Producer Entertainment Group

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Producer Entertainment Group
Founded2011; 11 years ago (2011)
FounderDavid Charpentier, Jacob Slane
StatusActive
Distributor(s)Warner Music Group via Alternative Distribution Alliance
Country of originUnited States
LocationBurbank, California

Producer Entertainment Group (PEG), also affiliated with Producer Entertainment Group Records (PEGR), is an American talent management firm and production company based in Burbank, California. The group manages LGBTQ+ talent across the globe, including past competitors of RuPaul's Drag Race and RuPaul's Drag Race: UK.

History[]

The company was founded in 2011 by David Charpentier and Jacob Slane, and is managed by them along with Ryan Aceto.

In 2014 PEG launched the first official RuPaul's Drag Race world tour, Battle of the Seasons, which featured a lineup of RuPaul's Drag Race stars and ran through 2016, visiting over 60 cities around the world.[1]

In 2017, performer Adore Delano filed a lawsuit against the company, alleging that they had embezzled millions of dollars that were owed to her from appearance fees, record sales, and concerts. PEG denied the allegations and retaliated with a countersuit against Delano. The suit was dismissed by a judge who awarded no money to either party.[2]

Between 2018 and 2019, PEG partnered with talent agencies Clear Talent Group and The Benedetti Group (fka Executive PR and Talent) and was labeled a "super firm" by The Hollywood Reporter.[3] In 2019 PEG also announced a music distribution deal with Warner Music Group’s Alternative Distribution Alliance.[4] During this time, PEG Records also released the first Billboard #1 charting album from a drag artist.[5]

In 2020, as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic entertainment shutdown, PEG announced Digital Drag Fest, an online drag and LGBT festival that included a partnership with the Grammy Museum.[6][7] PEG also partnered with talent agency ICM Partners to jointly represent clients including Bob the Drag Queen, Katya Zamolodchikova and Trixie Mattel.[8]

In March 2021, PEG announced a joint venture with OMG Media, a Canadian broadcaster, to launch OUTtv USA, Apple TV’s first LGBTQ streaming channel. [9]

Roster[]

References[]

  1. ^ Avery 1/25/2016, Dan. "Biggest Ever "RuPaul's Drag Race": Battle Of The Seasons Tour Announced". LOGO News. Retrieved June 8, 2021.
  2. ^ Beresford, Meka (January 11, 2018). "RuPaul's Drag Race star Adore Delano slapped with lawsuit in ongoing legal battle". PinkNews. Retrieved October 17, 2020.
  3. ^ Abramovitch, Seth (October 3, 2017). "LGBT Talent Agencies Merge to Create Drag-Queen Super Firm". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved June 8, 2021.
  4. ^ "Leading Drag Firm Producer Entertainment Group Strikes Distribution Deal With Warner Music's ADA". Billboard. Retrieved June 8, 2021.
  5. ^ "Blair St. Clair Makes Drag Queen History as 'Call My Life' Debuts at No. 1 On Dance/Electronic Albums Sales Chart". Billboard. Retrieved June 8, 2021.
  6. ^ "Valentina, Blair St. Clair & Over 40 New Artists Added to PEG's 'Digital Drag Fest'". Billboard. Retrieved June 8, 2021.
  7. ^ Spanos, Brittany (May 7, 2020). "Grammy Museum, Digital Drag Fest Announce Celebration of LGBTQ+ Songwriters". Rolling Stone. Retrieved June 8, 2021.
  8. ^ Ramos, Dino-Ray (December 14, 2020). "Producer Entertainment Group Signs 'RuPaul's Drag Race' Alums Trixie Mattel And Katya Zamolodchikova To ICM Partners". Deadline. Retrieved June 8, 2021.
  9. ^ Ramos, Dino-Ray (March 29, 2021). "OUTtv Media Group Teams With Producer Entertainment Group Launch First LGBTQ+ Apple TV Channel". Deadline. Retrieved June 8, 2021.
  10. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab "Roster". Producer Entertainment Group. Retrieved October 17, 2020.
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