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Yahoo
4 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Blake Lively's Hair Care And Booze Reportedly Suffer Massive Sales Decline As Legal Battle Drags On
New reports claim that Blake Lively's products are suffering a notable drop in sales amid the controversy surrounding her legal dispute with actor Justin Baldoni. The businesses reportedly affected include Lively's haircare brand, Blake Brown, and her alcoholic beverage line, Betty Booze. Blake Brown allegedly saw a decline of up to 78% around the time she filed her sexual harassment lawsuit against Baldoni. Sales have reportedly declined even further since then, amid claims that Taylor Swift's fans, known as Swifties, are no longer interested in Blake Lively and her products. As the lawsuit between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni continues to make headlines, the ripple effects appear to be taking a toll on Lively's entrepreneurial ventures. According to NewsNation, Lively previously stated in her original lawsuit against her "It Ends With Us" co-star that her haircare brand, Blake Brown, suffered "depressed retail sales by 56–78 percent." Those numbers have reportedly dropped even further recently, particularly at Target, the retail chain with which Lively is partnered. A Puck report claims the brand is projected to make "less than $15 million" in total sales in 2025, a steep decline from the $100 million it was reportedly worth. And while the initial decline was attributed to Lively's claim that Baldoni orchestrated a social media smear campaign against her, the recent downturn follows accusations from Baldoni's legal team that the actress attempted to "essentially blackmail" the pop star into publicly supporting her. Swift fans have reportedly viewed Lively's alleged actions as a reason to boycott her products, including her Betty Booze line. Besides Swifies distancing themselves from Lively's business ventures, Swift herself has also halted her relationship with her former best pal. "Their friendship has halted," a source told People Magazine earlier in the month. "Taylor wants no part in this drama." This comes after previous claims that the ongoing legal feud between Lively and Baldoni has not only left Swift "completely floored" but also "very upset." The singer's anger is also said to be fueled by her realization that Lively has been using her name to boost her own standing, and this has been happening for quite some time. "Taylor has been aware that Blake has been exploiting her name for a while now, but this subpoena takes it to a whole new level," a source told the Daily Mail. Amid the legal feud, other high-profile people within Lively and Swift's circle have distanced themselves from the actress. "No one that is close friends with Taylor continues to be in contact with Blake," an insider told the Daily Mail. Topping the list is Gigi Hadid, whose actions have reportedly been followed by British stars Cara Delevingne and Sophie Turner. "Cara is no longer friends with Blake, but there was no big fight or anything like that," the insider further remarked. "She hasn't talked to her in months and has no plans to, or to hang out." As for Turner, another insider shared that she and Lively were "never all that close," and even if they were, "no one in Taylor's crew has anything to do" with the actress anymore. "Taylor's friends, Sophie included, are so set on keeping in Taylor's good graces that they have no problem whatsoever on cutting ties with anyone who does Taylor dirty," the source said. Recently, Swift was subpoenaed by Justin Baldoni's legal team in connection with claims tied to his $400 million defamation countersuit against Lively. But before a deposition date could be set, Baldoni's lawyers withdrew the subpoena, freeing Swift from the obligation. Sources later claimed that the decision was made because the legal team had already obtained what they wanted from Swift. Allegedly, someone in Swift's inner circle handed over proof that Lively's legal team had "threatened to leak" private messages between the actress and Swift if the singer didn't publicly support her. That whistleblower was reportedly revealed to be Scott Swift, the singer's 73-year-old father. "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 insider informed the Daily Mail. Earlier this month, Lively made an appearance on Seth Meyers' late-night show, where she opened up about the emotional toll she has seemingly endured this year amid her court battle with Baldoni. Alluding to her ongoing legal battle, Lively told Meyers: "What I can say without going too into it is that this year has been the highest of highs and the lowest of lows in my life and I see so many women around afraid to speak, especially right now, afraid to share their experiences, and fear is by design." She continued, "It's what keeps us silent. But I also acknowledge that many people don't have the opportunity to speak." "So I do feel fortunate that I've been able to, and as a woman, you have the ability to use your voice - that's kept me strong and helped me in my belief and my fight for the world to be safer for women and girls. It's a pretty simple thing," Lively added, per the Daily Mail. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Daily Mail
5 hours ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
Fans spot member of Blake Lively's inner-circle on dinner date with Taylor Swift and Dakota Johnson
