Global music sensation Taylor Swift has reportedly turned down a handwritten invitation from Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, to appear on her Spotify podcast. Reports claim Swift rejected her appearance at Archetypes through her rep.
The criticism comes as executives at the streaming platform allegedly rejected many of the ideas proposed by the royal couple, citing their lackluster appeal. Spotify has finally canceled its deal with the Sussexes.
Read on to learn more.
Taylor Swift Turns Down Meghan Markle’s Podcast Invite
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The invitation, personally written by Meghan, was sent to Swift, extending an offer to be a guest on the popular podcast hosted by the Duchess on Spotify. However, Swift’s representatives quickly rejected the offer, delivering a clear “no” on behalf of the superstar, according to Street wall journal.
“Archetypes” is a podcast hosted by Meghan and had its debut episode last August. On the show, the former “Suits” actress spoke about social issues and the history of stereotypes cast against women.
According to the news outlet, a source with insider knowledge shared that Spotify has helped curate a list of potential guests for his “Archetypes” podcast, but finding the right kind of guests isn’t easy. This reportedly prompted Meghan to send a “personal letter” to Swift, but the “Bejeweled” singer declined.
Meghan Markle’s Spotify Axed Podcast
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According to street wall journal, Spotify decided to discontinue Meghan’s podcast, “Archetypes,” due to low productivity and failure to meet the streaming platform’s expectations.
“Archetypes” is set to be Meghan’s big foray into the world of podcasting after she and Harry step away from their roles as working royals. The project aims to explore “labels that try to hold women back.” However, according to inside sources, the podcast failed to gain traction and struggled to meet expected productivity levels, prompting the streaming giant to shelve renewal for a second season.
Spotify and Sussex-based audio publishing company Archewell Audio released a statement after the breakup, saying they had “mutually agreed to part ways and are proud of the series we created together.”
follow WSJThe Sussexes will also miss out on the total payment of the $20 million deal they signed with Spotify for the project in 2020 because they did not meet the benchmark.
Meghan Markle Doesn’t Let Failed Spotify Deals Get To Her
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Despite the setback of “Archetypes” being stopped by Spotify, Meghan is reportedly determined to continue her pursuit of podcasting and content creation. The Duchess of Sussex is said to be actively planning to create more podcasts and is exploring options to find a new home for her series, according to Daily Mail.
Undeterred by the end of his partnership with Spotify, he is actively seeking new opportunities and platforms to bring his vision to life. It has been confirmed that they are working on a new show for Netflix, titled “Bad Manners,” although it is not known if Netflix has commissioned it yet.
The former Royals are also still making a documentary about the Invictus Games, which will tell the stories of competitors around the world who train for the games.
“The team behind Archetypes remains proud of the podcasts they create on Spotify,” Meghan’s talent agency recently shared. “Meghan continues to develop more content for Archetypes audiences on other platforms.”
Is Netflix Next Bad Relationship With The Sussexes?
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The partnership between Netflix and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex may also be on shaky ground, with rumors swirling that the streaming giant may be considering cutting ties with the high-profile couple.
follow Daily Mailinsider sources have suggested that the relationship between Netflix and the Sussexes “hasn’t always been great,” adding fuel to speculation about the future of their collaboration.
“Harry has no problem but Meghan thinks she knows how to run Hollywood,” the source shared, adding that their first interview with Oprah Winfrey on the CBS Network “sighed” on Netflix.
“There are some disgruntled executives who feel Netflix should have been given the first bite of the cherry,” the insider added.
The Sussexes’ $100 million deal with Netflix, signed in 2020, has been hailed as a breakthrough, with the couple venturing into the world of content creation to produce documentaries, documentaries, feature films and children’s programming. The multi-year deal is seen as a strategic move for the royal couple to establish their independent careers and support their philanthropic efforts.
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