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Joe Biden signs with Los Angeles talent agency CAA | |
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Former US President Joe Biden has signed with a Los Angeles talent agency - marking a significant step in shaping his post-presidency career. | Former US President Joe Biden has signed with a Los Angeles talent agency - marking a significant step in shaping his post-presidency career. |
The signing marks a reunion with Creative Artists Agency (CAA), which previously represented him from 2017 to 2020. | The signing marks a reunion with Creative Artists Agency (CAA), which previously represented him from 2017 to 2020. |
"President Biden is one of America's most respected and influential voices in national and global affairs," Richard Lovett, co-chair of CAA, said in a statement. | "President Biden is one of America's most respected and influential voices in national and global affairs," Richard Lovett, co-chair of CAA, said in a statement. |
"His lifelong commitment to public service is one of unity, optimism, dignity, and possibility," Mr Lovett said. "We are profoundly honored to partner with him again." | "His lifelong commitment to public service is one of unity, optimism, dignity, and possibility," Mr Lovett said. "We are profoundly honored to partner with him again." |
The talent agency also has ties to former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama. | The talent agency also has ties to former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama. |
Mr Biden, 82, has remained largely quiet about his plans following his five-decade career in public service, but when leaving the White House in January, he reassured supporters saying, "We're leaving office, we're not leaving the fight." | Mr Biden, 82, has remained largely quiet about his plans following his five-decade career in public service, but when leaving the White House in January, he reassured supporters saying, "We're leaving office, we're not leaving the fight." |
With only two weeks having passed since his departure from office, there's no clear indication that he has a new book or project in the works. | With only two weeks having passed since his departure from office, there's no clear indication that he has a new book or project in the works. |
The Bidens bid farewell to staff just over two weeks ago on the day Donald Trump was sworn in as president | The Bidens bid farewell to staff just over two weeks ago on the day Donald Trump was sworn in as president |
During his previous stint signed to the talent agency, he published his memoir, Promise Me, Dad: A Year of Hope, Hardship, and Purpose in 2017. | During his previous stint signed to the talent agency, he published his memoir, Promise Me, Dad: A Year of Hope, Hardship, and Purpose in 2017. |
The book, which chronicled the loss of his eldest son, Beau, became a New York Times number one bestseller and inspired his American Promise book tour, widely seen as a stepping stone to his 2020 presidential bid. | The book, which chronicled the loss of his eldest son, Beau, became a New York Times number one bestseller and inspired his American Promise book tour, widely seen as a stepping stone to his 2020 presidential bid. |
While keeping a relatively low profile, the former president has been spotted around his Delaware home and remains in contact with former aides and associates. He also recently became a great-grandfather, with the birth of his granddaughter, Naomi's son. | While keeping a relatively low profile, the former president has been spotted around his Delaware home and remains in contact with former aides and associates. He also recently became a great-grandfather, with the birth of his granddaughter, Naomi's son. |
Though CAA is usually tied with big movie stars and A-list celebrities, it's not uncommon for the agency to also work with politicians and social advocacy groups. | Though CAA is usually tied with big movie stars and A-list celebrities, it's not uncommon for the agency to also work with politicians and social advocacy groups. |
The Obamas' partnership with CAA through their production company, Higher Ground has led to the creation of award-winning films and television shows, including the Oscar-winning documentary, American Factory. | The Obamas' partnership with CAA through their production company, Higher Ground has led to the creation of award-winning films and television shows, including the Oscar-winning documentary, American Factory. |
Additionally, former presidential nominee and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton signed with CAA to represent her book projects, including Hard Choices, which chronicled her tenure as America's top diplomat. | Additionally, former presidential nominee and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton signed with CAA to represent her book projects, including Hard Choices, which chronicled her tenure as America's top diplomat. |
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