The Latest Breaking News on Podcasts

Spotify executive calls Harry and Meghan ‘grifters’ after podcast deal ends

Bill Simmons, head of podcast innovation and monetisation at Spotify, spoke out after the couple’s $20m deal with the company ended prematurely

The Guardian - AU · Jun 19, 2023

Joe Rogan and Elon Musk team up to pressure scientist into ‘debating’ anti-vaxxer Robert F Kennedy Jr

Podcast host Joe Rogan invited vaccine expert Dr Peter Hotez to debate infamous anti-vaxxer Robert F Kennedy Jr

The Independent UK · Jun 18, 2023

Why Spotify ‘ended its £15m deal’ with Meghan and Harry

Industry insiders have suggested executives at Spotify had to evaluate whether the deal made economic sense in the long-run

The Independent UK · Jun 18, 2023

Why Meghan Markle's podcast was axed as real reason Spotify drop $25m royals uncovered

Meghan Markle's Archetypes podcast with Spotify has been axed and their deal won't be renewed as the music streaming giant cuts celebrity content makers that don't perform and offer 'relative value'

Daily Mirror · Jun 18, 2023

Don’t Worry, ‘Archetypes’ Fans—We Doubt Meghan Markle Is Done Podcasting

You might hear her voice again sooner than you think.

Marie Claire · Jun 17, 2023

After Their Deal with Spotify Ends, Expert Says Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Empire is Beginning to “Crumble”

The couple’s deal was worth a reported $20 million.

Marie Claire · Jun 17, 2023

Gavin Rossdale says he and Gwen Stefani have ‘opposing views’ as parents: ‘We don’t co-parent’

‘You can either do everything together and really co-parent, and see how that goes – or you can just parent. And I think we just parent,’ he said on ‘Not So Hollywood’ podcast

The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2023

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry branded 'f***ing grifters' by Spotify exec Bill Simmons after podcast axed

In a podcast episode on Friday, Bill Simmons, Head of Podcast Innovation and Monetisation at Spotify, hit out at the couple.

Daily Record · Jun 17, 2023

Leading Spotify exec brands Prince Harry and Meghan Markle ‘grifters’ after podcast deal ends

Sussexes inked three-year $25m deal with audio company but produced just one series of content

The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2023

Meghan Markle could become influencer after Spotify podcast axed, royal expert claims

In a joint statement, Prince Harry and Meghan announced the end of the £15.5m partnership after one series.

Daily Record · Jun 17, 2023