By Mike Redmond | Pajiba Love | April 4, 2026
First things first, it’s been a long week thanks to the Bryon Noem fiasco followed by Pam Bondi getting thrown under the bus. So, I have no idea why I said Thursday is the last Pajiba Love before the holiday because clearly Saturday exists. I’m doing great! Anyway, Blake Lively has issued a public statement after a judge dismissed her sexual harassment claims against Justin Baldoni. She is not backing down on the remaining set of allegations, and notably, WME is standing behind her for exposing “covert digital takedown campaigns.” (PEOPLE)
The Summer I Turned Pretty turned ugly. (Lainey Gossip)
Meghan Markle wasn’t invited to the MET Gala. (Celebitchy)
Happy National… Hug A Newsperson Day? (Wonkette)
Jeremy Strong “begged” Brian Cox to shut up about method acting. (Deadline)
Zach Bryan threw a fit after his team made him cancel a show for “dangerous weather” because nothing says tough guy like risking your fans’ lives. You tell ‘em, Zach. (Rolling Stone)
Britney Spears’ son is no longer Team Federline. (Page Six)
OK, yup, John Lithgow needs to talk less. (Variety)
Amazon almost pulled The Boys Season 4 finale. (Polygon)
Somehow, Finn Jones has returned. (The Wrap)
From Kayleigh: Good News update from Eugene Mirman: