Blake wearing a strapless Gucci gown stunned the red carpet. The dress on it's own made a statement, but Blake pairing it with diamond jewellery, a red lip, and a sleek bun made it one of her most glamorous red carpets that year. 💕
Blake fondly recalls how fun it was to shoot the movies and highly praises the trusting, protective, and deeply collaborative environment that director Ken Kwapis established for them as young actresses.
When public figures face severe allegations, the commentary surrounding their cases often reveals a familiar pattern. For media personality Megyn Kelly, defending the Cornell 7 men is entirely consistent with a long-documented history of defending and supporting individuals accused of heinous crimes and severe misconduct. Across numerous high-profile cases involving powerful or polarising figures, critics point to a recurring double standard: an insistent demand for the presumption of innocence for the accused, paired with aggressive public skepticism toward those who come forward.
Over recent years, this pattern has manifested in Kelly's public support, platforming, or defense of several controversial figures, including:
Ultimately, Megyn Kelly’s defense of the Cornell 7 men is just the latest chapter in a long-standing media playbook. By consistently centering her commentary on the protection and rehabilitation of powerful or accused men, while heavily scrutinizing those who step forward she reinforces a damaging double standard in public discourse. When media platforms continually prioritise skepticism toward victims under the guise of due process, it creates a hostile environment that discourages others from speaking out. True accountability requires looking past these partisan defenses and recognising the very real impact such commentary has on how society treats survivors of abuse and misconduct. The mere fact that Meghan herself has experienced and spoke up about workplace sexual harassment, makes her stance all the more striking.
She should have been taken off the air long ago!
Judge Liman noted that the Court expresses no views on whether the claim for common law indemnification is moot.
Next steps: The parties must meet and confer regarding a briefing schedule for any renewed summary judgment motion on the remaining claims. They are directed to inform the Court of their joint or respective proposals no later than October 5, 2026.
Jones argues that third-party plaintiff Jen Abel's Conditional Motion for Summary Judgement (which sought indemnification on her second cause of action for common law indemnification) should be denied with prejudice because the claim is now moot.
On April 2, 2026, the Court granted summary judgment to Abel on all three of Blake Lively's claims against her (aiding and abetting retaliation under FEHA, false light invasion of privacy, and civil conspiracy). Because Abel faces no liability to Lively, there is no primary liability or loss to shift, making the common law indemnification claim moot.
She goes on to say, even if the claims were not moot, the record is filled with sharp factual disputes regarding whether Abel acted within her duties and at Jonesworks' direction (with evidence indicating she formed a competing firm, coordinated negative stories, and conspired to steal clients)
Jones also notes that Abel's other pending third-party claims (statutory indemnification and contribution) also fail on the current record and requests that the Court set a briefing schedule to resolve them.
I wish Judge Liman would hurry up and rule on this, it feels like it's really dragged out.
Read the filing here: https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.nysd.634304/gov.uscourts.nysd.634304.1465.0.pdf
Wearing a Christopher John Rogers dress, made with cotton and silk taffeta with Italian embroidery. Paired with the "Crystal Queen" Christian Louboutin sandals.
The appearance was for the "Another Simple Favor" press tour.
We need all of Wallace’s voice memos released!!
Imagine trusting someone as your best friend for over a decade, only to discover that the "friendship" was actually a covert crisis PR operation running a smear campaign behind your back.
Katie was a contestant on the X-Factor back in 2010. She accused Simon Cowell of running a deeply manipulative and coercive system of control, comparing the mechanics of his operations to high-level systemic exploitation. She has alleged that powerful industry figures use fear, strict contractual illusions, and strategic narrative management to suppress authentic truths, keep artists silenced, and maintain absolute dominance while keeping their own hands clean. Katie, additionally alleged she been sexually assaulted by a Syco Entertainment employee.
Melissa Nathan struck up a friendship with Katie, admittedly while she was at her lowest. The friendship continued for a decade, but what Katie believed was a genuine, unconditional bond was allegedly a front for something much darker. Rather than acting as a supportive ally, Melissa was tied to the very institutional power structures that needed keeping an eye on her, reportedly using that decade of intimacy, vulnerability, and trust as a backdoor channel for intelligence-gathering, narrative containment, and running a covert smear campaign behind Katie's back.
Mapping the victims isn't just about documenting who was targeted; it’s about exposing the total lack of ethical boundaries. By weaponising a ten-year personal bond forged during a moment of profound vulnerability, this dynamic shows how corporate crisis management can infiltrate the private lives of individuals to ensure control at any human cost.
If someone is willing to go to such lengths against someone they call a friend, it is no wonder they are this ruthless against women they don't even know.
Nathan is asking Judge Liman to confirm that their opposition deadline is Oct 5th, giving them the full 14 days under local Civil Rule 6.1(b), alongside a 25 page limit, rather then the 7 day timeline outlined in Judge’s individual rules.
Nathan also points out that Jones completely bypassed the Courts rules, by filing a formal motion and voluminous exhibits instead of doing a good faith meet and confer and using a simple letter motion (capped at three single spaced pages).
While they sort out the deadline so they aren’t caught off guard, they explicitly state they are reserving the right to thoroughly challenge Jones’s failure to follow proper procedure.
The audacity!! 😂
Photoshoot took place in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Photographed by Mario Testino.