Taylor Swift enjoyed a night out with her new A-list buddy Dakota Johnson in NYC on Thursday - and fans were quick to notice that a member of Blake Lively 's inner circle was also spotted with them. The Grammy winner, 35, has mainly been keeping out of the spotlight in recent months and was notably dragged into Lively's legal battle with Justin Baldoni when the singer was subpoenaed. It has since been withdrawn, but Swift was still been embroiled in an alleged fallout with the Gossip Girl alum - and explosive claims also emerged that Blake threatened to release texts from the singer. Despite Taylor reportedly being 'done' with the actress, fans were shocked to see that Lively's bodyguard was seen assisting Johnson during the dinner date with Swift in the Big Apple. The Bad Blood songstress was accompanied by her own bodyguard as the stars grabbed a bite to eat at the Italian restaurant Via Carota. has reached to Swift, Johnson and Lively's reps for comment. The bodyguard was spotted with Lively as she recently promoted her latest movie Another Simple Favor. Earlier this month, she was seen stepping out in NYC in a white dress and was guided towards the entrance of a building by her bodyguard who strolled directly behind her. He was also spotted with Blake on the set of It Ends With Us which filmed in 2023 and also throughout early 2024. Justin Baldoni both directed and also starred in the movie - which is an adaptation of Colleen Hoover's book of the same name. Johnson has also been cast in the upcoming project Verity, which is based on a 2018 novel written by Hoover. The film from Amazon MGM studios is currently in its post-production stages and additionally stars Anne Hathaway and Josh Hartnett. While enjoying a bite to eat at the hotspot, Taylor was joined by her brother Austin and Dakota also brought along her sibling Jesse. The performer was effortlessly chic wearing a black dress with colorful floral details on the fabric and also slipped into a pair of black strappy heels. Johnson put on a stylish display donning a strapless black dress as well as a dazzling necklace and black pumps. Before joining Taylor, the Fifty Shades Of Grey actress had celebrated becoming a global ambassador for Roberto Coin at a glitzy event. Dakota has previously gushed about the songstress and during an interview with Bustle last year, she expressed that she was a big fan of Swift's Lover album. 'It's such a great album, but I think all of her albums are really great. I just find her existence really radical in the sense of what it literally means. Not rad or cool, but radical, and I'm totally into it. 'She's a fabulous songwriter. She works so hard. She is really kind to the people that love her. I'm just like, do you, girl. I support.' Back in 2016, Johnson was also seen hanging out with Taylor as well as Zoe Kravitz during an outing in NYC at the time. Taylor's dinner outing on Thursday comes not long after a source exclusively told that the singer 'is done' with Lively due to feeling like she had been 'exploited.' It was also unveiled that Blake had allegedly threated to leak private text messages from Taylor unless she sided with the actress amid her legal battle with Baldoni. Earlier this month, the singer was officially subpoenaed in Lively's lawsuit when she was sent a legal notice by Baldoni's lawyer Bryan Freedman as a witness. Swift's team slammed the subpoena as they argued that she was not very involved in the drama on set of 2024 film It Ends With Us. A rep for Taylor gave a blistering response to which read: '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 around the globe during 2023 and 2024 headlining the biggest tour in history.' The rep noted that the only involvement Taylor had in the film was the use of one of her tracks titled My Tears Ricochet which was off of her 2020 album Folklore. The statement concluded: 'Given that her involvement was licensing a song for the film, which 19 other artists also did, this document subpoena is designed to use Taylor Swift's name to draw public interest by creating tabloid clickbait instead of focusing on the facts of the case.' However, Justin's team soon withdrew the subpoena and a source exclusively told why his attorney did so by stating: 'They got exactly what they were seeking.' Swift made a big announcement on Friday - and revealed that she is now the owner of her entire music catalog. The buy-back deal has been reported to be worth 'between $600million-$1billion' - although sources claimed to MailOnline that number is 'highly inaccurate.' A separate insider informed Billboard that the Grammy winner had purchased back the rights to her music for around $360 million. Her boyfriend Travis Kelce offered subtle support for the songstress who teased the news on Instagram - and the NFL player notably liked the post. The couple - who were first romantically linked in 2023 - were recently spotted on a date night at Harry's Bar & Restaurant in West Palm Beach. A source told People that Swift whisked herself away to Florida to 'support and spend time' with the Kansas City Chiefs tight end. 'Travis was working on Friday before his dinner date with Taylor. He left early to go meet her.' Lively has also been seen hanging out with new A-list pals, and stepped out for dinner in NYC earlier this month with fellow actress Salma Hayek. Blake and Justin's ongoing lawsuit began when she sued him for sexual assault late last year in December. Baldoni responded by filing a $400 million lawsuit against Lively and her husband Ryan Reynolds, and is also suing the New York Times for $250 million. The legal battle is scheduled to go to court next year in March 2026.
