Whoopi Goldberg Launches WhoopInk Imprint to Elevate Diverse Voices in Publishing

April 13, 2026
Whoopi Goldberg Launches WhoopInk Imprint to Elevate Diverse Voices in Publishing
  • A growing slate of celebrities, including Goldberg, is launching publishing ventures or imprints to amplify authors and diverse voices, with Goldberg's imprint marking a notable entry.

  • Additionally, Goldberg intends to release the next novel in Bleiweiss’s Pignon Scorbion & the Barbershop Detectives series under the imprint, along with a paperback follow-up to Bits and Pieces coming out this week.

  • Goldberg will be deeply involved with the imprint WhoopInk, shaping everything from cover design to promotional strategy.

  • The AP report, carried by KSAT, ties Goldberg to the broader entertainment news landscape and references other celebrities involved in similar ventures.

  • Photos and captions from Goldberg’s public appearances, including premieres in 2025 and 2026, illustrate her ongoing relevance in entertainment.

  • The excerpt does not specify the exact genres, target authors, or initial title slate for WhoopInk.

  • WhoopInk is backed by Blackstone Publishing and aims to publish works that align with Goldberg’s public persona and creative interests.

  • The announcement comes from the Associated Press, dated April 13, 2026, providing the publication context for the news.

  • Rick Bleiweiss, a Blackstone executive who previously published Goldberg’s memoir Bits and Pieces, is already connected to the imprint and will publish the next novel in his Pignon Scorbion & the Barbershop Detectives series under WhoopInk.

  • Goldberg plans to publish some of her own works through WhoopInk, including a paperback edition of Bits and Pieces.

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