Lively, Baldoni end It Ends With Us legal dispute
Actors Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have settled their legal dispute over the 2024 film It Ends With Us, avoiding a trial scheduled in New York. The conflict involved mutual allegations arising from the film’s troubled production, including claims of harassment, defamation, and reputational damage.
Lively had accused Baldoni of inappropriate behaviour on set and of orchestrating a campaign to damage her image after she raised concerns. Baldoni denied the allegations and counter-sued, alleging defamation and extortion. A federal judge had previously dismissed parts of both cases.
In a joint statement, both actors said they hoped the settlement would bring closure and promote respectful, harassment-free workplaces. The financial terms were not disclosed. The film, released in 2024, was commercially successful but overshadowed by the off-screen controversy. (PTI)
Varun Dhawan takes rickshaw ride in Mumbai
Actor Varun Dhawan was recently seen opting for a rickshaw ride in Mumbai, sharing a video on social media where he enjoyed the journey through city streets. He captioned it “Rickshaw is wow,” featuring his song Wow from his upcoming film Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai. The actor is actively promoting the film, which releases on June 5. He also shared behind-the-scenes footage of rehearsals for the song, highlighting the hard work behind choreographed dance steps.
The film, directed by David Dhawan and produced by Tips Films, stars Varun alongside Mrunal Thakur and Pooja Hegde, with music by Tanishk Bagchi and others. (IANS)
Vedang Raina on A.R. Rahman’s creative process
The makers of Main Vaapas Aaunga have released a new song, Maskara, featuring vocals by actor Vedang Raina. He said recording the track with A.R. Rahman was a surreal experience, adding that Rahman’s creative process pushed him to explore emotional depths he hadn’t known before. Raina said the song helped him connect more deeply with his character Keenu, capturing the innocence and vulnerability of young love. The track also features Nilanjana Ghosh and reflects contrasting emotions of playful and sincere love between the lead characters. The film, set in Imtiaz Ali’s storytelling style, stars Diljit Dosanjh, Naseeruddin Shah, Sharvari, and Vedang Raina, and is slated for release on June 12, 2026. (IANS)
Amrita Rao opens up on motherhood lessons
Actress Amrita Rao has said that motherhood teaches effective time management, speaking at a lifestyle event while promoting her film Jolly LLB 3. She described Mother’s Day as a reminder of how managing time becomes central once one becomes a mother, calling motherhood a continuous and lifelong responsibility. Rao reflected on her childhood memories of Mother’s Day, when she would make greeting notes for her mother, and noted that the meaning of the day evolves with age and experience. She emphasised that motherhood brings a deeper understanding of constant care and responsibility. She was recently seen in Jolly LLB 3, starring Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi, which brings together characters from earlier films. The legal drama continues the franchise’s focus on courtroom issues and is inspired by real-life land acquisition protests in Uttar Pradesh. (IANS)
