Posted to Ashley Briana Eve (RE: Newly unsealed docs in B.Lively case) Uploaded to YT on 05/01/2026
THANK YOU Ashley for making PR more comprehensible and discernible.Two things can be accurate at the same time. Publicist A directed to be ethical by Celebrity B thus posts ethically. When Publicist A is working for Celebrity D without that directive perhaps/allegedly they now post unethical content. Nuance, a word not just for linguists, is also a necessary attribute for critical thinkers. That would be wild, if as speculated, Stephanie Jones turned out to be "patient zero" leading to all the PR in-fighting (TAG, Jed Wallace, Leslie Sloane, NYT) and celebrity kerfuffles (lawsuits). All this sounds like a script in development at a Lifetime-ish production company with a female protagonist CEO who negatively affects the lives of many in her orbit. I can just see the script notes: yeah that female villain is a little too evil, not believable, you need to dial it back.🤣
Posted to Kjersti Flaa (RE: Even more unsealed testimony and texts from BL discovery) 05/03/2026
The closer we get to the May18th trial date, the closer that this plaintiff is, allegedly, looking more like a defendant. There is such a huge amount of collateral damage done to acting careers, PR careers, certain legal careers, managers/agents, legacy media and even SONY. Then there are those pesky internet sleuths who actually do research and get receipts (remember that legacy media?) on why certain creatives suddenly depart projects that they have spent years working on, with them citing, "...reasons...". IMO that spillage of secrets is why the industry is done with BL. The (always) alleged lack of opportunities will be retribution for exposing certain alleged methods to co-op another's project. If this circus does (am still assuming a last minute flood of settlement NDAs) go to NYC on May 18, then I know that Kjersti will be the most accurate, amusing and relevant witness on that stand. As the court may not allow any tech into the court room, Magnus should bring a large, sturdy (so you can lean into it) wide-lined journal with lots of pens/pencils to take notes.
Lady Zelda Kelly(Possible items related to NG found in Colorado-later disc false) Uploaded 05/03/2026
Random thoughts after listening to this video. Perhaps a certain person (male) with a close companion (female) was contacted by "someone". The objective of this "someone" would be an exchange of information for remuneration. These two foolishly, cluelessly believed this "someone" when they were told that there would be no harm done. Perhaps by this "someone" two (also related by blood or friendship) people were hired to do the abduction. They were either not told about Nancy's health conditions or did not care. These two people had hired a third shortly before the planned taking of Nancy Guthrie. Prayers are with the Guthrie Family in that they will soon have answers.
Posted to Celebrity Spy (Newest unsealed texts/discover in Blake Lively's civil law suit) 05/04/2026
Another on-point commentary by Celebrity Spy with a great metaphor in that Disney clip. Way way back, seems like a century ago, I believed Blake Lively. The set of IEWU sounded like a nightmare work place. Well I was partially correct. PSA to BL's team (legal, PR and others who were close) by not convincing your client/friend/partner to see the reality of this situation, along with your participation, even if tacit, makes all of this group as alleged co-conspirators in this Pyrrhic coup d'état. However, the flag of this sinking ship displays not a group photo, but one singular portrait. That is the one who will be known and referenced, rightly or wrongly for 100% of the blame.
Posted to NotActuallyGolden (RE: Settlement in BL Civil Law Suit) Uploaded 05/04/2026
My only surprise concerning the announcement of this settlement is that it happened approximately 2 weeks not 2 days before the May 18 trial date. A bit long for a Netflix or Amazon movie title, but I will submit it anyway: "It Began With Unhappy Feelings of a Celebrity and a PR CEO...It Ended With NDA's." I do not feel too cheated especially with that storm the Bastille type order of "destroy the dailies" by...someone😜 in those newly released discovery texts. Go ahead and do commentary on the plaintiff's requested expert witnesses anyway. It is bound to be a hoot! I am only sorry for the defense's star witness not being there. Kjersti Flaa would have been epic, funny and devastating to the plaintiff's case.
Posted to Kjerst Flaa (RE: Settlement in BL Civil Law Suit) Uploaded 05/04/2026
No, not shocked here. My only surprise is that they did not wait until the night before trial. It was on another channel but one of the people in chat said that maybe BL/RR donated a huge amount to that foundation for women that Wayfarer represented? NotActuallyGolden (YT channel) felt that neither BL or JB or Wayfarer were paid. My speculation (with zero legal expertise) is that still might not preclude a donation to a 3rd party like a foundation, maybe one recommended by JB. RANT alert: I continue to be upset about all those subpoenas to content creators, most of whom could not afford legal expense. Many were also fearful that they would be doxxed or be financially compromised (with disclosure of bank accounts/card numbers). Read that joint statement again. Now how was the plaintiff's team speaking up for women, supporting women or even being ethical towards women? Ugh, I just can't with these people.
