Justin Baldoni’s Team Dares Blake Lively to Live-Stream MSG Testimony
Guess we’re making courtroom drama the next must-see live event. Justin Baldoni’s lawyer just dropped a challenge so bold it belongs on prime time: Blake Lively, you’re on deck to testify—live from the Manhattan Supreme Court (MSG) hearing. Court filings obtained by TMZ on May 8, 2025, reveal Baldoni’s camp wants every angle streamed for public consumption, turning what was a private legal dispute into a full-blown spectacle.
Turns out, Baldoni is entangled in a defamation suit stemming from a fan incident at Madison Square Garden last year, and Lively’s name popped up as a potential eyewitness. According to The Hollywood Reporter and court records via PACER, Baldoni’s lawyer argues Blake’s account could “clear up inconsistencies” over who bumped into whom during the autograph session. So far, Lively’s team has stonewalled any subpoena, citing scheduling conflicts and privacy concerns. Now, Baldoni’s counsel is calling her bluff: “If Ms. Lively has nothing to hide, let’s flip on those cameras,” his statement reads (TMZ).
People Magazine chimed in, pointing out that live-streaming court sessions is still rare in NYC’s highest courts. The lawyer’s pitch isn’t just about fair play—it’s a power move in the court of public opinion. By requesting a live broadcast from the bench, Baldoni’s side hopes to showcase transparency and pressure the judge into keeping Lively’s testimony on the record. Some legal experts at E! Online note that while federal courts have dabbled in live feeds, New York state judges typically resist high-profile livestreams, fearing grandstanding.
Meanwhile, Blake’s reps remain silent. Insiders tell People her priority is protecting personal boundaries, not generating headlines. Fans are split: half want front-row seats to the drama; the other half worry reality-TV-style proceedings could undermine serious legal principles. Either way, media outlets are licking their chops. Should the judge greenlight the request, we might see “#CourtroomGoals” trending faster than any Oscar red-carpet selfie.
At stake is more than just a few minutes of airtime—it’s the future of celebrity litigation. Will live testimony become the norm, or is this stunt destined to fizzle? Only the judge’s ruling will say. If networks pick it up, get ready for a whole new level of courtroom fandom.
Anyway, that’s the deal. Do with it what you will.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and TMZ, People Magazine, The Hollywood Reporter, PACER, E! Online
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