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Ryan Reynolds Fights $400M Defamation Lawsuit From Justin Baldoni

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In a high-profile legal battle, actor Ryan Reynolds is seeking dismissal from a $400 million defamation lawsuit filed by fellow actor and director Justin Baldoni. The dispute originates from allegations by Reynolds’ wife, actress Blake Lively, who accused Baldoni of sexual harassment during the production of the film “It Ends With Us.”

The controversy began in December 2024 when Lively filed a civil rights complaint against Baldoni, alleging repeated sexual harassment and inappropriate behaviour on set.

She claimed that after raising these concerns, Baldoni and his associates initiated a campaign to tarnish her reputation.

In response, Baldoni filed a counter-lawsuit in January 2025, accusing Lively and Reynolds of defamation, civil extortion, and invasion of privacy.

He alleged that the couple attempted to “hijack” the film and destroy his career. Baldoni’s lawsuit also named Lively’s publicist, Leslie Sloane, and her firm, Vision PR Inc., as defendants.

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Also, Reynolds’ legal team recently filed a motion to dismiss the defamation claims against him. They argue that referring to Baldoni as a “predator” constitutes a protected opinion under the First Amendment.

The motion asserts that there is no evidence suggesting Reynolds did not believe his statement to be true, and therefore, it does not meet the criteria for defamation.

Furthermore, Reynolds’ attorneys contend that Baldoni’s allegations about a character named “Nicepool” in Reynolds’ “Deadpool & Wolverine” film, purportedly mocking Baldoni, do not amount to legal harm but rather “hurt feelings.” They emphasize that Reynolds’ involvement in the matter stems solely from his role as a supportive spouse to Lively.

Baldoni’s legal team disputes Reynolds’ motion, asserting that Reynolds was actively involved in a smear campaign against Baldoni.

Additionally, Bryan Freedman, Baldoni’s attorney, criticized Reynolds for attempting to “run from the flames” by seeking dismissal from the lawsuit. Freedman maintains that the claims against Reynolds are serious and that he must be held accountable for his actions.


 

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Ubi Franklin Reveals Chioma’s Gifts to Davido, Claps Back at Fan’s Comment

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Ubi Franklin, Nigerian Music Executive and friend of Singer, Davido, reacts to fan’s comment on Davido and Chioma’s marriage.

It can be noted that the singer recently gifted Chioma a luxurious watch which fans awed at, a fan then questioned what Chioma has done for him.

Davido has been buying wedding gifts for Chioma so far, not once, not twice. What exactly has Chioma bought for Davido???”

Ubi Franklin then reacts and states “Chioma spends on david too, yall want everything on social media so it looks like it is a competition. I remember David’s Birthday 2 years ago, I think when he turned 30, Chioma bought david 30 gifts for his 30th Birthday. that it is not shown doesn’t mean it is not done.”


 

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Tacha Akide Opens Up About Living in the UK: ‘Everyone’s Always Busy’

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Nigerian Reality Star, Tacha Akide, speaks on her living experience in the UK.

During a recent interview, the reality star shared what it felt like to live in the UK, she stated that people were always too busy because of their side jobs.

She then speaks on her monthly rent while she lived there, she reveals that she paid 5k pounds.


 

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“ Tattoos Not a Sin”- Pastor Abel Damina Sparks Controversy with Bold Claim

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Nigerian Pastor, Abel Damina, shares bold claim about tattoos and religion which causes a stir from the public.

During his recent appearance on a podcast, the pastor shared that tattoos are not a sin as far as it glorifies God.

In the Old Testament, tattoos were prohibited because they say you shouldn’t draw marks on your body. But in the New Testament, Jesus has abolished that law.”

“So, if you want to have a tattoo, God is not against it. It’s your body. But make sure what you are putting there honours God and has meaning.”


 

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