Entertainment Newsletters

taking art and culture a little too seriously Andrew and Joel created Ponytail Press with a lot of ideas in the cannon. So far, the newsletter offers free suggestions for watching, reading, and listening in a segment called "Ponytail Picks." Each edition of "Picks" centers on a particular word or theme, from "bees" and "trees" to "electric" or "#3." From songs about Honey (bees) to a list of articles on Tesla (electric), you’re definitely in for a treat.  Subscribe for a little quirky, yet unique approach to curation and enjoy (re)discovering new things to stimulate your mind!

The short but sweet & very upbeat e-newsletter designed to fuel your friyay. The Friyay Fuel is your weekend dose of happiness. With the goal to brighten up your day, Jenna Backus shares inspiring stories, exclusive interviews, cheerful music, and other fascinating finds. You will get a quote of the day, practical tips, and interesting facts all wrapped in a little bit of wit. The Friyay Fuel typically starts with a short original piece and follows with sections for links to See, Hear, Taste, Smell, and Feel. It wraps up with “And if you don’t know, now you know…” part for interesting facts, followed by the song/dance of the day. Subscribe for a joyful 5-minute read and join the community of people who love Fridays! 

A weekly newsletter with the best content related to games on the web. Reviews, news, discussions, and more.  The Gaming pub is a weekly newsletter made up of hand-curated links. Content ranges from interesting articles on the news front, interesting discussions and opinions, Dev/Design-related information, and always something fun - all about gaming. Subscribe to get the world of gaming sorted and stay in the loop! 

Something interesting every week from one of the oldest & best independent sites on the Web. Noticing is a weekly newsletter full of exciting ideas, insights, and people. Every Friday, you’ll receive curated roundups of posts published on Kottke, one of the oldest blogs on the internet, and delve into a world of creativity. Both Jason and the guest writer Tim hope to inspire and fascinate the audience by bringing engaging curations on things like a custom moon motorcycle, stunning gardens of cherry blossoms, and whatever the heck bone music is. Subscribe to Noticing for roundups of some of the most awesome, mind-boggling, and interesting posts every Friday. P.S. Jason is on sabbatical now, so while he's taking a break, you'll receive automated emails of some of the best content that was published throughout the years.

Discover websites you didn't know existed Insanely Useful Websites newsletter is an extension of a curated directory featuring websites, products, and apps you’ll find useful. Every week Jaisal sends out 3 new and interesting websites with an added bonus of unuseful one that could help kill your boredom. Think of a website full of free logos to download, one that hosts 2190 calculators, or a text-to-speech tool you never knew you needed. Subscribe to explore what the internet has to offer and help curate this community-generated resource. 

Get web comics from the best indie artists delivered to your inbox every day. Comics are curated by the artists. Every issue is unique to the reader. The Funnies is a daily email newsletter that aims to put a smile on your face. Every day you’ll receive a link that will take you to hand-picked web comics created by the best indie comic artists in the world. If you like comedy or social commentary, you'll love this newsletter. It features humor ranging from dark absurdism to cringe dad puns to cute, wholesome moments. Subscribe to support the artists and get your daily dose of joy!  

David shares the top-five links he discovers in a weekly newsletter called “Friday Finds.” With Friday Finds, David Perell is aiming to bring you links to the information you won’t find anywhere else. Dave wants to make Friday Finds a welcome break from the doom and gloom of today. Instead of dwelling on the news and drama that the rest of the Internet appears to be constantly caught up in, Friday Finds will bring you things that are interesting, not depressing. David’s range of topics is vast, covering everything from Aristotle to modern technology, and his testimonials from readers are glowing! So be sure to subscribe to Friday Finds today for a weekly dose of enlightenment!

A weekly newsletter that gives you 6 brief, personal recommendations of cool stuff. Recomendo is a weekly newsletter that hosts curated recommendations on helpful, useful, engaging, and thought-provoking things. Curated by Kevin Kelly, Mark Frauenfelder, and Claudia Dawson, it brings you engaging medleys from across the internet to educate, inform and inspire. Everytime, you’ll embark on a journey to discover various topics, including memorable quotes, upcoming Netflix series, popular YouTubers, and intriguing articles. Subscribe to Recomendo for handpicked curations on some of the most incredible things trending around the world. Delivered every Sunday to make your weekend a bit more enjoyable.

Coffee shop sounds sent to your inbox every weekday. Whether it’s 4 hours of Parisian cafe ambiance, 30 minutes of grinding and pouring coffee goodness, you’ll feel like you’re out there, enjoying the coffee, without leaving the comfort of your house. Coffeehouse has evolved from only 2 sentence commentary next to a link to interesting ramblings on productivity techniques and recipes to make your own drink (mostly something other than coffee).  Subscribe for the coffe shop sounds and stay to learn and connect with fellow remote workers.  

In which Margaret & Sophie boss the internet with impeccable discernment and insouciant charm. Two Bossy Dames is a whimsical, gif-wrapped newsletter full of commentary and recommendations. Dames dig out the treasures of the internet, share their love for books, popular culture, and recently found passion for sports. Expect insights on Taylor Swift’s new album, thoughts on Star Trek: Discovery, and recommendations for the best hair products!