Paradigm Talent Agency has more than 200 agents representing clients in television, music performances, motion picture, theatre, book publishing, digital, commercial/voiceover, content finance, media rights, brand partnerships and beyond. Paradigm has won the Pollstar Award for Booking Agency of the Year four times, in 2016,[2] 2018,[3] 2019[4] and 2020. Our desire is to help Additionally, in the era of 50/50 gender parity by 2020, the five-agent leadership group led by Paradigm veteran Marty Diamond has already met with criticism for its lack of diversity, with only one woman and no people of color on the leadership team according to Hits Daily Double. He was 86. EXCLUSIVE: UPDATE, 11:48 AM:It took almost half a day, but Paradigm Talent Agency has finally responded to the more than $2 million lawsuit that Debbee Klein launched like a cruise missile late last night at the Sam Gores-run company for being unceremoniously axed last month after over two decades in the trenches. The $71 Billion Deal Is Weighing Bob Iger Down, CNN This Morning Is the Networks Lowest-Rated Morning Show in a Decade, 80 for Brady Marks a New Wave of Experiments With Movie Ticket Prices. Paradigm has clung to its . Resides in Brea, CA. The vital and significant actions we took, though necessary for the health of the company, were hard and painful. Charles Gregory, an Emmy-nominated hairstylist who frequently collaborated with Tyler Perry on his films and TV shows, died of complications from COVID-19 on April 8. This occurred less than an hour after he sent Ms. Klein a text message stating, dont know whats going to happen, but wanted to say hi and love you,' the packed compliant from lawyers Bryan Freedman and Sean Hardy notes of the March 20 axing, building a rather forceful narrative. Back on May 20, Gores denied a report that sports and media mogul Casey Wasserman would buy Paradigm. Broadway star Nick Cordero passed away on July 5 due to complications from coronavirus. Alec didnt graduate from high school until the age of 20. But the blood was in the water after the initial layoffs. In Charlie Says Trial, A Jury Says $1.9M, South Park Licensing Deal Sparks Lawsuit From Warner Bros. He was a teacher, a father, and an icon and words arent sufficient to describe the art, the joy and the wonder he showed the world," New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell said also. Paradigm has one of the most prestigious music rosters in the industry and well-known music agents to match including Sam Hunt (who reps the likes of Diplo, Janet Jackson and Chromeo), Head of Global Music Marty Diamond (who reps Ed Sheeran, Coldplay, Sia, Lorde, Alessia Cara, Snow Patrol and more), Matt Galle (Machine Gun Kelly, T-Pain, Shawn Mendes, Halsey), Matt Meyer (Cash Cash, Tinashe, Halsey), Corrie Christopher Martin (Imagine Dragons, Janet Jackson) and Stephanie Miles (Idina Menzel, Jesse McCartney, Jojo), among many more. Oslin, died Dec. 21. Movies. Paradigm also retains Warner Bros. vet Bruce Rosenblum as an adviser on growth and investment opportunities. Bruce also servedas the Chairman and CEO of the Television Academy from January 2012 through December 2016. During the years 1992 and 1993 Gores forged pacts with STE Representations; Robinson, Weintraub, Gross & Associates, and Shorr, Stille & Associates to create Paradigm Talent Agency. A fired talent agent has filed a lawsuit accusing Sam Gores, the CEO of Paradigm Talent Agency, of using corporate funds to pay for prostitutes. The problem with Klein is that she is an abusive, brazen, and repugnant person who routinely clashed with others at Paradigm, the motion states. The moves come as Paradigm is grappling with a cash flow crunch exacerbated by the coronavirus crisis. considered these layoffs temporary and it bears repeating that our intention is to bring as many Gores confirmed the investment from Crescent Drive, which is owned by investor Tom Gores, who already has a stake in the agency. TV Shows. That means that unlike many Paradigm agents cut loose last month with no severance, and health care that now terminates in June, Klein isnt held to having Paradigms obligations to her altered or shifted status excused because of unforeseen conditions or circumstances beyond either parties control. Even though she had been on Paradigms top tier for years, Klein says in the lawsuit that she only found out about the sex on the