Meghan Markle's As Ever Leaves Netflix, Eyes New Content Paths

0:00Welcome to Entertainment and Celebrity News. Today, two minutes of pop culture that matter. Megan Markle's lifestyle brand, as ever, has parted ways with Netflix after less than a year together. The streaming giant backed her cooking docu-series with Love, Megan, which ran for just two seasons before getting canceled earlier this month. Insiders claimed the project cost Netflix millions with little return on the investment. The couple's bigger Netflix deal dates back to 2020 when they signed a $100 million pact right after stepping back from royal. Duties, that agreement covered projects from their aqua productions, but last year is shifted to a first look setup, giving Netflix priority on ideas. While letting the Sussexes shop elsewhere if turned down. Behind the scenes, some Netflix staff and collaborators express frustration working on the show. Reports highlight attentions, including Megan stepping away from Zoom calls during meetings, which sources tied to creative clashes.

1:01Her team pushed back hard on those claims, explaining it as normal parent life with young kids at home interrupting work from home setups. They stressed she's careful to keep distractions minimal during professional calls. Now as ever is moving forward independently, free from Netflix ties as the Sussexes eye new paths for their content empire.