Blake Lively wants $8 million in legal fees from Justin Baldoni after 'It Ends With Us' dispute
NEW YORK (AP) — Blake Lively is seeking $8 million in legal costs from actor and director Justin Baldoni after resolving their dispute over the acrimonious production of their 2024 film “It Ends With Us.” Lively’s lawyers disclosed the amount, covering nearly $7.5 million in attorney’s fees from two law firms that represented her and about $500,000 in other expenses, in a court filing Tuesday. Lively and Baldoni settled last month just before a trial was to start in federal court in Manhattan on Lively’s claims that he engineered an effort to damage her public reputation and credibility after she accused him of sexually harassing her while shooting the movie. Baldoni, who directed the dark romantic drama and starred in it with Lively, denied her claims.
Dead baby is found in a portable toilet at a music festival in Michigan
ROTHBURY, Mich. (AP) — Police in Michigan are investigating the death of a baby found inside a portable toilet at a outdoor music festival over the weekend. State police say the baby was less than a month old, but haven't given a cause of death, the child's gender, or whether a parent has been identified. An autopsy was performed Monday. The body was found by a bathroom company employee during routine maintenance on Sunday morning, the last day of the Electric Forest music festival. The event typically draws tens of thousands of people to a resort in rural Michigan for electronic dance music and jam bands.
Italy displays paintings from an ancient Etruscan tomb, its latest cultural acquisition
ROME (AP) — Italy is putting on display one of the best known examples of Etruscan painting. The frescoes come from an ancient tomb that has become the latest acquisition in the Culture Ministry’s buying spree of big-ticket pieces of cultural heritage. The ministry announced in May that it had acquired the fresco panels, dating from the 4th century, from members of the Torlonia family. The Torlonias are one of Italy’s ancient noble families whose collection of antiquity has long been kept out of the public domain. The tomb was discovered in 1857 on land owned by the Torlonia family.
Ford recalling more than 741,00 vehicles because of park system issue
Ford is recalling more than 741,000 vehicles in the U.S. because a transmission issue may damage the park system, which could increase the risk of a crash or injury. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a report that the recall includes certain Ford F-150, Lincoln Aviator, Ford Explorer, Lincoln Navigator and Ford Expedition vehicles with model years between 2018 and 2021.
Star-maker Clive Davis honored at funeral that draws Bruce Springsteen, Dionne Warwick and others
NEW YORK (AP) — Pop music royalty including Bruce Springsteen, Barry Manilow, Stevie Wonder and Dionne Warwick were among the many notables who paid tribute to music legend Clive Davis at the esteemed producer's funeral in Manhattan. Rabbi Angela Warnick Buchdahl said Davis would have loved how many stars showed up to Monday's service, which was closed to the public but was livestreamed. Davis, who died June 22 at age 94, launched the careers of stars such as Whitney Houston and Springsteen. At the service, Kenny G played a mournful sax solo, Jennifer Hudson sang Leonard Cohen's “Hallelujah,” and Alicia Keys teared up while talking about Davis' influence on her career.
Supreme Court won't revive Alan Dershowitz's $300 million suit against CNN
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is refusing to revive a $300 million defamation lawsuit filed against CNN over its coverage of a prominent attorney’s remarks during President Donald Trump’s 2020 impeachment trial. Alan Dershowitz said the news network aired only a portion of the comment made during his defense of the president, distorting his meaning. The network said that multiple outlets had interpreted his remarks in a similar way, and Dershowitz couldn’t show anyone at CNN was trying to mischaracterize what he said. Dershowitz had urged the court to reconsider New York Times Co. v. Sullivan, a landmark First Amendment case.
Heat forces yodelers at annual Swiss festival to sing in fountains
BASEL, Switzerland (AP) — Yodelers at a festival in Basel, Switzerland, turned city fountains into rehearsal spaces during Europe’s June heat wave. From Friday to Sunday, singers and alphorn players performed throughout the city. Spontaneous yodeling echoed through restaurants, surprising diners who later joined in. Around 12,000 performers and nearly 200,000 visitors attended the Eidgenössisches Jodlerfest. This year, fountain rehearsals became the festival’s defining image as the city battled record temperatures. The festival included yodeling, alphorn playing and flag-throwing competitions.
Inside country legend Alan Jackson's triumphant finale concert
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Country music legend Alan Jackson has ended his touring career. On Saturday night, he performed his final show at Nashville's Nissan Stadium. The event, titled “Last Call: One More for the Road — The Finale,” featured performances by top country stars like Carrie Underwood and Luke Combs. Jackson, who has sold over 60 million records, has been battling a degenerative nerve condition. Despite this, he delivered a memorable performance, sharing stories and hits. Although he's retiring from touring, Jackson recently released a new song and plans to continue making music. An NBC concert special will air later this year.
In blow to DC Studios, 'Supergirl' is no match for 'Toy Story 5' at box office
NEW YORK (AP) — In a setback for Warner Bros.′ revamped DC movie operations, “Supergirl” was absolutely no match for “Toy Story 5” at the box office, opening a distant second to the Pixar blockbuster. After a near-record debut for an animated movie, “Toy Story 5” remained No. 1 at the box office with $70 million in domestic ticket sales and another $89.1 million overseas. “Supergirl,” however, failed to lift off. It opened with $38 million in U.S. and Canadian theaters, and $30 million in overseas markets. The poor opening weekend for “Supergirl” puts it behind the disappointing debuts of DC busts like “The Flash” and “The Green Lantern,” and only just ahead of “Joker: Folie à Deux.”
At least 117 dead dogs found in 'horrific scene' at California 'no-kill' shelter
FORTUNA, Calif. (AP) — Authorities say the remains of at least 117 dogs were found on the grounds of a California “no-kill“ animal shelter, many of them with gunshot wounds. The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office said Friday that it also discovered 21 canine skulls, hundreds of bones and other remains during searches at Miranda’s Rescue Animal Sanctuary, a 50-acre facility in Fortuna, California. Investigators combing the site on Thursday located an area in a barn where they believe dogs were likely killed, the sheriff’s office said. More than 600 dog collars were found nearby. Sheriff William Honsal called it a “horrific scene.” No charges have been filed. A message seeking comment was left for the shelter’s founder, Shannon Miranda.
