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Justin Baldoni filed a bombshell $400 million lawsuit against Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds Thursday (Jan. 16), and he appears to have referenced Taylor Swift in the filing.
In a 179-page suit obtained by Billboard, the actor-director accused the Gossip Girl actress — who starred in It Ends With Us, which Baldoni directed — and her famous husband of civil extortion, defamation and invasion of privacy, alleging the couple hijacked his vision for their film before trying to destroy his image with false allegations of sexual harassment. In one of several complaints raised in the filing, Baldoni implies that Lively at one point attempted to use the influence of a “megacelebrity friend” to pressure him to comply with Lively’s ideas for the It Ends With Us script.
A screenshot of text messages between Baldoni and Lively also included in the filing appears to confirm that the famous friend is Swift. “Was working on rooftop scene today, I really love what you did,” Baldoni at one point texted Lively. “Makes it so much more fun and interesting. (And I would have felt that way without Ryan and Taylor).”
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In other screenshots, Lively refers to Reynolds and her famous friend as “my most trusted partners” who have “established themselves as absolute titans as writers and storytellers outside of their primary gig — just singing or just acting.”
Billboard has reached out to reps for Baldoni, Swift, Lively and Reynolds for comment.
Also on the topic of the megacelebrity friend, Baldoni’s attorneys wrote that Lively at one point summoned him to her New York penthouse to talk about her version of the script.
“Baldoni was greeted by Ryan Reynolds, who launched into enthusiastic praise for Lively’s version of the scene,” the filing says of the meeting. “Hours later, as the meeting was ending, a famous, and famously close, friend of Reynolds and Lively, walked into the room and similarly began praising Lively’s script. Baldoni understood the subtext: he needed to comply with Lively’s direction for the script.”
“Later, Baldoni felt obliged to text Lively to say that he had liked her pages and hadn’t needed Reynolds and her megacelebrity friend to pressure him,” the suit continues. “The message could not have been clearer. Baldoni was not just dealing with Lively. He was also facing … two of the most influential and wealthy celebrities in the world, who were not afraid to make things very difficult for him.”
Baldoni is seeking $400 million from Lively and Reynolds for “deploying their enormous power to steal an entire film right out of the hands of its director and production studio.” His lawsuit comes about a month after Lively filed her own lawsuit against Baldoni, accusing the director of harassment on set and coordinating a smear campaign against her after the film was finished.
In December, Baldoni sued The New York Times for $250 million over its coverage of the fallout between him and Lively.
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Founded by Minnesota Lynx’s Napheesa Collier and New York Liberty’s Breanna Stewart, Unrivaled is a new women’s pro league that goes for a three-on-three basketball format instead of the traditional five-on-five play.
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There six team in the league, while games span over a two-month long schedule. Additionally, all games are played at Mediapro US in Medley, Florida. Check out a complete schedule for Unrivaled here.
When Does Unrivaled Basketball League Start?
Unrivaled women’s basketball games broadcast live, with tipoff starting on Friday, Jan. 17 at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT. All games air across TNT and truTV, and available to livestream on Max (via Prime Video).
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Where to Watch Unrivaled Basketball League for Free
For cord-cutters, there are a few ways to watch Unrivaled — especially if you want to watch for free. DirecTV Stream has a five-day free trial, while other streaming services — such as Hulu + Live TV — also offer a free trial so you can watch TNT and truTV for free.
Keep reading for more details on how to watch the women’s pro basketball game with DirecTV Stream and Hulu + Live TV.
How to Watch Unrivaled Basketball League With DirecTV Stream
A subscription to DirecTV Stream — which comes with TNT and truTV for Unrivaled — gets you access to live TV, local and cable channels, starting at $74.99 per month. The service even offers a five-day free trial to watch for free if you sign up now.
You can watch local networks such as NBC, ABC, Fox, and PBS, while you can also watch many cable networks, including FS1, Lifetime, FX, AMC, A&E, Bravo, BET, MTV, Paramount Network, Cartoon Network, VH1, Fuse, CNN, Food Network, CNBC and many others.
How to Watch Unrivaled Basketball League With Hulu + Live TV
Unrivaled games on TNT and truTV is available to watch with Hulu + Live TV too. Prices for the cable alternative start at $82.99 per month, while each plan comes with Hulu, Disney+ and ESPN+ at no additional cost.
Hulu + Live TV might be best for those who want all of these streaming services together in one bundle. It also features many other networks, including ABC, Hallmark Channel, BET, CMT, Disney Channel, NBC, Fox Sports and more.
