Entertainment Newsletters

Absurd, honest comedy through vulnerable essays  Laugh out loud with Alex’s personal essays packed with life lessons, emotion, and comedy. Every week, Alex writes about some of his personal experiences and what he extracted from them. He wishes to guide people, make them laugh, and offer them some advice on life through his love of writing. He’ll walk you through his crazy journey, including the torments of parenting, how he almost went to jail, and what it’s like knowing your country is being attacked. Subscribe to Both Are True to catch up on Alex’s hilarious experiences, learn what he’s learning, and get his two cents on this weird thing called life.   

Learn something new every day.    The Now I Know newsletter is all about trivia. Read by over 100k subscribers, Now I Know is “always fresh, always a surprise, and always interesting!” Dan Lewis shares interesting things that are new to him, things that he recently discovered or re-discovered. He follows his curiosity and goes deep into the subject, looking for the root cause, trying to see the bigger picture and tell you the whole story. The topics go really wide too - from discussing fake witches and golden boxes of Cheerios to answering questions like Why do doctors wear green (or blue) crumbs or why your baby carrots are always wet? Only interesting stories you don’t know about - every day in your inbox. Subscribe and never run out of conversation starters.

The hottest Weekly brew of Gen-Z Internet Culture Join Alice and Faye as they spill the beans on Gen Z culture. The authors hope to keep people updated on the latest developments on all things Gen Z by cutting through the noise and giving the spiciest details. Dive into the internet rabbit hole, discover what they’re reading, and explore a range of topics, including TikTok Creators in Hot Water, Canceled YouTubers, Addison Rae’s Climb to Internet Royalty, and a lot more crazy, fun, and trendy stuff. And don't forget the Bucks Fizz edition - "your go-to digest covering TikTok’s biggest emerging music trends, rising artists, and favorite hidden gems." Subscribe to High Tea and catch up on the zoomers to stay in the loop of how they’re doing, what’s in fashion, and where they’re at. Enjoy a fantastic way to keep yourself well-informed yet entertained!

A newsletter for the terminally curious. The Whippet is a witty, factful newsletter from a brilliant writer McKinley. Every fortnight she puts together exciting and interesting news that sparks her curiosity. Something that you’ll rarely find on mainstream media, these are hand-picked and well-researched pieces including her unsolicited advice. Some topics include NSA security posts from the 60s(that make little to no sense), The Omnivore diet is not wrong, and Medieval Warhorses Were As Large As Modern-Day Ponies. Subscribe to The Whippet to feed your curiosity cravings and fill up on fun facts to get out of the next socially awkward interaction.

Where book lovers find their next great read. What To Read If is a weekly newsletter full of book recommendations. Elizabeth Held handpicks book titles that reflect the news of the day, pop culture, and her own whims. With an aim to help people find books they actually want to read, she goes beyond the bestselling book lists to highlight diverse writers and genres. All the issues consist of three book recs and are extensions of “What to read if…” - if you're bingeing holiday RomComs, if you’re obsessed with Wordle, or if you just want some good books. The recommendations include Elizabeth’s original thoughts providing context to the topic and explaining the plot of the book.  P.S. If you’d like a personalized recommendation, just reach out by replying to the welcome email or on substack and get a custom one depending on what other books/movies you like or just on what you're in the mood for. Just subscribe and find your next great read!

Practical life advice for dog dads, one pawsome quote, and one carefully curated recommendation or link. Sunday Scoop is an extension of Furrimals, a blog and a one-stop-shop for all things dogs. Written by Lee Parker (a dog dad to Luna, the cutest Bulldog), the newsletter is full of relatable content. From actionable tips and encouragement to practical life advice - Sunday Scoop will give you an inside look into the daily struggles and joy of being a dog dad.  Subscribe for insights and advice and get access to Lee’s favorite gear and tools with an added bonus of referral codes! 

Discover the world's hidden wonders with this comprehensive guide Atlas Obscura is a daily digest of fascinating stories, awe-inspiring discoveries, and hidden places. This newsletter aims to inspire curiosity and wonder among the audience by bringing you extraordinary trips and experiences from around the world. Every day you’ll be greeted with an issue packed with information on forgotten traditions, diverse cultures, never-before-seen locations, and breathtaking sites. Also, keep a lookout for ethereal conversations on classical music, secret stories behind historical infrastructure, and strange creatures. Subscribe to Atlas Obscura and start exploring the depths of the earth.

The newsletter Hollywood loves to hate and hates to love. The Ankler is a widely read, entertainment industry newsletter, that tells you what everyone is whispering about. Richard Rushfield covers the concentration of power and tells real stories about how Hollywood really works. The newsletter is an infusion of daily industry news, filled with commentary, insights, and fearless analysis. Read issues ranging from the Great Streaming Wars and the Oscar race to suggestions on how to save Hollywood. Subscribe and get the real dirt on what is happening behind-the-scenes and fun perspectives on the movie industry.

judge mathis recaps + occasional sad garbage bitches gotta eat is a blog turned into the newsletter, turned into a recap of episodes of Judge Mathis. Samantha Irby shares her personal experiences and captures powerful truths, which are all very relatable. She’s also giving recommendations for books, she’s reading, snacks she’s making, and things worth watching on TV. Samantha Irby’s writing is raw and hilarious. Expect stories about awkward sexual experiences, recipes for green things that look like health, and, of course, lots of recaps on Judge Mathis, presented through the author’s comical lens.

Provides science-based insights on how to be awesome at life. Barking Up The Wrong Tree is a humorous and actionable advice newsletter covering human behavior. The newsletter hosts original pieces, backed by the latest findings in science, trying to provide an answer on “how to be a better x”. Think of tips and tricks on topics like how to overcome impostor syndrome, ways to be awesome in marriage, or how to manage fear and improve your productivity. All of this comes with links to original research and studies and...few anecdotes! Subscribe to learn how to be awesome at work and at home, and have a laugh or two along the way.