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Daily Mail
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Blake Lively launches 'shady' legal blitz on pro-Baldoni YouTubers in bid to unmask It Ends With Us alleged whistleblowers
Blake Lively has sparked an uproar on social media after sending a subpoena to Google asking for information about the accounts of pro-Justin Baldoni YouTubers, demanding their bank details, addresses and phone numbers. Those notified by Google include conservative firebrand Candace Owens and celebrity gossip hound Perez Hilton. The furious content creators are calling the legal probe an 'invasion of privacy', 'shady' and claim it is a bid to silence them from criticizing the Gossip Girl star during her infamous lawsuit with It Ends With Us co-star Baldoni. Some of the contacted YouTubers are influential with hundreds of thousands of subscribers, the most well-known being Candace Owens. Others have less than 300 followers and say they can't afford an attorney to fight the demand for data. A subpoena to Google dated July 3 and obtained by demands that at least 16 content creators turn over their email, phone number, physical address and payment details for their premium accounts - including credit card or bank account numbers, blockchain addresses and a log of every session they've had since May 1, 2024, with exact dates and times. Andy Signore, host of Popcorned Planet, believes Lively has more nefarious intentions with this newest move, claiming that Lively is alleged using the subpoena to unmask crew members who spoke to him anonymously in his upcoming documentary Andy Signore, host of YouTube channel Popcorned Planet, told that he believes Lively is trying to unmask It Ends With Us crew members who spoke out to him anonymously for his upcoming documentary series. 'It's shocking to be honest,' Signore said. 'Not because I have anything to hide, but because she thinks she can just bully and intimidate independent journalists. I won't let her. 'My lawyers and I will be fighting all of it.' Florida-based Lauren Neidigh, 32, has a job helping psychology patients help get their health insurance claims paid. In her spare time, she posts videos about the filings from the Lively-Baldoni alleged sexual harassment and smear campaign lawsuit on a small channel with around 20,000 subscribers. When she received the notice, she couldn't believe it. The notices were sent out to the YouTubers via their Google accounts and demanded 16 content creators to produce their private information - which initially led many to believe that it was a phishing scam YouTuber Lauren Neidigh, 32, has covered Lively's alleged sexual harassment and smear campaign lawsuit on a small channel with around 20,000 subscribers. She told that she plans to fight back against the subpoena 'When I first got the email, I was so shocked,' she told 'I had a couple of my lawyer friends look at it. I was like, what do I even do about this? 'Now we've determined this is real and not a scam, I intend to file my own motion to quash and fight her myself.' The notices of the subpoena to Google were delivered on email to the YouTubers via their Google accounts and were addressed from Lively's attorney Esra Hudson at Manatt Phelps & Phillips. But Signore said he was then told by Manatt's firm that the requests were not real. 'My lawyer spoke to Blake Lively's lawyers,' said Signore in a rant on YouTube. 'We called Esra's office, and they told him twice that it was fake. 'This is so damn shady. Signore said his lawyer contacted the office of Blake Lively's attorney Hudson, and said they repeatedly assured him the subpoena email he received (pictured) wasn't legitimate, As it turns out it was Google that got the subpoena and sent out notices to the YouTubers 'I am furious at Blake Lively and her law firm about the Google subpoena,' he added in an interview with 'There was a whole confusion around whether this was a real notification,' said Neidigh. 'I didn't know if I needed to do anything, or how I should deal with this.' Lively's lawyer, Esra Hudson, did not immediately respond to a request for comment. On July 11, Google customer service replied to Signore's posts on X, confirming that the notification he received via his Google account 'is legitimate and was sent as part of our user notice policy for legal matters.' 'But when I read through, I thought some of the stuff doesn't even make sense. And then I started to put the pieces together when I read the pieces after that. The 26-page subpoena lists 16 YouTubers, saying Google is 'commanded' to provide information by July 16 at 5pm. It asks for 'All subscriber information, for the username [YouTube user] associated with YouTube and Google Pay, including but not limited to: (a) the first and last name; (b) registered email address(es); (c) phone numbers); (d) physical address; (e) backup/recovery email address or phone number; (f) subscriber registration information; (g) length of service (including start date) and any premium services utilized; (h) means and source of payment for such services, if applicable (including any credit card or bank account number, or public blockchain data and addresses); (i) Login Internet Protocol (IP) address used for initial registration; and (j) IP address used from May 1, 2024 to the present, with dates and session times; and (k) video upload IP addresses.' YouTube also confirmed that the subpoena was real in a reply to Signore's post on July 11, writing it was 'legitimate and was sent as part of our user notice policy for legal matters' Neidigh said she thinks Lively is trying to prove a conspiracy about Baldoni paying content creators to smear the actress. 