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Grammy-winning artist Chappell Roan said she is no longer represented by Wasserman after revelations of Casey Wasserman’s 2003 emails with Ghislaine Maxwell, highlighting a push for accountability in the entertainment industry; the Epstein fallout has already spurred other clients to distance themselves and scrutiny of Wasserman’s leadership for potential rebranding or stepping down.
Singer Chappell Roan left Casey Wasserman’s talent agency amid fallout from Epstein-era emails between Wasserman and Ghislaine Maxwell, marking the agency’s highest-profile backlash to date; Wasserman apologized for the exchange, and Roan’s departure underscores reputational risks tied to the Epstein saga.
Singer Chappell Roan has left the Casey Wasserman-led agency amid fallout from the Epstein-Maxwell files, saying the move is about protecting her team and demanding accountability in the industry. Wasserman apologized for past emails to Maxwell and stressed he had no personal or business ties to Epstein, while two other bands distanced themselves from the agency.
Chappell Roan has left Wasserman Music after founder Casey Wasserman appeared in DOJ Epstein files; she says she must protect her team and uphold her values, joining a broader industry push for accountability as other artists and staff call for leadership changes and the agency’s roster temporarily disappeared from its site.
Pop star Chappell Roan announced she is no longer represented by Casey Wasserman’s talent agency after new US DOJ documents tied Epstein and Maxwell to the agency through flirtatious emails; Wasserman apologized for the conversations, saying the exchanges predate the crimes, while Roan framed the move as a stand for representation aligned with artists’ values amid broader scrutiny of industry accountability. Maxwell is serving a 20-year sentence for sex trafficking, and Epstein’s 2019 death was ruled a suicide.
Chappell Roan defended her nipple-baring Mugler gown at the 2026 Grammys, saying the outfit wasn’t “that outrageous” and noting prosthetic nipples (later covered by a cape) with a medieval fantasy vibe described by her makeup artist. The look accompanied her on the red carpet and during the ceremony, where she was nominated for multiple awards. Roan has publicly discussed past industry challenges, including being dropped by a label and losing healthcare.
The Grammys night delivered a wave of standout fashion on the red carpet and premiere, from Sabrina Carpenter’s Marilyn Monroe–inspired rhinestone Valentino gown and Bad Bunny’s Schiaparelli tux to Chappell Roan’s dramatic red Mugler look and Olivia Dean’s Chanel sequin-and-feathers gown, with other bold entries like Kesha, Rosé and Lola Young also turning heads as Trevor Noah hosted and Dean earned Britain’s Best New Artist win.
Chappell Roan arrived at the Grammys wearing a fully sheer, deep red Mugler look inspired by the brand’s archival SS98 collection, featuring embellished nipple rings and a dramatic cape for a fearless, main-character fashion moment at Grammys 2026.
Chappell Roan headlines Fortnite Festival with a collection of skins and cosmetics—Pink Pony Club, Roan of Arc, and new instruments—paired with the Heartcore Music Pass, marking the singer’s most substantial in-game collaboration to date.
Chappell Roan responded to mixed reactions to her revealing Mugler Grammys red-carpet look, calling it 'awesome and weird' and encouraging viewers to exercise free will; the outfit featured nipple pasties beneath a sheer dress, revealed after removing a cape. While some fans praised the bold style, others criticized it; Roan was nominated for two Grammys but did not win.
Chappell Roan arrived at the Grammys in a fully sheer, deep red Mugler ensemble inspired by the brand’s SS98 couture, featuring embellished nipple rings and a dramatic cape with a train, a fearless, main‑character fashion moment that drew wide attention.
Chappell Roan sparked social media chatter at the 2026 Grammys wearing a Mugler silk georgette negligee dress with a cape; once the cape was removed, the outfit appeared sheer and was described as a naked-dress look suspended by nipple rings with pasties covering the nipples. The moment quickly went viral, Roan hadn’t shared details about the look on Instagram as of that evening, and she later presented the Best New Artist award onstage to Olivia Dean.
Chappell Roan headlined a bold naked-dressing moment at the Grammys, arriving in a Mugler burgundy cape that revealed an opaque floor-length skirt hanging from nipple piercings. Other stars leaned into revealing looks—Heidi Klum, Karol G, and Kehlani—highlighting the night’s daring fashion. Roan later changed into a Rodarte ivory gown to present best new artist Olivia Dean, underscoring how the Grammys leaned into provocative red-carpet style.
Chappell Roan stunned Grammys 2026 attendees by arriving in red, then going topless with a nipple clamp during her red-carpet moment. The 27-year-old singer (Kayleigh Rose Amstutz) is up for Best Pop Solo Performance and Record of the Year for her single “The Subway.” She told Zuri Hall she felt overstimulated by the cameras but was in good spirits and noted she isn’t performing that night. Roan also reflected on industry pressures and that there’s no album in progress as she takes time between projects.
Chappell Roan, born Kayleigh Amstutz in Missouri, rose from a pandemic-era exit from Atlantic Records to win Best New Artist at the 2025 Grammys and now faces two more nominations at the 2026 Grammys for Subway. After being dropped by a label in 2020, she built an independent career capped by The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess (2023) and high-profile collaborations with Olivia Rodrigo, including opening for tours and providing backing vocals. Known for drag-inspired fashion and openness about mental health (Bipolar II) and her queer identity (publicly coming out in 2024), she has spoken out on paparazzi and politics (turning down a White House Pride performance). Roan says her next album may take years, with occasional country-leaning releases like The Giver.