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Bryan Freedman says the nearly two-year defamation dispute between Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively is over, with Lively entitled to defense costs under a 2023 California law, Baldoni waiving his appeal of his $400 million suit, and Freedman publishing the full settlement to ensure finality and help the co-stars move on.
A court exhibit and court documents obtained by The Hollywood Reporter show Travis Scott’s longtime manager coordinating with a ‘dream team’ of crisis PR and legal professionals to identify potentially discrediting information and orchestrate anonymous online campaigns against an accuser, including building a ghost platform and directing digital messaging across Reddit, X and other sites. The exchanges describe a multipart strategy to protect clients and even rebuild ties with legal authorities, linking to prior smear efforts against Rebel Wilson, Scooter Braun and Andrew Huberman, and noting handling of Astroworld fallout. There has been no indictment in the related case, and Scott’s representatives deny involvement.
Justin Baldoni’s lawyer says no money was exchanged in the settlement with Blake Lively that resolves their years-long dispute. Freedman told Extra that Baldoni is ecstatic and pleased with how the resolution ended, noting terms couldn’t be discussed and describing it as a logical ending rather than a win or loss. The settlement comes after Lively’s sexual-harassment allegations and Baldoni’s countersuit, with a judge having already dismissed most of Lively’s claims; Baldoni’s Wayfarer Studios remained in the suit and Baldoni himself was largely removed from the case as the deal was reached ahead of trial.
Former tech CEO Christian Lanng, accused of keeping his assistant as a "sex slave," claims that a celebrity lawyer attempted to extort $10 million from him for a "quick payday." Lanng alleges that the lawyer threatened to publicize the allegations on TMZ and created fake social media accounts to intimidate him. Lanng maintains that his relationship with the assistant was consensual and that the "slave contract" was a sexual prop downloaded from the internet. He has filed a countersuit against the lawyer and his former assistant for extortion, defamation, breach of contract, and intentional infliction of emotional distress, seeking no less than $40 million in damages.
Former RNC chair Ronna McDaniel is considering legal action after being fired by NBC News just two days after her debut, meeting with lawyer Bryan Freedman to discuss potential defamation and hostile work environment lawsuits against the network. Her termination came after public backlash from NBC stars, and she had only made one appearance on the network, acknowledging President Biden's election win.
Tucker Carlson and Don Lemon have hired the same lawyer, Bryan Freedman, following their unexpected exits from Fox News and CNN, respectively. Freedman is known for representing media personalities in contentious lawsuits against major television networks. It is unclear if Carlson and Lemon plan to take legal action against their former networks. Freedman has a track record of negotiating favorable exit packages for controversial media personalities. He is also representing former CNN anchor Chris Cuomo in his $125 million arbitration demand against CNN.
Tucker Carlson and Don Lemon have hired Bryan Freedman, a prominent Hollywood lawyer known for getting multimillion-dollar settlements for TV stars and other celebrities. Freedman has represented high-profile clients in the entertainment industry, including Quentin Tarantino, Julia Roberts, and Seth Rogen. He currently represents Chris Cuomo, the former CNN anchor seeking $125 million for wrongful termination. Carlson and Lemon's decision to hire Freedman suggests possible legal battles ahead after their recent departures from top cable networks.
Don Lemon has reportedly hired entertainment lawyer Bryan Freedman after being fired from his job at CNN, where he worked for 17 years. Lemon hopes to be paid out of his contract with CNN, which was meant to run until 2026. Freedman is also representing Tucker Carlson, who was fired from Fox News on Monday. Lemon's firing came after several allegations about his behavior towards women came to the forefront. CNN CEO Chris Licht confirmed the firing, thanking Lemon for his work over the past 17 years.
Tucker Carlson and Don Lemon have both hired high-powered Hollywood attorney Bryan Freedman after leaving their networks Fox News and CNN on Monday. Freedman is known for aggressively pursuing lawsuits on behalf of clients fired by TV networks and securing multi-million dollar payouts. His hiring is a sign that Carlson and Lemon could be gearing up to sue their former employers over their dismissals. Freedman's former clients have included Vin Diesel, Quentin Tarantino, and Mariah Carey.
Tucker Carlson and Don Lemon have both hired Bryan Freedman, a lawyer known for securing multimillion-dollar payouts in messy media breakups, after leaving their respective networks. Freedman has worked for former TV hosts at ABC, NBC, and CNN, as well as a long list of celebrities. Neither Carlson nor Lemon have announced a lawsuit or dispute against their employers, but Freedman has a record of helping TV hosts secure millions from their old networks.