Rick Levy has been named CEO of Paladin Artists, which is also in advanced discussions to acquire Entourage Talent Associates, a New York-based boutique agency started by Wayne Forte. Levy, who has served as founding partner, COO and general counsel of ICM Partners for 25 years, previously served as interim CEO of Just for Laughs and remains a partner in London-based agency Primary Talent International. Paladin Artists was founded in 2021 by longtime agents Steve Martin and Andy Somers. Forte has represented and developed artists including David Bowie, The Cure, The Clash and Annan Stewart.