Ed Sheeran and Coldplay are reportedly feeling pressure as fallout from the Jeffrey Epstein case spreads.
Although they are not directly related to the convicted sex offender, the controversy affects them due to their connection to top talent agency Wasserman.
Citing a source, Rob Shuter revealed that the agency’s CEO, Casey Wasserman, has been embroiled in controversy after recently released emails with Ghislaine Maxwell came to light.
The source said simply linking it to the Epstein scandal is enough to raise concerns.
“This is how reputations are seared,” a senior publicist told Shuter, “not by guilt – by proximity.”
Tension grew when rising singer Chappell left Roan Wasserman over ethical concerns, prompting other clients to reconsider their relationships.
An industry insider said: “As soon as one big star leaves, everyone starts reassessing. Phones are ringing. Lawyers are asking questions.”
“The Epstein files don’t just unmask criminals,” added a veteran crisis manager. “They expose networks. And networks are everything.”
Last month, Wasserman claimed that he “never had a personal or business relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.”
“I deeply regret my correspondence with Ghislaine Maxwell that occurred more than twenty years ago, long before her heinous crimes came to light,” he said, adding that “as is well documented, in 2002 I went on a humanitarian trip as part of a Clinton Foundation delegation on the Epstein plane.”
“I am terribly sorry that I have any connection with any of them.”