'Maybe she thinks it'll show people were paid or benefitting in some way to cover her case, because she says the smear campaign is ongoing,' she said. 'That's absolutely not true. I used to really like her movies, and I watched Gossip Girl of course. I really like Ryan Reynolds' movies. So, I had an open mind when I started looking into all of this. 'But when I read through, I thought some of the stuff doesn't even make sense. And then I started to put the pieces together when I read the pieces after that. 'So, there's never been an incentive for me other than I'm interested in her lawsuit.' Signore said he believes Lively has a further motive to get information from him. He called Lively's legal move 'shady' and said 'they clearly will do anything to mess with us' 'Aside from my reporting on Popcorned Planet, I am also directing a documentary: 'It Ends With Justice'. In it we located and spoke to various crew members from IEWU anonymously,' he said. 'These crew members were disgusted by what Blake was putting out in the press about the filming, and they wanted to share their side. But they are terrified of being blacklisted by Ryan, CAA etc. 'So, they appeared anonymously, blurred and with masks on to protect their identities. I believe Blake and Ryan want those sources. I will not betray those sources. 'This machine is terrifying. They are shady. They clearly will do anything to mess with us. It is unnerving what they will do.' One notice recipient, Norwegian entertainment journalist Kjersti Flaa, was previously linked to claims of an anti-Lively smear campaign orchestrated by Baldoni. A December New York Times story about the alleged plot mentions Flaa's interview with Lively, while describing alleged 'negative publicity' that was 'seeded' or 'amplified' by Baldoni's publicists. 'At no point did anyone contact me from his team or from her team,' Flaa told the Hollywood Reporter earlier this year. 'The thing is, she smeared herself in that video, and people reacted to it online. [The reason] for her becoming unpopular is because of her own behavior.' Flaa and another creator, Katie Joy whose YouTube channel Without A Crystal Ball has 440,000 subscribers, have offered to help smaller creators fight the subpoena. 'We are all on one subpoena and are strength in numbers,' she posted on her Instagram account. 'Both Kjersti and I have attorneys working on this and believe if we can do this all together we can not only save some of the smaller creators money but also show strength to the court that we are not paid bots or journalists working for Baldoni.' One smalltime creator, 'SophieUnsual', accused Lively of 'punching down' by including her the the demand. 'Real and normal people's lives are being impacted financially because of Blake Lively's legal saga,' she wrote on Instagram. 'It's punching down on an individual level.' Neidigh said she believes the subpoena will have a chilling effect on independent creators covering the case. 'When you start going after people speaking their mind on their own platforms, you scare people out of doing that. 'That fear is by design, to keep people silent. 'It's a little intimidating. But I want to stick up for myself in this way.' She added that she thinks Lively's subpoena could be retaliation for the fiery criticism Neidigh lobbed at the actress in her videos – including calling her a 'c**t'. 'It feels like revenge to me,' she said. Another contacted content creator, 'ExistingToThrive', posted a video on TikTok slamming Lively. Peter claimed that he believed Lively 'studied' Amber Heard's bombshell defamation case against her ex Johnny Depp and didn't want to suffer the same humiliation 'The whole idea that this is all misogyny,' she said. 'We don't hate women. We just hate Blake.' Owens, Hilton and Signore received more extensive demands than other smaller creators, demanding they turn over any communications they have had with Baldoni or his co-defendants in the lawsuit with Lively. Owens responded her notice of the subpeona with a video to her 4.4 million followers, saying she was 'elated' and 'honored' to receive the legal demand. 'It feels like a graduation ceremony of sorts for me and all of my podcast listeners,' she said. 'This is meant to be a hit. It's supposed to make us look bad. 'I have not the slightest idea what I am being subpoenaed for as I knew none of these parties when their respective lawsuits were filed.' Owens complained that news of her subpoena appeared to have been leaked to TMZ before she even received the legal document. Neidigh said she will be filing a motion to quash on her own, without a lawyer representing her. Popular YouTuber Zack Peter who covers Lively's case extensively slammed her for issuing the subpoena, but said he was perplexed over why he didn't receive one too. 'I think Blake is trying to scare creators and get them to stop talking about her. Luckily, I'm not easily scared,' he said. 'Bring on the subpoenas because I have ZERO intention of letting this story go. I'm in it until the end. 'I think Blake Lively studied Amber Heard's case and is doing everything she can to protect herself. Part of that is scaring people that are covering this case. 'But we're not part of Hollywood. She has no control over us. She can't scare us. We have each other's backs, and we look out for each other. We're not fighting for Baldoni. We're fighting for justice.'
