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Haley Bosselman editorStacey Abrams is top-tier talent, and not just in politics. In addition to launching the organization Fair Fight — shifting the nationwide narrative around voting rights — she starred in the documentary “All In: The Fight for Democracy,” has written numerous books and is endlessly featured as a panelist or keynote speaker.

As it continues to diversify its business with in-house moves and M&A deals, UTA has launched a fashion division.

Selome Hailu United Talent Agency (UTA) announced on Tuesday that it has launched a fashion division led by Anne Nelson. UTA Fashion will focus on expanding client business in the fashion and beauty space. Nelson will be responsible for helping clients drive culture and inspire trends, including by tapping into the scope of UTA’s pre-existing operations across entertainment, marketing and business. A veteran in the fashion industry, Nelson’s prior experiences include decades offering mentorship to major players within the fashion industry. She is based in New York. “Anne is one of the most respected fashion executives with deep and established relationships across the industry,” said UTA Board member and partner Blair Kohan and partner Darnell Strom in a joint statement. “She has a true passion for her clients and has been the architect behind many top career moments in the fashion world. For UTA, bringing her on board is a natural next step in the work we’ve been doing in this space, and we can’t wait to see what she will accomplish.”

Lori Harvey and Karlie Kloss led the stunning arrival of attendees on the red carpet of the 2023 Fifteen Percent Pledge Gala held in New York City on Saturday evening.The 26-year-old entrepreneur made her appearance in a black, floor-sweeping gown that accentuated her curves with careful cutouts inspired by a halter neckline.The daughter of Marjorie and Steve Harvey accessorized with silver cuff bracelets and tied her hair back into a sleek, chic bun.Meanwhile, the 30-year-old model arrived wearing an eye-catching, head-to-toe display of chartreuse with a chic blazer with velvet on the shoulders, layered atop a satin button-up, and paired with slightly-flared trousers. Other attendees at the event included fashion designers Aurora James, Jenna Lyons, and Brandon Blackwood, and Gabby Prescod; models Ashley Graham, Ubah Hassan, and Bethann Hardison; and CFDA executive Steven Kolb.   Red carpet looks: Lori Harvey, 26, made her appearance in a black, floor-sweeping gown that accentuated her curves with careful cutouts inspired by a halter neckline. Alongside Harvey, Karlie Kloss, 30, led the stunning arrival of attendees on the red carpet of the 2023 Fifteen Percent Pledge Gala held in New York City on Saturday eveningAlso in attendance were authors Danielle Prescod and Eva Chen, Radhika Jones, the editor-in-chief of Vanity Fair, partner of entertainment agency UTA Darnell Strom, Bumble executive Selby Drummond, politician Huma Abedin - who dated Bradley Cooper last year, and professional soccer player Alioune Fall.Kloss, a former Victoria's Secret Angel, looked stunning in her pantsuit, which she paired with a matching green mini trunk purse.She also slicked her hair back in a bun to show off her teardrop-shaped,

EXCLUSIVE: Abby Phillip, CNN’s senior political correspondent and anchor of Inside Politics Sunday, an hourlong program focused on the week’s most important political storylines, has signed with UTA. The agency will represent her across news and broadcasting, culture and commerce, scripted and unscripted television, podcasting, publishing, speaking engagements, the UTA Foundation and more.

Matthew Baskharoon is joining United Talent Agency as an agent in the unscripted TV department. Based in the Los Angeles office, Baskharoon will work alongside UTA Partner Darnell Strom and the culture & leadership division.

Haley Bosselman editorUTA has hired Erik Telford as an agent, the company announced Tuesday.Based in Los Angeles, he will work across both the culture and leadership and speakers divisions to expand client business and influence across entertainment, media, entrepreneurship, politics, the arts and thought leadership.Telford began his career at CAA in 2014, where he most recently served as an agent. He reunites with Darnell Strom, partner and head of culture and leadership, who moved from CAA to UTA in 2019 .“Watching UTA’s innovative approach to representation and its commitment to building platforms that amplify clients’ voices has been incredibly inspiring to see,” Telford said.

UTA has hired Erik Telford as an agent. Telford, who has worked with such artists and social activists, as Barry Jenkins, Jesse Williams, Yara Shahidi and Janet Mock, will work across both the Culture and Leadership and Speakers divisions.