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Daily Mail
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Anna Kendrick stuns at 85th Annual Peabody Awards after Another Simple Favor tensions with Blake Lively
Anna Kendrick looked ravishing on Sunday as she attended the 85th Annual Peabody Awards in Los Angeles. The 39-year-old Another Simple Favor star — who is rumored to have feuded with co-star Blake Lively during filming — arrived in a strapless magenta gown. The cleavage-baring number featured a deep neckline that dipped and gathered in the middle. The longtime actress kept the rest of her look simple, styling her blonde-highlighted locks in a center part and ironing them straight. She coordinated her makeup with her dress, subtly flaunting a berry-pink shade of eyeshadow on her lids. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. During their press tour in April, there was speculation of a clash between Anna and Blake, amid the latter's ongoing legal battle against It Ends With Us co-star/director Justin Baldoni. Fans initially suspected there was bad blood among the actresses earlier this year. One point of contention was said to be over billing for their movie. It was also claimed that Kendrick was upset Lively's legal ordeal with Baldoni had overshadowed their film. Fans' concerns were stoked when Anna and Blake appeared at SXSW in Texas in March. When asked in a video shared by ET what it means to be working with Blake again, Kendrick replied elusively while signing autographs, answering, 'Oh, you know...' A source previously told E! News, 'There is no drama. They are not enemies. They are coworkers, friends and get along well.' It was added that the two Hollywood vets 'looked forward to promoting the movie along with the rest of the cast.' Another Simple Favor director Paul Feig also weighed in on the purported drama, writing on X in January, according to E!, 'This is total BS. Sorry. Don't believe anything you read on social media these days.' The 54-year-old Your Friends & Neighbors actor posed for a portrait inside the Beverly Wilshire Jon Hamm looked spiffy in a textured dark gray suit with a patterned shirt and tie at Sunday's event. The 54-year-old Your Friends & Neighbors actor posed for a portrait inside the Beverly Wilshire. Peabody award winners were announced on May 1, and Netflix led with six awards — four in the documentary category and two in entertainment, per The Hollywood Reporter. Jeffrey Jones said in a press release at the time, 'The winners of the 85th annual Peabody Awards encompass a wide range of contemporary and historical issues, including the war in Gaza, rural healthcare, a focus on disabilities, authoritarianism and sexual violence. 'Whether enlightening audiences on global issues or bringing a smile and sense of community through thoughtful entertainment, these works deserve to be recognized and celebrated.' Comedian and actor Roy Wood Jr. hosted the ceremony, which was held at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel. Also at the high-profile function was actress and producer Kerry Washington. The 48-year-old Bronx-raised star looked beautiful while hitting the red carpet in a sheer, dark blue, off-the-shoulder top and fringed white skirt. She wore her dark hair in a center part and a taut, long braid. Kerry posed for photos with 38-year-old Jurnee Smollett, who looked fantastic in a long, strapless white dress. The angelic look was complemented by a thick, silver-toned necklace and she wore her long brunette locks tousled. Amy Poehler was among the attendees, and she looked phenomenal as she stepped out in a snug-fitting short-sleeved black dress. The 53-year-old comedic actress' hips were accentuated with the look's wraparound skirt, which was gathered by a gold accoutrement. She flashed her megawatt smile while showing off a glowy face of natural-looking makeup. Her shoulder-length blonde hair was arranged in a side part and soft waves that framed her face. Yvonne Orji, 41, arrived in a long, yellow, pleated frock with a matching golden-blonde bob hairstyle. She flashed a pristine white pedicure as she stepped out in a pair of open-toe brown heels. The actress posed alongside the evening's 46-year-old host, who was clad in a green, velvet jacket and bow tie, white shirt, and dark gray trousers. His look was rounded out with a pair of black dress shoes. After completing hosting duties the star took to Instagram Stories to give followers a glimpse into his mindset before a gig. 'That feeling in your gut never f****n leaves right before going on stage,' he wrote. Also appearing at the glitzy gathering was actress Uzo Aduba, 44. The 44-year-old Orange Is the New Black sensation looked outstanding in a figure-hugging purple dress. The look boasted a structured bodice that wrapped across her chest with a low-cut neckline. Her dark hair was styled in a deep side part and soft ringlets that tumbled over her shoulder. Baby Reindeer sensation Richard Gadd, 36, looked handsome in a dark blue suit with a black shirt and shoes. Legendary performer and songwriter Linda Perry, 60, arrived in her signature style — a tall, wide-brimmed hat, black outfit and boots. Mandy Moore looked terrific in a stylish, coordinating ivory tank blouse and skirt from Adam Lippes. The 41-year-old This Is Us alum complemented the chic look with a matching satin handbag and shoes in a gorgeous aqua hue. She looked typically beautiful in a full face of matte makeup complete with a berry-toned lipstick. Her lustrous shoulder-length locks were flawlessly styled straight with a center part and the front pieces slicked behind her ears. After turning heads on the red carpet she took the stage as a presenter. On Sunday she shared a behind-the-scenes look at her ensemble and wrote to Instagram followers, 'Quick trip home to see the fam and present at the @peabodyawards.'