expense accounts scheme in early 2020, from a pink slipped executive assistant of the boss. Sonny Chiba, a martial arts master and a Japanese actor who played legendary sword maker Hattori Hanzo in Kill Bill, has died from pneumonia caused by COVID-19. In a motion to compel arbitration, the. He was 52. The deal is expected to close in Q2 2021, and the new companys name and configuration will be shared by Wasserman. All Rights Reserved. He currently serves on the Board of Cox Media Group, which is owned by Apollo Global Management. We provide email, phone, address, along with clients info for thousands of entertainment professionals. Sam Gores hoped to avoid scrutiny by terminating Ms. Klein in the midst of the present pandemic, the lawsuit charges, calling it the perfect opportunity to effectuate his long-planned, ruthless job cuts. Among the reasons alleged for Kleins firing after decades of work: Gores was supposedly enraged by Kleins expressed concerns over the illegality of sex workers being procured and paid through company accounts. people who will help build Paradigms future after the COVID crisis. [3], In 2005, Paradigm's entered the music industry when it acquired Monterey Peninsula Artists[1] and its roster of clients expanded to include The Black Eyed Peas, Aerosmith, Dave Matthews Band and Toby Keith. He began working at his uncles grocery store the morning after they arrived, bagging groceries for 25 cents an hour. Agents banded together and threatened to leave, while others publicly complained that they felt Gores used Paradigm earnings to fund his lavish personal lifestyle, insiders told TheWrap in April. Currently, hes on the board of Cox Media Group and was also the chairman and CEO of the Television Academy between 2012 and 2016. [1] As of 2014, Paradigm represents roughly 1,000 bands and artists,[1] including Ed Sheeran, Fun., Janelle Mone and Jason Mraz;[1] and has grown to eight offices Beverly Hills, Manhattan, Monterey, Nashville, Brooklyn, Austin, Hollywood, and London and more than 300 employees. Henry Grimes, celebrated jazz bassist, died on April 15 at age 84, according to WGBO. Tom, the youngest brother, started his career working for Alec at The Gores Group. See a problem? Rosenblum spent 26 years at Warner Bros. including 14 as president of Warner Bros. Television Group. A rep for Gores declined to comment for this story. Michael Lewis for Variety Paradigm talent agency has secured a new investment from Crescent Drive Media, a company owned by the brother of agency chief Sam Gores, and has recruited industry. By subscribing, I agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Refine Your Search Results. Hilary Heath, an actress and producer who starred opposite Vincent Price in horror movies in the late 1960s and early '70s, died in April of COVID-19 complications. I want to thank everyone for their dedication, hard work and continued focus on serving our clients and agency and helping to position our company for a strong future, Gores said. Variety and the Flying V logos are trademarks of Variety Media, LLC. Andrew Jack, a dialect coach who most recently was hired to work with Robert Pattinson on the new Batman movie, died March 31 of complications from coronavirus, TMZ reports. Terrence McNally, a four-time Tony Award-winning playwright, died on March 24 at the age of 81 of complications from the coronavirus. 2023 Deadline Hollywood, LLC. In addition, she accused Gores of lying about the reasons for the failure of a merger with UTA. [1], Amid the Coronavirus outbreak, Gores laid off a large portion of Paradigm's staff, drawing criticism from media and employees. Thus far, Gores Fredston has raised over $17 million to support initiatives for at-risk kids, and its a reasonable assumption that this figure will only grow over time. Of specific note here especially under the looming and tragic shadow of the COVID-19 crisis Debbee Klein does not appear to have a force majeure clause in her most recent employment contract with Paradigm. Italian actress Lucia Bos, who starred in such films as Michelangelo Antonionis "Story of a Love Affair" (1950) and Juan Antonio Bardems "Death of a Cyclist" (1955), died on March 23 of pneumonia after contracting COVID-19, according to the Guardian. Ellis Marsalis Jr., New Orleans jazz legend and father of Wynton and Branford Marsalis, died at 85 from COVID-19 complications, Branford said. I want to thank everyone for their dedication, hard work and continued focus on serving our clients and agency and helping to position our company for a strong future. Hespent 26 years at Warner Bros., including 14 years as President of Warner Bros. Television Group where he oversaw the entire Warner Bros. portfolio of television businesses, including worldwide production, traditional and digital distribution globally, and broadcasting. Its hard to find new money to make up for that loss.. That really rounded out our business."