Time of India
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Taylor Swift refuses to forgive Blake Lively over courtroom drama and betrayal
Taylor Swift refuses to forgive Blake Lively over courtroom drama and betrayal (Image via Getty) Taylor Swift and Blake Lively were once one of Hollywood's strongest friendships. But now, that bond may be over. Reports from multiple sources say Taylor Swift has completely cut ties with Blake Lively after being unexpectedly dragged into a legal fight involving It Ends With Us star and director Justin Baldoni . What really caused the fallout has left fans shocked and confused. Taylor Swift ends friendship with Blake Lively after legal drama over It Ends With Us case According to insiders, Taylor Swift and Blake Lively's friendship began falling apart after Blake Lively's name appeared in legal documents tied to Justin Baldoni's case. The documents reportedly show that Blake Lively referred to Taylor Swift as a 'dragon' in an effort to distance herself from the case. That comment did not sit well with Taylor Swift. The legal case began months ago but picked up attention in early July 2025. When Taylor Swift was named in related court discussions, her father Scott Swift allegedly tried to keep her out of the mess. Despite his efforts, a judge decided that private messages involving Taylor Swift were relevant in the ongoing legal battle. Sources told several outlets that Taylor Swift felt betrayed by someone she once called family. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Dementia Has Been Linked To a Common Habit. Do You Do It? Memory Health Learn More Undo 'She is very loyal to her close circle,' o ne insider said. 'Once you break her trust, there's no going back.' Fans quickly noticed that Blake Lively had stopped showing public support for Taylor Swift, especially during her recent Eras Tour milestones. Blake Lively's courtroom betrayal leaves Taylor Swift hurt and fans divided online Meanwhile, Blake Lively is said to be shocked by the reaction from fans and media. Some sources claim she blames Justin Baldoni's legal team for dragging her and Taylor Swift into the spotlight. Also Read: Blake Lively's Legal Drama With Justin Baldoni Takes A Turn As Taylor Swift And Travis Kelce Remain Distant Losing a close friend over her looks was never something Blake Lively expected; it would also hurt so much. By contrast, Taylor Swift is focused on her music and her personal life. The pop star is presently juggling her relationship with Travis Kelce as well as the following leg of her Eras Tour. Someone close to the singer said she is carefully choosing who stays within her inner circle going forward. Neither Taylor Swift nor Blake Lively has made public remarks about the broken friendship for the time being, but as the quarrel intensifies fans online are already picking sides. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Khaleej Times
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Khaleej Times
Blake Lively granted protective order amid Justin Baldoni legal battle
A judge has granted Blake Lively a protective order amid her ongoing legal battle with Justin Baldoni. Three days after she requested a protective order requiring the director's team to identify everyone who would attend her deposition, Judge Lewis J. Liman granted her request on July 14, E! News reported. According to legal documents obtained by E! News, Lively is expected to "make arrangements for opposing counsel to have a dedicated computer and the ability to print and copy documents in the space chosen by Lively." Baldoni and his Wayfarer Studios are required to notify Lively of the individuals who will attend her upcoming deposition, which is set to occur on July 17, two days prior, reported E! News. In June, a New York federal judge has ruled that actor-producer Justin Baldoni can access messages between actress Blake Lively and singer Taylor Swift. These messages are related to the film It Ends With Us and the ongoing legal case between the movie's stars, reported Variety. According to the publication, Lively had asked the court to prevent Baldoni from obtaining these messages, arguing that he was trying to involve Swift to gain public Judge Lewis Liman disagreed and found that the messages might provide crucial information relevant to the case. In his order, the judge stated that while public opinion plays a role in high-profile cases, the messages could offer useful insights. He also reminded the parties that a protective order is in place, so the messages cannot be shared with the press."A motion or request may be, and in this case often has been, both a legitimate litigation tactic and an attempt to manoeuvre in the broader court of public opinion," the judge wrote. Baldoni's lawyers had earlier sent subpoenas to Swift and her legal team. However, Swift's