United Talent Agency has signed EGOT-winning multi-platinum-selling singer-songwriter John Legend and his production company, Get Lifted, for global representation in all areas, the company announced Thursday.<\/p>\n
The signing comes as Legend embarks on the North American leg of his global \u201cGet Lifted 20th Anniversary Tour,\u201d celebrating his Grammy-winning debut album. In a career that has spanned just over two decades, Legend has garnered 13 Grammy Awards, an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, a Tony Award, and four Emmy Awards \u2013 making him one of only 19 people to obtain the prestigious EGOT status.\u00a0He also was named Variety\u2018s Music Mogul of the Year in 2020<\/a> in recognition of his charitable work.<\/p>\n More from Variety<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cJohn Legend\u2019s impact on entertainment and culture is unparalleled,\u201d said UTA Partner and Co-Head of Talent Jay Gassner. \u201cUTA is proud to support his artistic and entrepreneurial vision across music, film, television, books, brands, and beyond.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cJohn is a global musical icon and one of the most acclaimed, decorated artists of our time,\u201d said UTA Partners and Co-Heads of Global Music David Zedeck and Sam Kirby Yoh. \u201cThe impact of his celebrated live performances powers his globally recognized brand the world over. We are thrilled to be joining his team.\u201d<\/p>\n Along with his forthcoming tour, Legend will return to his recurring role as a coach for the reality competition series \u201cThe Voice.\u201d He also earned an Emmy nomination for his portrayal of Jesus in NBC\u2019s \u201cJesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert\u201d in 2018, for which he won an Emmy as a producer.<\/p>\n Alongside partners Mike Jackson and Ty Stiklorius, he co-founded Get Lifted Film Co., which has created a wide range of projects across major networks and streaming platforms. Recent highlights include the Emmy-winning HBO documentary \u201c1000% Me: Growing Up Mixed,\u201d Paramount+\u2019s \u201cLoudmouth,\u201d and Netflix\u2019s hit series \u201cRhythm & Flow.\u201d Upcoming projects include NBC\/Peacock\u2019s \u201cBefore I Let Go,\u201d inspired by Kennedy Ryan\u2019s novel, \u201cBlacktop Wasteland,\u201d inspired by the S.A. Cosby novel, the Misha Green feature film \u201cB-Sides,\u201d and \u201cPhantom,\u201d a modern-day reimagination of \u201cPhantom Of The Opera.\u201d The company also has a publishing arm, Get Lifted Books, which aims to amplify diverse voices.<\/p>\n Legend continues to be managed by Friends At Work\u2019s Ty Stiklorious, with legal representation from Aaron Rosenberg\/Myman, Greenspan, Fox, Rosenberg, Mobasser, Younger & Light, as well as Nina Shaw\/Del, Shaw, Moonves, Tanaka, Finkelstein & Leazcano.<\/p>\n Best of Variety<\/strong><\/p>\n Sign up for Variety’s Newsletter<\/a>. For the latest news, follow us on Facebook<\/a>, Twitter<\/a>, and Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source ca.news.yahoo.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" United Talent Agency has signed EGOT-winning multi-platinum-selling singer-songwriter John Legend and his production company, Get Lifted, for global representation in all areas, the company announced Thursday. The signing comes as Legend embarks on the North American leg of his global \u201cGet Lifted 20th Anniversary Tour,\u201d celebrating his Grammy-winning debut album. 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