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2026 Grammy Awards nominations: Kendrick Lamar leads list of music contenders – National

by jummy84 November 8, 2025

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The list of nominations for the 2026 Grammy Awards has been revealed, and red-hot rapper Kendrick Lamar is leading the pack.

Lamar is up for nine trophies at the February ceremony: record, song and album of the year — marking the third time he’s had simultaneous nominations in those big categories — as well as pop duo/group performance, melodic rap performance, rap song and rap album. He’s also nominated twice in the rap performance category.

The Not Like Us rapper has 22 Grammy career wins and 66 nominations in total. His album GNX is his fifth consecutive studio album to be nominated for album of the year, something no other artist has ever done. If it wins, it will be his first win in the category. And it will be only the third rap album to win the top prize, following Outkast in 2004 for Speakerboxxx/The Love Below and Lauryn Hill in 1999 for The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill.

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Lamar’s nine nominations for his album GNX are part of a wave of hip-hop albums competing in the top categories, including Tyler, the Creator’s Chromakopia and Let God Sort Em Out from Clipse, Pusha T and Malice.

Lady Gaga, Jack Antonoff and Canadian record producer/songwriter Cirkut follow Lamar with seven nominations each.

Cirkut is up for both record and song of the year, twice — for Lady Gaga’s Abracadabra and Rosé and Bruno Mars’ APT. — as well as album of the year and best dance pop recording.

Other top nominees include Bad Bunny, Sabrina Carpenter, Leon Thomas and Justin Bieber.

Bad Bunny’s Debí Tirar Más Fotos is only the second time an all-Spanish language album has been nominated for the top prize. This comes three years after Bad Bunny’s release, Un Verano Sin Ti, became the first Spanish-language album to earn a nomination in the album of the year category.

This year’s nominees were announced during a video livestream with a host of talent, including Doechii, Gayle King, Karol G, Lizzo, Mumford & Sons, Sabrina Carpenter, Sam Smith, David Foster, Chappell Roan and more.

Only recordings commercially released in the U.S. between Aug. 31, 2024, through Aug. 30, 2025, were eligible for nominations.

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The Grammy Awards made a change this year to the best country album category, following Beyoncé’s historic win of best album and best country album at the 2025 Grammy Awards for Cowboy Carter. The category has now been divided into two, with the creation of a best traditional country album category. The existing best country album category has been renamed best contemporary country album.

The 2026 Grammy Awards will take place on Feb. 1 live from the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. A host is yet to be announced.

Find a list of the nominees in the major categories below.

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Album of the Year

Debí Tirar Más Fotos, Bad Bunny
Swag, Justin Bieber
Man’s Best Friend, Sabrina Carpenter
Let God Sort Em Out, Clipse, Pusha T & Malice
Mayhem, Lady Gaga
GNX, Kendrick Lamar
Mutt, Leon Thomas
Chromakopia, Tyler, the Creator

Record of the Year

DtMF, Bad Bunny
Manchild, Sabrina Carpenter
Anxiety, Doechii
Wildflower, Billie Eilish
Abracadabra, Lady Gaga
Luther, Kendrick Lamar & SZA
APT., Rose & Bruno Mars
The Subway, Chappell Roan

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Song of the Year

Abracadabra, Lady Gaga
Anxiety, Doechii
APT., Rose & Bruno Mars
DtMF, Bad Bunny
Golden [From KPop Demon Hunters], HUNTR/X: EJAE, Audrey Nuna, Rei Ami
Luther, Kendrick Lamar & SZA
Manchild, Sabrina Carpenter
Wildflower, Billie Eilish

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Best Music Video

Young Lion, Sade
Manchild, Sabrina Carpenter
So Be It, Clipse
Anxiety, Doechii
Love, OK Go

Best Pop Solo Performance

Daisies, Justin Bieber
Manchild, Sabrina Carpenter
Disease, Lady Gaga
The Subway, Chappell Roan
Messy, Lola Young

