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Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni’s It Ends With Us Court Fight, Explained
Blake Lively and her It Ends With Us director and co‑star Justin Baldoni are headed toward a high‑profile federal trial in 2026, after more than a year of dueling lawsuits and public filings, as outlined in this legal battle timeline from ABC News. Lively first sued in December 2024, accusing Baldoni of sexual harassment, retaliation and orchestrating a smear campaign tied to their work together on the Colleen Hoover adaptation. Baldoni denied the allegations and countersued Lively, her husband
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The Box Office Is Quietly Rebuilding
Gower Street Analytics thinks 2026 global box office will hit about 35 billion dollars, up around five percent from 2025 and the strongest year since 2019, even if it still sits below that pre‑pandemic peak. The forecast leans heavily on a franchise‑stuffed slate—new Avengers, Spider‑Man, Toy Story, Dune, Hunger Games, Super Mario Bros., Minions, Jumanji and another Fockers entry—designed to get casual moviegoers off the couch. Film‑analytics firm Gower Street’s projection, “Forecast 2026: Gowe
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Runway Season in Europe: What London and Paris Will Decide for 2026 Style
London and Paris are about to anchor the most closely watched stretch of the Fall/Winter 2026–27 fashion calendar. London Fashion Week runs February 19–23, 2026, with the schedule and designers highlighted on the British Fashion Council’s official hub. Paris Fashion Week’s women’s ready‑to‑wear shows follow from March 3–11, 2026, with dates and key events outlined via Fashion Week Online. Editors and buyers will treat both as the clearest preview yet of how designers see next winter dressing.
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Artists Exit Rock the Country Festival Amid ‘MAGA Fest’ Backlash
Country‑branded festival Rock the Country has lost at least three performers — Ludacris, Morgan Wade and Carter Faith — amid backlash over the event being labeled a pro‑Trump “MAGA fest.” The festival, promoted with headliners Kid Rock and Jason Aldean, quickly drew criticism from fans who questioned the mix of artists on the bill. Many asked why a 2000s crossover rapper like Ludacris and more left‑leaning or indie‑country performers were appearing alongside outspoken conservative acts. Parade’
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