Scandal News Today — August 27, 2026
Blake Lively to Get $400,000 of the $8 Million She Sought in Legal Fees From Justin Baldoni and more — today's scandal signal.
From Hollywood A-listers to reality TV stars, scandals are never far from the spotlight. Today, we're following the latest developments in the drama-filled world of celebrity news. Blake Lively is making headlines with her ongoing lawsuit against director Justin Baldoni, with the actress recently awarded $400,000 in legal fees as part of an $8 million settlement. Meanwhile, fans of reality TV are eagerly anticipating the latest season of "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives," which promises to dive into the scandalous world of Taylor Frankie Paul.
In other news, British heartthrob Jack O'Connell is set to take on the darker side of celebrity culture in his upcoming Netflix series "Ink," which explores the world of tabloid journalism and the infamous media mogul Rupert Murdoch. The series promises to be a juicy and dramatic take on the scandals that make headlines. On a lighter note, the music world is paying tribute to the one and only Dolly Parton, with former US presidents Obama, Bush, Clinton, and Trump all weighing in to celebrate the country music icon. Stay tuned for more updates on these stories and all the latest celebrity scandals.
Today's signal:
• Blake Lively to Get $400,000 of the $8 Million She Sought in Legal Fees From Justin Baldoni (rollingstone.com)
• ‘The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ Season 5 Trailer Dives Into Taylor Frankie Paul Scandal and Reveals Release Date (variety.com)
• Jack O’Connell Sinks His Teeth Into Scandal: The British Heartthrob Takes on Tabloids, Murder and Rupert Murdoch in Netflix’s ‘Ink’ (variety.com)
• Obama, Bush, Clinton, Trump Pay Tribute to Dolly Parton (rollingstone.com)