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Netflix has signed a deal with Spotify to bring over a dozen shows from Bill Simmons' The Ringer to its platform, including The Bill Simmons Podcast and The Rewatchables, marking a strategic move into video podcasts and sports content, with some shows moving exclusively from YouTube to Netflix.
Netflix has entered a multi-year licensing deal with Spotify to stream video versions of popular Spotify podcasts, including Bill Simmons' show, starting in early 2026. The shows will be exclusive to Netflix and Spotify, removing them from YouTube, and aim to attract and engage subscribers by offering new content formats. The deal reflects a strategic move by Netflix to expand into video podcasts and diversify its entertainment offerings.
Bill Simmons suggests that Kawhi Leonard may have been unaware of a no-show endorsement deal linked to the Clippers, possibly arranged by his uncle, raising questions about the involvement and awareness of the player in the scandal.
NBA analyst Bill Simmons believes the Golden State Warriors, currently on a hot streak, could make a deep playoff run similar to the Chiefs' Super Bowl victory, attributing their turnaround to Draymond Green's performance and the emergence of Jonathan Kuminga. Despite facing tough competition, Simmons finds the idea of the Warriors making a playoff run more believable now.
Bill Simmons expressed concern over the Miami Heat's acquisition of Terry Rozier from the Charlotte Hornets, emphasizing the impact it could have on the Celtics. He highlighted Miami as a significant threat and praised Rozier as a valuable addition to their roster. Despite the Celtics' current top position in the league, Simmons emphasized the need for a bench guard with size. The trade is expected to shake up the dynamics in the Eastern Conference, with Rozier poised to make a significant impact on Miami's offense.
Bill Simmons, a top Spotify executive and podcaster, criticized Prince Harry and Meghan Markle for not producing enough content for their $20 million podcast deal with Spotify. Simmons called the couple "grifters" and believes the company should have dropped them earlier. Despite the termination of the deal, the couple's content continues to attract a large following and generate revenue. Their Netflix documentary and Prince Harry's memoir were both highly successful, indicating that consumers are still interested in their content.
Bill Simmons, an NBA insider, has received backlash from Phoenix Suns fans for his comment on the Suns' trade for Bradley Beal. Simmons implied that having Beal on the Suns wouldn't have made a difference over Landry Shamet in the series against the Denver Nuggets this past NBA postseason. Fans quickly slammed Simmons' take, arguing that Beal would have outperformed Shamet in the series. This comes after Simmons was previously roasted by fans for getting the Suns head coach hire wrong.
NBA insider Bill Simmons has received backlash from Phoenix Suns fans for his comment on the Suns' trade for Bradley Beal. Simmons implied that having Beal on the Suns wouldn't have made a difference over Landry Shamet in the series against the Denver Nuggets this past NBA postseason. Fans quickly slammed Simmons' take, arguing that Beal would have outperformed Shamet in the series. This comes after Simmons was previously roasted by Suns fans for getting the team's head coach hire wrong.
Spotify executive and podcaster Bill Simmons called Prince Harry and Meghan Markle "grifters" after their multi-year partnership with Spotify ended. The partnership between Archewell Audio, the couple's production company, and Spotify was intended to include numerous programs but ultimately only one series and a holiday special were produced. Simmons previously criticized Harry in a January 2023 episode of his podcast, saying that he was "so embarrassed" to share Spotify with him.
Bill Simmons, Spotify's Head of Podcast Innovation and Monetization, called Prince Harry and Meghan Markle "f**king grifters" after their departure from the platform, which will cost them around $10 million. Simmons, who owns a pop culture and sports podcast, doesn't understand why people pay attention to the royal couple and despises Prince Harry, whom he previously told The Big Lead to "shoot this guy to the sun."
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's podcast deal with Spotify has come to an end, with both parties confirming the split in a joint statement. Bill Simmons, Spotify's head of global sports content, called the couple "f---ing grifters" on his podcast and alluded to an incident he had with Harry on Zoom when they apparently brainstormed podcast ideas. The couple produced one podcast called "Archetypes," which Meghan hosted, and won a People’s Choice Award for best podcast.
Bill Simmons, Spotify's Head of Podcast Innovation and Monetisation, has called Prince Harry and Meghan Markle "f***ing grifters" after the couple's company Archwell parted ways with Spotify. The Sussexes had signed a three-year deal to produce content for the audio company, but only one series of the Archetypes podcast was produced. Simmons had previously criticised Harry and said it was "embarrassing" to be affiliated with the same company.
Bill Simmons, a Spotify executive and podcaster, called Prince Harry and Meghan Markle "f--king grifters" on his podcast after their departure from the company. The couple had signed a deal reportedly worth $20 million three years ago for their production company, Archewell, which included a podcast. Simmons, who still runs The Ringer, made similar comments about the couple in the past, including calling for Prince Harry to be "shot to the sun."
Sports personality Bill Simmons faced social media backlash after being wrong about the Phoenix Suns' next coach, insisting it would be assistant coach Kevin Young, only for the team to hire Frank Vogel. Simmons admitted he was wrong but continued to insist Young was the frontrunner for a couple of weeks. Fans roasted Simmons on Twitter for his inaccurate reporting.
NBA analysts Kendrick Perkins and Bill Simmons criticized the Memphis Grizzlies for their treatment of impending free agent Dillon Brooks, who was informed that he would not be brought back "under any circumstances." Perkins and Simmons both felt that the Grizzlies could have handled the situation with more dignity and respect for a player who had given six years to the organization. They also suggested that the Grizzlies' culture of brash smack talk and general un-seriousness may have contributed to the situation.