of storming a Montana dive bar next to his home and shooting four people dead has been arrested.

Michael Paul Brown, 45, looked stoned-faced in a mugshot taken on Friday after he was finally cuffed following a tense week-long manhunt.

Mugshot of Michael Paul Brown.
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Michael Paul Brown has been arrested and accused of shooting four people to death in a bar in rural Montana[/caption]
Police tape surrounds The Owl Bar after a fatal shooting.
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A bartender and three customers were killed inside The Owl Bar on August 1[/caption]
Surveillance footage still image of Michael Brown, a shooting suspect, descending a staircase in underpants.
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A disturbing image of Brown leaving the scene in nothing but black underwear was released[/caption]

His arrest came after a gunman rushed into The Owl Bar in rural Anaconda, which is on the Idaho border, and murdered four people on August 1.

The victims included a female bartender and three customers whose ages ranged from 59 to 74, Montana officials said.

Terrifying surveillance footage then captured the US military veteran fleeing the scene wearing nothing but black underwear.

Cops believe that he abandoned his car at the scene, stole another vehicle that had clothes, shoes, and camping gear, and then raced away.

Officials said this was the deadliest shooting the state has seen in over 10 years.

On Friday, Montana Governor Greg Gianforte announced that Brown had been taken into custody that afternoon.

The suspect was armed when he was cuffed about five and a half miles away from the crime scene, Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen said.

“One week ago today, devastation struck this small Montana community of Anaconda,” Gianforte said.

“Our brave men and women in uniform didn’t waste a second. Law enforcement jumped into action, began the search with the promise to not give up until they found this suspect.”

The governor said that over 250 law enforcement personnel sifted through the craggy mountain terrain as they “followed up on every tip.”

“They spent hours climbing over these mountains looking for this criminal,” said Gianforte.

“They used every resource available to them to search for him.”

Law enforcement officers at a crime scene.
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Officers searched the scene near the shooting[/caption]
Mugshot of Michael Paul Brown.
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Brown is a veteran who was deployed to Iraq[/caption]

‘FLUSHED OUT’

Brown was “flushed out” of an area that had previously been searched and cleared, the governor said.

Detectives believe the suspect drove from the bar to his house, where he stole a white Ford F-150 with new clothes inside.

He was identified as he got into the new car, but cops lost sight of him after he pulled onto a highway in front of a car that looked just like the truck, law enforcement said.

The victims have been named as Nancy Lauretta Kelley, 64, Daniel Edwin Baillie, 59, David Allen Leach, 70, and Tony Wayne Palm, 74.

Cops haven’t released a possible motive for the shooting.

Brown was in the US Army from 2001 to 2005 and was deployed in Iraq during his last year of service.

He then served in the Montana National Guard from 2006 to 2009.

Clare Boyle's full letter

Clare Boyle shared the following letter with ABC affiliate KWYB after her ungle, Michael Paul Brown, allegedly shot four people to death at a bar in Anaconda, Montana:

We don’t know much right now unfortunately apart from what the police know.. My uncle is a very mentally ill veteran. He served in the army and was sent home a sergeant. He had developed schizophrenia during his time in Iraq and Afghanistan. Then he joined the National Guard where he was not allowed to be deployed again due to his mental illness.. Mikee hasn’t been the same since he came back.. It’s been progressively worse with the passing of both parents and exceedingly worse since the trauma of my grandmas passing (his mother)… The VA turned us away stating that they weren’t able to help. The Montana state Hospital turned us away because they only accept patients who are court ordered which could not happen unless “He becomes a harm to self or others”. The system failed.. We as people failed.. Failed to report suspicious behavior because “that’s just Mikee” patrons of the bar urinating on his porch and mocking his delusions to get a rise out of him because they know it will… You deal with that long enough… With a mental illness? Horrible things are going to happen. We begged people to listen and open their eyes.. 99% of the time Mikee is harmless. You can ask almost anyone in town. If you’re not mocking his delusions or being awful towards him he is one of the best people… I don’t know what happened Thursday night to provoke this and I don’t know what happened Friday morning to push this… what I do know is no amount of words or apologies will ever be enough to express the remorse and heartbreak I personally feel for these families effected. 5 families were destroyed on Friday morning.. This town will take a long time to recover from such losses of our community… My uncle frequently suffers from delusions and “tall tales”. He mostly believes he is John Wick. Only he is sent here from the future to save the world and his family. My uncle doesn’t drink anymore or use drugs because “They block my wizard powers”.. I just want him to be found safely and receive the help we’ve been screaming for… This is a man who taught me how to ride a bike, how to fish, swim, play football and baseball. The man who drove an hour and a half to have lunch with me when I was away at college because I was home sick and didn’t want to be there anymore. He’s a human being. A very sick one at that. There are no excuses or words of defense for this awful tragedy… Mental illness does not excuse these acts and I can’t say it enough… But these acts could have been prevented with proper reporting and a healthcare system that gave a damn about its veterans and citizens.

Source: NonStop Local

MENTAL HEALTH FEARS

Shane Charles, who was one of Brown’s childhood friends, said that the suspect suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder, NBC News reported.

In a statement given after the shooting, Brown’s niece Clare Boyle said, “My uncle is a very mentally ill veteran,” NBC affiliate KNDU reported.

“He had developed schizophrenia during his time in Iraq and Afghanistan.

“Then he joined the National Guard, where he was not allowed to be deployed again due to his mental illness.”

The niece said, “Boyle hasn’t been the same since he came back.”

Officials haven’t revealed what charges will be filed against Brown.

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Nancy Lauretta Kelley, 64, was working as a bartender when she was shot and killed[/caption]
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Daniel Edwin Baillie, 59, was shot and killed as he grabbed a drink[/caption]
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David Allen Leach, 70, was another victim[/caption]
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Tony Wayne Palm, 74, was the third victim[/caption]

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