Chappell Ditches Wasserman, Bad Bunny Breaks Records, Yeoh's Walk of Fame

Chappell Roan Cuts Ties with Wasserman Agency

Chappell Roan is moving on from her talent agency, but she isn’t doing it quietly. On Monday, the singer announced she has cut ties with Wasserman, the powerhouse firm led by L.A. 2028 Olympics chief Casey Wasserman. The split comes after a series of leaked emails from 2003 surfaced in new Justice Department files, showing flirtatious exchanges between Casey Wasserman and convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell. While Wasserman has since apologized for the messages, the connection to the Epstein-Maxwell scandal was a clear breaking point for the pop star.

Roan confirmed the news on Instagram, framing the move as a matter of principle rather than just a business shift. She told her followers that artists need representation that actually "aligns with their values" and prioritizes "safety and dignity." By walking away from one of the biggest agencies in Hollywood, she’s putting a spotlight on industry accountability and making it clear she won't work with leadership she doesn't trust.

Bad Bunny Shatters Records with History-Making Super Bowl Performance

Bad Bunny owns the biggest stage in the world. CBS News reports that a record-breaking 135.4 million viewers tuned in to the Apple Music Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show, making it the most-watched performance in the event's history. The 31-year-old "King of Latin Trap" surpassed viewership records previously held by icons like Rihanna and Beyoncé, proving that boycott threats from conservative critics had no impact on the hype.

His set was an unapologetic celebration of Latin American identity and LGBTQ+ visibility. Transforming California’s Levi’s Stadium with imagery of Puerto Rican palm trees and sugar canes, Bad Bunny brought out heavy hitters like Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin for a performance that felt more like a global festival than a halftime break. He shouted out every corner of the Americas, from Chile to Canada, before closing with a defiant "We are still here," delivering the queer, culturally authentic show he promised and drawing record-breaking numbers in the process.

ICYMI:

• Disneyland’s viral Evil Queen, Sabrina Von. B, has revealed that she was fired for subtly asking guests to tell Disney that they want to see her character in daily operations. 

• Multiple posters have started to appear around the world ahead of BTS’ new era, ‘ARIRANG.’ 

Michelle Yeoh Set to Cement Her Legacy with Hollywood Walk of Fame Star

Michelle Yeoh’s historic run is heading to the sidewalk of Hollywood Boulevard. The Oscar winner is set to receive the 2,836th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Wednesday, February 18. It is a massive moment for the Malaysian-born icon, who will be honored in the Motion Pictures category during a ceremony featuring guest speakers and longtime collaborators Jon M. Chu and Ang Lee.

The honor follows Yeoh’s groundbreaking 2023 awards season, where she became the first Asian performer to win the Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in Everything Everywhere All at Once. Walk of Fame producer Ana Martinez described Yeoh as a true trailblazer whose "talent, grace, and groundbreaking career" have fundamentally changed the industry.

POP FACT: On this day in 2012, Whitney Houston sadly passed away.

Global Sumud Flotilla Announces Massive Land and Sea Mission to Gaza

The Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) is escalating its challenge to the blockade of Gaza, announcing its largest mission to date for March 29. The upcoming mobilization will bring roughly 3,000 participants from more than 100 countries, who will attempt to reach the region by both land and sea, significantly raising the stakes after last October’s high-profile interception. That previous mission, which included activists such as Greta Thunberg, ended in nearly 500 arrests and sparked a wave of global protests. Undeterred, organizers have enlisted over 1,000 medical professionals to join a massive convoy delivering food and specialized aid. With all participants undergoing nonviolence training, the GSF is framing this mission as a direct stand against global complicity and a last-ditch effort to deliver relief to Palestinians.

ICYMI:

• P!nk is set to host ‘The Kelly Clarkson Show’ for a special week of shows beginning March 2nd. 

• Streams of Bad Bunny in the U.S. increased by 470% following his SuperBowl halftime performance, Spotify has revealed. 

• ‘Wuthering Heights’ has a score of 73% on Rotten Tomatoes. 

• Miley Cyrus is set to guest star in an upcoming episode of ‘Sesame Street.’

— Katie Macbeth

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