Grammy-winning R&B star Lizzo has signed a deal to produce television programming for Amazon.com Inc’s Prime Video streaming service.
The 32-year-old singer of “Good as Hell†and “Juice†had a breakout year in 2019 with hit songs and an appearance in the movie “Hustlers.â€
Streaming services from Netflix Inc, Walt Disney Co and others are competing to lure big celebrities as they battle for digital audiences.
In a statement, Amazon Studios says Lizzo “has such a unique perspective, and they are so excited to hear her ideas for new content.
[Source: Reuters]