Best Pop Duo/Group Performance

Defying Gravity, Cynthia Erivo & Ariana Grande
Golden [From KPop Demon Hunters], HUNTER/X: EJAE, Audrey Nuna, Rei Ami
Gabriela, Katseye
APT., Rose, Bruno Mars
30 for 30, SZA & Kendrick Lamar

Best Pop Vocal Album

Swag, Justin Bieber
Man’s Best Friend, Sabrina Carpenter
Something Beautiful, Miley Cyrus
Mayhem, Lady Gaga
I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy (Part 2), Teddy Swims

Best New Artist

Olivia Dean
Katseye
The Marias
Addison Rae
Sombr
Lola Young
Leon Thomas
Alex Warren

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Best Rap Performance

Outside, Cardi B
Chains & Whips, Clipse, Pusha T & Malice Featuring Kendrick Lamar & Pharrell Williams
Anxiety, Doechii
TV Off, Kendrick Lamar Featuring Lefty Gunplay
Darling, I, Tyler, the Creator Featuring Teezo Touchdown

Best Melodic Rap Performance

Proud of Me, Fridayy Featuring Meek Mill
Wholeheartedly, JID Featuring Ty Dolla $ign & 6Lack
Luther, Kendrick Lamar & SZA
WeMaj, Terrace Martin & Kenyon Dixon Featuring Rapsody
Somebody Loves Me, Partynextdoor & Drake

Best Rap Song

Anxiety, Doechii
The Birds Don’t Sing, Clipse, Pusha T & Malice Featuring John Legend & Voices of Fire
Sticky, Tyler, the Creator Featuring GloRilla, Sexyy Red & Lil Wayne
TGIF, GloRilla
TV Off, Kendrick Lamar Featuring Lefty Gunplay

Best Rap Album

Let God Sort Em Out, Clipse, Pusha T & Malice
Glorious, GloRilla
God Does Like Ugly, JID
GNX, Kendrick Lamar
Chromakopia, Tyler, the Creator

Best R&B Performance

Yukon, Justin Bieber
It Depends, Chris Brown Featuring Bryson Tiller
Folded, Kehlani
Mutt (Live From NPR’s Tiny Desk), Leon Thomas
Heart of a Woman, Summer Walker

Best Traditional R&B Performance

Here We Are, Durand Bernarr
Uptown, Lalah Hathaway
Love You Too, Ledisi
Crybaby, SZA
Vibes Don’t Lie, Leon Thomas

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Best R&B Song

Folded, Kehlani
Heart of a Woman, Summer Walker
It Depends, Chris Brown Featuring Bryson Tiller
Overqualified, Durand Bernarr
Yes It Is, Leon Thomas

Best R&B Album

Beloved, Giveon
Why Not More?, Coco Jones
The Crown, Ledisi
Escape Room, Teyana Taylor
Mutt, Leon Thomas

Best Dance Pop Recording

Bluest Flame, Selena Gomez & Benny Blanco
Abracadabra, Lady Gaga
Midnight Sun, Zara Larsson
Jus Keep Watching, Tate McRae
Illegal, PinkPantheress

Best Dance/Electronic Music Album

Eusexua, FKA Twigs
Ten Days, Fred Again..
Fancy That, PinkPantheress
Inhale / Exhale, Rüfüs Du Sol
F*** U Skrillex You Think Ur Andy Warhol But Ur Not!! , Skrillex

Best Rock Album

Private Music, Deftones
I Quit, Haim
From Zero, Linkin Park
Never Enough, Turnstile
Idols, Yungblud

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Best Rock Song

As Alive as You Need Me to Be, Nine Inch Nails
Caramel, Sleep Token
Glum, Hayle Williams
Never Enough, Turnstile
Zombie, Yungblud

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Best Rock Performance

U Should Not Be Doing That, Amyl and the Sniffers
The Emptiness Machine, Linkin Park
Never Enough, Turnstile
Mirtazapine, Hayley Williams
Changes (Live From Villa Park) Back to the Beginning, Yungblud Featuring Nuno Bettencourt, Frank Bello, Adam Wakeman, II

Best Metal Performance

Night Terror, Dream Theater
Lachryma, Ghost
Emergence, Sleep Token
Soft Spine, Spiritbox
Birds, Turnstile

