As the 2025 Golden Globes approach, all eyes are on them Nikki Glaserwhich will host the star-studded awards ceremony this Sunday, January 5.
Known for her sharp wit and fearless humor, Glaser recently made headlines after her viral Tom Brady joked during his Netflix roast, leaving fans to wonder: Will he address the ongoing drama between the "It Ends with Us" stars Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni?
With the big night just days away, host Nikki Glaser is setting the tone for one of Hollywood's most talked about scandals.
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Inside Blake Lively's Lawsuit Drama With Justin Baldoni
According to the lawsuit, Baldoni allegedly showed Lively explicit images and videos and made inappropriate inquiries about her personal sex life. The complaint further alleges that when Lively spoke out, Baldoni retaliated with a smear campaign designed to damage her professional and personal reputation.
With tensions high and Hollywood still reeling from the fallout, Glaser addressed the burning question: Will the scandal be fair game for pranks on one of Hollywood's biggest nights?
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Nikki Glaser claims the Justin Baldoni drama is off the table
The comedian is scheduled to host the awards this Sunday, January 5, and in an interview with Yahoo! Entertainmentconfirmed that she will not mention the ongoing legal battles between "It Ends with Us" co-stars Lively and Baldoni during the ceremony.
"I think Blake Lively-Justin Baldoni is such a big deal right now that even bringing it up is going to make it seem like I might be on the wrong side of things, even though I never would be," Glaser told the outlet.
Glaser continued her candid thoughts on Baldoni, adding, "I also don't want to say his name ā I'm mad that I even know his name, to be honest with you, so I don't have to say it anymore."
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Nikki Glaser teases her approach to the Golden Globes
While fans may have been expecting some harsh commentary on the scandal, Glaser teased her planned approach to the evening, stressing that she aims to strike the right balance.
"I'm not going to try so hard to offend anyone. I made it clear that I don't have to, which is to not disappoint anyone who is hoping to pull a Ricky Gervais. I'm not Ricky Gervais. This is not my last Golden Globe, this is my first." she explained.
Referring to Gervais' famously caustic hosting style, Glaser added: "He really went all out on his last one. He was willing to burn some bridges (because) it didn't matter anymore."
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Justin Baldoni is suing the New York Times over a Blake Lively article
Baldoni initiated legal proceedings against The New York Times after publishing an article covering Lively's allegations against him. The "It Ends with Us" director, along with nine other plaintiffs, filed a $250 million lawsuit against the publication on Tuesday, Dec. 31.
In an 87-page appeal, obtained by PEOPLE MagazineBaldoni and his co-plaintiffs ā including his production company Wayfarer Studios, business partners and public relations team ā allege The New York Times defamation, fraudulent invasion of privacy, debt fraud and breach of implied contract.
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The lawsuit follows Lively's formal complaint to the California Department of Civil Rights, after which The New York Times published an article titled "'We Can Bury Anyone': Inside the Hollywood Smear Machine" on Saturday, December 21st.
Justin Baldoni claims that The Times 'selected' the necessary content
The plaintiffs, including Baldoni, "It Ends with Us" producers Jamey Heath and Steve Sarowitz, as well as publicists Melissa Nathan, Jennifer Abel and media strategist Jed Wallace, allege that The Times they used in their reporting ""chosen" and altered communications stripped of necessary context and deliberately spliced āātogether to mislead."
In response, a spokesperson for The New York Times stood by the work of the publication, stating that the article was "carefully and responsibly reported".
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The complaint further alleges: "The central thesis of the article, contained in a defamatory headline designed to immediately mislead the reader, is that the plaintiffs orchestrated a retaliatory public relations campaign against Lively for speaking out about sexual harassmentāa premise that is categorically false and easily refuted."
As the lawsuit unfolds, the legal battle between Baldoni and The New York Times adds another layer to the already high-profile controversy surrounding "It Ends with Us" and the ongoing feud between Baldoni and Lively.
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