How to Watch Unrivaled Basketball League With Max
To watch the Unrivaled, Max starts at $9.99 per month via Prime Video. It’s streamable on smart TVs, smartphones, tablets and on web browsers. However, you’ll need a subscription to Prime Video (or an Amazon Prime membership) to add Max to your account (no free trial available).
Not a member? Sign up for a 30-day free trial to take advantage of all that Amazon Prime has to offer, including access to Prime Video, Prime Gaming and Amazon Photos; fast free shipping in less than two days with Prime Delivery; in-store discounts at Whole Foods Market; access to exclusive shopping events — such as Prime Day and Black Friday — and much more. Learn more about Amazon Prime here.
Max even gets you live sports access to the NBA, NHL, AEW and more, as well as live news from CNN. It also features hit movies and TV shows, including The Penguin, Juror #2, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, Peacemaker, Barbie, Dune: Part Two and more.
The streaming service is also the home to exclusive Music Box documentaries, such as Yacht Rock: A DOCKumentary, Woodstock ’99: Peace, Love and Rage, Juice WLRD: Into The Abyss, DMX: Don’t Try to Understand and others.
Where Are the Team Names In Unrivaled Basketball League?
At the moment, there are six teams (known as clubs) in Unrivaled. Check out the names, below:
Laces Basketball Club
Lunar Owls Basketball Club
Mist Basketball Club
Phantom Basketball Club
Rose Basketball Club
Vinyl Basketball Club
Who’s Playing In Unrivaled Basketball League
Unrivaled features some of the best and brightest players from the WNBA. However, it doesn’t feature some of the marquee players, such as Caitlin Clark, A’ja Wilson, Kelsey Plum, Jonquel Jones and others. Below, you’ll find some of the top players featured in Unrivaled this season.
Napheesa Collier
Breanna Stewart
Sabrina Ionescu
Angel Reese
Alyssa Thomas
Rickea Jackson
Courtney Vandersloot
Brittney Griner
Brittney Sykes
Arike Ogunbowale
Cameron Brink
How to Buy Unrivaled Basketball League Tickets Online
Want to attend Unrivaled games in person? There are still last-minute tickets available via Vivid Seats (get $20 off purchases of $200 and over with code BB2024), SeatGeek (your first purchases can get $10 off ticket order $250 and with code BILLBOARD10), StubHub and GameTime (score $20 off ticket orders of $150 and over with code SAVE20). Prices vary depending on the city and seats available.
Moreover, you can save $150 off when you spend $500 with promo code BILLBOARD150, or $300 off when you spend $1,000 with promo code BILLBOARD300 at TicketNetwork.com.
Starting on Friday, Jan. 17 at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT, Unrivaled Basketball League broadcasts on TNT and truTV. It’s also available to livestream on Max via Prime Video and DirecTV Stream.
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In celebration of Aaliyah‘s birthday, Barbie is paying homage to the “princess of R&B” with a stunning new doll. Part of Mattel‘s growing Music Collector series, the iconic doll brand honors the late singer’s unforgettable talent and timeless influence on music and fashion that has helped shape ’90s hip-hop culture.
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The Aaliyah Barbie doll is inspired by her iconic “One in a Million” music video. The figure is dressed in a black faux leather ensemble with several accessories that scream ’90s, including studded lace-up details, sleek black shades and her signature hairstyle, with hair swooping over one eye. The Barbie team worked closely with Aaliyah’s brother, Rashad Haughton, to develop the concept for the doll and ensure the result was true to Aaliyah’s legacy and persona. Shop below.
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“I can vividly remember my sister playing with her favorite Barbie dolls for hours when we were kids. She would make them sing, dance, and perform little concerts,” said Haughton in a statement. “It’s clear to me now that she was imagining dreams that would eventually become reality when she embarked on a career in entertainment at just fifteen years old.”
Aaliyah broke out onto the R&B scene in 1994 with her incredible debut single “Back & Forth.” She would go on to earn numerous accolades, including three American Music Awards, two MTV Video Music Awards, and five Grammy nominations during her career before tragically dying in a plane crash in 2001.
Celebrate Aaliyah’s iconic legacy with her well-deserved Music Collector series Barbie doll available now for pre-order through Target, with a general release on Jan. 26. Other celebrities featured in the Barbie Music Collector Series including David Bowie, Gloria Estefan, Elvis Presley, Elton John, and Stevie Nicks.