Best Alternative Music Album

Sable, Fable, Bon Iver
Songs of a Lost World, The Cure
Don’t Tap the Glass, Tyler, the Creator
Moisturizer, Wet Leg
Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party, Hayley Williams

Best Contemporary Country Album

Patterns, Kelsea Ballerini
Snipe Hunter, Tyler Childers
Evangeline vs. the Machine, Eric Church
Beautifully Broken, Jelly Roll
Postcards From Texas, Miranda Lambert

Best Traditional Country Album

Dollar a Day, Charley Crockett
American Romance, Lukas Nelson
Oh What a Beautiful World, Willie Nelson
Hard Headed Woman, Margo Price
Ain’t in It for My Health, Zach Top

Best Country Solo Performance

Nose on the Grindstone, Tyler Childers
Good News, Shaboozey
Bad as I Used to Be, Chris Stapleton
I Never Lie, Zach Top
Somewhere Over Laredo, Lainey Wilson

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Best Country Duo/Group Performance

A Song to Sing, Miranda Lambert And Chris Stapleton
Trailblazer, Reba McEntire, Miranda Lambert, Lainey Wilson
Love Me Like You Used to Do, Margo Price & Tyler Childers
Amen, Shaboozey & Jelly Roll
Honky Tonk Hall of Fame, George Strait, Chris Stapleton

Best Country Song

Bitin’ List, Tyler Childers
Good News, Shaboozey
I Never Lie, Zach Top
Somewhere Over Laredo, Lainey Wilson
A Song to Sing, Miranda Lambert And Chris Stapleton

Best Latin Pop Album

Cosa Nuestra, Rauw Alejandro
Bogotá (Deluxe), Andrés Cepeda
Tropicoqueta, Karol G
Cancionera, Natalia Lafourcade
¿Y ahora qué?, Alejandro Sanz

Best Comedy Album

Drop Dead Years, Bill Burr
PostMortem, Sarah Silverman
Single Lady, Ali Wong
What Had Happened Was…, Jamie Foxx
Your Friend, Nate Bargatze, Nate Bargatze

Best Musical Theatre Album

Buena Vista Social Club
Death Becomes Her
Gypsy
Just In Time
Maybe Happy Ending

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For a complete list of the 2026 Grammy nominees, visit the official Grammy Awards website.

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— With files from The Associated Press

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Cheryl Hines admits long-time friends distanced themselves after her husband Robert F. Kennedy Jr backed Trump

by jummy84 November 8, 2025

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8 November 2025

Cheryl Hines has said some of her long-time friends distanced themselves after her husband, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., suspended his presidential campaign last year and announced his support for Donald Trump’s re-election bid.

Cheryl Hines has said some of her long-time friends distanced themselves after her husband, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

The 60-year-old Curb Your Enthusiasm actress discussed the fallout over the switch in an interview with Lara Trump, the president’s daughter-in-law, for My View with Lara Trump on Fox News Channel.

In an advance clip shared with People magazine, Lara asked Cheryl how those close to her responded when Kennedy, 71, publicly endorsed Trump and joined his administration.

Lara said: “He originally ran for president as a Democrat, and then that comes to an end and he says, ‘I’m actually going to support the Republican candidate for president, but not just any Republican candidate, Donald Trump’.

“Did you hear from people, did you suddenly not hear from people? How did that go for you?”

Cheryl laughed before replying: “I heard from people. You know what, I was actually grateful for my good friends that had feelings about it, still have feelings about it, but at least would call me and say, ‘I can’t believe this is happening, you can’t let this happen!’”

She added: “I would rather that than somebody who I’ve known for 30 years just stop talking to me altogether.”

Cheryl continued: “I’ve experienced it all. And then I have some really good friends that, you know, we have thoughtful discussions where it’s, you know, you can say, ‘Wow, here’s something that happened that I didn’t like, that still bothers me, and here’s something that’s happening that I think is good’.”

The actress also said she valued friends who could “see both sides and it’s not black and white”, adding: “So I really appreciate those people.”

