Netflix Drops Meghan Markle's Brand, Brand Drama Continues

0:00It's April 2nd, I'm Cory with the story, and this is Entertainment and Celebrity News today, AI-powered and star driven. Netflix just pulled its investment from Meghan Markle's lifestyle brand, as ever, and won't renew her show with Love Meghan for a third season. Insiders say this came after low-viewer ship numbers, leaving the streamer with about $10 million in unsold jams, teas, and candles. They called it a natural shift since Netflix was only a passive partner for the first year, helping with product development, but reports point behind the scene's tension during virtual meetings about the brand and series. Journalists Matt Donnelly shared on a podcast that multiple sources saw Meghan turn off her zoom camera when she heard feedback she didn't like. He noted how she and Prince Harry still used role-style protocols like security buffers and formal intros, which don't mesh with Hollywood's casual. Donnelly also reported claims that Meghan would disappear from calls if offended or interrupt

1:00Harry with gestures like touching his arm. Her lawyer shot that down, blaming it on parenting interruptions from her four-year-old and six-year-old kids during homework calls. Online reactions have been brutal, with critics calling her rude and a bad business woman who shuts down critics. Even with the split, Netflix keeps a first-look deal for future Sussex projects, so this drama might not be over yet.