NewsSeptember 19, 2002
Rosie O'Donnell pulls plug on magazine
NEW YORK -- Former talk show host Rosie O'Donnell abruptly quit her namesake magazine Wednesday, citing a deteriorating relationship with the magazine's publisher, Gruner + Jahr USA. O'Donnell said Gruner + Jahr had been gradually taking control away from her in violation of their contract, and it was no longer possible for the magazine to continue. The last issue will be in December, G+J said...
NEW YORK -- Former talk show host Rosie O'Donnell abruptly quit her namesake magazine Wednesday, citing a deteriorating relationship with the magazine's publisher, Gruner + Jahr USA.
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O'Donnell said Gruner + Jahr had been gradually taking control away from her in violation of their contract, and it was no longer possible for the magazine to continue. The last issue will be in December, G+J said.
The magazine debuted in April 2001 as part of a partnership to revive struggling McCall's magazine.
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