CAA Promotes 29 To Agent/Executive

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorRepublic Records has promoted Amaiya Davis to vice president of media/cultural impact & engagement, it was announced today by the company’s executive vice president of media & artist relations, Joseph Carozza. She is based at the label’s New York headquarters.Davis will continue to spearhead publicity campaigns for a diverse roster of artists, including City Morgue, Duckwrth, Kash Doll, Kiana Ledé, Lil Tecca and more, according to the announcenemt.

Dana Pirkle-Hayberg has joined CAA as an agent in the digital media department. In the new role, Hayberg will work with the agency's gaming talent on partnerships and brand opportunities.

Kroy Biermann’s former NFL agent is suing him for allegedly neglecting to pay more than $22,000 in fees.Andrew Baker, the president/CEO of Exclusive Sports Group, filed paperwork with the Fulton County Superior Court in Atlanta claiming that he helped negotiate Biermann’s NFL contracts, but that his former client failed to pay on time, according to legal docs obtained by the New York Post’s Page Six.According to the papers obtained by Page Six, Baker claimed that he would send reminders to

Patrick Hipes Executive Managing EditorUTA said Friday that its has promoted 35 staffers to agent, executive or associate levels across 20 divisions.The moves come after last month the company reinstated full pay for employees after having to cut back because of the coronavirus pandemic, which has chilled the Hollywood deal business.

Will Thorne Staff WriterUTA has announced a whole slew of promotions across various departments and multiple offices.The talent agency has promoted 35 employees all told.

Variety Staff Follow Us on TwitterICM Partners and its London-based agency Primary Talent International have hired music agent Pete Nash, it was announced today by Rob Prinz, head of worldwide concerts at ICM Partners and Matt Bates, head of international at PTI/ICM.  Nash will be based in ICM’s New York office and brings with him a client roster that includes Kings of Leon, Pet Shop Boys, Regina Spektor, Steve Winwood, The Struts and Travis (outside of the U.S.).ICM Partners International

Alexandra Del Rosario Associate Editor/Nights & WeekendsEXCLUSIVE: A3 Artists Agency announced that it has promoted Jamie Pillet as a Partner in its Talent Division. The agency shared the news on Wednesday.“Jamie’s promotion is the result of her continued extraordinary work and success.

Also Read: CAA Signs Version of Franchise Agreement With Writers Guild, Approval Still PendingCAA Brand Consulting, has elevated Lauren Dolik and Charlie Gilbert in New York, Lucy Clowes in London, and Mareike Strootman in Munich, to Executives.Abigail Walters, Carlos Segarra, Emily Westcott, and Alex Rice have been promoted to Agent in CAA’s Books department.

Matt Donnelly Senior Film WriterCreative Artists Agency has upped almost 30 staffers to agent or executive titles across divisions and locations, the talent shop announced Wednesday.The promotions come as the Hollywood representation landscape continues to fragment, as the past weeks have seen legacy agents from CAA and their biggest competitors form management firms.“We couldn’t be more thrilled about the next generation of agents and executives, bringing new voices, perspective, and expertise

Netflix has released a new trailer for its upcoming animated adventure musicalOver the Moon. The family film's star-studded voice cast includes Cathy Ang, Phillipa Soo, Ken Jeong, John Cho, Ruthie Ann Miles, Sandra Oh, Robert G.

Dave McNary Film ReporterCAA has promoted theatre agent Kevin Lin and multicultural business executive Ruben Garcia to the posts of co-heads of cultural business strategy.Lin and Garcia will work with CAA president Richard Lovett and the CAA board to strengthen companywide strategies that maximize creative opportunities and business growth for the agency’s diverse clients.“CAA is on a mission,” Lovett said in a statement on Monday.

RuPaul made Emmy herstory during Saturday’s Creative Arts Emmys — with a fifth consecutive win for Outstanding Host for a Reality or Competition Program — and dedicated the award to the late “RuPaul’s Drag Race” queen, Chi Chi DeVayne.

RuPaul made Emmy herstory during Saturday's Creative Arts Emmys — with a fifth consecutive win for Outstanding Host for a Reality or Competition Program — and dedicated the award to the late queen, Chi Chi Devayne.«I'd like to dedicate this Emmy to one of girls, Chi Chi Devayne,» RuPaul said during his virtual acceptance speech. «May you rest in power and perfection.»Chi Chi — the stage name of Zavion Davenport — originally appeared on season 8 of season 8, before returning to compete on .

Dino-Ray Ramos editorEXCLUSIVE: WME has announced that Noel Tedla Mesfin has joined the agency as an Agent in Production.

Brie Larson and her boyfriend Elijah Allan-Blitz made a rare appearance together.

The line-up for tomorrow’s Late Late Show has been announced and is set to include everyone from an A-list Hollywood actor to stars on the Irish music scene and TikTok.