CAA is kicking off Oscars weekend with a star-studded-party!
21.02.2023 - 23:11 / deadline.com
EXCLUSIVE: Authentic Talent & Literary Management on Tuesday announced its hiring of manager Christina Shams, a veteran of the comedy world who counts Matt Rife, Mary Lynn Rajskub, Paul Elia, and Jeffrey Jay amongst her clients.
In her new role at Authentic, which will also have her producing, Shams will continue to pursue her passion for scaling the careers of multi-hyphenate artists. She’ll also oversee strategic touring growth for the Authentic comedy department, while enhancing digital opportunities for clients, and will be based out of the company’s Los Angeles office.
Shams has solidified her reputation as a stand-up touring specialist, with the ability to foster a wide net of opportunities for stand-ups, comedic actors, and digital influencers, over the past 11 years. She built her current roster during a period of about three years as an agent at Innovative Artists and has also thus far produced and sold comedy specials including Rife’s Matthew Steven Rife, Bill Bellamy’s I Want My Life Back, Affion Crockett’s Mirror II Society, Helen Hong’s Well Hong, and Rajskub’s Live From the Pandemic.
“We’re ecstatic to have Christina as part of our comedy team,” said Authentic’s Head of Comedy, Rick Dorfman. “Her tenacity, creativity, and evident dedication to her clients over the years are what we look for at Authentic. Her work brings smiles to the screen and her joining us has brought many to the company already.”
Added Shams: “Authentic Talent & Literary Management is a natural home for me – a place filled with intelligent and seasoned professionals who wake up everyday excited to co-create with their clients & serve as partners in building long term stability & wealth. I couldn’t be more honored to join this company
CAA is kicking off Oscars weekend with a star-studded-party!
newly-engaged Mad Men star Christina Hendricks mingling and honoring this year's female Oscars nominees.Christina, who revealed earlier in the day that she was engaged to her partner George Bianchini, a steadicam operator, told HELLO! that George had proposed a week prior in London. The pair shared their news with fans on social media, with the Good Girls star writing; "We proposed to each other and we said yes!!! I will love and care for him forever." Brookyn and Nicola flew in from Paris for the event It was a celebratory evening for the guests, despite the heavy rain in Los Angeles.Tucked away inside Neuehouse Hollywood, Nicola and husband Brooklyn Peltz-Beckham were all smiles as they arrived and enjoyed champagne and Johnnie Walker whiskey.Nicola, 28, whose new film - and her directorial debut - Lola James is expected to be released in 2023, rocked a slimline black tuxedo and joked that she looked like her manager's bodyguard for the evening.Mom-of-three Nicky, who recently spoke to HELLO! for International Women's Day was in town for her mom Kathy's birthday and rocked a gorgeous silver minidress.
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