Blake Lively just scored a big legal win in her ongoing battle with Justin Baldoni. A judge ruled that she gets to choose where her deposition will happen — and no, it won’t be at Madison Square Garden like Baldoni’s lawyer bizarrely suggested. That idea included live-streaming the whole thing. Blake, understandably, wasn’t thrilled at the idea of being turned into public spectacle and said she feared harassment from paparazzi. Instead, it’ll take place at her lawyer’s office. Baldoni’s team pushed back, saying her fame shouldn’t give her special treatment, but the judge came to a compromise — they’ll get a computer and access to documents during the deposition.
Brad Pitt is beefing up security at his $6 million LA home after a break-in back in June. Word is, he’s gone from part-time protection to full-time guards on the property. Locals had apparently raised concerns for a while, saying the home was too easy to access and lacked even basic fencing or hedges.
Sydney Sweeney is stepping into the fashion game, launching her own lingerie brand — and guess who’s backing it? Jeff Bezos. Yep, the Amazon billionaire is reportedly investing, though there’s no official launch date or brand name just yet.
Sofia Vergara was honored with a massive 24-foot statue in her hometown of Barranquilla, Colombia — just in time for her 53rd birthday. The sculpture shows her in a black dress, waving proudly, and is meant to celebrate her deep connection to her roots. Meanwhile, she celebrated her birthday with friends in sunny Sardinia.
In very sad news, “American Idol” music supervisor Robin Kaye and her husband Thomas Deluca were found dead in what police suspect was a double murder. Authorities made the discovery during a welfare check after spotting blood at the door of their LA home. There had reportedly been an attempted break-in just days earlier. Kaye worked on Idol for 15 seasons and was a multiple award winner.
Richard Dreyfuss had to cancel his appearance at SharkCon due to a nasty case of viral bronchitis. The 77-year-old Jaws star recorded a video message from the hospital, apologizing to fans and promising to make it up to them. If you’re in the mood for some shark nostalgia, Jaws, Jaws 2, Jaws 3, and Jaws: The Revenge are all streaming on Netflix — along with Trainwreck: Balloon Boy, just in case that’s your vibe.
Big news for Comic-Con fans — George Lucas is making his first-ever San Diego Comic-Con appearance this year. He’ll be part of a Hall H panel previewing the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, set to open in L.A. next year. He’ll be joined by Guillermo Del Toro, Queen Latifah (as moderator!), and longtime Star Wars artist Doug Chiang. Fun fact: Star Wars made one of its first public debuts at Comic-Con back in 1976. Full circle moment.
Speaking of stars, Sydney Sweeney might be trading lingerie for spy gear. She’s reportedly Denis Villeneuve’s top pick for a lead role in the next James Bond film. Insiders say he sees her as a perfect blend of physical strength and old-school Bond girl glamour — plus, she has major appeal with younger audiences. She and Denis have apparently spent time together, and he’s been impressed by her rapid rise.
Fans are calling the new Superman movie a dose of emotional therapy. Directed by James Gunn, the film is being praised for its heartfelt tone and powerful message of kindness. Some viewers say it’s helped them with feelings of depression and anxiety, dubbing it “hopecore” — a much-needed reminder that being good is actually cool.
And finally — don’t forget: Major League Baseball’s All-Star Game is tonight! Grab your snacks and settle in.
