Blake Lively Withdraws Emotional Distress Claims Against Justin Baldoni; Meghan Markle's Brand Pauses

Blake Lively's Legal Strategy Shift

• ⚖️ Blake Lively has requested a judge dismiss two claims, intentional and negligent infliction of emotional distress, against co-star Justin Baldoni.
• 📌 The dismissal is requested "without prejudice," allowing Lively to refile these claims later.
• 🔍 Lively's team is reportedly hesitant to release medical and therapy records, which Baldoni's team has requested as part of the emotional distress claims.
• 🗣️ Baldoni's team argues that Lively knew medical records would be required when filing these specific claims.

Meghan Markle's "As Ever" Brand Update

• 🛍️ Meghan Markle's lifestyle brand, "As Ever," is taking a pause shortly after a successful launch that reportedly sold out.
• 💡 The brand's pause follows speculation about the actual quantity of products released during the initial limited release.
• 📅 Future product releases are anticipated, potentially coinciding with a "second season" of content and a move into cookbooks and tableware.

Mariah Carey's Cryptic Music Tease

• 🎶 Fans of Mariah Carey are speculating about new music following cryptic social media posts.
• 📅 A video posted by Carey included the date June 5th and a license plate reading "MC16," leading to hopes for her 16th album.