Posted to Not Actually Golden (RE: WE KNOW) Uploaded to You Tube on 05/05/2026
Sustained. We have learned as much as we need to know from all the unsealed filings.Truth be told I was looking forward to the likely amusing, definitely fantastical, content that would emerge from plaintiff's experts' testimonies. As for the MET Gala 2026 appearance being a coincidence, I respectfully disagree. BTW I saw an interview BL had where she complimented an interviewer that was beyond cringe edging to ick. I think that the 2026 MET Gala was "in the PR plans" since the first great unsealing by Judge Liman, maybe even when JB posted those dailies. Most of us, even this celebrity, cannot just look into their personal closet to find such a perfectly fitted gown (an archival 2006 Atelier Versace gown with a separate but coordinating train). THANK YOU NotActuallyGolden for being informative, reliable, smart and strict. Those conspiracy theories and legal nonsense are the siren calls of the internet. I have learned, and hopefully will continue to learn, so much from this and other YT channels. Sorry NYT, the meteors have fallen, the climate has changed, evolve or become a fossil to be examined in a future time period.
Posted to Allegedly Golden (RE: Pod ep#19) Uploaded (before BL case settled) to YT on 05/05/2026
I can relate to visual learning as I almost failed first grade due to reading difficulties (not dyslexia). A kind, observant teacher, my new/unpaid tutor (aka mom) and an excellent phonics book with helpful visuals on consonants, vowels, blends, syllables and meanings gave me the gift that is literacy. The Karen Read (trials 1 and 2) is a good example of experts witnesses who are essentially scientists. These Karen Read expert witnesses spoke on quantifiable subjects such as time frames, vehicle speed, physics, anatomy, biomechanics, The Cloud, cell towers and smart phones. Whereas the Lively case began with hurt feelings then continued on to the murky world of imaginary/actual 'bots, PR pieces cut/pasted onto legacy media to cosplay as journalism along with the requisite nastiness that can be twitter and reddit. The plaintiff's "Eye of The Beholder" expert opinions were more qualitative than quantifiable. Potentially these "experts" could have had unforeseen effects on a jury. As the remaining case was simply BL vs companies, (while I disagreed with the milk toast joint statement settlement wording), I do agree the settlement made it all go away. Well, until later that day at the 2026 MET Gala.🤣 (apologies for the paragraph size 😉)
Posted to Brian Entin (Nancy Guthrie Day 95-Kash Patel FBI excluded 4 days by Pima Cty) 05/06/2026
The latest news release from the Pima County Sheriff's Department sounds more professional. Perhaps someone unlocked the metaphorical door to the LE spokesperson/PR room? As for Kash Patel, I have to admit to having some bias concerning some of his past hyperbolic statements. I do feel that cooperation with the FBI was delayed at least 1 -2 days, a pivotal time in any investigation. I agree with retired FBI Agent Maureen O'Connell, likely "foliage/door guy" has passed. However, I do think that there is a puppet master out there. While the reward offered is impressive, unclaimed as far as we know, leads me to think that this was personal (regarding ANYONE in the Guthrie family) not about money. Although money would have been the hook to get clueless co-conspirators on board for the home invasion/abduction. THANK YOU Brian Entin for keeping this story updated. And thank you Ret. Agent O'Connell, you still scare me a bit, but you speak to inform us. Knowledge is not only power, it is what keeps us going.
Posted to Haute LeMode (2nd commentary on the 2026 Met Gala - Fashion is Art theme)05/06/2026
I watch for the fashion, but I stay to see all the people (and their stylists) who were confused, did not get the memo describing the theme, only got the part of the memo describing the name of the exhibit, knew about both yet still confused the exhibit's name with the gala theme and finally could not decipher the theme (it was only THREE words, no thesaurus required). Always a fun time watching wealthy, pretty, privileged people who are obviously in need of some time in a summer school to complete courses in reading comprehension (and a little art history would not hurt either). BTW my new favorite category of MET Gala thematic fails are the people who first choose the dress and then try to reverse engineer the artistic reference to fit (fashion pun maybe?) the look of the fashion.
Posted to Growing Up In Scientology (Judge refused to recuse herself from Aaron's case) 05/06/2026
I think that this judge must be somewhat self-aware, but feels invincible. The only way to remove her from this case is by being absolutely on point with the law. As was mentioned, this case wasn't this Judge's first entry into anti-U.S. Constitution land. Whether spoken in person in court or written in pleas and filings there has to be decorum, respect and even fealty (acknowledgement of her position) shown to this Judge. There is "a method to my madness."I was listening to an FBI profiler who interviews the worst of the worst to gain information concerning crimes committed and data for the FBI's Behavioral Analysis Unit.They do it by showing the criminal, no matter who they are, no matter what they have done; respect, inclusion and honesty until the criminal feels comfortable talking to the interviewer. This methodology works even with individuals who have pathologies well-documented in the DSM-5-TR.😉
Posted to The Lawyer You Know (RE: Lively Suit Settles) Uploaded to You Tube 05/06/2026
I would say that this settlement (assuming it goes forward and gets signed) to be a draw with no huge winners on either side. Both sides have suffered considerable damage to their reputations matched with considerably less money in their accounts. Yes Baldoni had already won as he and other individuals had been removed from the law suit by Judge Liman's rulings. There were only companies/workplace complaints left. Unfortunately Baldoni got a lot more bad press when he was accused of SH, then good press when he and other individuals were removed from the law suit due to the lack of evidence. In avoiding a streamed trial, BL has "won" (depending on the NDAs) the right to re-write her history, control the narrative. We all saw that first step with her appearance at the 2026 MET Gala.