Cheryl’s full interview will air on Saturday (08.11.25) at 9pm ET.

Cheryl has been promoting her new book Unscripted and has spoken more openly about her husband’s political alliance with Trump, who appointed Kennedy as secretary of health and human services.

Appearing on The View last month, Cheryl said she had initially been “guarded” about her husband’s decision to back Trump. She said: “I have not been a political person.

“I haven’t posted anything on social media, other than to go out and vote. I never told people who they should vote for. I just said, ‘This is important, you should vote’.

“So with Bobby, that was a very difficult decision to make with President Trump. At the end of the day, President Trump and Bobby sat down and talked, and yes, they did have a lot of common goals.”

Kennedy and Trump have since launched a joint “Make America Healthy Again” campaign, or MAHA movement.

As health secretary, Kennedy has faced criticism for making unsubstantiated claims about links between autism and both Tylenol use and early circumcision, while continuing to question vaccine safety.

A source previously told People Cheryl “was very unhappy” with RFK Jr’s decision to join the Trump wagon, but was “making the best of it” because “she loves Bobby”.

The couple, who married in 2014, have appeared together at multiple White House events, including Kennedy’s confirmation hearings and Trump’s inauguration.

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Russell Crowe Reveals 55-Lb. Weight Loss

by jummy84 November 8, 2025

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Russell Crowe's beautiful mind is focused on his health.
The Oscar winner said he dropped from 126 kg (277 lbs.) to 100.9 kg (222 lbs.) since wrapping filming on the historical drama Nuremberg…

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Diddy Reportedly Caught Drinking Homemade Alcohol in Prison Weeks After Declaring Sobriety

by jummy84 November 8, 2025

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Diddy Reportedly Caught Drinking Homemade Alcohol in Prison Weeks After Declaring Sobriety

Sean “Diddy” Combs’ pledge to remain sober appears to have hit a snag while serving time in federal prison. According to TMZ, the music mogul was caught with homemade alcohol inside Fort Dix, the low-security New Jersey facility where he is currently incarcerated.

Sources told the outlet that Diddy had been drinking a fermented mixture of Fanta, sugar, and apples — a concoction commonly made by inmates and left to ferment for about two weeks. Prison officials reportedly discovered the alcohol and initially planned to move Diddy to another unit, though that decision was later reversed.

Just last month, Diddy spoke to the judge about his sobriety during sentencing, stating that he was sober for the first time in 25 years and acknowledging how substance use had affected his life. In a letter to the court, he wrote, “The old me died in jail and a new version of me was reborn. Prison will change you or kill you — I choose to live.”

Recent photos published showed Diddy in the Fort Dix prison yard appearing upbeat and social with other inmates. The 54-year-old was convicted in July on two counts of violating the Mann Act and sentenced to 50 months in prison this past October. He was transferred to Fort Dix last week.

When contacted by press, a prison official said they had “no information” about the reported alcohol incident.

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bitchy | “Robert Pattinson could not handle the desert heat filming ‘Dune 3′” links

by jummy84 November 8, 2025

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Robert Pattinson couldn’t handle the desert heat on Dune 3. I completely forgot that he was cast as Scytale in the third Dune! [Socialite Life]
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Claire Danes at The Beast In Me premiere! [Go Fug Yourself]
New music from Orville Peck. [OMG Blog]
Michelle Obama wore Loewe. [RCFA]
Chicken-soup-flavored candy canes, ewwww. [Seriously OMG]
A 90 Day Fiance star is pregnant. [Starcasm]
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Actor’s Nephew Among Victims In Train Stabbing

by jummy84 November 8, 2025

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A frightening incident hit close to home for Damson Idris this weekend. The actor’s nephew, 17-year-old Isaiah, was reportedly slashed across the face while traveling on the train in London. The shocking incident has left the community shaken and hoping for the recovery of all those affected.