team issued a statement saying that she had no role in the film except allowing one of her songs to be used. They also said she only saw the film weeks after its release. Following this, Baldoni's team withdrew the subpoenas. Lively's lawyers sought to resolve the matter entirely, insisting that Swift was not involved. However, the judge ruled that since Lively had mentioned Swift's knowledge of issues on the film set, her messages could help prove or disprove her claims of harassment and retaliation Lively had sued Baldoni in December, accusing him and his publicists of spreading false stories about her in the media after she spoke about sexual harassment during the film's production. Baldoni filed a countersuit, accusing her of ruining his reputation, but that case was dismissed last week. Lively's legal team alleged, per the July 11 filing, that Baldoni's team had previously "refused Ms. Lively's reasonable requests" to cooperate. However, Baldoni's legal team opposed Lively's motion in a July 13 letter to the judge. "Lively relies solely on inapplicable authority and unsupported accusations about opposing counsel and their motives," the actor's legal team wrote. "Lively does not present a single fact to support her allegations of a 'plot' to use the deposition as a 'publicity stunt'," E! News reported.
GMA Network
20 hours ago
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
Intimacy coordinator Angelica Gomez: She makes sure sex scenes are realistic — and safe
The Blake Lively vs. Justin Baldoni controversy is one of the bizarre incidents involving an alleged case of sexual harassment in Hollywood. The case also put a spotlight on the role of an intimacy coordinator (IC) who was supposed to prevent exploitation of actors while filming romantic scenes. What is an intimacy coordinator and what is expected of them during the filming of sex scenes? Angelica Gomez, one of only a handful of Filipino intimacy coordinators in the United States, explained to The FilAm what an IC does. "An intimacy coordinator is someone who choreographs simulated sex or intimate moments in television and film," she began. "They advocate for consent, boundaries, and safety protocols with actors and crew so that closed set shoots are successfully accomplished." Angelica on the set of a project in New York City. Courtesy: The FilAm What she means is that sex scenes are not an excuse for actors to grope, commit lascivious acts or make the other actor uncomfortable during love scenes. While Lively has taken Baldoni to court for alleged "sexual harassment" during the filming of "It Ends With Us," the latter denied the accusation maintaining an IC was present while they were filming and that no such incident had occurred. "It's such a long-drawn-out thing and I don't know what the motives are," Gomez said when asked for her thoughts about the case. "There's a reason why the intimacy coordinators were there. They're adults. It's their decision." Gomez, 61, became exposed to what an IC does when she appeared on an episode of "Law & Order: Organized Crime" where her shower scene entailed partial nudity. The IC provided to her explained the logistics of how they would assist her during filming. After her experience, it sparked her curiosity in her considering a career as an IC. Gomez pursued online classes through the Intimacy Directors and Coordinators Professionals, Inc. Accelerated Online (IDC). She began the course in April of 2024 and received her certification by November 2024. Gomez was grateful to her instructors at the program. Alicia Rodis is considered the "pioneer of the career" and is the first credited IC in "The Deuce" television series. Jessica Steinrock started IDC alongside her husband. Amanda Blumenthal shared her insights on how ICs navigate the industry. These women, said Gomez, helped create a relatively new career in the industry and brought it to where it is now, a growing profession booming with opportunities in cinema and television. The IC industry is very community-oriented, said Gomez. "Everyone is in this together. There are even Facebook groups. People refer possible upcoming projects to others without even having met in person. Through this community, I was introduced to a Filipino intimacy coordinator in the Manila via Instagram video message, named Missy Maramara. We had a wonderful conversation and I was inspired by her. Missy said that she was one of only two intimacy coordinators in the Philippines. The career doesn't have a traditional path." Gomez grew up in Manila and migrated to America when she married a Filipino U.S. Navy sailor. Prior to joining the television/film industry as an actor and active member of its union, Sag-Aftra, Gomez worked in the fashion industry for over 12 years. She is based in the New York City area. Angelica with her IC kit. Courtesy: The