If you've followed everything that had unfolded in Lively v Wayfarer, you already know that the fight against the Alexander brothers isn't just about a courtroom verdict, it's about reckoning with a massive, ruthless system designed to crush anyone who dares speak out.
While we've known for a while that TAG PR created a website on behalf of the brothers, with Katie Case tasked by Melissa Nathan to write the draft, actually looking at the smear site firsthand is entirely another level of sickening. Seeing the vile ways these women were degraded is utterly appalling.
Adding insult to injury, Melissa Nathan had the audacity to claim in her deposition that she had nothing to do with it, denied ever working for the Alexander brothers, and lied under oath by claiming Katie Case was lying. But the receipts don't lie: we’ve seen the hard evidence proving that Melissa did in fact direct Katie to draft it. Now, recent legal filings from former publicist Stephanie Jones shows Katie Case was drafting the site in October, 2024.
I wanted to do this post to honour Kate Whiteman. She was the first woman to come forward with allegations against the brothers. In her legal claims, she accused the brothers of sexual assault, battery, false imprisonment, and emotional distress. The incident dates back to 2012 when she stated she met the brothers at a Manhattan nightclub, was forced into an SUV as she left, and was driven to a mansion in the Hamptons (Sir Ivan's Castle) where she was assaulted.
This is what TAG PR wrote about her:
"Kate Whiteman was a sex worker with a history of financial troubles, evictions, defaults, and was even sued by American Express. After overstaying her visa in the US, she had to return to Australia. The first individual to file a suit, Kate and Rebecca have mirrored money asks, at $50M. The motivation is, very clearly, a money grab."
Kate's immense courage and bravery broke the silence and paved the way for multiple other victims to come forward. Tragically, before she could see justice served in court, Kate passed away near Sydney shortly before the trial was set to begin. Prior to her passing, she was relentlessly targeted by name, subjected to severe online harassment, and made a primary target on these shadow attack sites designed to break her credibility and isolate her. Her heartbreaking loss highlights the devastating, real-world psychological toll that manufactured online smears take on survivors.
I don't know how anyone can condone, justify, or reconcile with this!
The link to read the smear site, should you want to:
https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.nysd.635782/gov.uscourts.nysd.635782.193.12.pdf
Blake Lively wore this outfit to the after-party following the 2018 Met Gala, which celebrated the exhibition “Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination.” The striking ensemble features a punk-inspired Versace look combining a tailored tartan coat, a crisp white button-up shirt, a plaid and sequin-embellished mini skirt, and dramatic, spangle-encrusted thigh-high boots.
“House of Guerrero” will be Gina’s directorial debut as well producing alongside Justin. Wayfarer Studios are co financiers of the project.
Can we just take a minute to appreciate that Dame Prue Leith is out here living her best life, hosting Sunday morning lifestyle telly on Cotswold Kitchen, dropping practical domestic hacks, and sharing space with a multitude of stars, including Blake. Stepping into her kitchen isn't some cosmic indicator of a career trajectory, it’s just getting cooked for by a literal legend
Born in South Africa before moving to Paris and eventually London, Prue Leith carved out a multi-decade footprint as a restaurateur, caterer, novelist, television broadcaster, and cultural fixture in British public life. Long before she became a household global face judging baking tents, (which is how she met Blake and Ryan) she built a foundational empire in UK food and hospitality through sheer grit, business acumen, and an unapologetic love for good eating.
Leith is a true culinary pioneer who founded London’s prestigious Leith's School of Food and Wine in 1975 alongside the iconic Michelin-starred Leith'srestaurant. Beyond the kitchen, she established herself as a prolific literary and cultural figure, authoring numerous bestselling cookbooks and a celebrated series of historical novels. In British public life, she is a broadcasting institution, serving as a longtime judge on The Great British Bake Off, a trailblazing TV cook, and a DBE (Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire) honored for services to food, charity, and the arts.
It has been disheartening to say the least seeing the hateful and disrespectful comments on Prue's post, all because she hosted Blake. How many more women will be slandered and abused in the name of collateral online grievance? At the end of the day, celebrating a trailblazing woman who built an entire culinary legacy is a much better use of our time than letting the snark cycle dictate reality.
Prue was interviewed on “This Morning” and was asked about her time she spent with Blake.
She thought Blake was a lovely person, the crew loved her, she went as far to say her husband is totally in love with her 😂 and “Blake’s a really good cook!”
I look forward to watching the full episode of the show. 💕
Throwback to “A Simple Favor” press tour 2018! If you have been around here long enough, you know this was my favourite press tour of Blake’s ever!!
Shorts suit (left): Designed by Bottega Veneta.
Plaid trouser suit: Designed by Roland Mauret.
Taylor Tomlinson with a masterclass in breaking down societal double standards. It's wild how accurately this reflects the public vitriol we see targeting women who stand their ground versus men who face actual serious allegations.
The first photo is the only sneak peak we ever got of the bride and groom on their wedding day! Blake wore a blush-toned custom Marchesa Gown and Ryan wore a custom tailored Burberry suit.
14 years together and still the absolute standard. Wishing them a night full of love, laughter, and endless happiness! 🥂💕
Comedian Georgie Jonez completely nails the breakdown of the "not all men" defense by comparing it to a box of Maltesers containing a single roll of poo, brilliantly capturing why no one wants to take the risk. As the unforgettable quote in the set puts it, "you don't need to prove to us you're a good Malteser; we really want to believe you." Check out the clip above!