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Nephew Of Damson Idris Injured In Knife Attack

Officials say Isaiah Ishmael Idris was traveling on the Docklands Light Railway in east London when he staggered off the train, injured. He reportedly got off at Pontoon Dock station in the early hours of Saturday morning and called for help. British Transport Police confirmed the terrifying incident, saying officers responded just after midnight on November 1 following reports of a victim suffering facial injuries from a knife attack.

Isaiah’s uncle, Damson—best known for his role in the F1 drama series and ‘Snowfall’ has so far declined to comment. Additionally, Isaiah’s family is reportedly handling the situation privately, but another uncle, Habeeb Idris, confirmed the teen was among the victims.

Isaiah Was Allegedly Among The Suspect’s 11 Targets

According to reports, Isaiah was one of 11 people allegedly targeted by suspect Anthony Williams. He appeared at Peterborough Magistrates’ Court on Monday and faces multiple attempted murder charges. The other charges relate to stabbings of LNER passengers traveling from Doncaster to London less than a day later. One of the youngest victims, Isaiah, also narrowly escaped harm, highlighting the shocking scale of the attacks that have shaken communities across East London.

Here’s What Uncle Damson Has Been Up To

Roomies, we’re sure Damson Idris has a strong support system around him. As previously reported, he was recently spotted with Lori Harvey in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Furthermore, photos of the pair lounging on the beach show Idris’s arm around her as they stroll along the sand. Other shots show them laughing and dipping into the ocean, all smiles, seemingly enjoying their time in the sun. And, igniting rumors that their romance is back on after a brief split back in 2023.

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An Engaging and Potentially Profitable Form of Modern Entertainment – Hollywood Life

by jummy84 November 8, 2025

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Mobile games, whether puzzles, social casino games, or another format, have become a dominant force in the entertainment industry. Mobile gaming made up 49% of the video games market in 2024, followed by 28% for console games and 23% for PC games; generating about $92 billion in revenue, mobile games alone were more profitable than the music and film industries combined.

The popularity of mobile gaming is as undeniable as its profitability, and the industry’s rise to the top of the entertainment market provides insight into what users expect from innovation and engagement moving forward. As a whole, the mobile gaming industry shows how technical advancements, changing user behavior, and a shift toward social and accessible entertainment can have an impact on the market.

Insight Into the Rise of Mobile Gaming

As it stands, the global mobile gaming market is positioned to reach or surpass $126 billion by the end of this year. By 2030, the market could exceed $164 billion and include upwards of two and a half billion users. While the majority of revenue is expected to be generated in the United States, mobile gaming is a phenomenon in China and the majority of the world with no clear equal in the entertainment industry.

The emergence of casual and social games on mobile devices has significantly contributed toward this industry trend. This is especially the case for social casino games and apps with similar technology, which leverage the potential of gambling mechanics to create engaging gameplay without necessarily including monetary elements. Ultimately, user retention is a critical aspect of mobile gaming’s success.

“With the increasing cost of attracting new players,” an article read, “developers must find more efficient ways to engage and retain users. The challenge extends beyond just getting users to download the game; it also involves keeping them actively engaged, invested, and making purchases over time.”

Innovation Contributes to Improvement in Engagement

The past few years have seen significant innovation within and surrounding the mobile gaming industry. In addition to this, advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) technology are contributing toward user experiences as well as industry optimization. Some of the most notable developments in mobile gaming include the introduction of 5G capabilities, improved graphics processors in most leading devices, as well as cloud gaming solutions.

Outside of mobile platforms, the integration of augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) devices has created new possibilities in the mobile gaming industry. Players who have been able to secure AR or VR goggles have also been introduced to new methods of interacting with mobile content and the digital environment. Certainly, innovation and affordability in this space could contribute toward industry change.

AI technology has found its way into numerous global industries, and mobile gaming is no exception to the trend. Developers are actively integrating AI into their own processes and their final products. One of the most compelling applications of AI is that the technology may be able to personalize a game experience, thereby optimizing retention and contributing toward a game’s profitability.

The Social Element of Mobile Gaming

From leaderboards to multiplayer, community events to rewards systems, games that integrate some form of social interaction tend to find more success than the alternative. After all, games have become a new way for individuals to maintain social connections outside of in-person engagement. If a game doubles as a social platform and benefits from the accessibility of a mobile device, it is likely to stick.