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Taylor Swift goes public with new A-list buddy after ditching Blake Lively
Taylor Swift has gone public with a new A-list pal after reportedly falling out with bestie Blake Lively. Swift was spotted out in NYC with Dakota Johnson on Thursday evening. Swift sported a black floral print dress and hot red lipstick while Dakota donned an edgy all-black look Taylor Swift has gone public with a new A-list pal after reportedly falling out with bestie Blake Lively
Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Taylor Swift Considers Blake Lively ‘Close Friend' Despite Lawsuit Drama, Says ‘Source'
As the months pass and the Blake Lively-Justin Baldoni court case nears, those rooting for her and 's friendship find solace in new claims. A source apprised that Lively's bond with her longtime girlfriend might 'survive' the storm after all. Baldoni's latest attempts to embroil Swift in his feud against his 'It Ends With Us' co-star proved unfruitful, including his subpoena to the pop sensation and her lawyers. Swift, the godmother of Lively and her husband Ryan Reynolds' four kids, reportedly never imagined finding herself at the center of the case. However, she will remain loyal to her friend, whom she still considers 'close' despite the chaotic circumstances and Baldoni's claims amid the intensifying lawsuit drama. A source informed Life & Style that there is still hope for Taylor Swift and Blake Lively's friendship as the Justin Baldoni lawsuit case advances. The insider laid out that the singer still considered Lively her 'close friend.' However, she had 'never expected to be so involved in this drama.' These claims surfaced days after Baldoni reportedly dropped his subpoenas to the musician and her lawyers. Swift's representative and Venable, the law firm that has represented her for over a decade, criticized his two similar but separate subpoenas to them. Additionally, they managed to successfully quash the director's moves and put an end to what they alleged were his attempts to exploit Swift's celebrity status. The source added that recent events and updates did cause some damage to their bond. The Grammy winner and her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, have been 'trying to lay low after her tour and football season ended.' Hence, her facing legal woes in the middle of her hiatus proved to be 'a huge blow.' Moreover, Baldoni name dropping Swift in his $400 million countersuit against Lively and Ryan Reynolds threw her 'for a loop.' His filings included a text from the 'Gossip Girl' alum, allegedly referring to the singer and Reynolds as her 'dragons.' 'With Blake, it's different,' the source claimed, adding that she is 'definitely' against 'private details from their friendship' becoming public. Needless to say, Taylor Swift and Blake Lively have been through both good and bad times in their decade-long bond. Even with the ongoing drama, '[Swift] will always be loyal' to her not only as a friend but also as the godmother of her children. The source believes their 'friendship will survive' regardless of the 'hurt feelings and miscommunication.' Originally reported by Nikita Mahato on Reality Tea. The post Taylor Swift Considers Blake Lively 'Close Friend' Despite Lawsuit Drama, Says 'Source' appeared first on Mandatory.
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Listicle: 10 movies that deserve a do-over
It Ends With Us (2024).Colleen Hoover's books are written with an eye on adaptations. Screen versions of Verity, Reminders Of Him, and Regretting You are all in the works. Unfortunately, It Ends With Us was completely overtaken by the Blake Lively/Justin Baldoni backstage drama, the legal notices it spawned and those terrible costumes. Domestic violence deserves to be portrayed right. Do better.
