Chappell Roan Cuts Ties with Wasserman Amid Leadership Scandal and Ethical Concerns

February 11, 2026
Chappell Roan Cuts Ties with Wasserman Amid Leadership Scandal and Ethical Concerns
  • Chappell Roan has parted ways with Wasserman, citing concerns about the agency’s leadership and its ties to Casey Wasserman amid scrutiny over emails related to Ghislaine Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein.

  • LA28’s committee statements and ongoing scrutiny from the public and stakeholders are part of the developing narrative.

  • Insiders report preparations for decisive meetings, with possible options like partial buyouts or creating a new agency if tensions escalate.

  • The unfolding situation could become a case study in accountability, reform, and balancing leadership scandals with industry livelihoods.

  • The US Olympic & Paralympic Committee has expressed support for Wasserman, while LA’s mayor defers to the LA 2028 board, underscoring the high financial and organizational stakes of the Games.

  • Industry pressure is intensifying; sources say the situation has reached a fever pitch, though no resignation or sale has occurred yet.

  • The piece notes potential broader conversations about ethics, accountability, and industry culture in music and film, without predicting specific outcomes.

  • Publicly, the full internal report remains inaccessible, and governance implications for LA28 remain uncertain.

  • Milan-hosted optics around the Milano Cortina Games showcase LA branding and hospitality as part of a broader soft-power display tied to leadership for the next Summer Olympics.

  • Industry observers see a broader reckoning underway, with artists pushing for ethical accountability from powerful institutions and potential reforms across music and entertainment.

  • Variety promises ongoing follow-up coverage as the situation develops.

  • Context includes a flurry of entertainment-news coverage and the evolving media ecosystem surrounding LA28 and its figures.

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