“When people with a shared interest can come together in a multiplayer game, there is potential for positive, prosocial interaction among them both in the game and outside of it,” a paper stated.

Free-to-Play Monetization Strategy

The majority of contemporary mobile games attempt to include some form of multiplayer element, as well as a free-to-play model. This creates a high level of accessibility for players, while offering optional in-app purchases to acquire digital assets or more fully enjoy the game. Additionally, advertisements and battle passes create opportunities for revenue generation without disrupting gameplay.

The Future of Mobile Gaming

As mobile games expand their market dominance, the future of the industry has significant potential. Mobile-first game design prioritizes accessibility for the majority of players, while short sessions and intuitive user interfaces attempt to optimize the user experience. Additionally, innovations in cross-platform play empower mobile gamers to enjoy console and PC-restricted titles. Certainly, the mobile games industry is positioned for continued growth.

Please play responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, help is available. Call 1-800-GAMBLER.

(Most states in which gambling is legal also have state-specific “Help” resource disclosure requirements.)

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Blake Lively requests $161M in damages amid Justin Baldoni legal battle – National

by jummy84 November 7, 2025

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Blake Lively is seeking over US$160 million in damages due to an alleged smear campaign launched against her during the release of the film It Ends With Us.

In a newly unsealed court filing, viewed by People, Lively claimed she lost $56.2 million in past and future earnings from acting, speaking engagements and endorsements.

The documents, originally submitted in July, claim that the 38-year-old actor also suffered $71 million in lost business profits from her haircare line, Blake Brown, and her beverage companies, Betty Buzz and Betty Booze.

Her legal team also alleges Lively has suffered $34 million in reputational harm due to “defamatory statements.”

In her lawsuit, which was first filed on Dec. 31, 2024, Lively’s legal team stated that her damages exceeded $75,000. But in a disclosure provided to the defence in the new documents, her team argued that she has suffered at least $161 million in actual damages.

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Her lawyers will also seek at least three times that in punitive damages, according to Variety.

Lively’s disclosure notes that her damages figure is preliminary and subject to proof via expert testimony at trial, per the filing.

The documents came after a final judgment was entered in her It Ends With Us co-star Justin Baldoni’s $400-million defamation and extortion countersuit against Lively and her husband Ryan Reynolds after Baldoni missed the deadline to file an amended complaint.

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Last Friday, U.S. District Court Judge Lewis Liman signed an order stating that Baldoni, 41, and his production company Wayfarer Studios had let the deadline lapse after the court dismissed the case in June.

Liman said he’d contacted all parties on Oct. 17 to let them know he’d be entering a final judgment to conclude the case.

Lively was the only one to respond, asking the judge to finalize the dismissal and keep her request for legal fees open, which the judge agreed to.

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Baldoni may still appeal the dismissal after the court decides Lively’s pending motion for legal fees, according to E! News.

Liman previously dismissed Baldoni and production company Wayfarer Studios’ lawsuit on June 9, but allowed him and his legal team to amend the complaint to change the “allegations relevant to the claims of tortious interference with contract and breach of implied covenant.”

Liman also ruled that Baldoni’s claims that Lively stole creative control of the film didn’t count as extortion under California law.

“The Wayfarer Parties have not alleged that Lively is responsible for any statements other than the statements in her CRD complaint, which are privileged,” Liman wrote in the opinion and order filing. “The Wayfarer Parties have alleged that Reynolds and (publicist Leslie) Sloane made additional statements accusing Baldoni of sexual misconduct and that the Times made additional statements accusing the Wayfarer Parties of engaging in a smear campaign.

“But the Wayfarer Parties have not alleged that Reynolds, Sloane or the Times would have seriously doubted these statements were true based on the information available to them, as is required for them to be liable for defamation under applicable law.

“The Wayfarer Parties’ additional claims also fail. Accordingly, the Amended Complaint must be dismissed in its entirety.”