Posted to NotActuallyGolden (RE: Lastest Statement from Plaintiff (BL) Legal Team) 05/07/2026
I used to be a fan of RR, well of his performance as Deadpool. I also enjoyed watching The Shallows (a shark movie) featuring BL. I no longer will watch either actor in a movie, buy anything that either endorses or change my mind even if either or both are the faces of a charitable cause. I am biased. I can no longer suspend my disbelief to laugh at Deadpool's snark without seeing RR as we now know him or not see a self-entitled, unethical person instead of a brave and moral woman winning against all odds. (PSA: all those JAWS movies to the contrary sharks, do not hold grudges or plot revenge😉). As this plaintiff's legal team never had my respect or trust, I have not been disappointed with their latest statement. Their course seemed to have been set in granite since December 2024 when the CRD was filed in California. THANK YOU to NAG, LGA and more than I can name (all on YT) who as attorneys or simply those with good critical thinking skills, showed me how the law may work, but also how it should work.
Posted to NotActually Golden (RE: BL and Amy Griffin at the 2026 MET Gala) 05/07/2027
For Amy Griffin, as a MET board of trustees member, not to show up would have shown weakness to the plaintiff's attorneys in that civil suit, friends and coworkers. I have a feeling Amy Griffin (beyond her book,The Tell and its problematic origins), is not one to show weakness of any kind in any area of her life. As NAG said, that is a tell. As for BL, this had to be in the planning stage since the first unsealing of docs by Judge Liman, maybe even earlier. She did not pick up that 2006 archival Atelier Versace gown (don't forget the newly added train) by calling Donatella the night before the settlement 1.0 was sent to legacy media. It amazes me how these people (wealthy, pretty, powerful) still do not understand the changes made to a society with access to a global instant communication platform like the internet. As for ethics, don't know. Perhaps when the 1% realizes how closely they are being watched, they will at least try to act ethically...some of the time?
Posted to Brian Entin (RE: Convo w/Sgt Aaron Cross/union president) Uploaded to YT 05/07/2026
I was not surprised to hear that Kash Patel's statements were a bit hyperbolic regarding the FBI being kept away for 4 days with a federally ordered plane ready to take off with evidence (that had already gone to Florida) for the FBI Lab in Quantico. As Sgt Cross said the disorganization at the top in Pima County Sheriff's would account for a diminished communication and cooperation with the FBI. Also, who sees the FBI just standing around for 96 HOURS? To make a slight pun, that is not in their DNA. The problem in Pima County needs to be addressed by the Governor and Attorney General of Arizona not petitions not a board of selectmen. REQUEST FOR FOLLOWUP - even if off camera/off the record, can you ask Sgt. Cross specifically which family member said, "...maybe Nancy just walked away"? Interesting how that anonymous source from the interview in March/April indicated that the Sheriff was insisting from day one that this was a "walk away". The information I heard (sorry no link) was that Nancy Guthrie was mentally alert with severe mobility and other physical issues. In other words, even if her brain left this plane of reality, there was no way that her body could take her much further than the interior of her own home.
Posted to Lawyer You Know (RE: ZOOM Hearing on O'Keefe Civil Suit) 05/07/2026
I will admit to bias in this case, well in all of Read's cases😉, as I believe in the professionalism and ethics of Karen Read's legal team . However the last thing that I would expect of any of Read's team would be deliberately antagonizing or disrespecting a Commonwealth judge by not following procedure and protocol. I was impressed with Aaron D. Rosenberg's (Read attorney in O'Keefe case) demeanor and humor during this ZOOM. Even if he is one of ten (sounds like a BORG/Star Trek designation), he seems to be a valued member of Read's legal team.
Posted to Dr. Todd Grande (RE: Recent deaths due to HantaVirus on a cruise ship) 05/07/2026
It is understandable that everything has risks. However going on a polar cruise, the possibility of passing away from HantaVirus would not be on my bingo card. Maybe frostbite, drowning, some rogue walrus attack, but not a viral attack on my pulmonary system. I am guessing that the owners of this cruise ship forgot all about those pesky protocols we learned about during the 2019 COVID epidemic? Perhaps the ship's doctor thought contacting headquarters to perform an autopsy or test all the people on the ship whether symptomatic or not for infection was not relevant? I am assuming all people (living or not) who left the ship were immediately put into quarantine in their native countries? If they flew home, were there other passengers on that plane trip? If so will those other people be watched and tested? This quotation relates to history, politics, economics, but also works for viruses, "Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it" George Santayana (1905).
