Blake Lively’s legal fight tied to It Ends with Us and co-star Justin Baldoni just got a mixed ruling. A judge denied her request for punitive or treble damages, so no extra “bonus” money on the table. But she did get a win on the financial side—Baldoni and his production company will have to cover her legal fees and costs, with the final amount still to be decided. So it’s not a full win, but it’s also not a full loss… more like legal middle seat.
A very dark and developing story near the U.S.–Mexico border: a tip led a volunteer group to a remote search area, where they discovered 25 bodies but did not find the missing woman they were looking for. Authorities say they weren’t informed about the tip, and the search is still ongoing in that area. Heavy situation, and still unfolding.
Meanwhile, it was a little “FOMO from afar” for Travis Kelce while Taylor Swift had a big night courtside at the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden. She was out in her viral Knicks gear, enjoying the game with friends, while Kelce was stuck at Chiefs minicamp. He apparently made up for it by liking a bunch of posts about her night out, basically cheering from the sidelines through Instagram.
Family tensions are reportedly escalating in the estate battle involving Paris Jackson and her brothers Prince Jackson and Bigi Jackson over the legacy of Michael Jackson. Sources say the situation has become strictly legal and transactional, with communication now happening mostly through lawyers rather than family conversations.
Dwayne Johnson says he had a scary health moment after finding a painful lump in his groin and briefly worrying it could be cancer. He didn’t tell his wife at first and sat with that uncertainty for about a day while still working. Doctors later confirmed it was epididymitis, an inflammation, not cancer, but definitely a stressful 24 hours.
Conor McGregor is gearing up for a UFC return next month after years away, but there’s already controversy, with reports he used medically prescribed substances during recovery that may be banned in competition. He denies any wrongdoing and is set to fight Max Holloway at UFC 329, which already feels like a massive comeback storyline either way.
A federal judge has cleared the way for UFC Freedom 250 to go forward at the White House after rejecting a last-minute attempt to stop it. UFC president Dana White says the event is happening “rain or shine,” which sounds like exactly the kind of confidence you’d expect from him.
Tim Allen says a reboot of Home Improvement is currently stalled because of “personality issues” with the actors who played his sons, saying things are complicated behind the scenes. So for now, the tool shed stays closed.
Big Hollywood rumor: Tom Cruise reportedly wants Shakira to contribute music to Top Gun 3, following the same strategy that brought in Lady Gaga for the last film. Talks are said to be ongoing, with Cruise hoping for another massive soundtrack moment.
And in theaters today, Steven Spielberg’s new film Disclosure Day opens, adding a little blockbuster energy to your weekend lineup.
