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Blake Lively’s legal war with Justin Baldoni not over yet as she seeks damages from him

Blake Lively’s legal war with Justin Baldoni not over yet as she seeks damages from him

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Actor Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni’s legal battle over It Ends With Us is far from over, with Blake’s legal team now pursuing damages and legal fees from Justin’s side over his defamation countersuit, which has since been dismissed. Blake Lively first accused Justin Baldoni of sexual harassment during the production of the 2024 movie It Ends With Us. (AP) Blake Lively seeks damages from Justin Baldoni According to Radar, Blake and parties linked to Wayfarer Studios have settled nearly all claims in their explosive It Ends With Us legal feud. However, the actor is still seeking punitive damages and attorneys’ fees in an ongoing dispute, which she claims arose from a “retaliatory” lawsuit. In newly filed court documents, Blake and the defendants, including Wayfarer Studios, Justin Baldoni, Jamey Heath, Steve Sarowitz, Melissa Nathan, Jennifer Abel, and The Agency Group PR LLC, executed a settlement agreement aimed at ending most of the sprawling litigation. The filing mentioned that the parties “have fully and finally resolved all claims” in the consolidated action except for one remaining …

Blake Lively’s sexual harassment suit against Justin Baldoni weakens as judge throws out most of her claims

Blake Lively’s sexual harassment suit against Justin Baldoni weakens as judge throws out most of her claims

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Actor Blake Lively’s legal battle against her It Ends With Us co-star and director Justin Baldoni has hit a crucial setback. A judge has dismissed the bulk of her claims, including allegations of sexual harassment and defamation, marking a significant development in the ongoing dispute. The legal battle began in 2024 when Blake Lively sued Justin Baldoni, accusing him of harassment on the set of their movie, It Ends With Us. Judge dismisses most of Blake Lively’s claims In a ruling issued Thursday, Judge Lewis Liman threw out 10 of the 13 claims in Blake Lively’s lawsuit, including claims of harassment, defamation, and conspiracy. However, he allowed three claims to proceed to a trial, including claims of breach of contract, retaliation, and aiding and abetting in retaliation. They will now go to a civil trial in New York on May 18. The legal battle began in 2024 when Blake sued Justin, accusing him of harassment and a smear campaign on the set of their hit movie. He denied it and counter-sued. Blake accused Justin, the …

Who Leaked Blake Lively’s Alleged THREAT to Expose Taylor Swift’s Private Texts? Rumored Insider Revealed

Who Leaked Blake Lively’s Alleged THREAT to Expose Taylor Swift’s Private Texts? Rumored Insider Revealed

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Taylor Swift’s father, Scott Swift, has been identified as the insider who allegedly shared claims that Blake Lively ‘threatened’ to leak the pop star’s private text messages. According to Daily Mail, Scott reportedly gave the information to Justin Baldoni’s team in hopes of avoiding a subpoena for his daughter. An unnamed insider told the outlet, “Scott Swift did not want his daughter to be dragged into this any further and he voluntarily gave up this information as part of a deal that would include [Baldoni’s team] withdrawing their subpoena for Taylor.” The alleged incident is tied to the legal battle between Lively and her It Ends With Us co-star Justin Baldoni. In court documents, Baldoni’s lawyer, Bryan Freedman, claimed Lively’s attorney, Michael Gottlieb, contacted Taylor Swift’s legal team–Venable– with a demand. Freedman stated that Gottlieb “demanded that Ms. Swift release a statement of support for Ms. Lively, intimating that if Ms. Swift refused to do so, private text messages of a personal nature in Ms. Lively’s possession would be released.” He also alleged that Lively asked Swift …

Michele Morrone shares Another Simple Favor co-star Blake Lively’s ‘most embarrassing moment on set’ and it’s hilarious!

Michele Morrone shares Another Simple Favor co-star Blake Lively’s ‘most embarrassing moment on set’ and it’s hilarious!