[14]. Tom Dempsey, New Orleans Saints legendary kicker who was born without toes on his right foot and wore a flat shoe that he kicked with, died on April 4 from complications of COVID-19. Tom Gores, chairman and CEO of investment firm Platinum Equity and owner of the Detroit Pistons, has a net worth estimated at $4.65 billion, per Bloomberg's Billionaires Index as of June 4.. Financial details were not disclosed. She was 78. And in March, Gores sparked what insiders described as a fing war zone within the company when he attempted to stem those losses by cutting music agent salaries by 50% and then reinstated them, as TheWrap exclusively reported at the time. In January 2014, Paradigm acquired a 50% stake in the London-based Coda Agency. But an individual with knowledge of the matter told TheWrap at the time that Wasserman was in talks to buy the agency. The Gores have also retained Bruce Rosenblum, a former Warner Bros. executive in the studios TV group, as an advisor on the agencys growth. Innovative is the same. Sergio Rossi, the Italian shoe designer, died at age 84 after being hospitalized with the virus, the brand confirmed in an Instagram post Friday. Though Gores himself isnt actually named as a defendant in this initial version of the complaint from the 23-year veteran packaging agent for $2 million and more, the Paradigm chairman is strewn all over the paperwork. Patricia Bosworth, a stage and screen actress turned journalist who penned celebrity biographies, died April 2 from complications of the coronavirus. He was 79. Neither Sam, nor Paradigm, would ever stand in the way of someone wanting to hire an employee who had been temporarily laid off, whether covered by a contract or not. Although her cause of death was not immediately known, a friend told the Associated Press that she had been diagnosed with COVID-19. Built from Indiana limestone and granite accented with stainless steel, it features a granite reflecting pool and three water sculptures by artist Eric Orr. Alvin Ing, star of Broadway's "Flower Drum Song" and "Pacific Overture" died July 31, 2021 after battling COVID-19 for two weeks. This is one of several important steps that put us in a financial position not only to weather this crisis, but to invest in future growth. With an expanded ownership team, financial stability and creative advisers like Bruce to help us assess new opportunities, I look forward to our next chapter., Also Read: Paradigm Revolt: CEO Sam Gores Backs Down After Music Agents Object to 50% Pay Cut. Signup for Breaking News Alerts & Newsletters. Variety is a part of Penske Media Corporation. Claim this business (281) 888-4103. He was 69. This is a huge step forward in a situation that stretches back almost two years. Phil Valentine, Right-wing radio host, died after more than a month-long battle with COVID. No stars left.. The world continues to be upended by the coronavirus pandemic, with more people contracting COVID-19 as the days pass. Paradigm Talent Agency is an American full-service entertainment agency with offices in Los Angeles, New York, London, Chicago, Toronto, Monterey, Nashville, Berkeley and Austin. Paradigm is not spending millions of dollars to clean up Sams reputation, which has only been tarnished by the falsehoods in Ms. Kleins lawsuit. Last year, Platinum Equity closed a deal to acquire the Australia and New Zealand operations of Staples Inc., and relaunched the chain as Winc (work incorporated). 