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Bang Chan already has his musical family as part of boy band Stray Kids, and now, he’s found his fashion family. As announced Thursday (Jan. 16), the 27-year-old K-pop star is the newest face of Fendi, with the fashion house appointing him brand ambassador and rolling out a new campaign featuring Bang Chan modeling menswear. […]
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The first UFC pay-per-view of the year is upon us, with UFC 311 taking place this weekend in Los Angeles.
The Ultimate Fighting Championship event pits Islam Makhachev vs. Arman Tsarukyan in a highly-anticipated rematch, live from Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. You can find a PPV livestream on ESPN+ here.
While there was talk of moving the event following the L.A. wildfires, UFC chief Dana White confirmed that UFC 311 would take place as planned in the new Clippers arena.
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UFC 311 takes place this Saturday, January 18 with the main card at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT. Prelims start at 8 p.m. ET and early prelims start at 6 p.m. ET (streaming free on ESPN+).
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How to Watch UFC 311: Makhachev vs. Tsarukyan 2 Online
The Makhachev vs. Tsarukyan fight is not airing on TV so the only way to watch UFC 311 online is through ESPN+. The fight carries a pay-per-view price of $79.99 for ESPN+ subscribers. Not a subscriber? Purchase a one-time pass for $91.98, that gets you a month of access to ESPN+ in addition to a UFC 311 livestream.
Your best value is to grab the Disney bundle deal, which gets you a month of ESPN+, Disney+ and Hulu plus the UFC 311 stream for just $97. You can choose to continue with the Disney trio for $16.99/month afterwards or cancel before your 30 days are up.
While there are UFC 311 free streaming links on sites like Reddit, the only official stream is through ESPN+. The sports streamer lets you livestream Makhachev vs. Tsarukyan on your phone, tablet, computer or TV (via the ESPN+ app).
UFC 311 Odds, Favorites, Picks
Makhachev is the current UFC Lightweight Champion, and the Russian star takes on number one contender Tsarukyan in a rematch of the 2019 bout, which Makhachev won by unanimous decision. Makhachev is once again favored by bookmakers to take the win on Saturday.
The co-main event features bantamweight champ Merab Dvalishvili defending his crown against world number two, Umar Nurmagomedov. The latter, whose cousin is UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov, is the odds-on favorite in the second match.
Find UFC 311 Tickets Online: Prices, Promo Codes
Tickets are selling quickly for UFC 311 but we found seats still available at StubHub.com (starting from $400) and at Vivid Seats. If you’re looking to save a couple dollars, Vivid Seats offers you 10% off your first order when you sign up for their mailing list.
Both sites guarantee that you’re buying authentic tickets and that you’ll receive your tix in time for Saturday night’s event.
If you’re looking for a promo code for UFC 311, start your search for tickets at Ticketnetwork.com. Customers can take $150 off orders of $500+ when you enter the code BILLBOARD150 at checkout, or save $300 off ticket purchases of $1,000+ with the code BILLBOARD300.
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Janet Jackson is headed back to Sin City as part of her new residency at Resorts World Theatre at Resorts World Las Vegas.
The “Janet Jackson: Las Vegas” residency kicked off over New Year’s Eve weekend and has now been extended until the end of May. With a setlist that spans her entire career — and lengthy catalog — Jackson’s show includes all of her greatest hits, along with “deep cut” fan favorites.
Want to see Janet Jackson in Las Vegas? Here’s where to find the best seats and cheap tickets online.
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Ticketmaster is the official ticketing partner of Jackson’s Resorts World residency, but there are a number of third-party and resale sites that may offer better deals and discounts.
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We like StubHub, which has Janet Jackson tickets starting from $57 (as of this writing). StubHub’s “FanProtect Guarantee” ensures that you’re purchasing verified tickets and that they’ll be delivered before your event starts. If your event is canceled and not rescheduled, you’ll receive 120% credit or be given a full refund.
Another place to find Janet Jackson tickets online is Vivid Seats. The site has tickets to Jackson’s Vegas residency on sale from $61 right now, with the option to get the tickets delivered digitally for faster transfer. What we like: Vivid Seats’ has a rewards program that gets you your 11th ticket for free after you purchase ten tickets. See more details here.
You can find cheap tickets to see Janet Jackson in Vegas through SeatGeek, another preferred third-party site. Tickets for Jackson’s Vegas residency start from $62 right now on SeatGeek.com. A bonus: use our exclusive promo code BILLBOARD10 to save $10 off your purchase.
You can also score a promo code on Janet Jackson tickets at Ticket Network. Get $150 off orders of $500+ when you enter the code BILLBOARD150 at checkout, or save $300 off ticket purchases of $1,000+ with the code BILLBOARD300.