Posted to Andrea Burkhart (RE: Ioan Gruffold vs. Alice Evans) Uploaded to You Tube on 05/07/2026
Replay crew here. I was in laughing tears during the entire Burkhart doc request portion of this commentary. I hope that the judge tries to alleviate this situation as much as he has the power to do. Unfortunately when children (one daughter is 16 and the other 12?) are involved a clean, surgical-type break is not possible. Even when money is no longer the issue, there will still be birthdays, holidays, graduations, marriages, births, other occasions when contact with the ex is unavoidable. RANDOM (sorry it is long) QUESTION: Have you heard about the recent Hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius (operated by Oceanwide Expeditions, Dutch flag). This was called a polar expedition cruise. What are the legal implications for liability? Two passengers (aka likely patients zero and zero+1) got on the ship shortly after visiting a landfill in Ushuaia (to bird watch??). Hantavirus outbreaks in that area of Argentina are not unknown. While this variety of Hantavirus is the kind which originates from rodents, it is also capable of human to human transmission. Guessing statements of health are on the "honor system"? No medical checks or even interviews of newly boarding passengers to ask where they were the previous week or two? What is the legal picture here? Does not the company owning/operating the ship have a duty of care to all its passengers and crew? Or is it all signed away when you pay for your ticket or sign your employment contract? Also I would imagine potentially infected passengers might have come in contact with others if there was shore leave? Sounds like lots of liability floating around.
Posted to Kjersti Flaa (RE: Interview with Adam Mondschein aka the MD in IEWU) 05/08/2026
In those ancient, pre-litigation days, when I believed Blake Lively and thought Ryan Reynolds was so funny and nice, I did wonder why would a director put his bestie into that type of role? As Adam Mondschein said if you do your due diligence (looking at you NYT), you can unearth the facts, use your critical thinking skills and come to the truth. I am so embarrassed for my original thoughts. I do feel the need to apologize to him in print: I am SO sorry. This interview was fascinating. I could have listened to another hour of conversation. I am not a religious person. However I do believe that if we treat others with respect, honor and consideration we are not only simply being nice, we are creating a better environment for ourselves. Even if neither Kjersti or Adam were able to tell the truth in a court of law, saying it here will be another positive leading to healing, at least to those of us who listen.
Posted to Abby Cox (RE: MET Gala 2026 and Madame X by John Singer Sargent) 05/09/2026
I had heard generally that Mme. Gautreau 's life was ruined after the painting was displayed. However I had no idea how assiduously that Sargent had worked to make her invisible, even after she had passed. Maybe Sargent was not as fast and global as the internet is now in cancelling someone, but he seemed to be as equally thoughtless and cruel as the internet can be now. For the MET Gala 2026 I had a few different best, worsts and ?w?t?f?s . Perhaps if we accept that Fashion IS Art, then maybe we also have to accept that Art IS in the eye of the beholder? BTW, yes I thought that Heidi Klum's was creepy Halloween, but that it was sort of fashion and definitely art.😉
Posted to NotActuallyGolden (SA/SH Lawsuit against J.P.Morgan Chase former employee) 05/08/2026
I cannot tell who is telling the truth. I do admit to some bias regarding large corporations who appear to unhappy with one employee. That this employee lied about his father to get time off and left his next employment (aren't former employers often reticent to tell just anyone why an employee, under contract, left?) could be due to his mental state/PTSD. If so there goes HIPAA protection as that is evidence. What is J.P. Morgan Chase's promotion/raise rate regarding all employees, with footnoted data regards to race, color, creed? Did this former employee work anywhere before J.P. ? Is his Linkedin profile still active? If so there might be data there. Is this case against J.P. Morgan Chase the first time he has filed a civil law suit? Was he ever tested (blood work and/or hair) in a medical setting for drug traces? Per AI, " While most drugs leave your system within a day or so after ingestion, "Roofies" (Rohypnol or Flunitrazepam) can be detected in hair for up to 90 days after ingestion." Who was sofa person (a fellow employee or a friend if so of whom or the private/not company owned apartment's owner/renter?) This case has potential, would be interested in followups.
Gavin Fish (David Burke music interviews post-Celeste's death, but before his arrest) 05/09/2026
Of course there has been no trial yet, but I feel that we are missing something. Growing up David Burke spends much of his time playing MMO-related games like fortnite, posts content on social media and then begins posting original music also on social media. While spending all your time online isn't the best way to remain mentally untroubled, it still is not the direct route to committing redrum or SA. It is curious that his parents back in Texas are fighting a subpoena requiring them to testify in California. I am not excusing David Burke's monstrous behavior. No one has the right to take anyone's future away for their own personal gain. If DB's defense wants to keep him from being the first unaliving via a conviction of a capital crime in California in twenty years then his defense attorney will need to explain to the jury why and how this happened. I know that even those like David Burke are considered innocent until proven guilty. The responsibility is on the prosecution to prove guilt. I do not see that anyone else benefited from, or was directly involved in, the passing of Celeste Rivas. I hope that SA of a minor are part of the redrum charges filed, as the SA evidence is voluminous.
