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Taylor Swift called Justin Baldoni an expletive, texts in Blake Lively lawsuit reveal
Pop superstar Taylor Swift called “It Ends With Us” actor Justin Baldoni an expletive in a text message with Blake Lively, according to messages unsealed Tuesday as part of an ongoing legal battle. The messages were unsealed as part of Lively’s lawsuit against Baldoni, her co-star in the 2024 film “It Ends With Us,” Wayfarer Studios and others, litigation that has been going on for over a year. According to the court document, which Lively’s lawyers filed Tuesday in U.S. District Court in Manhattan, Swift wrote, “I think this bitch knows something is coming because he’s gotten out his tiny violin.” Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni and Taylor Swift. In the motion, Lively’s lawyers confirmed the quoted language but disputed the defense’s assertion that it was said while Swift and Lively were discussing — on Dec. 4 and 5, 2024 — a forthcoming New York Times article that reported that Baldoni and the CEO of Wayfarer had launched a “retaliatory ‘smear campaign’” against Lively. Representatives for Swift did not immediately respond to a request for comment Tuesday night. Swift licensed a song for “It Ends With Us” but was not otherwise involved in the film, Swift’s spokesperson said last year, when there was an attempt to subpoena her as a possible witness in the trial. Celebrity News Jan 20 Taylor Swift and Blake Lively's texts about Justin Baldoni drama revealed Celebrity News Dec 29, 2025 Sean ‘Diddy' Combs to Blake Lively & Justin Baldoni: Major celebrity court cases of 2025 Sigrid McCawley, a member of Lively’s legal team, said Tuesday that the new filing includes “damning” statements about Baldoni from other people. “The newly unsealed, damning documents show the consistent reaction numerous women, cast, crew, executives, partners, co-host and even his own PR team had working with Justin Baldoni,” McCawley said. A publicist for Baldoni did not respond to a request for comment Tuesday night. An attorney listed as representing him in the federal lawsuit also did not immediately respond to an email seeking comment. A spokesperson for Wayfarer declined to comment. Tuesday’s motion deals with the re-filing of public versions of exhibits that were part of an earlier motion by Lively’s attorneys opposing a summary judgment in the case. An attorney for Baldoni previously called the allegations in the lawsuit “completely false, outrageous and intentionally salacious.” Lively first filed a complaint with the California Civil Rights Department on Dec. 20, 2024, that accused Baldoni of sexual harassment during filming of “It Ends With Us,” as well as retaliation against Lively after she raised issues about his on-set behavior. She filed a federal civil lawsuit against Baldoni, who is also a co-founder and co-owner of Wayfarer Studios and who directed “It Ends With Us,” on Dec. 31, 2024. In February, she filed an amended complaint against Baldoni, the company, the company’s CEO and others. Baldoni filed a countersuit against Lively seeking $400 million, but a federal judge dismissed it in June and formally ended it in November after an amended complaint was not filed by a court-set deadline. Lively’s amended complaint, which does not name a dollar amount, seeks compensatory and punitive damages. It alleges that there was a “multi-tiered plan” by Baldoni and his team to destroy her reputation. In “It Ends With Us,” Lively plays Lily Bloom, a woman who moves to Boston with a dream of opening a flower shop and marries neurosurgeon Ryle Kincaid, played by Baldoni. The film explores Bloom’s decision to break a cycle of domestic abuse and divorce him. Emmy Beck-Aden contributed.

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Trump pauses Greenland-linked tariffs on 8 European countries
President Donald Trump on Wednesday said that he would not impose tariffs on eight European countries that were set to go into effect on Feb. 1 unless those countries allowed the United States to take control of Greenland. On Saturday, Trump said he would hit Denmark, the U.K. and other countries involved in NATO exercises with a 10% tariff starting next month. “Based upon a very productive meeting that I have had with the Secretary General of NATO, Mark Rutte, we have formed the framework of a future deal with respect to Greenland and, in fact, the entire Arctic Region,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. “Based upon this understanding, I will not be imposing the Tariffs that were scheduled to go into effect on February 1st,” he added. Trump had said if those countries did not comply with his demands by June, the tariff would rise to 25%. Trump’s comments over the weekend roiled global markets. Stocks soared to the highs of the day on Trump’s announcement that the tariffs were off.