Daily Mail
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Justin Baldoni's body double breaks cover to reveal what Blake Lively was REALLY like... an on-set 'cover up'... and the subtle tell she was in 'a bad place'
Just when you thought you'd heard everything about the rancorous It Ends with Us dispute, Justin Baldoni 's on-screen body double has broken cover to give fresh insight into the behind-the-scenes drama. Speaking exclusively to the Daily Mail, stunt actor Thomas Canestraro - who joined the production for the final two weeks of filming in early 2024 as Baldoni's body double - revealed the apparent tension on set, divulging that Blake Lively was 'closed off' during filming.
Daily Mail
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
State of Taylor Swift and Blake Lively's friendship after subpoena was withdrawn
Taylor Swift is 'feeling an immense sense of relief' after her subpoena in the Blake Lively legal mess was dropped— but that doesn't mean the former besties are patching things up. The pop superstar was dragged into the feud between Lively and It Ends With Us director Justin Baldoni when a legal letter filed earlier this month by Baldoni's lawyers alleged that Lively had attempted to 'coerce' Swift to issue a public statement in support of her and urged her to delete text messages between them. The court filing claimed Lively's lawyer, Michael Gottlieb, had contacted Swift's attorney and demanded 'that Ms. Swift release a statement of support for Ms. Lively, intimating that, if Ms. Swift refused to do so, private text messages of a personal nature in Ms. Lively's possession would be released'. Lively's lawyers later filed a motion asking the court to strike the accusations from its docket as 'baseless, unnecessary, improper and abusive,' and Lively's motion to dismiss Baldoni's letter was granted. Now, a source told Us Weekly that while Swift isn't publicly addressing the case, 'There's been radio silence between Taylor and Blake since the subpoena was dropped,' adding that their once-close friendship has 'stalled.' have reached out to reps for Swift and Lively for comment. According to the source, the 'legal tension' between the former besties has created noticeable 'distance' in their relationship. 'They won't pick up where they left off because of all the emotional residue,' the insider explained. Swift has privately expressed that the past few weeks have been 'stressful,' and she now appears 'happier and lighter' since the legal pressure eased, the source added. She's made it 'very clear she is feeling an immense sense of relief.' 'Taylor has handled it with a lot of grace and is not solely focused on it,' the insider continued. 'She's moved on.' The Us Weekly report comes comes not long after a source exclusively told that the singer 'is done' with Lively due to feeling like she had been 'exploited.' 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. All of the parties deny the allegations against them. The legal battle is scheduled to go to court next year in March 2026.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Why Taylor Swift Is Reportedly 'Relieved' Her Friendship With Blake Lively Is Over
Taylor Swift is allegedly in her 'relieved' era after ending her friendship with Blake Lively over the Justin Baldoni legal drama. A source told the Daily Mail that the singer is 'relieved the relationship is over' because she can now 'see all the red flags' she missed in their friendship. The source claimed that Swift put up with Lively's 'antics for too long because she's a loyal friend.' More from SheKnows Every Star Taylor Swift Has Feuded With The source's claims come after Baldoni's legal team withdrew a subpoena sent to Swift, officially ending her involvement in the It Ends With Us director's legal battle with Lively, which was supposedly the cause of her feud with her longtime friend. Baldoni is suing his It Ends With Us co-star and her husband, Ryan Reynolds, alleging that they tried to destroy his career with false allegations of sexual harassment. Baldoni's lawsuit came after Lively sued him and a cast of publicists for allegedly launching an online whisper campaign against her in retaliation for her harassment complaints. Swift was dragged into the mix when she was referenced in Baldoni's lawsuit as a 'megacelebrity friend' of Lively and Reynolds, whom he alleged they used to pressure him to accept Lively's script rewrites. He claimed Lively referred to Swift as one of her 'dragons' and alleged he was invited to a meeting with Swift and Reynolds where the singer praised Lively's edits, which Baldoni took as a sign that he was expected to change the screenplay. Swift was subpoenaed in the case, and a court filing from Bryan Freedman, Baldoni's lead attorney, stated that he was looking for evidence that Lively's lawyer threatened Swift's legal team that they would release texts between the two friends if Swift did not issue a statement of support for Lively on social media. Lively's team has called Freedman's suggestion that such evidence exists 'unequivocally and demonstrably false.' In a statement issued on May 22, via Variety, a spokesperson for Lively accused Baldoni and his team of trying to exploit Swift's fame to sensationalize their claims. 'We are pleased that Justin Baldoni and the Wayfarer Parties have withdrawn their harassing subpoenas to Taylor Swift and her law firm,' the spokesperson said. 'We supported the efforts of Taylor's team to quash these inappropriate subpoenas directed to her counsel, and we will continue to stand up for any third party who is unjustly harassed or threatened in the process.' 'The Baldoni and Wayfarer team have tried to put Taylor Swift, a woman who has been an inspiration for tens of millions across the globe, at the center of this case since day one,' Lively's spokesperson added. 'Faced with having to justify themselves in federal court, they folded. At some point, they will run out of distractions from the actual claims of sexual harassment and retaliation they are facing.'Best of SheKnows Elizabeth Hurley & Billy Ray Cyrus, & More of the Best Red Carpet Debuts From Celebrity Couples Over the Years Yoko Ono's Daughter Kyoko, & 22 Surprising Celebrities That Were In or Linked to a Cult 7 Ways Chrissy Teigen Has Altered Her Appearance Over the Years: Plastic Surgery & More
Yahoo
2 days 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
