Spotify executive Bill Simmons has criticized Prince Harry and Meghan Markle for being "lazy" after their $20 million podcast deal with the company was terminated.
In an interview with The New York Times, Simmons said that the Sussexes had "not delivered" on their promises to Spotify. He said that they had only produced one season of their podcast, "Archetypes," and that it had not been very successful.
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Simmons also said that the Sussexes had been "difficult" to work with. He said that they had made a number of demands, including that they be given final approval over the editing of their podcast.
Simmons's comments have been met with mixed reactions. Some people have agreed with him, saying that the Sussexes have been "lazy" and "difficult." Others have defended the Sussexes, saying that they have been unfairly targeted by the media.
It is worth noting that Spotify has not officially commented on the termination of the Sussexes' podcast deal. However, a spokesperson for the company has said that they are "always evaluating our partnerships" and that they "will continue to work with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex on other projects."
The termination of the Sussexes' podcast deal is a setback for the couple. It is their first major project since they stepped back from royal duties in 2020. The deal was seen as a way for them to build their own media empire.
It remains to be seen what the future holds for the Sussexes' media career. However, the termination of their Spotify deal is a sign that they may face challenges in achieving their goals.