Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have reportedly rejected settlement talks over their civil case and are now moving forward to trial.

Last week, Judge Lewis J. Liman dismissed 10 of 13 claims in Lively’s lawsuit, including allegations of harassment and defamation, against her It Ends With Us co-star and director.

Baldoni denied all those allegations which were made against him and his film studio, Wayfarer.

Editors at MailOnline reported that both Lively and Baldoni remain at their different ways, even though Judge Liman asked them to update the court on any settlement.

No agreement was reached in pre-trial hearings and the trial is scheduled to start on 18 May.

The judge, however, ruled that Lively could not file a sexual harassment claim under federal law because she was an independent contractor on the film and she also could not bring a harassment claim under California law because the filming took place in New Jersey.

Only three claims are going forward and that are “breach of contract, retaliation and aiding and abetting in retaliation.”

A Simple Favor actress posted a long statement on Instagram saying that she will continue to fight to expose people and systems that harm, shame, silence or retaliate against victims.

Blake also added that she will not waste the privilege of being able to stand up and thanked supporters for keeping her going.

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s ‘dirty’ secrets took toll on Duchess Sophie’s mental health despite the royal family’s stern action against the former Prince.

The ‘disgraced’ member of the firm and his inappropriate ties with the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein shook the world, including those who support women’s rights.

Sophie is also one of those activists. She, as a working member of the firm, supports such initiatives, helping women facing abuse, especially in conflict areas of the world.

Now, a royal expert has shed light on the Duchess of Edinburgh’s possible reaction after knowing Andrew’s years-long connection with Epstein.

As per the Mirror, Jennie Bond first pointed out the “close bond” once shared by the late Queen’s sons, Andrew and Edward.

The Duke of Edinburgh was even the first royal to visit Andrew to urge him to speed up his move to Marsh Farm.

“As the two youngest sons of the late Queen – both of them a decade or more younger than their siblings – Edward and Andrew probably have the closest bond,” she shared.

It must be hard for Edward to “witness” his brother’s disgraceful downfall, but he is loyal to his wife, who always raised her voice for sexually abused women.

Jennie said, “How utterly depressing it must be for Sophie to learn about the long-standing and close friendship between her brother-in-law and a convicted paedophile.”