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business1 month ago•18 min saved

Wasserman Rebrands as 'The Team' as Auction Opens for Hollywood Agency Empire

Deadline reports Casey Wasserman is rebranding Wasserman Media Group as “The Team” while the formal sale of the agency empire begins, with NDAs issued and a data room opened. Potential bidders including WME, CAA, Range Media Partners, UTA, and Goldman Sachs are signaling interest in acquiring the entire operation (including related Brillstein/Paradigm assets), with prices likely north of $1 billion. The move follows Epstein-Maxwell controversy and mounting LA politics pressuring Wasserman’s continued involvement with LA28, adding urgency to the sale.

via Deadline|

#agency-sale #bidding #business

business1 month ago•15 min saved

Wasserman Rebrands as The Team Ahead of Sale

Wasserman Agency announces a branding shift to The Team (THE·TEAM) and a new home at the.team as it moves toward sale, signaling a move away from the Wasserman name while stressing unity across sports, music and entertainment; the sale process is expected to take months with potential buyers watching closely.

via Variety|

#agency #business #rebrand

business1 month ago•2 min saved

Casey Wasserman’s Agency Rebrands as The Team, Dropping Founder’s Name Amid Epstein Fallout

Casey Wasserman’s sports and marketing agency is dropping his name and rebranding as The Team as it seeks a buyer after the Epstein-file fallout; Wasserman had announced plans to sell, and his ongoing role in the LA 2028 Olympics has drawn scrutiny and prompted client departures.

via The New York Times|

#business #epstein-files #la-olympics-2028

world1 month ago•6 min saved

LA 2028 Olympics Under Scrutiny Over Leadership Ties and Transit Delays

As Los Angeles gears up for the 2028 Summer Games, leadership questions dog LA28 after Epstein-related disclosures about chairman Casey Wasserman and calls for his resignation, while IOC concerns over sponsorship and optics persist. Compounding worries are infrastructure delays, notably the LAX People Mover now slated for late 2026 and a lagging D Line extension, as the city pursues a “no-build Olympics” using existing venues. LA lists 28 projects to complete by 2028, about a third of which are finished. The plan includes expanding soccer to six U.S. cities, including a Rose Bowl finale, and officials say they’re studying Milan-Cortina for lessons, even as critics warn the timeline remains tight.

via The New York Times|

#epstein #infrastructure #la28

politics1 month ago•11 min saved

LA 2028 Olympics tested by scandal and boycott fears amid Trump-era tensions

LA's 2028 Olympic plans are being buffeted by a political scandal surrounding Casey Wasserman's past emails with Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, sparking calls for his resignation and fueling fears of international boycotts amid anti-Trump sentiment, as LA officials and IOC balance political and financial uncertainty while pursuing contingency planning and sponsorships ahead of the Games.

via Politico|

#epstein #la28 #maxwell

politics1 month ago•6 min saved

LA lawmakers push Wasserman to quit LA28 chair amid Epstein-Maxwell links

More than half of Los Angeles County’s 18 Olympic-committee lawmakers are urging LA28 chair Casey Wasserman to step down after his 2003 emails with Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein’s associate; Wasserman says he regrets the exchanges, but some lawmakers remain undecided. The push comes as LA officials, including Mayor Karen Bass, call for new leadership, and an independent reviewer previously concluded Wasserman’s ties did not go beyond publicly documented interactions.

via Politico|

#california #ghislaine-maxwell #la28

business1 month ago•7 min saved

Wasserman to Sell Talent Agency, Retains LA 2028 Leadership

Casey Wasserman plans to sell his talent agency after past communications with Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell emerged, triggering departures by artists and staff; LA28 backs him as leader of the Los Angeles Olympics, and a likely spin-off of the music division is anticipated as Mike Watts takes over day-to-day operations during the sale.

via Los Angeles Times|

#business #epstein #la28

business1 month ago•3 min saved

Wasserman to divest talent agency amid Epstein-linked controversy

Reuters reports Casey Wasserman will sell his Los Angeles talent agency after documents tied him to Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell surfaced; several clients, including Chappell Roan, left after it emerged he flew on Epstein's private plane and exchanged emails with Maxwell in 2003. Wasserman apologized, said he has begun the sale process and stressed there was no personal/business relationship with Epstein; LA28 said he will remain chair after reviewing past interactions, noting the Epstein-related conduct was long before his crimes were known.

via BBC|

#business #epstein #ghislaine-maxwell

entertainment2 months ago•4 min saved

Chappell Roan Splits From Wasserman Amid Epstein-Era Controversy

Grammy-winning artist Chappell Roan said she is no longer represented by Wasserman after revelations of Casey Wasserman’s 2003 emails with Ghislaine Maxwell, highlighting a push for accountability in the entertainment industry; the Epstein fallout has already spurred other clients to distance themselves and scrutiny of Wasserman’s leadership for potential rebranding or stepping down.

via The New York Times|

#chappell-roan #entertainment #epstein-files

world2 months ago•2 min saved

LA 2028 Chief Regrets Rediscovered Messages With Maxwell

LA 2028 Olympics chairman Casey Wasserman says he deeply regrets flirty emails he exchanged with Ghislaine Maxwell in 2003. He stresses he had no personal or business ties to Jeffrey Epstein and notes a 2002 humanitarian trip with the Clinton Foundation on Epstein’s plane. Maxwell has agreed to testify to Congress, and while the DOJ release prompts renewed scrutiny of associates connected to Epstein, the documents show no proven wrongdoing by Wasserman.

via BBC|

#clinton-foundation #doj-files #ghislaine-maxwell

world2 months ago•2 min saved

LA Olympics Leader Regrets 2003 Maxwell Emails in Epstein Files

Casey Wasserman, head of the LA 2028 Olympic bid, says he deeply regrets 2003 email exchanges with Ghislaine Maxwell that surfaced in newly released Epstein-related files; he stresses he had no personal or business ties to Epstein and notes a 2002 Clinton Foundation humanitarian trip on Epstein's plane. Maxwell was convicted in 2021 of sex trafficking and is serving 20 years; Epstein died by suicide in 2019. The emails were released under a law mandating disclosure of files on Epstein and Maxwell.

via The Guardian|

#emails #epstein #la-olympics

entertainment2 years ago•6 min saved

Wasserman's Hollywood Power Move: Acquiring Brillstein Entertainment Partners

Wasserman, a prominent sports and music representation company, has completed its acquisition of Brillstein Entertainment Partners, a renowned Hollywood management and production company. The deal marks Wasserman's entry into the film and TV representation and production industry. The acquisition will add a strong entertainment management and content vertical to Wasserman's existing businesses, expanding its reach in the entertainment industry. The companies plan to collaborate on high-profile projects, including a feature documentary and a memoir deal with basketball player Brittney Griner. The acquisition aligns with Wasserman's strategic growth plans and allows them to tap into Brillstein's expertise and resources in talent representation and production.

via Deadline|

#acquisition #brillstein-entertainment-partners #entertainment