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Judge Nixes Justin Baldoni’s Bid to Depose Taylor Swift as Legal Drama with Blake Lively Intensifies

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A federal judge has denied a request from Justin Baldoni to extend the time for him to depose Taylor Swift in his ongoing legal battle with Blake Lively. The ruling, delivered by Judge Lewis J. Liman, effectively closes the door on Baldoni’s attempt to question Swift under oath, which was part of his defamation suit against Lively. Baldoni’s attorney, Bryan Freedman, claimed that Swift had agreed to participate in the deposition. However, this assertion was countered by Swift’s lawyer, J. Douglas Baldridge, who stated that Swift had not given her consent to be deposed. The … Read more

Unsealed Communications Reveal Justin Baldoni’s Alleged Smear Campaign Against Blake Lively Amid Ongoing Legal Battle

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New York — Texts and emails allegedly revealing a coordinated smear campaign against actress Blake Lively by actor Justin Baldoni have come to light in a legal dispute between the two stars. The communications, unsealed in federal court, include over 60 documents made available following a discovery request in Lively’s ongoing lawsuit against Baldoni. The documents feature an August 2024 email from Baldoni’s publicist, Melissa Nathan, who introduces social media strategist Jed Wallace to Baldoni’s business partner, Jamey Heath. Nathan’s message indicated that Wallace’s firm, Street Relations, would assist with public relations strategies, aimed at … Read more

Blake Lively Accuses Justin Baldoni of Breaching Confidentiality to Spin ‘Media Circus’ Narrative

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NEW YORK — Blake Lively’s legal team is accusing Justin Baldoni of leaking information from her recent deposition in an effort to shape a misleading public narrative. In a motion filed Monday, Lively’s attorneys specifically claimed that Baldoni and his co-defendants shared details of her July 31 testimony with tabloids, suggesting that the deposition was a dramatic confrontation between the two. The court documents, which surfaced through media reports, detailed allegations that Baldoni’s representatives aimed to foster a media frenzy by portraying the deposition as a significant clash between Lively and Baldoni. This comes amid … Read more

Blake Lively Defends Taylor Swift, Calls Out Baldoni for Unwanted PR Drama

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Blake Lively is taking a stand to protect her friend Taylor Swift from becoming embroiled in a legal dispute. The actress has publicly criticized filmmaker Mike Baldoni for involving Swift in what she describes as a public relations spectacle. In a recent social media post, Lively expressed her discontent with Baldoni, asserting that he should refrain from dragging Swift into the litigation. She emphasized her concerns for her close friend’s well-being, suggesting that Swift deserves privacy and respect amid the ongoing legal proceedings. Lively’s remarks come after Baldoni referenced Swift in connection with his dispute, … Read more