Depeche Mode swap CAA for WME

Depeche Mode have signed a new deal with agents William Morris Endeavor to manage their live activity in North and South America, having previously been represented by the Creative Artists Agency in those territories. The band are currently working on a new album to be released in 2013 and plan to head out on a world tour.

May joins CAA

The Creative Artists Agency has recruited agent Maria May for its London office. May previously worked at International Talent Booking, or ITB.  Last week CAA US  lost one of its agents, David Zedeck, who joined Live Nation qw Exec VP Global Talent & Artist Development.

Lambert lawsuit for Russian 'dates'

According to TMZ, UK-based live firm Madison Universal is suing Family Productions in Santa Monica over allegations the defendants claimed to be able to book Adam Lambert for two Eastern European shows for a total of £80,000. The litigation claims that the US agency was in no position to do any such thing, and that Lamberts actual agents were CAA - who would have charged a minimum of $500,000 for the two shows in Russia and the Ukraine. Madison is now suing Family Productions for a return of its 10% deposit and damages of $25,000.