Blake Lively's Lawsuit Narrows, Trial Looms

0:00On April 2nd, a New York judge just tossed most of Blake Lively's lawsuit against Justin Baldoni and his team from the Ittans with us movie. Out of 13 counts, 10 got dismissed, including sexual harassment claims that didn't connect enough to California law since she was an Anne, independent contractor. What's left for trial on May 18th are retaliation, breach of contract, and aiding retaliation. Earlier this week, the ruling came down more than a year after Lively first sued overset issues with Baldoni firing back a countersuit that got dropped when his side missed a deadline to refile. The judge noted some direct proof of a plan to damage Lively's career, but left it to a jury to sort organic backlash from coordinated attacks. Castmates like Jenny Slate and Isabella Ferrer called out Baldoni in unseal texts, labeling him a clown and saying his team acted inappropriately. Book author Colleen Hoover called the whole mess a circus that's hurt real careers and emotions, wishing she'd stay out of the negativity tied to her.

1:01Mom story. Lively's lawyer says they're pushing ahead to expose the retaliation for her speaking up on safety and other women are holding them accountable too. Baldoni's camp denies it all, vowing to fight for truth despite losing their suit and support from his agency and podcast co-host. Now Ryan Reynolds is speaking out on those unsealed texts between the two sides as the case has to trial where a jury will decide the real score on. His Hollywood showdown, entertainment and celebrity news today, powered by AI bringing you what's trending. I'm Corey with the story.