NotActuallyGolden (Lively legal team citing California statute 47.1 to sue Baldoni, again) 05/09/2026
Please check my work, as I am confused. Even if BL's legal team was deemed correct by Judge Liman (whom I am guessing does not wish to be the first Judge to accept this untested California Statute), with 47.1 being applicable to Lively's case, seemingly the only legal fees that would be collectible would encompass the time period from January 2025 (when Wayfarer filed lawsuit against Lively) to June 2025 (when Judge Liman threw out that lawsuit). Maybe? IMO this action by BL's legal team is more PR, more smoke and mirrors than good (and ethical) lawyering, allegedly. I speculate that the impression to be left with all studio execs and clueless fans is that the cause of Lively's law suit is just and punishing blah blah is essential for the blah blah welfare for...well just fill in the blanks using their recent statement. Addendum: Please follow those meds to the absolute letter of the given medical rules as sinus infections are stubborn and reappear just when you think that they are gone. Hmm what does that remind me of ?😉
LittleGirlAttorney (Lively legal team citing California statute 47.1 to sue Baldoni, again )05/09/2026
In an ideal world Judge Liman would not only dismiss all of the plaintiff's recent filings WITH prejudice, he would scold all these allegedly soon to be owners of Cybertrucks, yachts and vacation homes. In that same ideal world those responsible for those recent filings would be sanctioned and fined by this court. What did LGA say would have probably been BL's legal team costs for that period of January-June 2025? Oh yes, 100,000 USD. That's a nice alleged round number to request.🤣
Posted to The Emily Show (Canvas Hack - during school finals) uploaded to You Tube on 5/09/2026
Alright, call me silly, but opening up a link from a hacker who is intensely cosplaying as a racketeer while promising to help little insignificant low earner me out with more info or assistance is beyond magical thinking. That would be like me believing that I will ever be the weight I was before the 2020 'vid quarantine. I am not pleased at being a pawn in a game of extorting money from corporations or large institutions. What really infuriates me is when that hacked institution or corporation sends me a message indicating you should always use a strong password and not give out personal information to just anyone. This is NOT that helpful if the HUGE corporation who has a firewall with more holes than swiss cheese has/had a copy of my personal data. Rant ended.
Posted to Kjersti Flaa (Michael Gottlieb (lead for Lively case) interviewed by matt@puck) 05/10/2026
Kjersti always makes me smile, even in the face of "delusion" that is celebrity. I love that Magnus is also finding this kerfuffle entertaining. Reminds me of the philosophy of Albert Camus, who felt that one should embrace the absurdity (that is life) with passion. I was in hysterics watching that interviewer literally biting his lip in one clip (on this video @11:26-11:33). Can someone please tell these lawyers and celebs about The Streisand Effect? That knowledge is a game changer. Talking about games, Wrexham A.F.C. and Wales real estate opportunities are waiting for you RR and BL. Please oh please get on a private plane to fly away, be free, live at a beautiful Welsh retreat with room for the children to frolic and oh yes, please dismiss your PR then embrace silence. Siwrne saff !
Posted to True Crime with the Sarge (RE: people buying and selling serial killer items) 05/10/2026
While this was a difficult video to watch in its entirety, I appreciate the knowledge acquired via this channel. Ignorance will keep this odd and twisted business thriving. The true crime channels that I prefer are the ones where the perpetrator has been arrested and indicted. I also watch many legal channels where I try to approach each case with viewpoint that the indicted person is innocent until proven guilty. It is the job of the prosecution to prove beyond a reasonable doubt the guilt of the defendant. The jury (or the judge if a bench trial) is the finder of fact. However, I am having problems maintaining an impartial view of David Burke. At "best" he is a self-proclaimed P and at worst he is guilty of destroying a child. I do go to cons (none true crime), but I am not sure I could be comfortable with some of the themes and references. I do not know what the answer to these sellers and buyers. As was said, have the prison monitor (and if necessary confiscate) incoming and outgoing mail of their "more notorious" inmates.
