Billie Eilish has parted ways with agency mogul Casey Wasserman in the wake of his extramarital affairs scandal. The singer and her brother, Finneas O’Connell, were previously represented by Wasserman for live booking but have now decided to consolidate their representation with WME. Eilish was reportedly upset by the allegations against Wasserman and finalized the separation following a performance at the closing ceremony of the Paris Olympics.
Wasserman, the CEO of Wasserman and chairman of the LA28 Olympic Games committee, faced backlash after a Daily Mail exposé revealed his history of sleeping with female employees. The report detailed allegations dating back nearly 20 years, including affairs with staff members while he was married. Among those mentioned in the report were former secretary and chief of staff Patricia Feau and a human resources employee named Kristen Merrill. The report cited 11 sources, all of whom remained anonymous due to fear of social or legal consequences.
Eilish and O’Connell have been represented by WME for film and TV since January 2023. Wasserman Music, which represented Eilish following the acquisition of Paradigm Talent Agency’s North American live music representation business in 2021, will no longer be handling their bookings. The decision to move all representation to WME was made in light of the scandal surrounding Wasserman and the allegations against him.
The fallout from the scandal has also raised questions about Feau’s role at LA28 and her $350,000 salary as VP of Host City Relations. Feau denied the affair when contacted by the Daily Mail, but scrutiny around her position has increased. Wasserman, meanwhile, is now dating Jenny Chandler, a former flight attendant on his private jet. The allegations against Wasserman have had a significant impact on his reputation and relationships with clients like Eilish.
Despite the controversy surrounding Wasserman, Eilish’s decision to move to WME for all of her representation reflects a commitment to working with a trusted agency. The move was finalized following Eilish’s performance at the closing ceremony of the Paris Olympics, where she performed alongside The Red Hot Chili Peppers and Snoop Dogg. The decision to part ways with Wasserman was a difficult one for Eilish, but ultimately she felt it was necessary in order to maintain her professional integrity and brand image.
Billboard first reported the news of Eilish’s move to WME, confirming that she and O’Connell will now be represented by the agency for all of their film, TV, and music needs. The decision to consolidate their representation with WME marks a new chapter for Eilish and O’Connell, as they continue to navigate the music industry and build their careers. Despite the controversy surrounding Wasserman, Eilish remains focused on her music and creative endeavors, prioritizing her artistic integrity above all else.
