Aisha Tyler Signs With CAA

A crowd estimated at 200 people gathered at the world-famous intersection of Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Street Saturday night to mark the anniversary of Louisville, Ky. resident Breonna Taylor’s death in a police drug raid.

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorBuzzFeed Studios has signed with CAA for representation in all areas, as the digital-media company looks to expand its slate of projects across TV, film and subscription VOD platforms.BuzzFeed Studios previously was repped by WME. The division develops scripted and unscripted projects based on existing BuzzFeed intellectual property, including BuzzFeed News articles.

Taylor Swift gifted pal Jesse Tyler Ferguson a care package of baby clothes when his son was born. The former Modern Family star and his husband Justin Mikita became parents to Beckett Mercer Ferguson-Mikita in July last year, and the Shake it Off hitmaker was among the first celebrities to congratulate them with a generous gift.

Last week, a Coca-Cola commercial debuted featuring new music from Tyler, The Creator. The track was enjoyable, though difficult to fully appreciate in the context of a soft drink ad.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media ReporterNinja Thyberg, whose movie “Pleasure” debuted to rave reviews at Sundance Film Festival, has signed with CAA.“Pleasure,” an explicit drama about the adult film industry, marked Thyberg’s feature film directorial debut.

Ginny & Georgia faced the wrath of Taylor Swift on Twitter earlier this week, but the show’s star, Antonia Gentry, is till beyond grateful for what the series has given her. Amidst the backlash for sexist commentary about Taylor’s dating history, Antonia praised the show for giving her “reprieve” after years of feeling “voiceless.” The actress did not address Taylor or her fans directly, but did boldly stand up for the show and what it stands for.

EXCLUSIVE: CAA has signed NAACP Image Award winner Nichelle Tramble Spellman for representation in all areas.

Also Read: 'The Boys' Gets Early Season 3 Renewal From Amazon, Sets Aisha Tyler-Hosted Aftershow“Silent John” is a production of Hidden Empire Film Group. Tyler developed the film along with John Doherty and David Jacobson.

EXCLUSIVE: Aisha Tyler is set to direct Silent John, a socially conscious psychological thriller that explores the unholy fanaticism of a man lost in the chasm between faith, the church, and madness. Hidden Empire Film Group is producing the film, which will begin shooting in Summer 2021 and will take place in County Galway, Ireland.

EXCLUSIVE: CAA has inked screenwriter T.S. Nowlin.

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaThe British playwright, director and actor Kwame Kwei-Armah has signed with CAA and Redefine Entertainment.He currently serves as the artistic director for the Young Vic in London and was previously artistic director of Baltimore Center Stage.

She has also portrayed “Veronica” in the Snapchat original series Denton’s Death Date, and “Sarah Cushing” in The CW’s series Superman & Lois.

that accused the pop superstar of lifting her album name “Evermore” from an amusement park in Utah, the famously feisty litigant is hitting back with legal action of her own.Refusing to shake it off, the “Cardigan” singer-songwriter, 31, is countersuing Evermore Park, in Pleasant Grove — for spinning unlicensed Taylor Swift tunes.

Jeremy Renner is set as the lead in Paramount+’s anticipated drama series Mayor of Kingstown, from Yellowstone co-creator Taylor Sheridan. Additionally, prolific director Antoine Fuqua (Training Day) has signed on to executive produce the series.

Creative Artists Agency has signed The Weeknd in all areas worldwide. The Canadian singer, songwriter and record producer, born Abel Makkonen Tesfaye, is eyeing new partnerships and ventures via his tie-up with the Hollywood agency.

Disney+ will dramatically expand its subscriber edge over Netflix in the Asia-Pacific region in 2021, according to a report released Wednesday by research consultancy Media Partners Asia. Meaningful comparisons between the two streaming services in the region are somewhat difficult to draw, however, due to differences in pricing and the markets where each company is strongest.

Mandy Moore is now a mom. The This Is Us star announced the arrival of her son August Harrison Goldsmith, nicknamed Gus, Tuesday on Instagram, which was also shared on her husband Taylor Goldsmith’s page.

Mandy Moore is officially a new mom after welcoming a new son with husband, Taylor Goldsmith.