Posted to Brian Entin (RE: Nancy Guthrie Day 100 and convo with Maureen O'Connell) 05/.11/2026
Informative convo as usual between Brian Entin and ret. FBI agent Maureen O'Connell. Without going too political, the hyperbole is strong in our current Director of the FBI. Maureen O'Connell is correct in that many (including me) have made comments regarding the ineffective and incompetent investigation since Day 1 of the Nancy Guthrie abduction. I apologize to all the LE that is really trying, but is fighting a battle on 3 fronts: (1) investigation protocols not in place (2) retirement/transferred status of most experienced Pima County LE and (3) ineffective leadership at the top. I believe that the solution to this problem goes beyond Pima County board of selectmen and petitions. This should be addressed by the Governor and the Attorney General of Arizona. I am guessing neither of those positions is currently being held by the person/persons who in the 1980's thought that hiring an individual for the Pima County Sheriff's Dept. who had to leave Texas LE under a dark cloud was a good idea. In a perfect world would Nancy Guthrie be alive and well with her family now? Probably not. However those that caused, either by accident or deliberate act, her passing would likely be under arrest, perhaps even indicted. My thoughts and prayers are with the Guthrie family. May 10 must have been especially painful for them.
Posted to Kjersta Flaa (RE: Lively Updates Birth video posted by Mrs. Jamey Heath) )5/11/2026
I counted at least 3 edits on this video made to truncate mirth. I was in laughter tears format, because I had to pause this video as I could NOT edit MY mirth. I am not sure when my righteous indignation and disgust changed to laughter. Yes I have no filter. However more importantly this humor may be the evolving opinion of a certain Mean Girl's branding. Help her Wales,UK...you are her only hope. My apologies to Stars Wars fans, George Lucas and the late great Carrie Fisher (aka Princess Leia), but not necessarily in that order😉.
Karolina Żebrowska (The Bezos Problem specific & the MET Gala "Fashion is Art" general)05/11/2026
Admittedly seeing Bezos as one of the "faces" of the MET Gala 2026 was somewhat disturbing. I highly doubt that he is the first mega-rich U.S. oligarch who put substantial cash into the MET. Bezos is probably one of the more famous or perhaps infamous would be more accurate. Throughout world history there have been less than ethical monarchs, problematic elected leaders and even dictators who funded the arts. There might have been a teeny tiny morsel of redemption had Mrs.Bezos gone to a new/upcoming designer in New York for her "Fashion Is Art" gown. Instead Mrs. Bezos (or her stylist) went to Schiaparelli to ask for what looked like a cheap knockoff (in navy?) of the gown worn by the socialite, Amélie Gautreau in Madame X portrait. I have seen Schiaparelli designs, they can do LOTS better than this. I am sure the gown was exquisitely made. However, at least on my decrepit monitor, the fit on Mrs. Bezos did not look good. As for the grommets on the back, well art is in the eye of the beholder.😉
Posted to LittleGirlAttorney (RE: Matt Damon & Ben Affleck being sued for defamation) 05/11/2026
My initial impression was also that maybe this could simply be 2 people who wanted to be first but failed. Maybe they should rethink their strategy? Civil trials are pricey. Defamation is difficult to prove. I am sure that we can all think of a certain recent example. In their search for investors for their doc, why not use this Damon/Affleck movie to their advantage. For example, part of the presentation to potential investors could be, "you may have saw or heard about an "inspired by" LE movie with two well-known actors, now come to watch the excitement that is the REAL story." I had a random thought about Damon and Affleck so I checked with AI. I got this interestingly ironic data: "Matt Damon's company, founded alongside Ben Affleck in 2022 to support creators and indie directors with better profit-sharing, is called Artists Equity. Essentially Damon and Affleck are known for assisting the production of indie docs as these two people have stated that they wish to create. Wild. Yes please comment on the filings in this case.
Posted to LawyerYouKnow (RE: Camp Mystic, Texas tragedy and resulting law suit) 05/12/2026
THANK YOU LYK for this excellent commentary. From Federal Government to local, there were so many failures that happened even before the Camp's own failures of being utterly unprepared for flooding in a known flood area. No one likes the government in your business, but if the disaster of Camp Mystic proves anything, it is that laws, standards and their enforcement must be administered by government to prevent preventable tragedies.The people who were swept away by that flood, deserve to be remembered. The passing of these children should lead to laws and enact standards in their memory. As for who is to be sued, I agree with this lawsuit against Camp Mystic. Camp Mystic is comparable to a caretaker. The caretaker you leave you child with, so that their needs are met in the way of shelter, food and safety. Camp Mystic failed as a competent, compassionate and critical thinker caretaker. As such, they need to be fired. To fire what is essentially a corporate entity, like a large long-running camp, it needs to close and to take accountability.
Posted to LegalBytes (RE: BL vs. Wayfarer, TAG, IEWU LLC ends, maybe?) uploaded 05/12/2026
Probably the last gasp of hope for the plaintiff to escape all of this (alleged) self-inflicted damage would have been before the discovery process. Once Judge Liman began unsealing discovery documents it was all over. I follow a publicist on YT, Ashley Briana Eve. She brought up a good point. Likely in a year or two, people who did not follow these lawsuits as closely as You Tube channels and their subscribers did, will not remember the details that made all of us gasp or even laugh. For those future fans searching for BL, RR and IEWU will find all those fluff legacy media pieces along with the plaintiff's attorneys stating this was a huge win. These items will likely fill that vital 1st page of a search query. Most of us do not go further to a page 2 or 3. History, due to our tech, is not necessarily written by the victors. It can be re-written by those with enough money to flood the internet with "empty caloric" PR content. In other words Baldoni and Wayfarer may have won this battle, but the war at least in PR terms, is proceeding onwards with boasts of success, numerous soccer articles, problematic cookie baking, and wearing fabulously expensive and extravagant clothing that none of us could afford.