FilAm Gomez shows a deep passion for her career as an IC. The salary rate varies, depending on the budget of the film, she said. "The weekly rate fluctuates," she said but Gomez respects the budget being a newbie in the field. Right now, it's about learning new things and broadening her potential career ventures, she said. "The importance is not about monetary value but gaining experience." Gomez described herself as "empathetic," ensuring that the screen environment is comfortable for the actors and even the production crew. She highly emphasizes communication amongst her peers to establish relationships before embarking on any project. She uses what she calls "riders" as part of the industry standard protocols to communicate a safe working environment. "Riders" are essentially paperwork describing the scene for the actors to sign off and give their consent and boundaries. There's also a 48-hour grace period for review should the director or writer want to add more to the scene or make changes and adjustments even before this can take effect. Being an IC can also be met with resistance, she said. For example, she said some male actors would like to take advantage of inappropriate behavior and consider the job of IC "useless." Gomez emphasizes the importance of her intimacy coordinator kit that she always carries on set. It contains a plethora of items to ensure safety as well as comfort for the actors. It contains breath mints, alcohol pads, adhesive covers, and different types of skin tape, modesty garments, to name a few. There are different items for various needs. Gomez said she comes to the set prepared. Some items Gomez created herself which she provides personally. "There's padding for barriers I made by cutting up a yoga mat. I also have a small partially inflated beach ball I use for a barrier." Gomez is eager to gain more experience to establish her name. Her newest endeavor includes working on a student film for a future director studying in Columbia University, along with other potential summer projects. Ultimately, her biggest aspiration would be to work with the Filipino community and their projects. She takes pleasure in knowing that she did a thorough job in creatively making the set and scene not only comfortable and safe but also realistic and authentic to the director's vision of the story. "The best reward I can really get is the experience of accomplishing a successful and safe shoot. That is very important to me," she said. --------------- Catherine Espejo from Nashville, Tennessee recently graduated from The University of Tennessee, Knoxville where she majored in Journalism and Electronic Media with a concentration in Creative Media. She was part of the editorial team of the school magazine, Ablaze. She plans to attend graduate school for her master's degree at Northwestern University, Medill School of Journalism. "I'm very excited about my future as a journalist!" she said. — The FilAm
Mint
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
Blake Lively wins major battle against Justin Baldoni — Judge provides relief to Gossip Girl star on deposition location
Hollywood actress Blake Lively is in the limelight after she won the battle to have her upcoming deposition at her lawyer's office. She secured her deposition location despite Justin Baldoni's attorney claims of celebrity influence. Justin Baldoni's counsel contended that the 37-year-old actress was making use of her 'celebrity status,' Page Six reported. A judge ruled in favour of Blake Lively, allowing the 'Gossip Girl' alum to have her deposition at her lawyer's office on Thursday. This ruling came after Blake Lively's counsel raised concerns about the deposition occurring on Baldoni's turf, Page Six reported citing court documents. Rejecting Justin Baldoni's attorney's claims of celebrity manipulation, the court ordered Baldoni's legal team to submit a list of people attending the deposition latest by Tuesday noon. This comes a week after Blake Lively's legal team filed a request for a protective order directing defendants to take her upcoming deposition on Thursday, July 17 at a redacted location, PEOPLE reported. She sought to change the location of the deposition to her lawyer's office from Baldoni's lawyer's office over fears over being ambushed by paparazzi and media, according to TMZ report. Meanwhile, the 'Jane the Virgin' star's team asserted that their office was located only a mile away from her lawyer's office and the location change request hindered their ability to have a space to privately discuss the deposition. In the filing, Baldoni's attorney Bryan Freedman said, 'Although Lively's foot-stomping and use of her celebrity status may have enabled her to seize control of the film, which is the crux of this dispute, her counsel's tantrum has no place in this Court,' TM reported.
