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film25 days ago•18 min saved

Gina Rodriguez to Helm Boxing Drama House of Guerrero

Gina Rodriguez will make her feature directorial debut with House of Guerrero, a boxing drama produced by 1Community and Wayfarer Studios, based on a story by Rodriguez and Bernardo Cubría. The film follows a young fighter who gets one last shot at the ring and aims to spotlight Latino storytelling, reuniting Rodriguez with Justin Baldoni from Jane the Virgin. Fight choreography is led by Clayton J. Barber and Eric Brown, with UTA Independent Film Group handling worldwide sales; the project was first announced in 2021 with Ryan Garcia attached.

via Deadline|

#boxing #film #gina-rodriguez

entertainment3 months ago•16 min saved

Baldoni Breaks Silence on Blake Lively Feud Over It Ends with Us

Justin Baldoni and his wife Emily publicly addressed their two-year legal dispute with Blake Lively over the It Ends with Us production, saying they waited to speak to let the justice system run its course; Lively had accused Baldoni of sexual harassment and attempting to smear her online, which led Baldoni’s Wayfarer Studios to file a $400 million defamation suit that was dismissed as protected by litigation privilege. Lively later dropped her suit and settled with Baldoni, with no cash exchanged, but she is now seeking about $7.5 million in legal fees from Baldoni and Wayfarer. The couple emphasized gratitude and described how moments of reset and love can emerge from difficult times.

via Variety|

#blake-lively #defamation-lawsuit #entertainment

entertainment3 months ago•4 min saved

Baldoni break silence as It Ends With Us dispute settles

Justin and Emily Baldoni posted an Instagram video expressing gratitude as they reflect on a years-long dispute with Blake Lively over It Ends With Us; most of Lively’s federal claims were dismissed, and the case settled in May. Baldoni had counter-sued Lively and Ryan Reynolds for defamation and extortion in January 2025, a suit largely dismissed by the court, while Lively seeks about $7.5 million in attorneys’ fees under California law related to that matter. The Baldonis say their focus now is healing and family.

via NBC News|

#blake-lively #entertainment #it-ends-with-us

entertainment3 months ago•44 min saved

Baldoni Breaks Silence on Blake Lively Lawsuit, Calls Claims 'Painful'

Justin Baldoni and his wife, Emily Baldoni, shared an Instagram video addressing the ongoing legal fight with Blake Lively over the production of the 2024 drama It Ends With Us. They say they have largely stayed quiet for two years, not due to a lack of things to say but because it didn’t feel right to speak until now. Lively is seeking about $8 million in attorney fees from Baldoni and Wayfarer Studios, while Baldoni explains the timing and prayer behind speaking out and acknowledges painful statements tied to the dispute.

via Yahoo|

#attorney-fees #blake-lively #entertainment

entertainment3 months ago•16 min saved

Blake Lively Seeks $8 Million in Attorney Fees in Baldoni Defamation Case

Blake Lively has asked a judge to award about $8 million in attorneys’ fees and costs for defending against Justin Baldoni and Wayfarer Studios’ defamation suit; court filings say she incurred roughly $7.5 million in fees (rates up to $2,187/hour) plus $540,000 in costs during 18 months of litigation, and argue the fee award would deter retaliatory suits against accusers. The defamation case was dismissed earlier under litigation privilege and Lively dropped her own suit on the eve of trial; Baldoni’s team will be able to respond before a sum is awarded, and the request covers only the defense of the Baldoni suit, not Lively’s own suit.

via Variety|

#attorney-fees #blake-lively #defamation

entertainment3 months ago•2 min saved

Blake Lively pushes for over $8M in fees after Baldoni defamation case settlement

Blake Lively is seeking about $7,495,526.87 in attorneys’ fees and $539,514.01 in litigation expenses from Justin Baldoni, Wayfarer Studios and others related to their now-dismissed $400 million defamation suit, arguing the case was a retaliatory move for her reporting alleged misconduct on the It Ends With Us set. The suit was largely dismissed earlier this year and a May settlement was reached; the court found several claims frivolous and that Lively’s statements about the alleged misconduct were protected under California law. Lively’s team says the fees are recoverable under California Civil Code Section 47.1 because the legal work was intertwined with defending the entire action. The Wayfarer defendants are to respond by July 13.

via NBC News|

#blake-lively #california-civil-code-471 #defamation

entertainment3 months ago•17 min saved

Blake Lively Seeks $8M in Legal Fees From Baldoni After Case Dismissal

Two weeks after a federal judge ordered Justin Baldoni and Wayfarer Studios to pay Blake Lively’s legal fees in their defamation/retaliation dispute, Lively filed a fee petition totaling $8,035,040.88—$7,495,526.87 in attorneys’ fees and $539,514.01 in costs—arguing for the full amount under California’s Protecting Survivors from Weaponized Defamation Lawsuits Act (Civil Code Section 47.1); Baldoni’s team has until July 13 to accept or challenge the request.

via Deadline|

#blake-lively #defamation #entertainment

entertainment3 months ago•2 min saved

Lively and Baldoni Break Ground on Settlement, End Legal Battle and Waive Appeals

