Baldoni, who also directed and starred in “It Ends With Us,” denied Lively’s allegations. In January, he filed a $400 million countersuit against the “Gossip Girl” star and her husband, Ryan Reynolds, for alleged defamation and extortion.

The Critics Choice Awards audience appeared less than thrilled during Chelsea Handler's opening monologue. The awards season was delayed due to the massive wildfires in Los Angeles, which even sparked fears that the Oscars could be canceled.

Chelsea Handler did not get off to a good start at the Critics Choice Awards 2025 after she cracked several jokes that didn't land with the audience or viewers at home.