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Cooper shifts agencies as Unwell's cash infusion fuels ambitious growth
entertainment8 days ago

Cooper shifts agencies as Unwell's cash infusion fuels ambitious growth

Podcaster Alex Cooper leaves UTA to join CAA, a move insiders say is driven by a large capital infusion into her Unwell brand from Whitesell’s investment firm WTSL, enabling rapid growth across podcasts, TV, live events, and a new creative agency. The deal signals a strategic shift in representation to match Unwell’s multi-vertical expansion, even as the beverage line reportedly faces challenges and has drawn negative press surrounding Cooper’s team.

CAA Urges Meta to Make Muse AI Usage Opt-In for Creators
business1 month ago

CAA Urges Meta to Make Muse AI Usage Opt-In for Creators

CAA called on Meta to require opt-in consent for using creators’ names, images, likenesses, and works in Muse AI, arguing default opt-out risks artists’ livelihoods; the move comes as Muse Photo/Video rolls out with public Instagram profiles set to opt-out, prompting industry backlash and calls for clearer disclosures, monitoring, and easy removal of unauthorized content.

Pelley Lands at CAA After CBS News Departure
television2 months ago

Pelley Lands at CAA After CBS News Departure

Veteran CBS News anchor Scott Pelley has signed with Creative Artists Agency (CAA) after being fired from 60 Minutes/CBS News earlier this month following a verbal confrontation with new leadership. He joins Lesley Stahl in the CAA roster, underscoring a shift in representation for several former 60 Minutes figures, and signaling his intent to continue his television career under new management.

Scott Pelley Lines Up CAA Representation After 60 Minutes Exit
business2 months ago

Scott Pelley Lines Up CAA Representation After 60 Minutes Exit

Veteran CBS News journalist Scott Pelley, fired from 60 Minutes in June after 37 years at CBS News, has signed with talent agency CAA for representation in all areas as he plots life after CBS. The move knots him to fellow CAA client Lesley Stahl, and follows Pelley's public clash with 60 Minutes’ leadership, including Nick Bilton and Bari Weiss, as he begins a new chapter after a storied career reporting from war zones and interviewing top newsmakers.

CAA Resolves Blacklist Suit Ahead of Trial
business5 months ago

CAA Resolves Blacklist Suit Ahead of Trial

CAA settled with writer John Musero over claims the agency used internal “underperformer” lists to derail his career, agreeing to roughly $500,000 after he sought $25 million. The case, which began in 2019 and would have tested fiduciary duties and internal listing practices, was resolved ahead of opening statements with terms to be finalized within 45 days, and CAA called the suit meritless while potential witnesses like Aaron Sorkin were anticipated.

UNCW Leads the Pack as 2026 CAA Championship Bracket Is Locked In
sports5 months ago

UNCW Leads the Pack as 2026 CAA Championship Bracket Is Locked In

UNCW clinched the No. 1 seed after winning the regular season, and the 13-team bracket for the 2026 Air Force Reserve CAA Men’s Basketball Championship was set for March 6-10 in Washington, D.C. First-round action features NC A&T vs Northeastern (2 p.m.), with 8-seed Stony Brook facing 9-seed Campbell and 5-seed Drexel taking on the NC A&T/Northeastern winner in Saturday’s slate; the field is led by Charleston and Hofstra at seeds 2 and 3, respectively, as the tournament approaches.

entertainment7 months ago

Connor Storrie Joins CAA Amid Rivalry Buzz

Connor Storrie, star of the hit series Heated Rivalry, has signed with CAA for representation amid his rising fame from the show, which has garnered critical acclaim and a large fan following. Storrie, who previously appeared in Joker: Folie à Deux and is also a filmmaker, is optimistic about his career's future and continues to build on his success with new projects and a growing profile.

CAA Seeks to Block Disney Settlement and Exit from Weinstein Sexual Assault Lawsuit

Julia Ormond's sexual assault lawsuit against Harvey Weinstein, Disney, and Miramax involves a settlement with Disney, but CAA is attempting to block the case's dismissal, claiming it needs access to discovery documents and alleging that Ormond's claims are undermined by evidence obtained from her. The case highlights ongoing legal battles related to Weinstein's misconduct and Hollywood's accountability.

lawentertainment1 year ago

CAA Faces Court Scrutiny Over Blacklisting and Client Betrayal Allegations

A legal battle between former writer John Musero and CAA over alleged poaching and blacklisting is heading to trial, with court rulings dismissing some claims but affirming that Musero was placed on blacklists, raising questions about agency duties and transparency. The case highlights tensions over client treatment and confidentiality in Hollywood talent representation.