Posted to AllegedlyGolden (Pod#20 - Twenty Questions answered by NAG) Uploaded 05/12/2026
Excellent curated questions. Exceptional people attract exceptional subscribers who pose exceptional questions...occasional exemptions for twitter and reddit😉. I am intrigued by the possible solution concerning the Vanzan/Vansham of it all. Telling those jaded, conventional, often clueless, and yes maybe tired, individuals in a U.S. senate committee hearing that this is an informational SECURITY problem would likely elicit attention, even from legacy media. Frank's fondness for a particular human body part reminded me of a past time when my cat (an altered male which somehow made it funnier) was fond of searching out female underwear, new or used, to hoard beneath a bed. I was puzzled by the s3rial k3ll3r reference to The Catcher in The Rye novel. AI gave me the unfortunate, albeit old, news. I initially thought that liking this book is problematic was due to JD Salinger's choice of the preferred age range of his female companions😕. Liked the life choice of going bold in clothing and accessories in order to become that person. Possibly explains my closet of neutrals?🤣
Posted to NotActuallyGolden (Plaintiff's legal filing in Texas against Jed Wallace w/47.1) 05/13/2026
I only read the first paragraph of the reply by this Texas defense attorney (Babcock) for Jed Wallace to BL's legal team. However, I am, if not in love, definitely in deep like with this attorney. I follow Ashley Briana Eve (PR expert on You Tube) so I am looking at this through a PR lens. I speculate that most or all of these filings (on 47.1) are PR "filler" regarding SEO. Most fans, investors, studio execs, liability insurers searching for data on BL, RR and IEWU are NOT going down the humungous rabbit hole that is this case. This is likely not simply a case of a plaintiff's legal team throwing everything against the wall to see what sticks. I speculate that this may be more comparable to the act of throwing everything in a pathway to force egress thru a complicated maze of the plaintiff's own choosing. Not a conspiracy theory, but still this is PR as it seems to be practiced by certain people and agencies in 2026.
Posted to HauteLeMode (RE: MET Gala 2026 "Fashion Is Art" Part 4) Uploaded 05/13/2026
Emma Chamberlain's look was such a combination of creativity, beauty, grace, color and it was ON theme! I have to admit I do like to hear commentary on those who missed the mark. As such I hope that next years theme is complex, abstruse and requires lots of research (that many will not do). Something weird, like, "Solid Geometry, Math and The Measure of Fashion". Oh the garments that would have to be wheeled, air-lifted or pulled onto that Gala's red carpet would be epic.🤣
Posted to Legal Eagle (Dutch Cruise in polar regions w/presence of Hantavirus contagion) 05/13/2026
The eventual law suits will all come down to precedents and signed contracts not compassion and ethics. AI states that the average age of the passengers on that particular polar cruise of the MV Hondius was 65 years old. This was a cruise with: (1) extended ocean time (2) many passengers who were over 60 (3) picking up passengers without taking health histories (Patient Zero and wife) which would shown these 2 embarking from an area known to have the Hantavirus Andes Strain and (4) nonexistent or unfollowed infectious disease protocols, clearly forgetting the 'vid. Likely the ship's owners will try to settle, especially if contracts indicated/described the medical care that would be available. If nothing else comes of this perhaps cruise lines will be better prepared for medical exigencies. A simple 5 minute case history taken by the ship's medical staff from patient zero and wife might have prevented this entire event.
