Leonardo DiCaprio Out, Justin Timberlake In as Clinton Fundraiser Host

Earlier reports suggested the change was in response to a Department of Justice investigation into ties between his foundation and a $3 billion embezzlement scheme, but a person with knowledge of the situation insisted the change was solely due to “scheduling issues” on DiCaprios’ part.

The insider told TheWrap there has been no talk of anything but a work conflict that is keeping DiCaprio in New York until Wednesday and unable to attend the Los Angeles event Tuesday.

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The sudden change in party plans come just three days after The Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation was revealed to be facing questions from the Justice Department about a financial connection to a $3 billion Malaysian embezzlement scandal.

Low, a gambling and partying buddy of the “Revenant” star, is accused by the DOJ of siphoning off more than $3 billion from a Malaysian sovereign wealth fund, 1MDB, and treating it essentially like a personal piggy bank, buying increasingly extravagant items and ingratiating himself with Hollywood A-listers.