Justin Baldoni's Lawyer Responds to Blake Lively Claims, Says Actor Received 'Threats by Two Extremely Powerful People'

Justin Baldoni; Blake Lively.Photo:Stewart Cook/Shutterstock; Jamie McCarthy/Getty Stewart Cook/Shutterstock; Jamie McCarthy/Getty Justin Baldoni’s lawyer is speaking out in the wake ofBlake Lively’ssexual harassment complaintagainst herIt Ends with Uscostar and director. In a statement shared on Monday, Dec. 23, lawyer Bryan Freedman addressed Lively’s claims that Baldoni’s crisis publicists rana smear campaign against herthat damaged her reputation and businesses. Justin Baldoni attends the “It Ends With Us” New York Premiere at AMC Lincoln Square Theater on Aug.

Justin Baldoni’s Attorneys Claim Blake Lively Wants to 'Prevent the Public' from Seeing Evidence, Her Lawyers Fire Back

Lawyers forJustin BaldoniandBlake Livelyaren’t seeing eye to eye on what information in their legal battle should remain private. Lively’s attorneys, on Feb. 20,submitted their proposal for an enhanced protective order, asking for a category of “Attorney’s Eyes Only” to keep certain sensitive information under wraps in the discovery process. In a letter to Judge Lewis J. Liman, they argued that the “case involving high-profile individuals and allegations of sexual harassment” called for heightened privacy.

Justin Bieber and Wife Hailey Kept a Special Family Tradition with New Baby’s Name

Justin and Hailey Bieber.Photo:Diggzy/Shutterstock; Justin Bieber/Instagram Diggzy/Shutterstock; Justin Bieber/Instagram Justin BieberandHailey Baldwin Bieberare keeping their family name alive! The family tradition of naming their son with the initials ‘JB’ is one that has continued in Justin’s side of the family for a couple of generations now, as the singer has the same initials, along with his dad,Jeremy Bieber, and some of hissiblings. Juston and his father, Jeremy Bieber.Jeremy Bieber/Instagram Jeremy Bieber/Instagram

Justin Bieber Helped Wife Hailey Select Her Baby Debut Manicure: 'It Was His Request'

Jack Blues Bieber’s feet alongside a photo of parents Justin Bieber and Hailey Bieber.Photo:Justin Bieber/Instagram; Kevin Mazur/Getty Justin Bieber/Instagram; Kevin Mazur/Getty Justin Bieberis a nail style icon! “Justin has been choosing Hailey’s nail design lately and it was his request,” Hailey’s manicuristZola Ganzorigtsaid, per the outlet. TheRhodeskincare founder’s nails were almond-shaped with a “more muted nudish, white micro French” manincure, Ganzorigt added. Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.

Justin Bieber Raps That He Flies 'High Like a Magpie' After Rep Slams 'Salacious' Rumors About Drug Use

Justin Bieber shares a video rapping on Instagram.Photo:Justin Bieber/Instagram Justin Bieber/Instagram Justin Bieberhas posted a video of himself rapping about flying “high” just days after his representative slammed rumors about him using drugs. On Tuesday, Feb. 25, the “Love Yourself” singer, 30,shared a new Instagram videoof himself rapping some lyrics, including the words “fly high,” after hisrepresentative denied the musician is using drugsfollowing recent concerns about his behavior. In the short clip, Bieber could be seen shirtless with a pair of pants on and a bright blue beanie as he held a bag of snacks in his hand.