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The royal family

Harry and Megan dubbed "fucking grifters" by Spotify exec and podcaster

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Qbish · 17/06/2023 09:29

No great surprise there... Would love to hear his story about Zooming Prince Harry, I can only imagine his frustration with the whining ninny!

Leading Spotify figure lashes out at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle after end of podcast deal | The Independent

Leading Spotify figure lashes out at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle

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

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/spotify-harry-meghan-podcast-deal-end-b2359279.html

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MamoruHisaishi · 17/06/2023 11:48

Italiangirlinlondon · 17/06/2023 11:40

Also need to remember, Netflix alluded the same, they were just politer. They said they’d spent to much money on them and then it was reported from folks who worked on their documentary series they were an utter nightmare to work with, always changing their minds, reneging on what was agreed, wanting it scripted etc,

i strongly suspect not much more coming out from Netflix.

Yup, there were numerous leaks from Netflix and I think even the book publishing company about the frustration they were causing due to delays and changes they kept trying to push. And seeing as Spotify all but admitted in the original WSJ that these two were lazy and lacked work ethic, I don't think this is a good thing for their brand/image building. I'm just laughing how this is now coming full circle and all they accused the royal family and staff of, is now being done to them. By the Americans no less, whose support they've been trying to cultivate😂😂😂.

LegendsBeyond · 17/06/2023 11:49

He’s right. They’re a waste of space. It’s embarrassing that Harry didn’t come up with any content in two years. It just shows he has no creative talent & nothing to say.

LittleBearPad · 17/06/2023 11:52

He’s perfectly entitled to say what he thinks about them. It’s not going well

Cam22 · 17/06/2023 11:58

LegendsBeyond · 17/06/2023 11:49

He’s right. They’re a waste of space. It’s embarrassing that Harry didn’t come up with any content in two years. It just shows he has no creative talent & nothing to say.

He’s not terribly bright, generally.

JudgeJ · 17/06/2023 12:02

shmiz · 17/06/2023 10:35

What is a grifter ? What does that term mean ?

Did you never watch Hustle? It means a scam artist.

SirQuintusAureliusMaximus · 17/06/2023 12:06

I really REALLY enjoyed reading this. It gave me so much pleasure and joy.

The both utterly utterly deserve it especially Meghan who should be ashamed of herself for dragging Harry into this world thinking that she could milk a cash cow outside of the royal family that she couldn't do in it.

I liked this bit of what the exec said about Harryespecially

"I'm so tired of this guy. What does he bring to the table? He just whines about s and keeps giving interviews.
'Who gives a s? Who cares about your life?
'You weren't even the favorite son. You live in f Montecito and you just sell documentaries and podcasts and nobody cares what you have to say about anything unless you talk about the royal family and you just complain about them.'"

Schadenfreude is now being served. Shall I be mother? Who wants a cup?

oakleaffy · 17/06/2023 12:07

Those podcasts were absolutely dire- Markle's breathy, highly produced voice interrupting the more interesting guests at every turn, right. {'Right' being a Markle word that she uses a lot}

They are ''F&cjing grifters''- Literally getting millions for having others do all the donkey work while doing sweet F.A themselves.

Harry is trying to do a Royal version of ''A child called it'' - Misunderstood childhood/suffering , silver spoon edition.

Whenharrymetsmelly · 17/06/2023 12:09

allabouttheboy · 17/06/2023 10:48

Incredibly unprofessional.
And you can say the same about lots of influencers.
He is also wrong. Lots of people for some reason are obsessed by Harry.

Yep like on this thread 🤣

Livinghappy · 17/06/2023 12:12

The best thing they can do now is to return to the UK, let Archie and Lili go to a nice private school and serve under William and Kate. Live a quiet and dutiful life. Settle comfortably in a nice stately home, I hope that's what they'll do. It would be the best outcome for them and their kids

I agree but can't see it happening. On one level I feel sorry for H&M. They have played it so badly and made so many poor decisions.. Perhaps Harry was never made to feel the consequenes of his actions growing up. He should however take complete responsibility as he is not a youngster.

Edward & Anne seem to have a very decent life, lots of royal benefits, cash, security etc and very little press intrusion as the "Spares".

Such is the criticism of H&M in the US that I'm not sure they can dig themselves out of the self made hole. ..as both of them head into their 5th decade the chance of redeeming themselves is less likely.

EachandEveryone · 17/06/2023 12:13

Oh, now I want to watch Grifters with Angelica Houston. I will have to see if I can find it anywhere, brilliant film.

oakleaffy · 17/06/2023 12:13

SirQuintusAureliusMaximus · 17/06/2023 12:06

I really REALLY enjoyed reading this. It gave me so much pleasure and joy.

The both utterly utterly deserve it especially Meghan who should be ashamed of herself for dragging Harry into this world thinking that she could milk a cash cow outside of the royal family that she couldn't do in it.

I liked this bit of what the exec said about Harryespecially

"I'm so tired of this guy. What does he bring to the table? He just whines about s and keeps giving interviews.
'Who gives a s? Who cares about your life?
'You weren't even the favorite son. You live in f Montecito and you just sell documentaries and podcasts and nobody cares what you have to say about anything unless you talk about the royal family and you just complain about them.'"

