Flirtatious Emails Surface from Two Decades Ago (Image Credits: Nypost.com)
Los Angeles – Casey Wasserman, the entertainment executive steering preparations for the 2028 Olympics, encountered another setback this week as his namesake talent firm underwent a significant rebrand.[1][2]
Flirtatious Emails Surface from Two Decades Ago
Documents from the Jeffrey Epstein files, released in January 2026, revealed exchanges between Wasserman and Ghislaine Maxwell dating back to 2003. The emails carried a flirtatious tone, including one from Wasserman that read, “Where are you, I miss you… can we book that massage now?” He sent the message on April Fool’s Day while married.[1]
Wasserman also flew once on Epstein’s private jet in 2002 or 2003 during a Clinton Foundation humanitarian trip. Authorities have leveled no accusations of wrongdoing against him related to Epstein’s crimes. Still, the disclosures fueled public scrutiny, especially given a prior 2024 report alleging workplace affairs.[3]
LA28, the Olympics organizing committee, conducted a review and affirmed Wasserman’s leadership. The board concluded his Epstein mentions stayed within previously public knowledge.[4]
Wave of Client Departures Hits Hard
Prominent artists quickly distanced themselves from the agency. Chappell Roan cited her “duty to protect her team” and a need for industry accountability. Others followed, including Bethany Cosentino of Best Coast, Gigi Perez, Orville Peck, and Weyes Blood.[3][4]
The roster once boasted stars like Ed Sheeran, Coldplay, Kendrick Lamar, and SZA. Dozens of musicians and performers departed in recent weeks, prompting the agency to remove names from its site. Staff defections compounded the pressure.[5]
- Chappell Roan
- Bethany Cosentino (Best Coast)
- Gigi Perez
- Orville Peck
- Wednesday
- Weyes Blood
- Beach Bunny
Sale Process Accelerates with Rebrand
On February 13, Wasserman informed his 4,000 employees of plans to sell the company. In a memo, he stated, “I’m deeply sorry that my past personal mistakes have caused you so much discomfort… I have become a distraction.” Mike Watts assumed day-to-day operations as Wasserman shifted focus to the Olympics.[3][5]
Monday marked the rebrand to THE·TEAM, complete with a new logo and website at the.team.com. The firm declared, “As of today, Wasserman is rebranding as THE·TEAM… We go forward as we always have: Together.” Formal bidding for the agency – or parts of it – began amid industry consolidation.[2][1]
Olympics Leadership Holds Amid Calls to Resign
Politicians, including LA Mayor Karen Bass and council members, urged Wasserman to step down from LA28. A city council resolution raised concerns over alignment with Olympic values. Yet the committee retained him, citing his fundraising prowess and vision for the Games.[1]
Wasserman, a scion of Hollywood through his grandfather Lew Wasserman, built the agency from a sports marketing base into a music and talent powerhouse via acquisitions like Paradigm assets in 2021 and Brillstein in 2023. The Epstein fallout tested that legacy.[5]
The rebrand signals a deliberate separation, but questions linger over Wasserman’s dual roles and the agency’s future. LA28 preparations continue under his watch, with the 2028 Games two years away.
Key Takeaways
- Wasserman faces no Epstein charges, but emails and a jet flight sparked backlash.
- Agency sale underway; rebrand to THE·TEAM erases his name.
- Olympics board backs him despite political pressure.
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