Posted to Kjersti Flaa (RE: All IEWU co-stars have removed BL from their pages) 05/13/1016
Justin Baldoni was smart to move his family out of California. You literally have to sell your soul to various entities in Hollywood/entertainment industry to get projects funded, filmed and publicized. Baldoni, Heath and Wayfarer are talented. Better to make your name, your money and your reputation elsewhere where you can still retain at least partial ownership to your self-respect. As for RR and BL, they need to take a sabbatical as soon as possible in a country far far away for at least a year probably two. As for BL being personally attracted to JB, while possible, I speculate that in the past BL used "pretty privilege" to get her way. She probably mistook JB's kindness and generosity for something else. And here we are, allegedly.🤣
Posted to NotActuallyGolden (RE: Howard Sterns filing to throw out ex-employee case) 05/13/2026
Without knowing anything firm about any of the litigants' personal ethics and professional behavior hard to tell anything at this point beyond the fact that there needs to be more data. When job searching, being asked why/how you left your former employer is always relevant. Knowing that, many will add such information to their CV for clarification so as not to hold up consideration for the interview itself, never mind the job. Waiting until anything is "ripe" could be the step which takes her out contention for a particular job or even a book deal. Two points for her side are: (1) not wanting to commit a crime by breaking an NDA and (2) her previous record of raises and promotions before moving to her final literally in-house job. Points for Stern, he is fairly intelligent and has considerable personal wealth that can be allotted for legal fees.😉
Posted to Ashley Briana Eve (RE: The power of Nick Shapiro as BL/RR crisis PR manager) 05.13.2026
Even without all the testimony and documents unsealed by Judge Liman, the actions of BL and RR in hiring Nick Shapiro and Sigrid McCawley, are the most revealing evidence to show all of us the reality behind RR and BL's celebrity masks. I wonder, do RR and BL regret anything at all even starting with (likely already pregnant) BL accepting that role on IEWU, the attempted coup d'état, the legal and PR machinations? Could they be that far removed from the reality only to regret none of those paths taken? I could feel sorry for them, except that they have hurt so many people, damaged so many careers and seemingly have learned nothing in the last two years except that fluff pieces can positively affect your SEO. THANK YOU Ashley for continuing to comment. You Tube channels like yours is where I see impartiality, critical thinking and proper research.
Posted to NotActuallyGolden(Speaker at UCF commencement booed saying AI is future) 05/14/2026
I did some online searching, ironically using Google AI, regarding that speaker, Gloria Caulfield (VP at Tavistock Dev. Co.) who spoke at UCF. Yeah, she was somewhat tone deaf and could not read the room (composed of graduates in the arts, humanities, communications). Then she went on to make at least 2 major errors in judgement. (Full Disclosure: to repeat all this data is from AI AND I have not read the entirety of her commencement address). Those 2 HUGE errors were: [1] she referenced AI as "the next Industrial Revolution" an event that left us with benefits but also left us with pollutants, loss of jobs, loss of quality of life for the many new factory employees and [2] she praised Jeff Bezos, thus I consider that the "booing" showed admirable restraint from any more physical response. BTW, love the outfit, but never got into the shredded/ripped style of jeans. Can you explain that style? Even my young daughter cannot explain the allure, at least to me.
Brian Entin (Report of Sheriff berating the Pima County Assessor for cooperating w/FBI) 05/14/2026
DAY 103 of Nancy Guthrie's disappearance.
The removal of this sheriff should be done by the Governor and the Attorney General. Putting this action onto the backs of 4 people who were forced to hire their own attorney for advice is both unfair and irresponsible. Having the 2nd highest populous county in Arizona without sufficient protection due to inadequate leadership constitutes an emergency. While another sheriff might have still not been able to save Nancy Guthrie, likely immediately cooperating with the FBI, accepting the assistance of the Cajun Navy and having veteran LE under their command most certainly would have helped find the ones responsible for the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie. It is sad, it is tragic and it is utterly infuriating. THANK YOU Brian Entin for staying with this story. A good reporter is ethical and gives corroborated, truthful details. A great reporter stays with the story even when it takes an unexpected turn.
Emily D. Baker (New trial of Alex Murdaugh -- Becky caused mistrial of Alex Murdaugh) 05/14/2026
Rant only, no questions---->During this trial, Courthouse Becky will become Jailhouse Becky whose primary job will be keeping Alex Murdaugh's cell clean and tidy while he is incarcerated close to court. She must clearly and neatly print I AM SORRY (in black sharpie) on the back of every page of the court transcript (exhibits/expert reports included) from Murdaugh's (1st) trial. Upon completion, jailhouse authorities will deliver those papers to the South Carolina Supreme court to be distributed as they see fit. Next Jailhouse Becky will begin reading the following list of books (no audio versions allowed) with a hand written report (3,000 words, each) concerning each book written solely by Jailhouse Becky, no ghosts allowed. Those books are: (1) Ulysses by James Joyce, (2) Gravity's Rainbow by Thomas Pynchon, (3) The Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoevsky, (4) The Trial by Franz Kafka and (5) Nicomachean Ethics by Aristotle. Any hint of cheating will result in the addition of book (6), The Republic by Plato. However book (6) will only available in the language as Plato wrote it, ancient Greek. Thank you for reading my rant.
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My other comment was an angry rant. This is one is calmer. EDB posed an interesting question, could taxpayers form a class action to sue Courthouse Becky for the costs of the now tossed out trial of Alex Murdaugh? AI indicates that, (we know how much judges LOVE AI assists 🤣) ,"Yes, elected officials in South Carolina can be sued, but they are protected by the South Carolina Tort Claims Act ". Two links: (1) a private insurer for SC governmental (not sure if this applies to those elected) workers indicating that if they acting within the scope of their job they are protected from any liability: https://www.masc.sc/uptown/12-2014/public-officials-liability-know-risks. (2) somewhere??? on this site are the laws of SC relevant to torts: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/code/t15c078.php