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Neighborhood dining at its best at a historic former railroad station north of Boston
When it comes to restaurants, food is important, but it often plays just a part in the overall dining experience. Service and atmosphere are all part of the recipe for a memorable night out – and that desire for atmosphere explains why most interesting restaurant spaces are those that weren’t actually restaurants in a previous life. Dining spots can be found in historic mill buildings, warehouses, former post offices, repurposed fire stations, residential homes, churches, auto garages, bank buildings, and, well, you get the picture. And in some of the older communities found across New England and elsewhere in the Northeast, a popular repurposing is turning historic railroad stations into restaurants. One such example Pearl Street Station in Malden, which pretty much gives diners the complete package, offering old-school food and drink within a structure that oozes charm and character. One of the interesting things about Pearl Street Station is that, given its name, it didn’t actually reside in the former Malden Depot (which dates back to the 1800s) when it first opened. The restaurant was established in the mid-1980s in a space where Pearl Street and Charles Street intersect, a short distance south of its current home and also within sight of the same railroad tracks. Back then it was called the Pearl Street Restaurant, and when it moved to the railroad station on Summer Street in the late 1990s, it carried the Pearl Street name (and added “Station” to it), which may confuse some who don’t know its history. Before Pearl Street moved to the train station, the space was home to a function hall, and you can still get a sense of it being an events venue given its enormous size, and indeed, it does have a function room off to the side that is large enough to house nearly 100 people. Most of the space is dedicated to dining and drinking, with a large bar to the left, a smaller bar to the right, and a huge dining area up a couple of steps and beyond the bars that includes plenty of booths and is sectioned off to a degree, giving it an almost homey and intimate feel while also being relatively quiet (especially the tables by the back wall, well away from the bars). An interesting feature when you first walk into Pearl Street is the little indoor “window” between the entrance and the host station that has a large “variety” sign above it. This is where locals pick up orders to go, often grabbing takeout pizza cooked in the ovens just inside the window (more about the pizza in a bit). A lot of the old restaurants and bars just north of Boston lean toward Italian-American fare, and Pearl Street Station certainly fits the bill. The menu has all the old-fashioned classics, including wonderful steak tips (a must if you’re an old-school spot a few miles north of the city), perfectly charred Italian sausage, savory lamb tips, lean but flavorful turkey tips, one of the best chicken parmigiana plates in the entire Boston area (the rich and slightly spicy red sauce helps make this dish), tender baby back ribs, meaty wings with a spicy buffalo sauce, a classic prime rib that is only served on weekend nights, and the aforementioned pizza. A lot of people come here for this last option, and what they serve here leans a little toward Neapolitan/thin crust, not unlike what you might find at two of the best Italian-style pizzas that Boston has to offer: Pleasant Cafe in Roslindale and Pizzeria Regina in the North End. Other options worth looking at include the antipasto, meatball sub, burger, and fried seafood options (haddock, shrimp, scallops, clams). Cocktails seem to be the way to go at Pearl Street Station, starting with the old standbys such as Negronis, martinis, and Manhattans. This being an old-fashioned place, expect to get “dirty ice” on the side if you order one of the latter two drinks. And although this restaurant leans Italian, the margaritas here are outstanding, and they are a very popular drink among regulars who choose from a…

Bracing your home for bitter cold
Massachusetts is bracing for bitter cold in the coming days with wind chill temperatures expected to dip well below zero in some areas. Experts told NBC10 Boston that taking small steps now can help prevent major problems in your home later. Akian Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric Founder Stephen Akian recommends: Taking a lap around your home, checking inside and outside for gaps, drafts, or cracks that can be sealed. Keep your heat at a consistent temperature—no lower than 60° even when you’re not home. “It’s hard for the system to keep up, so if you shut that off or ramp it down, that cold really penetrates the envelope of the home causing pipes to freeze or causing your system to shut down,” Akian said. Replace filters in heating systems. Test generators before the freeze hits. Check carbon monoxide detectors to make sure they’re working properly. Be cautious with constantly running faucets, as dripping water can freeze in drain lines. With temperatures expected to plunge well below zero with wind chills, these steps can help avoid burst pipes, system failures, and dangerous conditions. More on the cold and an incoming winter storm Weather 11 hours ago How to prepare for the winter storm that is set to hit half of the U.S. this weekend Extreme Weather 9 hours ago A January freeze is taking hold across the U.S. with little sign of letting up First Alert Weather 11 hours ago Big snow maker on the way this weekend? Updated timing, track and snowfall totals

Yohan Serfaty, Mathilde & Friends in Paris, collection Dior de Mouna Ayoub : trois enchères en marge de la Fashion Week
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