Observer subscribers who were caught off-guard by the paper folding were likely equally surprised by an offer of Star magazine.
The New York Post reports that Observer subscribers were sent a letter that said it was either Star—recent cover “Brad and Kate’s Nights of Passion!”—or a refund. The reason for the offer? Apparently Observer owner Jared Kushner is good buds with Star publisher David Pecker.
“The New York Observer will be ceasing publishing with the [Nov. 9] issue,” read the letter.
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