The judge also dismissed Baldoni’s defamation lawsuit against the New York Times, which had reported on Lively’s sexual harassment allegations.

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Baldoni’s suit was seeking at least $400 million for damages that included lost future income. The lawsuit from Baldoni and production company Wayfarer Studios, which also named Sloane as a defendant, came about two weeks after Lively sued Baldoni and several others tied to the film, alleging harassment and a co-ordinated campaign to attack her reputation for coming forward about her treatment on the set.

Lively sought unspecified damages when she sued Baldoni in late December 2024 for alleged sexual harassment and retaliation. The trial is currently set to take place in March 2026.

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Jennifer Lawrence felt ‘punished’ by past male co-stars if she turned down their advances

by jummy84 November 7, 2025

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7 November 2025

Jennifer Lawrence says some of her past male co-stars would “punish” her if she turned down their advances.

Jennifer Lawrence says some of her past male co-stars would ‘punish’ her if she turned down their advances

Revealing their lewd behaviour during a discussion about intimacy on set for her new film Die My Love, the 35-year-old Oscar-winning actress made the remarks while appearing on the Las Culturistas podcast, hosted by comedians Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers.

Jennifer said she did not need an intimacy co-ordinator for Die My Love, which co-stars Robert Pattinson, 39, but emphasised he was not among the actors who had mistreated her.

She said: “A lot of male actors get offended if you don’t want to f*** them. And then the punishment starts.”

Bowen and Matt reacted with surprise, before Matt joked: “Just a little cute social punishment.”

Jennifer then added, in an exaggerated, mock-serious tone: “I’ve just heard of this, I’ve never experienced it… .”

Discussing her experience filming Die My Love, Jennifer said she felt comfortable working with Robert and did not find an intimacy co-ordinator necessary.

She said: “We did not have (an intimacy co-ordinator), or maybe we did, but we didn’t really.

“I felt really safe with Rob. He’s not pervy and very in love with (his partner) Suki (Waterhouse.)

“We mostly were just talking about our kids and our relationships. So there wasn’t any weird like, ‘Does he think I like him?’ If there was a little bit of that, I’d probably have an intimacy co-ordinator.”

The film, directed by Lynne Ramsay, is released in cinemas on Friday (07.11.25.)

Based on Ariana Harwicz’s 2012 novel, it follows a woman’s mental unraveling and marital struggles after becoming a mother.

Jennifer, who won an Academy Award for Silver Linings Playbook in 2013, has become one of Hollywood’s most prominent actors.

Her career took off after her breakout performance in Winter’s Bone, directed by Debra Granik, which earned her an Oscar nomination at 20.

Jennifer, who has two sons with husband Cooke Maroney, went on to achieve global recognition for her role as Katniss Everdeen in The Hunger Games film series.

Alongside her work in blockbuster franchises, Jennifer has built a reputation for working with acclaimed filmmakers, including David O. Russell on American Hustle and Joy, and Darren Aronofsky on Mother!

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Chris Hemsworth, Elsa Pataky’s Daughter India Rose on Dirt Bike

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Chris Hemsworth’s Mini-Me Twin Sons Steal Spotlight in Rare Red Carpet Appearance

Chris Hemsworth’s teenage daughter is bringing the thunder on the racetrack.

Indeed, the Thor star’s 13-year-old India Rose—who he shares with wife Elsa Pataky—put her lightning-fast dirt bike skills on display in a recent video.

“My girl absolutely sending it last weekend,” Chris wrote on Instagram Nov. 6 alongside a carousel of photos of India suited up in race gear while posing alongside her dad and trainer Taylor Eve. “A huge thanks for teaching her how to jump!”

Showcasing his daughter’s fearless attitude, the Avengers star shared a video of India revving her engine before taking off.

Further proving that his daughter had skills on the raceway, Chris also shared a video of India going full throttle, as she cleared a jump on the dirt track, while the person recording the video exclaimed, “Oh my god, she’s on fire.”

And during her fun day on the track, she had the support of her 11-year-old twin brothers Sasha and Tristan, who looked all grown up as they posed alongside India.

November 7, 2025 0 comments

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