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Taylor Swift Turns Down Duchess of Sussex's Personal Podcast Invite, UTA CEO Calls Markle 'Not a Great Talent' Amid Sussexes' Failed Spotify Deal

  • Meghan Markle invited Taylor Swift to appear on her now-defunct Spotify podcast, but Swift declined the offer.
  • The CEO of United Talent Agency criticized Markle's lack of talent following the cancellation of her Spotify deal.
  • Markle and Prince Harry struggled to produce content for their $20 million Spotify contract and only released one 12-episode podcast series.
  • The Sussexes continue to work with Netflix, though some of their pitched ideas were rejected and they must deliver more content to receive full payment.
  • The failed Spotify deal and public backlash from industry executives signal a possible end to massive deals with celebrities not proven in entertainment.
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