TikToker Taylor Cassidy Signs With WME (Exclusive)

Joe Otterson TV ReporterMichelle Selene Ang has signed with Buchwald, Variety has learned exclusively.Ang is best known for her role on the popular Netflix series “13 Reasons Why.” During her time on the show, she played the role of Courtney Crimsen, who is one of the titular reasons that Hannah (Katherine Langford) commits suicide in Season 1 after Courtney spreads lies about her around their school.

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.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterLorraine Toussaint has signed with Paradigm, Variety has learned exclusively. She continues to be represented by Frontline Management, Jill Fritzo PR, and Myman Greenspan.Toussaint currently stars in the CBS reboot of “The Equalizer” opposite Queen Latifah.

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.

Actress, producer and activist Kate Bosworth has signed with APA for representation in all areas. She was previously at CAA, where she had spent most of the last two decades, except for a six-month stint at ICM in 2017.

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.

British actor Callum Woodhouse has signed with APA. Woodhouse is best known for playing Tristan Farnon opposite Samuel West on PBS' All Creatures Great and Small, a revival of the TV series about James Herriot's adventures as a veterinarian in 1930s Yorkshire.

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorTaylor Cassidy, like many teens, says she joined TikTok “just for fun.” She quickly found a larger purpose on the fast-growing short-form video platform: shining a spotlight on Black history and promoting messages of positivity and empowerment.The St. Louis-based creator, who turned 18 last month, started on TikTok in November 2019.

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.

Harlemrestaurateur and TV personality Melba Wilson has signed with Buchwald. The representation comes as Wilson moves deeper into the TV space after her eponymous eatery, Melba’s Restaurant, made her famous for its “American Comfort” menu.

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.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorBMI has announced that Sandye Taylor is joining the company as Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer.  She will report to the performing rights organization’s President & CEO Mike O’Neill and will be a member of the company’s Executive Leadership Team.

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.

Mandy Moore and Taylor Goldsmith are proud parents!