Schadenfreude is now being served. Shall I be mother? Who wants a cup?

Milk, no sugar please, Earl Grey.

And a couple of biscuits if you have them.

Meghan is a practiced 'Milker' of men- 'Don't give the milk away for free''...she doubtless pressed weak old Hazmat into getting his story ghostwritten.

From 'Daddy' onwards, men have been used as a steppingstone and a ladder.

Her Dad spoiled her , and Harry was probably spoiled by HIS Mum too- so a perfect storm of whiney spoiled entitlement is coming out of both now.

Robinni · 17/06/2023 12:14

I’m not a big fan of H&M generally after the furore….

However, when I opened DM app (no surprise), the top story is

”Downcast duchess: Make-up free Meghan looks glum… fucking grifter”

followed by

Kate is gorgeous in green!.. elegant display
Stealing the show again! - George etc
Sophie stuns in white!
Camilla is inspired!

I mean the timing is uncanny, and the juxtaposition of the headlines….

While I do think H&M created a monstrous fuss and were ungrateful for their privilege.

I also think we’re all being had, pulled into an orchestrated mirage to continue supporting the monarchy enabling them to keep their millions and way of life.

As for Spotify, shit happens and sometimes business deals don’t work out. The guy who has publicly smeared them is unprofessional.

BoohooWoohoo · 17/06/2023 12:15

Can't believe he didn't pretend that it was a mutual split- must have been bad. His opinion will be noted by other big companies like Disney, Audible and Apple who are probably being sent proposals.

I think that Harry in particular fucked things up with Spotify. He should have done interviews on that platform before talking to anyone else - talk about biting the hand that feeds you. Netflix must also be pissed off at the number of interviews he's done on other platforms too. I am surprised that they didn't have a clause insisting that he did his first post Megxit interview on their platform.

TrashyPanda · 17/06/2023 12:15

ProseccoOnTap · 17/06/2023 11:31

Spotify have reduced podcasts post-pandemic.

The Obama's deal wasn't renewed either.

No, their contract ended last year and they decided to move to Audible. This was announced in Jun 2022

totally different

plus Barak Obama is a self made man. There is no comparison

Remoat · 17/06/2023 12:16

donquixotedelamancha · 17/06/2023 10:44

Where is this fantastic work ethic that is touted about them?

People go on about the work ethic of the whole RF- it's bonkers.

From direct experienced I know that they are chauffered to a place, look around for a bit, shake some hands, then off they go. Everything is planned out and they are hand held throughout. The hardest working of them do this for about 1 day in every 3 (most a lot less).

That's not a job. It's not hard work.

👏👏👏

Wheresthebeach · 17/06/2023 12:17

Ditching them for lack of content is hugely damaging- it’s basically showing everyone how lazy they are.

TrashyPanda · 17/06/2023 12:18

Samcro · 17/06/2023 11:36

who cares. never heard of him and he sounds like a knob.

Lots of people care - that is why it is headline news and why people are talking about it

he sounds very frustrated by the experience of “working” with Harry

CantBeArsedOrAsked · 17/06/2023 12:19

shmiz · 17/06/2023 10:35

What is a grifter ? What does that term mean ?

I found out by typing grifter into google

Cam22 · 17/06/2023 12:20

SirQuintusAureliusMaximus · 17/06/2023 12:06

I really REALLY enjoyed reading this. It gave me so much pleasure and joy.

The both utterly utterly deserve it especially Meghan who should be ashamed of herself for dragging Harry into this world thinking that she could milk a cash cow outside of the royal family that she couldn't do in it.

I liked this bit of what the exec said about Harryespecially

"I'm so tired of this guy. What does he bring to the table? He just whines about s and keeps giving interviews.
'Who gives a s? Who cares about your life?
'You weren't even the favorite son. You live in f Montecito and you just sell documentaries and podcasts and nobody cares what you have to say about anything unless you talk about the royal family and you just complain about them.'"

Schadenfreude is now being served. Shall I be mother? Who wants a cup?

Spot on.

Qbish · 17/06/2023 12:20

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You what? That's not my thread, and this one is on a different issue.

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Cam22 · 17/06/2023 12:20

CantBeArsedOrAsked · 17/06/2023 12:19

I found out by typing grifter into google

🙃

Qbish · 17/06/2023 12:22

Gracewithoutend · 17/06/2023 11:29

Well either the exec or the celeb shouldn't be in the job. I guess Spotify made its choice.

Neither the execs who signed H&M, or H&M, are in the job now 😂

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Cam22 · 17/06/2023 12:22

Wheresthebeach · 17/06/2023 12:17

Ditching them for lack of content is hugely damaging- it’s basically showing everyone how lazy they are.

And how arrogant. They have never reached the dizzy heights they feel they deserve - and never will.

Gothambutnotahamster · 17/06/2023 12:22

NowItsLikeSnowAtTheBeach · 17/06/2023 10:32

He's entitled to his opinion, and his opinion is based on his own interaction with them and their 'productivity' or lack thereof.

Power to him I say.

I agree with this. It did make me laugh!

cobicat · 17/06/2023 12:23

How amusing that Meghan has arranged to have herself papped to coincide with the Trooping of the Colour that she wasn't invited to! She's nothing if not predictable.

Kate must really be living rent-free in her head

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