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni reached a settlement on May 4 to end their breach-of-contract and retaliation lawsuit, with terms made public June 15. They waived appellate rights and issued a joint statement. Judge Lewis Liman had previously ruled Baldoni must pay Lively’s attorneys’ fees (damages were denied) and the settlement leaves the final fee-decisions related to Baldoni’s defamation suit for later proceedings, effectively closing the dispute while addressing the fee outcome.

via USA Today|

#blake-lively #entertainment #it-ends-with-us

entertainment5 months ago•36 min saved

Reynolds Praises Lively as Fearless in Mother's Day Post Following Settlement

Ryan Reynolds paidtribute to Blake Lively on Mother's Day, calling her kind and fearless in an Instagram Stories post just six days after Lively settled her legal dispute with It Ends with Us director Justin Baldoni and Wayfarer Studios. The dispute began in 2024 with Lively’s sexual harassment suit and Baldoni’s $400 million defamation countersuit, which was dismissed in 2025; the settlement reached on May 4, 2026 allows Lively to pursue legal fees and damages. The couple, who married in 2012, share four kids and generally keep their family out of the spotlight.

via Yahoo News Canada|

#blake-lively #entertainment #it-ends-with-us

entertainment5 months ago•18 min saved

Blake Lively Pursues Attorney Fees After Baldoni Settlement

Blake Lively agreed to settle her defamation claims against Justin Baldoni’s Wayfarer Studios, but has filed a motion for attorney fees under California’s Protecting Survivors from Weaponized Defamation Lawsuits Act, arguing the award would empower survivors’ advocacy and could bolster the Speak Your Truth Act; the judge had dismissed most claims, and the fee ruling remains unresolved with further briefing and possibly a hearing, while Baldoni’s team argues the law shouldn’t apply to conduct outside California.

via Variety|

#attorney-fees #blake-lively #defamation

entertainment5 months ago•20 min saved

Blake Lively Wins Settlement in Baldoni Battle as 47.1 Defamation Law Looms

Deadline reports a settlement in the Blake Lively–Justin Baldoni fight over It Ends With Us. Lively does not release her 47.1 claims, the 47.1 Motion remains pending, and the parties waive appeals; no cash was paid to Lively and judge approval is still required. Civil Code 47.1 could bring penalties for Baldoni and Wayfarer defendants, while related cases (including Abel v. Jones) continue and a May 18 trial date remains on the calendar.

via Deadline|

#blake-lively #civil-code-471 #entertainment

entertainment5 months ago•33 min saved

Baldoni Rejoices Over It Ends With Us Settlement, Lawyer Says

Justin Baldoni’s attorney says he and co-producer Jamie Heath are ecstatic about the settlement of Blake Lively’s It Ends With Us lawsuit with production entities; Baldoni had already exited the case when talks began, and the agreement was reached just weeks before a scheduled New York trial with no disclosed terms. The parties stressed pride in It Ends With Us and ongoing support for survivors, and the litigation—begun in December 2024 with Lively’s claims—has now ended with most claims resolved or dismissed.

via Yahoo News New Zealand|

#blake-lively #entertainment #it-ends-with-us

entertainment5 months ago•44 min saved

Lively & Reynolds Toast a Settlement With a Happy Selfie

Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds posted a smiling selfie after Lively and Wayfarer Studios settled their lawsuit tied to It Ends with Us, two weeks before the trial was set to begin. Lively then made a confident Met Gala appearance in an archival Atelier Versace gown, while a joint statement from both sides framed the settlement as a constructive step forward and reaffirmed a commitment to workplaces free of improprieties.

via Yahoo|

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entertainment5 months ago•16 min saved

Blake Lively No-Pay Settlement Ends Some Claims, But Legal Fight Persists

Blake Lively reached a confidential settlement with Justin Baldoni and Wayfarer Studios over dispute related to It Ends With Us, with Lively receiving no money and dropping remaining claims against Wayfarer and its publicists to avoid trial. However, the legal battle isn’t finished: she still has a pending motion for attorneys’ fees and damages tied to Baldoni’s defamation suit against her, and Baldoni’s $400 million defamation case — though previously dismissed — must still reach a final conclusion amid ongoing questions about applicable law and potential renewal of fee requests.

via Variety|

#blake-lively #defamation #entertainment

entertainment8 months ago•38 min saved

Taylor Swift Steps Into Blake Lively–Baldoni Legal Saga as New Key Player

Newly unsealed filings reveal Taylor Swift’s involvement in the Blake Lively–Justin Baldoni dispute, including text exchanges with Lively in which Baldoni is labeled a “doofus director” and Swift quips about a “tiny violin,” as the women navigate alleged harassment on the It Ends with Us set. Baldoni and his company Wayfarer deny the accusations, while the legal battle has spiraled into separate suits with the New York Times, ongoing postures on deposing Swift, and a series of postponements and dismissals, highlighting how personal relationships and media narratives intersect with Hollywood lawsuits.

via Yahoo|

#blake-lively #entertainment #justin-baldoni