Blake Lively v. Justin Baldoni: Part 4 — The Battle for Control

Send us a textThe Blake Lively v. Justin Baldoni case keeps getting stranger. According to THE DAILY MAIL, something nefarious is afoot.You might remember that Justin Baldoni sued his ex-publicist Stephanie Jones, accusing her of colluding with Lively to obtain damaging texts between Baldoni and his PR firm. Jones argued she merely complied with a subpoena when she handed over Baldoni’s private messages. Her lawyers stated she had no choice but to respond to the legal request.Now, thanks to investigative sleuthing, we know the suspicious subpoena originated from a shadowy lawsuit filed under Vanzan Inc. — a company tied to Lively. This entity sued unnamed 'John Doe' defendants solely to secure subpoena power, then abruptly dropped the case after obtaining the messages from Stephanie Jones. Baldoni's team alleges this was all part of a master plan between Jones and Lively to save Jones from Baldoni's countersuit.Give me feedback on IG @THEDISHMASTER

Send us a textWe've got an action-packed episode, which begins with some personal life anecdotes. Most notably, my mammogram from h#ll. Here's the latest pop-culture topics. Fast forward to minute 12 if you want to ignore my personal-life intro and jump straight to the celeb news.Was SNOW WHITE too woke?Chelsea Handler's f$ckboy rebrandPeter Davidson's uncomfortable interview alongside Luenell, which proved an unbearable double standardThe Blue Origin space flight that didn't land well with the publicThe real issue with nepo babies and why everyone gets it wrongGive me feedback on IG @THEDISHMASTER

Send us a textIn this episode, we go over Justin Baldoni's response to Ryan Reynolds motion to dismiss. Who has the better case, and is the court likely to decide in Ryan Reynolds favor?Give me feedback on IG @THEDISHMASTER

Send us a textIn this update on the legal feud between Blake Lively v. Justin Baldoni, we will cover Ryan Reynolds attempt to remove himself from the lawsuit. Did he make good arguments? Will he win? Was he just a supportive spouse or is he someone who deliberately attempted to derail Baldoni's entire career?Listen for my legal analysis.Give me feedback on IG @THEDISHMASTER

Send us a textThe court thinks The New York Times has a good case for dismissal from Justin Baldoni's defamation lawsuit. I BET TO DIFFER.Give me feedback on IG @THEDISHMASTER

Send us a textThis week's pop culture episode includes:LeBron James' courtside beef with Stephen A. SmithMolly Ringwald talks about John Hughes with Monica Lewinsky (also, could Monica and Bill Clinton have lived happily ever after?)A Blake Lively Update (plus, will she settle?)Is LOVE, MEGHAN a bust?LOVE IS BLIND gets political and asks some important questions about friends with benefitsJax Taylor is the world's biggest hypocriteGive me feedback on IG @THEDISHMASTER

Send us a textIn this final analysis of Blake Lively's case against Justin Baldoni, I analyze motive from a legal perspective and ask the following questions:Did Lively extort Baldoni to get directing rights to the sequel of IT ENDS WITH US via hostile takeover?Is Justin Baldoni a bad director for allowing his film to be usurped?Did Lively actually feel sexually harassed by Baldoni and his team?Will witnesses come forward to corroborate Lively's story?Did Lively get bad advice from Ryan Reynolds?Did Ryan Reynolds get jealous of Baldoni?And lots more! Tune in to hear my in-depth analysis. Give me feedback on IG @THEDISHMASTER

Send us a textIn Part 5 of my coverage of the Blake Lively lawsuit against Justin Baldoni, I am joined by Mark, and we throw some theories around about Blake Lively's episode leading up to my finale episode. Give me your thoughts after listening to this episode. You can find me on IG.Give me feedback on IG @THEDISHMASTER

Send us a textFolks, this is a HUGE update. I've marinated on the Blake Lively v. Justin Baldoni case for weeks, and I've been picking my brain endlessly about what actually started this debacle and I think I've officially found the culprit. Tune in to find out who it is.Give me feedback on IG @THEDISHMASTER

Send us a textIn part four of this installment, I delve into Blake Lively's alleged hostile takeover of IT ENDS WITH US. What began as controversial wardrobe choices escalated into a full-blown power struggle, with Lively reportedly:Demanding a coveted Producers Guild of America (P.G.A.) markSeeking unlimited access to the editing bayDismissing the film's crewUltimately attempting to oust Justin Baldoni from his own projectWe'll explore the sequence of events that led to this dramatic takeover and examine whether Baldoni's initial decisions inadvertently set the stage for Lively's bad behavior. Did the director's early concessions create a perfect storm?Join us as I put on my lawyer hat to unravel the complex dynamics behind one of Hollywood's most intriguing recent feuds.Give me feedback on IG @THEDISHMASTER