Amazon Studios Inks Deal With Lizzo

By Michael Malone
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Lizzo performs during the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards on Jan. 26, 2020 in Los Angeles.
Lizzo performs during the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards on Jan. 26, 2020 in Los Angeles. (Image credit: Francis Specker/CBS)

Amazon Studios has inked a first-look deal with pop star Lizzo. Lizzo has three Grammys. 

“Lizzo is one of the most exciting, creative, joyful artists in the industry, and it is such a pleasure to announce this new deal with her,” said Jennifer Salke, head of Amazon Studios. “She has such a unique perspective and we’re so excited to hear her ideas for new content that our Prime Video customers are sure to love.”

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Lizzo’s hits include “Truth Hurts,” “Good As Hell” and “Juice.” Her 2019 album is called “Cuz I Love You.”

“I’m so excited to partner with the amazing team at Amazon,” said Lizzo. “Thank you to Jen Salke and the rest of the team for making this dream come true. I can’t wait to get started and share my vision with the world.”

Michael Malone
Michael Malone

Michael Malone, senior content producer at B+C/Multichannel News, covers network programming, including entertainment, news and sports on broadcast, cable and streaming; and local broadcast television. He hosts the podcasts Busted Pilot, about what’s new in television, and Series Business, a chat with the creator of a new program, and writes the column “The Watchman.” He joined B+C in 2005. His journalism has also appeared in The New York Times, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Playboy and New York magazine.