Matthew Kingsley, CEO/Founder of on-air talent agency, 3 Kings Entertainment, has announced that he’s packing up the agency’s bags in D.C. and shipping them out to Hollywood. The decision comes on the tails of Kingsley’s wife, Jan Jeffcoat, ending a five-year broadcasting role at WUSA-TV in D.C. The duo and the agency will opt out […]
According to a press release from Lagardère Sports and Entertainment, the France-based agency will delegate a new project to its sister company, Lagardère Plus. Rooftop2 Productions, a branch off Lagadère Plus’ tree, is also scheduled to crash the party in order to lend a helping hand. Together, the duo is teaming up with Maxim, which […]
Former NBA star and current ABC/ESPN NBA analyst Jalen Rose has signed with Roc Nation Sports for his branding and marketing endeavors, the agency announced. The Detroit-native burst onto the basketball scene as a member of the University of Michigan’s “Fab Five” that reached the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship in both the 1992 and 1993 […]
Jaia Thomas is a Los Angeles, CA based sports and entertainment attorney. Ms. Thomas is a graduate of Colgate University and The George Washington University Law School. She also holds a Certificate in Television, Film and New Media Production from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). A native of Cincinnati, Ohio, Ms. Thomas is an instructor […]
What: Los Angeles Entertainment Summit Where: The Loews Hollywood Hotel (Hollywood & Highland, 1755 Highland Ave.Los Angeles, CA 90028) When: July 17 – 19, 2017 The Summit is the premiere forum for the major motion picture studios, video game publishers, retailers, distributors, and other ancillary companies and service providers in the industry to discuss the impact, benefits and […]
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has made quite the name for himself in Hollywood, after having a successful career in the ring. He was named Hollywood’s highest paid actor of 2016 by Forbes, earning $64.5 million. According to an article in for Newsweek by Tufayel Ahmed, The Rock’s career has been so meticulously managed that his success […]
Lagardère Sports continues to make moves in the sports business industry as they announced the acquisition of Rooftop2 Productions, a marketing and production agency. Under the acquisition, Rooftop2 Productions will continue to operate under their current name. Founded in New York City in 2012, Rooftop2 Productions is an experiential agency that has build its reputation by […]
Current ESPN NFL analyst and former NFL player and front office executive, Louis Riddick, has signed with WME for his representation in broadcasting and endorsement work. His representation will be led by Jim Ornstein and Ira Stahlberger, but agents across WME and IMG will also assist. He was formerly represented by NFL agent, Paul Sheehy, […]
What: Black Entertainment and Sports Lawyers Association Mid Year Conference When: Monday, April 4, 2016; Doors open at 8:15am, Program begins at 9:00am, Program ends at 5:30pm. Where: Fordham University The School of Law Conference Highlights Luncheon Panelists: DeMaurice F. Smith, Executive Director, National Football League Players Association; Michelle Roberts, Executive Director, National Basketball Players Association […]
Per a press release, Atlanta business leader Lonnie Cooper has formed Cooper Holdings, Inc., a privately-owned holdings company comprised of five key companies; CSE, a marketing agency focused on sports marketing and sponsorships; CSE Talent, an industry-leading sports and broadcast talent representation agency; CSE Digital, a digital agency providing clients innovative technology solutions; Justice Network, a 24/7 multicast network delivering entertainment programming with a […]