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Tensions may have been allegedly running high on the sets of Another Simple Favor — the barrage of awkward moments from the press tour is proof enough even if no one confirms it. But that doesn’t have to mean it was ALL bad! Michele Morrone and Blake Lively in a still from Another Simple Favor In a recent ‘friendship test’ conducted by Glamour Mag, featuring the primary cast of the chic slow burn thriller, one of the questions posed to Blake was about her ‘most embarassing memory’ from the sets of the film. Confused about what to narrate, co-star Anna Kendrick (and apparently nemesis, if reports are to be belived). chimed in with how she actually has several instances to narrate. But 365 Days heartthrob Michele Morrone took the lead on this one, relaying how he managed to put Blake in quite the awkward spot, courtesy of the (fake!) horrifying childhood anecdote he shared with her. “When I actually told Blake my dad died, eaten by a lion. And she actually believed”, Michele commenced confidently. …

Blake Lively’s Sister Robyn Breaks Silence on Actress’ Speech About Past Attack on Mom Amid Justin Baldoni Feud

Blake Lively’s Sister Robyn Breaks Silence on Actress’ Speech About Past Attack on Mom Amid Justin Baldoni Feud

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Trigger Warning: This article contains mention of assault. Blake Lively’s sister, Robyn, made sure to express her candid thoughts on the actress’ Time100 Gala speech. She reacted to the same during her chat with People magazine at iHeartRadio’s 102.7 KIIS FM Wango Tango in California on May 10, which comes amid A Simple Favor star’s legal battle with Justin Baldoni. Robyn expressed to the outlet that she was “proud” of her sister. She said, “[I’m] very proud. Just so you know, very proud.” Robyn’s husband, who is also an actor, Bart Johnson, also stated that the couple was “super proud” of Blake. He told the publication, “That’s a tough thing to navigate, so we’re proud.” Robyn added, “To say we’re proud is an understatement.” Blake’s TIME100 Gala speech sparked major controversy, especially the part when she talked about her mother, Willie Elaine McAlpin. Many netizens blasted the actress for talking about what her mother experienced as a survivor of an assault by a coworker, during the speech, per the Daily Mail’s report. In her speech, the …

Blake Lively’s Attorneys Looking Into Justin Baldoni’s Financial Whereabouts Amid Legal Battle? Here’s What Reports Claim

Blake Lively’s Attorneys Looking Into Justin Baldoni’s Financial Whereabouts Amid Legal Battle? Here’s What Reports Claim

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Trigger Warning: This article contains references to s*xual harassment. Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni’s legal battle is only escalating with the days passing. In the new progress, the actress’s attorneys are trying to get access to the filmmaker’s financial records. Ahead of the hearing, which is set for 2026, the lawyers of the Another Simple Favor star have sent a request and asked Baldoni’s lawyers to oblige the request. The reports of the actress wanting to access the director-actor’s financial whereabouts come after the lawyers of the Jane the Virgin actor subpoenaed Taylor Swift on Friday for her testimony at the trial.  In response to the documents sent out to the musician, the spokesperson for the actress stated, “Taylor Swift never set foot on the set of this movie, she was not involved in any casting or creative decisions, she did not score the film, she never saw an edit or made any notes on the film. She did not even see It Ends With Us until weeks after its public release and was traveling …

Why is Brittany Mahomes Being Dragged into Taylor Swift and Blake Lively’s Feud? Justin Baldoni Connection Explored

Why is Brittany Mahomes Being Dragged into Taylor Swift and Blake Lively’s Feud? Justin Baldoni Connection Explored

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When the news about It Ends With Us co-stars, Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni’s lawsuits started making rounds on the internet, both became a hot topic among the netizens. Brittany Mahomes’ name has also been attached to this drama, including Taylor Swift. Rumors started making the rounds on social media that claimed Mahomes was responsible for causing an alleged rift between the singer and Lively. An Instagram post from April by Katie Paulson went viral, in which it was claimed that during the girls’ trip, Mahomes said that the Shallows star allegedly tried to initiate an affair with Baldoni, who was not “interested and shut it down.” This speculation fueled tensions between the musician and Lively, per the Coming Soon outlet Check out the post below and read the detailed caption. People were quick to pour in their respective takes on the speculation in the comments section. One thing to keep in mind is that, as of now, there is no official evidence that confirms this rumor or Mahomes’ involvement in the alleged fallout between Lively and Swift.  For …

