Ari Emanuel reveals celebrity clashes, dropping Trump in new memoir

What do Madonna, Elon Musk, and Donald Trump have in common?

They’ve all crossed paths with Ari Emanuel.

In “Roll the Calls,” his new memoir published on Sept. 22, the Hollywood superagent, who’s also the chairman of TKO Group Holdings which owns UFC and WWE, recounts more than three decades spent making deals, building companies, and occasionally getting into squabbles on behalf of some of the biggest names in entertainment.

“Roll the Calls” is filled with juicy anecdotes and details about Emanuel’s time spent in the entertainment industry, including Larry David and Musk's near-fight at Emanuel’s wedding, Mark Wahlberg’s alleged revenge on Harvey Weinstein, and the time a director ignored his advice and pitched Madonna for “American Beauty.” Not to mention, Emanuel shares his elaborate morning routine, which apparently includes eating live worms.

The stories in Emanuel’s memoir offer a glimpse into the relationships, rivalries, and absurdities the longtime Hollywood power broker has encountered on his way from the CAA mailroom to becoming one of Hollywood’s most influential dealmakers.

Here are some of the biggest revelations from “Roll the Calls.”

Emanuel’s 2022 wedding to fashion designer Sarah Staudinger in Saint-Tropez was a full-fledged Hollywood affair, including a guest list packed…

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