Justin Baldoni Sues Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds for $400 million, Jason Aldean, Kid Rock, and the Village People Will Join Carrie Underwood for Trump's Inauguration Weekend, Drake Sues UMG for Defamation

Justin Baldoni sues Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds for $400 million in defamation and extortion lawsuit. The star and director of It Ends With Us has sued co-star Blake Lively, her husband Ryan Reynolds, and Lively's publicist Leslie Sloane, just weeks after Lively filed her own case against Baldoni for sexual harassment and a smear campaign. Baldoni claims the power couple tried to take over his film and sought to destroy him with false allegations. He's seeking $400 million in damages. Jason Aldean, Kid Rock, and the Village People will join Carrie Underwood and other A-list performers for President-elect Trump's inauguration weekend. A host of big-name performers will be flocking to Washington, D.C. this weekend to celebrate the Trump Vance Inauguration. Kid Rock, a longtime Trump supporter, will join Billy Ray Cyrus and Lee Greenwood at the Capital One Arena downtown on Sunday. Five-time Grammy nominee Jason Aldean is set to perform at the Liberty Ball Monday night with the Village People, along with Carrie Underwood, who is singing 'America the Beautiful' during the swearing-in ceremony. Trump's first inauguration in 2017 featured performances from the Rockettes, the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, and America's Got Talent singer Jackie Evancho. Rapper Drake sues Universal Music Group for defamation over Kendrick Lamar's song 'Not Like Us.' Drake is fighting his record label, accusing them of defamation in publishing and promoting Kendrick Lamar's hit 'Not Like Us' and seeking compensation and punitive damages. He believes Lamar's breakout song calls him out, which started a rap battle between the two and led to various incidents in which a security guard employed by Drake was shot on the grounds of his Canadian estate and attempted break-ins to his home. UMG states that the claims are untrue and they will defend the litigation to protect their people and reputation. The Bachelor 's Matt James and Rachael Kirkconnell call it quits after 4 years together. With a heartfelt prayer on James' Instagram, the former Bachelor shared the news that he and Kirkconnell have split. 'Father God, give Rachael and I strength to mend our broken hearts. Give us a peace about this decision to end our relationship that transcends worldly understanding. Shower our friends and family with kindness and love to comfort us. And remind us that our Joy comes from you, Lord 💔.' Kirkconnell has not shared her own post yet. National Religious Freedom Day is celebrated in the U.S. We're blessed to live in a nation home to people of many faiths, and today is a day to recognize the freedom to practice your faith or not. It could be in a church, temple, mosque, or home. Today, we celebrate our ability to think, express, and act upon our religious beliefs. National Fig Newton Day is also recognized. Who doesn't love the delicious biscuit with fruit? Fig Newtons were created in the 19th century when physicians started to promote the combination of the pastry and fruit to help remedy digestive problems. Now they come in many flavors and can be enjoyed with coffee, tea, or on just their own. In today's birthday news: Race car driving legend A.J. Foyt turns 90, director John Carpenter 77, actress /choreographer Debbie Allen 75, singer Sade 66, model Kate Moss 51, and songwriter /actor Lin-Manuel Miranda is 45.