Another Simple Favor: Where to Watch, Cast, Trailer and All About Blake Lively’s Film

Another Simple Favor: Where to Watch, Cast, Trailer and All About Blake Lively’s Film

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Another Simple Favor, a sequel to the 2018 film A Simple Favor, is releasing on Amazon Prime Video on May 1 (Thursday). The film stars Blake Lively, Anna Kendrick, Henry Golding, Andrew Rannells, Bashir Salahuddin, Joshua Satine, and Ian Ho, all reprising their roles from the first film.  New additions to the cast include Michele Morrone, Elena Sofia Ricci, Elizabeth Perkins, Alex Newell, and Allison Janney. The film premiered last month at the South by Southwest Festival and is finally coming to the OTT platform. In the film, Lively plays the role of Emily Nelson. Kendrick will be seen as Stephanie Smothers, Golding as Sean Townsend, Rannells as Darren, Salahuddin as Detective Summerville, and Morrone as Dante Versano, Emily’s fiancée.  According to the synopsis, the film’s plot revolves around a murder that transpires at Emily’s massive wedding to an Italian businessman on the island of Capri, Italy. The film touts to be a mix of mystery and intrigue with a dash of well-timed comedy. Per the trailer, the film begins five years after the events of …

Megyn Kelly blasts Blake Lively’s TIME 100 spot, calls her out over ‘fake MeToo allegations’ against Justin Baldoni

Megyn Kelly blasts Blake Lively’s TIME 100 spot, calls her out over ‘fake MeToo allegations’ against Justin Baldoni

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Apr 26, 2025 04:40 PM IST At the star-studded TIME100 Gala, Megyn Kelly openly questioned why Blake Lively was honoured at all, claiming her influence is fake American political commentator Megyn Kelly isn’t one to mince words, and she made that clear on Thursday night at the TIME100 Gala in New York City, especially when asked about fellow honoree Blake Lively. The journalist-turned-podcaster took a firm stance against Lively’s inclusion on TIME’s list of the most influential people of the year, calling it not just undeserved, but “a ridiculous joke”. Megyn Kelly blasts Blake Lively’s TIME100 spot “She’s only here because she’s a celebrity,” Kelly said bluntly. “She has no influence over anything. She launched a fake MeToo allegation… She’s lived to regret doing it because virtually every allegation she has made has fallen apart. And so for her to be honoured for doing that — to try to ruin a man over absolutely nothing — is a scandal.” Kelly was referring to Lively’s infamous disputed claims involving her It Ends With Us (2024) co-star …

Taylor Swift Was ‘Hurt’ by Blake Lively’s Actions of Dragging Her Into Justin Baldoni Feud: ‘Their Friendship…’

Taylor Swift Was ‘Hurt’ by Blake Lively’s Actions of Dragging Her Into Justin Baldoni Feud: ‘Their Friendship…’

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Blake Lively and Taylor Swift have reportedly been able to rekindle their long-time friendship after being strained by lawsuits. Lively has been embroiled in a series of legal woes against Justin Baldoni, which inevitably dragged the pop sensation into the mess. According to People, Swift was “really hurt” being implicated in Lively’s legal drama. Part of the case involved text messages between Lively and Baldoni. In these texts, Lively joked about the power she and her fans held, making jokes about Reynolds and Swift in a lighthearted, exaggerated tone. Regardless, sources close to the celebrities claim Lively was still optimistic that her friendship with Swift would survive the legal drama. While initially stung by being drawn into the controversy, Swift is relieved that the friendship has been mended and that the ordeal is in the past. “Blake knew she and Taylor would come back from this at some point and that their friendship wasn’t done for good,” the insider told the outlet. Baldoni claimed that Livley had referred to the pop sensation as one of …