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Gores instead opted for more widely applied pay cuts throughout the company, beginning with his own, which was cut in full. Directions Advertisement. Today, Tom, who is number 200 on the Forbes 400, is worth an estimated $3.9 billion. Gores also continues to discuss a transaction involving the agencys music assets with sports agent and entrepreneur Casey Wasserman. For instance, Little Big Man and Monterey complemented each other -- Monterey had all the legacy artists and big bands and [LBM founder] Marty [Diamond] had all the cool stuff that was up-and-coming. Stranger Things Stage Adaptation Set for Londons West End, Colbert Gives Disney World Characters Realistic Genitalia After DeSantis Takeover of District (Video), How to Watch the Star Wars Shows in Order, Accused: Tazbah Chavez Drew From Her Personal Life to Highlight Environmental Justice Issues Facing Native Land. In that context, I am also pleased to announce that the ownership of Paradigm, which includes Tom and me, has retained Bruce Rosenblum as an adviser on growth and investment opportunities. The correspondence to rivals was specifically about agents that were not laid off and therefore had enforceable contracts. Paradigms great strength is its enormously talented staff. Tonight, Gores sent an internal email that sought to reassure remaining staff about what the future held for the agency. SGA acquired The Jack Fields Agency and changed its name to Gores/Fields. @2019 - The Wrap News Inc. All Right Reserved. I am deeply sorry about the financial impact this crisis has had on so many of our colleagues, [17], In January 2017, music agencies AM Only and The Windish Agency formally became known as Paradigm Talent Agency, after partnerships since 2012 and 2015, respectively. This is one of several important steps that put us in a financial position not only to weather this crisis, but to invest in future growth, Gores wrote. By subscribing, I agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. [11] Expanding their footprint in the music industry, in 2008, Paradigm acquired Ellis Industries,[12] a leading independent music agency based in New York, and in 2009 acquired Third Coast Artists Agency,[13] the largest independent Christian Music agency, which was headquartered in Nashville. She was 76. Maria Mercader, a CBS News veteran who worked for over 30 years as a reporter and talent director, died March 29 after testing positive for coronavirus. It had taken five years to get a visa; sons Elias, Samir, and Tewfic spoke no English. Discovery Content, iHeartMedia CEO Sees A Certain Rationality Returning to the Podcast Deal Space, Writers Guilds David Young Takes Medical Leave of Absence, Ellen Stutzman Steps in as Chief Negotiator, AMC Theatres Quarterly Loss Increases to $287M, Overall Revenues Fall, Live Events Boost Endeavor, as Ari Emanuel Says Firm Is Well-Positioned Even if Writers Strike, Disney Loses Control of Special District to Florida Gov. In an alliance that further strengthens our business, I am pleased to announce that Crescent Drive Media (CDM), an investment vehicle owned by my brother, Tom Gores, has taken an ownership interest in Paradigm. The motion also states, in a footnote, that Paradigm will file an arbitration claim against Klein seeking several million dollars for violations of her non-disparagement and confidentiality agreements. She also leveled a series of allegations at Gores, claiming that he used company funds to pay for prostitutes for himself and others. 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Because the lies in the lawsuit were reported in the media, it also had to involve public relations people to help interface with the media and its employees to ensure they were properly informed. Phone Numbers. Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Hand in Hand: Center for Jewish Arab Education in Israel, "Sam Gores, Chairman/CEO of Paradigm Talent Agency, on Leading Versus Bossing", Los Angeles Times: "Quietly Building a Talent Force - Sam Gores, chairman of Paradigm, shuns the spotlight. Deadline is a part of Penske Media Corporation. Paradigm Chairman and CEO Sam Gores on what makes a good acquisition or partnership target when looking to expand: "It starts with whos in charge, whos at the base or foundation. In response to the frivolous lawsuit Mr. Freedman filed on behalf of Ms. Klein which is replete with false statements, as evidenced by the motion Paradigm filed today Paradigm was forced to involve its long time law firm. However, taking this knee-jerk action prematurely without offering to reduce his compensation and while keeping his private chef and personal driver on the company payroll, is outright despicable, noted the lawyer also currently representing Gabrielle Union