The Future of Harry and Meghan’s Content Deals: Speculations and Controversy

Spotify executive, Bill Simmons, has come under fire for his scathing comments about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle following the end of their podcast deal with the streaming platform. Simmons, who is responsible for the innovation and monetization of podcasts at Spotify, expressed regret for not being involved in the negotiation of the couple’s departure from the platform. In a recent podcast episode, Simmons referred to Harry and Meghan as “fucking scammers” and expressed his frustration at not launching a podcast with them.

Simmons’s comments drew attention from the media, with the Daily Mail capturing footage of him in the parking lot outside Spotify’s executive offices in Los Angeles. The Mail, currently engaged in a legal battle with Harry, highlighted Simmons’s remarks in their coverage. The publication also reported on accusations that Meghan had faked interviews for the Spotify podcast and speculated on the potential downfall of the Harry and Meghan brand.

The end of the Spotify experiment has led to speculation about the future of Harry and Meghan’s $100 million deal with Netflix. The Sun suggests that the contract is unlikely to be renewed, with a source claiming that “the lemon has been squeezed to the last drop.” However, just weeks ago, The Sun’s UK edition suggested that the couple was ready to produce more content for Netflix. According to an inside source, the Netflix deal is still going strong, with a Harry documentary titled “Heart of Invictus” set to be released in late summer and several unannounced projects in development.

Despite facing criticism and a legion of haters, Harry and Meghan continue to have representation for future contracts. Since April, they have been represented by talent firm WME, which will explore film and television production, brand partnerships, and business creation with the couple. A WME representative confirmed that Meghan is still developing content for her audience on another platform.

The question remains whether the world wants more Harry and Meghan content or content that isn’t about them. Marina Hyde, in a column for The Guardian, suggests that people are still interested in hearing the couple complain about their lives and treatment by the royal family. Hyde argues that this is the only genre in which Harry and Meghan turn heads and that they still hold the monopoly on this type of content.

As the future of Harry and Meghan’s media empire remains uncertain, it is clear that their influence and ability to captivate an audience are still significant. Whether they continue to produce content about their own lives or venture into other areas, their brand and storytelling abilities are likely to remain in demand.

This article was originally published by Vanity Fair United States and translated by Isabel Escribano Bourgoin.

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Bill Simmons, a Spotify executive, has faced backlash for his critical remarks about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle following the end of their podcast deal with the streaming platform. Simmons, who is responsible for podcast innovation and monetization at Spotify, expressed regret for not being involved in the couple’s departure negotiations from the platform. In a recent podcast episode, Simmons called Harry and Meghan “fucking scammers” and expressed frustration about not launching a podcast with them.

Simmons’s comments caught the attention of the media, particularly the Daily Mail, which filmed him in the parking lot outside Spotify’s executive offices in Los Angeles. The Daily Mail, currently in a legal battle with Harry, focused on Simmons’s remarks in their coverage. The publication also reported on claims that Meghan had staged interviews for the Spotify podcast, drawing speculation on the potential decline of their reputation.