*Friends at Work, the management firm founded by Ty Stiklorius, whose roster includes John Legend, is expanding, adding Erika Rose Santoro, Alicia Keys‘ manager, as partner and Ciara as a new client, reports Billboard.
Stiklorius and Santoro, Keys’ road manager since 2001 and co-manager since 2010, oversee a 20-member staff that includes five female managers.
On deck for the pair is the release of Keys’ sixth studio album, the follow-up to 2012’s “Girl on Fire,” expected in the fall. Also due is a new album from Legend, as well as various TV and film projects. Among them: Legend’s critically acclaimed WGN America scripted drama series “Underground,” about the Underground Railroad, which has been renewed for a second season.
“Women are stepping to the forefront in many ways,” says Santoro, “including the first woman nominee for president. We felt it was super powerful to join together at a time like this and make a significant impact together.”