The cheapest tickets we’re currently seeing for Janet Jackson concerts is through Gametime.co. Typically known as a place to find tickets to sporting events, the site has branched out into concerts and entertainment in recent years, and they have “Janet Jackson: Las Vegas” tickets from $57.
Even better: Gametime guarantees that they’ll have the cheapest tickets available online; If you find a lower price elsewhere, the site will credit your account with 110% of the difference between the price you found and their price on Gametime.co.
Jackson is just one of a number of artists who have residencies in Las Vegas right now. The singer’s show at the the 5,000-capacity Resorts World Theatre comes on the heels of her 2024 “Together Again Tour,” which earned nearly $51 million and became the biggest gross of any tour in Jackson’s Billboard Boxscore history.
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In The Substance, Margaret Qualley’s character turns into an overnight superstar. So naturally, the film’s costume director Emmanuelle Youchnovski turned to some real-life idols for inspiration — including Beyoncé and Dua Lipa.
In an interview with Next Best Picture published Tuesday (Jan. 14), the creative opened up about studying the two pop stars while designing the wardrobe for Sue. In the Coralie Fargeat-directed horror flick, the character — played by the Poor Things star — replaces Demi Moore’s Elisabeth as the leading lady of a popular workout program after the Ghost actress’ character clones herself into Sue, whom she believes is a younger, hotter version of herself.
“I took [inspiration from] the video clip of Beyoncé’s ‘Blow,’ where she had the colors, you remember this one?” Youchnovski said, referencing the 32-time Grammy winner’s 2013 track. “And I also took a lot of inspiration from Dua Lipa, because she wears a lot of bodysuits.”
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“But the bodysuit, it’s metallic, it’s fuchsia, it’s neon,” the costumer continued, noting that the “Levitating” singer’s look also inspired her to add “more skin” to Sue’s gear via cut-outs.
While Youchnovski referenced modern pop stars for Qualley’s character, however, the designer said she deliberately sourced from the 1980s — think Jane Fonda — for Moore’s role. “The most difficult thing for us was to have the same show with different points of view: Elisabeth’s view and Sue’s view, the new one,” she added. “If we do ‘80s things for Elisabeth, it’s more easy for us to do a new one for Sue, like Dua Lipa, or Beyoncé, or whatever.”
After first premiering at Cannes — where it won best screenplay — The Substance arrived in theaters in September, going on to clear $70 million at the global box office. Both Qualley and Moore have received critical acclaim for their performances in the project, with the latter recently taking home best actress in a musical or comedy at the 2025 Golden Globes.
But while Bey and Dua may have inspired Sue’s appearance, Qualley previously revealed that it was another pop star who got her into the headspace to play the character. “We all just had the Brat summer with Charli XCX, and I was listening to Charli as my Sue inspo,” the Drive Away Dolls star told Brut America in October. “She has a lot of good, like, pump-it-up girl songs. I got that Sue energy from Charli’s old music, so that’s where my head was.”
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A mere four months after the arrest of Sean “Diddy” Combs, the first of many announced documentaries surrounding his federal racketeering and sex trafficking allegations has landed. Following a shocking trailer released two weeks ago, Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy documentary is here and now available to stream online exclusively on Peacock.
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The 90-minute documentary tracks the hip-hop mogul, from his early life struggles to his rise to fame within the music industry. There are several appearances throughout the doc from members in Diddy’s inner circle including former employees, childhood friends, bodyguards, and even a Making The Band contestant, all recounting their tales of dealing with Combs throughout his career. However, the most notable appearance is from singer Al B. Sure!, who details accusations regarding domestic abuse and death of Kim Porter, his and Combs late former partner.
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This is the first documentary to be released regarding Diddy’s sexual abuse allegations, but it won’t be the last. 50 Cent has already publicly announced that his G-Unit film division is producing their own doc surrounding Puff. Until then, check out how you can watch the Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy below.
How to Stream ‘The Making of a Bad Boy’ Diddy Documentary
Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy documentary premiered on Jan. 14, exclusively streaming on Peacock. Peacock subscribers can stream the new Diddy documentary online for free. Not subscribed? For just $7.99/month, the streaming service offers access to live sports, original TV programming, movies and specials, including the Diddy doc. Sign up here or below.
Peacock lets you watch the Diddy documentary online through your phone, computer, tablet or smart TV (via the Peacock app). This special is not airing on TV so the only place to stream the Diddy Bad Boy documentary online is through Peacock.
Watch the trailer for Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy below.