Blake Lively

Blake Lively has issued a statement following a court ruling in her ongoing legal dispute with Justin Baldoni, as both sides prepare for a trial. The actress addressed the decision ahead of proceedings that have drawn wide attention since she and her 'It Ends With Us' co-star filed lawsuits against each other. Details of the ruling and her full remarks are still emerging, with trial proceedings expected to continue attracting scrutiny.

A new legal complaint alleges that text messages connect a crisis public relations adviser working for actor and director Justin Baldoni to secret websites used to smear Blake Lively during their ongoing legal dispute. The claim adds a new layer to the high-profile Hollywood litigation, drawing attention to the tactics allegedly used by Baldoni's publicity team.

A Live Oak man has been found guilty of killing Blake Reaves in 2024, following a four-day trial. The verdict closes the case into Reaves's death, which has drawn attention in the Live Oak area. Details of the sentence and further reaction from Reaves's family have not yet been reported.