ICYMI So You’ve Fallen For A Smear Campaign
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Feb 1, 2025 Candice Lim and Kate Lindsay delve into the drama surrounding a leaked voice memo involving Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively. They dissect the troubling use of smear campaigns against women in Hollywood, exploring media manipulation and societal implications. The hosts emphasize the power of personal narratives while urging caution in how we interpret online content. They also discuss the rise of bots, online inauthenticity, and the need for discernment amidst the chaos of celebrity culture.
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Leaked Voice Memo Drama
- Justin Baldoni sent Blake Lively a 7-minute voice memo amidst a PR battle.
- This unusually long voice memo, leaked and shared on TikTok, sparked controversy and fueled the ongoing dispute between the It Ends With Us stars.
Inauthentic Online Hate
- Online hate against Blake Lively is reportedly 50% inauthentic, suggesting a smear campaign.
- Justin Baldoni's PR team allegedly boosted negative narratives about Lively while suppressing negative stories about him.
Lively vs. Baldoni
- Lively filed a complaint against Baldoni alleging sexual harassment and a smear campaign.
- Baldoni denied the claims and countersued Lively and the New York Times for libel and defamation.