in her on-going dispute with Americas Got Talent. Paradigm is the first major talent agency engaged in television packaging to sign a new franchise agreement with the WGA. You are part of this team because we believe in your talent, and we hope that you will be the Unlock premium content with a subscription. Discovery Against Paramount Global, Thanos VFX Technology Lawsuit Against Disney Dismissed by Judge, The Definitive Voice of Entertainment News. Given these facts, it seems more like force manure than force majeure., Once again, Mr. Freedman has failed to get his facts straight, a spokesperson said. All Rights Reserved. As concerts came to a screeching halt, Paradigm found itself in a bind with no cash coming in and no horizon for a restart to the concert touring business. Over the past weeks, we have been working to mitigate the effects of these temporary layoffs and And in March, Gores sparked what insiders described as a fing war zone within the company when he attempted to stem those losses by cutting music agent salaries by 50% and then reinstated them, as TheWrap exclusively reported at the time. Advertisement. Paradigm is already unique among most Hollywood agencies as an independently owned outfit run by CEO Sam Gores and supported by his wealthy financier-brother Tommy Gores. By 1993, he had forged pacts with other agencies to form Paradigm,[3] which now has clients that include Academy Award-winning actor Adrien Brody, Emmy Award winner Julie Bowen, Emmy and Tony Award winner Fishburne and Antonio Banderas. Release Calendar Top 250 Movies Most Popular Movies Browse Movies by Genre Top Box Office Showtimes & Tickets Movie News India Movie Spotlight. Kleins chief attorney tells Deadline this move is ultimately about more than just her. Gores represented Academy Award-winning actor Philip Seymour Hoffman,[3] and was described as the most un-agent agent in the business because hes a human being first, by another one of his clients, Laurence Fishburne. Harold Budd, ambient musician and composer for several Hollywood films, died from complications of the coronavirus, his manager said Dec. 8. The collapse of Paradigm after a brutal pandemic year means that the agency is unlikely to survive on its own once it completes the sale of its music assets to sports and media mogul Casey Wasserman announced earlier this week, industry insiders told TheWrap. The firm has roughly $2 billion under management, an amount that would have taken Alec 500 million days to earn bagging groceries at his old hourly wage of 25 cents. PREVIOUSLY, 12:23 AMLess than two weeks after Sam Gores dropped the hammer on scores of agents at Paradigm in what were termed temporary layoffs allegedly due to the asphyxiating effect of the coronavirus crisis on the industry, Debbee Klein has hit back with a devastating breach of oral contract lawsuit for this reprehensible behavior.. I want to thank everyone for their dedication, hard work and continued focus on serving our clients and agency and helping to position our company for a strong future, Gores said. Paradigm stuck with its talent-focused business strategy, and turned down an acquisition offer from United Talent Agency in 2019, a decision Gores may well regret today. In 1986 he founded his own shop, SGA Representation, and after a series of mergers and acquisitions, the Paradigm Talent Agency was born. American rock musician Alan Merrill, best known for co-writing and recording the original version of "I Love Rock 'n' Roll," died March 29 of complications from the coronavirus. He became the fifth person to die from COVID-19 complications at the facility. Bruce is an experienced and capable industry veteran. Anybody that was anyone. In the approximately 18 years I worked with Sam at Paradigm, he never once asked me to procure a prostitute for him or anyone else, the former assistant said in the declaration. Subscribe for full access to The Hollywood Reporter, A fired Paradigm agent has filed a breach of oral contract lawsuit that alleges CEO Sam Gores mismanaged the company's finances and made "vast personal gains by running Paradigm as his personal piggybank.". Sam Gores brother Tom Gores and his investment company Crescent Drive Media has taken an ownership stake in Paradigm, the agencys CEO Sam Gores announced in a letter to employees Thursday, obtained by TheWrap. 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