Representation
Michael Jackson’s Nephew Jaafar Jackson Signs With CAA
Michael Jackson’s nephew, Jaafar Jackson, who will portray the pop star in the upcoming biopic about the singer’s life, has signed with CAA for representation. Jackson is the son of Jermaine Jackson and the nephew of Michael Jackson and will make his acting debut in the role of his late uncle in Michael. Antoine Fuqua […]
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Digital Creator, Actress Yuri Lamasbella Signs With CAA (Exclusive)
Yuri Lamasbella, a digital creator and actress, has signed with CAA. She started out as a beauty and fashion influencer on YouTube. But Lamasbella went on to secure around 8 million followers on social media platforms, including TikTok, for her viral comedic parodies. Her biggest online viewership is for sketches of the Kardashian family. The […]
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Hawk Tuah Girl’s New Manager Reveals What’s Next for Her: “There Are Endless Opportunities”
A viral TikTok of Haliey Welch, aka “Hawk Tuah Girl,” making a sexy joke while partying in Nashville has become the gift that keeps on giving — and not just for Welch herself. As anyone with access to social media in the past few weeks can attest, Welch has been just about as ubiquitous as […]
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“Hawk Tuah Girl” Hailey Welch Finds Representation
Hailey Welch, who recently gained viral fame on TikTok as “The Hawk Tuah Girl,” has signed for representation with management firm The Penthouse. “The world’s gone crazy for Haliey! I’m glad our team can help guide this rocketship. All the podcasters are right, spend five minutes with her and you’ll see why she is America’s […]
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‘Sound of Freedom’ Director Alejandro Monteverde Signs with WME (Exclusive)
Alejandro Monteverde — the director of the 2023 box office success Sound of Freedom — has signed with WME. The Mexican filmmaker was behind the movie that starred Jim Caviezel and was inspired by the life of Tim Ballard, a Homeland Security agent who embarked on his own quest to bring child traffickers to justice. […]
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Harry Daniels, TikTok Celebrity Serenader, Signs With UTA (Exclusive)
Harry Daniels, who has built a TikTok following by serenading in jest celebrities and capturing their responses on video, has signed with UTA. After singing off-tune songs to surprised cultural names, Daniels now has plans to create and market his own music. Enter UTA, the Hollywood talent, entertainment and sports company, to secure new opportunities […]
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Ella Emhoff Signs With UTA (Exclusive)
Ella Emhoff, a fashion model and daughter of second gentleman Douglas Emhoff and stepdaughter of U.S. vice president Kamala Harris, has signed with UTA. The Hollywood talent, entertainment, sports and advisory company will represent Emhoff in all areas. The multidisciplinary artist and creator is looking to expand opportunities in the digital, fine arts and philanthropic spaces. […]
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CAA Promotes 15 Employees to Agent
CAA has promoted 15 employees to agent or executive. Kelly Berger, Dillon Dailidonis, Peter Dakich, L Davis, Andrew Devian, Shayna Ehrlich, Julie Flanagan, Claire Garrison, Carson Goodwyn, Zach Grove, Tia Ikemoto, Michael Johnston, Rahny Longley, Ines Maza, and Abby Rizzo are those who have been promoted. Berger has been promoted to Motion Picture Literary agent; Dailidonis has been promoted to agent in the Digital Media department; Dakich has been promoted […]
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Barstool Sports and Dave Portnoy Sign With UTA
Now an independent company again, Barstool Sports is pursuing new media deals, with talent agency UTA set to represent it and its founder, Dave Portnoy, as well as its roster of in-house creators. The irreverent and often controversial digital sports brand has become a powerhouse among young men, with a large presence on social platforms […]
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WWE Rising Star Tiffany Stratton Signs With Paradigm (Exclusive)
The WWE’s Tiffany Stratton has signed with Paradigm for representation in all areas. Stratton, 25, is a rising star in the wrestling world, thanks to her mix of character and physical work, as well as her charisma and social media reach. She boasts 551,000 followers on Instagram and 257,000 on TikTok. Paradigm is betting that […]
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La La Anthony Signs With WME (Exclusive)
Actor and producer La La Anthony has signed with WME for representation. On screen, Anthony is known for roles in Starz’ Power drama, the BMF (Black Mafia Family) series, The Chi on Showtime and most recently an appearance in the Lifetime film The Bad Guardian, which debuted May 18. She also recently hosted the Met […]
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BBC to Review Representation of “Different Groups and Communities” Across Its Content
The BBC board has unveiled a review into how accurately and authentically the public broadcaster represents different groups and communities across the U.K. amid its drive for diversity, inclusion and representation beyond the country’s biggest cities. Chaired and authored by former BAFTA chair Anne Morrison and independent media consultant Chris Banatvala, the review, unveiled on Tuesday, […]
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