Us Weekly is a New York City-based weekly celebrity and entertainment magazine. The New York Times Company founded Us Weekly in 1977 and sold it in 1980. Wenner Media bought it in 1986 and sold it to American Media Inc. in 2017. Former editor James Heidenry resigned shortly after, and Jennifer Peros took his place. Dylan Howard, American Media’s chief content officer, is in charge of the publication. Us Weekly covers everything from celebrity relationships to the latest fashion, beauty, and entertainment trends. In 2017, its paid circulation averaged more than 1.95 million copies per week, with a total readership of more than 50 million people. The magazine’s current format is markedly different from its original 1977-2000 format. Originally a monthly industry news and review magazine akin to Premiere or Entertainment Weekly, it changed format in 2000 to focus on celebrity news and fashion. Usmagazine.com was launched in the fall of 2006. In addition to magazine features, the website includes a breaking celebrity news blog, exclusive photos, red carpet galleries from premieres and events, as well as games, videos, quizzes, and polls.
Each year, Us Weekly publishes several signature issues, including the Hot Hollywood special issues, which celebrate young Hollywood in the spring and fall; the Best Bodies issue; and the Best Makeovers issue. Janet Jackson’s Us Weekly cover from June 5, 2006, currently holds the record for the publication’s highest-selling issue in history. The New York Times Company launched Us as a fortnightly publication in 1977. Before turning a profit in 1980, the magazine lost money. Later that year, it was sold to Macfadden Media. Jann Wenner purchased it in 1985, and it is now part of Wenner Media LLC, which also publishes Rolling Stone and Men’s Journal. Us became a monthly publication in 1991.
The company announced plans to change the US publication schedule from monthly to weekly in 1999. The transition coincided with a shift in style from industry news and reviews to a celebrity-centered news magazine. The decision was made in response to several market forces, including the success of Time Inc.’s Entertainment Weekly and People magazines. Wenner stated his intention to keep Us “celebrity-friendly,” in contrast to its competitors’ more gossipy personalities. According to The New York Times, he stated: “We will be courteous to celebrities. Many of my friends work in the entertainment industry.” The magazine focuses on celebrity fashion and Hollywood gossip. Kelli Delaney, the current New York designer for Members Only, was previously the publication’s fashion. The change took effect in March 2000.
Wenner joined forces with The Walt Disney Company in February 2001. From 2002 to 2003, Bonnie Fuller was the publication’s editor-in-chief. She redesigned the title to reflect today’s celebrity newsweekly. She wrote signature sections like “Stars Are Just Like Us.” Janice Min took over as editor-in-chief in July 2003, with Victoria Lasdon Rose as publisher and Michael Steele as executive editor. Steele succeeded Min in 2009. Melanie Bromley was the West Coast bureau chief for the magazine from 2007 to 2012. Wenner Media repurchased Disney’s 50% stake in the publication in August 2006, making it once again fully owned and operated by Wenner Media. The publication was sold to American Media, Inc. in 2017.
There are several sections in the magazine. Just Like Us: photos of celebrities doing things everyday people do. Inspired by a regular Sesame Street feature about animals. Who Wore It Best?: reader polls of which celebrity wore an outfit better. Hot Stuff: the latest gossip from inside Hollywood. The Red Carpet: the looks and styles from Hollywood’s hottest parties and premieres. Hot Pics: celebrity sightings of stars around the globe. Fashion Police: famous comedians cite the fashion disasters of the stars and the best “look of the week”. The Record: a roster of changes in the lives of stars, births, marriages, divorces, etc. Loose Talk: quotes from the stars. Us Musts: according to Us Weekly, the must-see films, TV shows, and DVDs.
There are digital and print subscriptions. The one-year digital subscription is available for $0.99 per issue. That is $51.48 for 52 issues. For 6 months, you can pay $1.19 per issue. You can get all 26 issues for $30.94. The one-year print subscription is available for $0.99 per issue. That is $51.48 for 52 issues. For a 6-month subscription, it is $1.19 per issue. You can get all 26 issues for $30.94. Until you cancel, your subscription will automatically renew at the then-current rate at the end of each term. Unless you cancel, you authorize us to charge your credit/debit card or other payment methods on file at the rate disclosed in the renewal notice. They will bill you directly if your credit/debit card cannot be charged for any reason. An invoice will be mailed to you. You may cancel at any time by contacting Customer Service, and you will be refunded for any unmailed issues.
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