Blake Lively Wins Big: Justin Baldoni's $400M Countersuit is Dismissed

Send us a textLove is in the headlines for all the wrong reasons this week. Danica Patrick is opening up about her painful breakup with Aaron Rodgers, calling their relationship "emotionally abusive" and describing how it left her completely shattered. Meanwhile, Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union are rewriting their own love playbook, as Wade reveals the couple is moving away from their much-discussed 50/50 financial split, with Union now embracing her "soft era." And in Hollywood news, Glen Powell’s ex-girlfriend Gigi Paris is speaking out, saying she walked away after Powell and his co-star Sydney Sweeney leaned into showmance rumors to promote their film — leaving Paris feeling publicly disrespected and "thrown to the wolves." Love hurts, and this week’s episode dives into the messy, headline-making splits and shakeups at the intersection of romance and fame.Give me feedback on IG @THEDISHMASTER

Send us a textIn this episode, we break down the dramatic courtroom showdown that has now closed its first chapter — a federal judge has handed a decisive legal victory to Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, and Leslie Sloane in their high-profile battle against Justin Baldoni’s $400 million countersuit. Their motion to dismiss has been granted with prejudice.We’ll walk you step-by-step through Judge Lewis Liman’s reasoning, focusing on the legal standards for claims like extortion and defamation, and we will explain exactly why Baldoni’s allegations failed to meet those requirements. Give me feedback on IG @THEDISHMASTER

Send us a textIn news heard around the pop-culture world, BLAKE LIVELY has attempted to withdraw two of her claims against Justin Baldoni — intentional infliction of emotional distress and negligent infliction of emotional distress. So what are these torts and what's behind her decision to drop them? I'll put on my lawyer hat to break it all down for you.Give me feedback on IG @THEDISHMASTER

Send us a textThis week's episode covers some male-centered entertainment news.Barry Diller, Diane von Furstenberg's husband and prominent media executive, has revealed more about his sexuality and his marriage to the famed DVF designer.Tommy Lee's and his wife, Brittany Furlan, are living separately amidst marital strife after Furlan strayed from the marriage with a catfish pretending to be Ronnie Radke.Brian Austin Green continues his tour of badmouthing his ex, Vanessa Marcil, and praising Megan Fox. Is this a secret attempt to get back in Fox’s good graces?Dave Grohl axed his new drummer, Josh Freese, and Freese let the world know about his Foo Fighters firing via Instagram.Jay Leno joined Graham Bensinger for a conversation that revisited his Late Night feud with Conan O'Brien.I'm done discussing Meghan Markle. Give me feedback on IG @THEDISHMASTER

Send us a textIn news heard around the world, Justin Baldoni's attorney  has just publicly claim (and legally proclaimed) that Blake Lively's attorney relayed a very sinister message to Taylor Swift's attorney: "Publicly support Blake Lively, OR ELSE..."Is it true? Here's my analysis.Give me feedback on IG @THEDISHMASTER

Send us a textWe're covering lots of family estrangements today, and of course — that very awkward interview with Bill Belichick and his girlfriend/PR rep on CBS This Morning. Plus, some personal life stories at the top, and a quick Blake Lively update.Give me feedback on IG @THEDISHMASTER

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