tldrdaily.news logo
Tag

Creative Artists Agency

All articles tagged with #creative artists agency

entertainment2 years ago

Terrence Howard Files Lawsuit Against CAA for Underpaid 'Empire' Salary and Alleged Racism

Actor Terrence Howard has filed a lawsuit against Creative Artists Agency (CAA), alleging that the talent agency fraudulently convinced him to accept less money for his role on the hit TV show "Empire." Howard claims that CAA prioritized their own financial interests and those of the production companies they represented over his own. While Howard was aware that CAA was receiving a fee for packaging the project, he was unaware of the conflicts of interest involved. The actor seeks unspecified compensatory and punitive damages.

via KABC-TV|
#creative-artists-agency#empire#entertainment
entertainment2 years ago

Terrence Howard Files Lawsuit Against CAA for Fraud and Underpayment in "Empire" Role

Actor Terrence Howard has filed a lawsuit against Creative Artists Agency (CAA), alleging that the talent agency fraudulently convinced him to accept less money for his role in the TV show "Empire." Howard claims that CAA prioritized their own financial interests and those of the production companies they represented over his own. He seeks unspecified compensatory and punitive damages. "Empire" was a highly successful show, exceeding viewership expectations and receiving critical acclaim.

via CBS Los Angeles|
#creative-artists-agency#empire#entertainment
entertainment2 years ago

Top CAA Agent Maha Dakhil Steps Down Amid Israel-Hamas Controversy

Maha Dakhil, a prominent Hollywood agent and co-head of the motion picture department at Creative Artists Agency (CAA), has stepped aside from her board role and leadership positions at CAA after posting on social media about Israel-Hamas. Dakhil's client list includes A-list celebrities such as Tom Cruise and Reese Witherspoon. She apologized for her posts, which were later deleted, and expressed her commitment to peace. CAA issued a statement expressing support for Israel and the Jewish community.

via Los Angeles Times|
#creative-artists-agency#entertainment#hollywood