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Queer Artists Exit Wasserman Amid Controversial Emails

2/13/2026

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A wave of queer artists is leaving Wasserman after revelations of CEO Casey Wasserman's flirtatious emails with Ghislaine Maxwell, tied to Jeffrey Epstein.
Chappell Roan, Abby Wambach, and Orville Peck publicly severed ties, citing moral conflicts.
The LA28 committee reviewed Wasserman's ties and decided he would continue leading the 2028 Olympic Games.
Wasserman expressed regret over the past correspondence but maintained he had no relationship with Epstein.

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Story summary

A wave of queer artists is leaving Wasserman after revelations of CEO Casey Wasserman's flirtatious emails with Ghislaine Maxwell, tied to Jeffrey Epstein.
Chappell Roan, Abby Wambach, and Orville Peck publicly severed ties, citing moral conflicts.
The LA28 committee reviewed Wasserman's ties and decided he would continue leading the 2028 Olympic Games.
Wasserman expressed regret over the past correspondence but maintained he had no relationship with Epstein.