Best Coast's Bethany Cosentino lambasts Wasserman Music, citing Epstein connections - Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times
by August BrownFebruary 6, 2026
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Bethany Cosentino, co-founder of Best Coast, has publicly criticized Wasserman Music, her former booking agency, due to its founder Casey Wasserman's ties to Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. Cosentino's open letter highlights the recent release of federal documents revealing suggestive messages between Wasserman and Maxwell, leading her to demand accountability from Wasserman Music. She emphasizes that mere regret without action is insufficient, urging the agency's rebranding and Wasserman's resignation.
Casey Wasserman, who also heads the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics committee, has faced scrutiny due to his past associations with Epstein. Documents show he exchanged sexually suggestive messages with Maxwell over two decades ago. While Wasserman expressed regret for these exchanges, Cosentino argues that this is insufficient, as it does not address the systemic issues in the industry or hold him accountable.
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Originally published on Los Angeles Times on 2/6/2026