YouTuber Andy Signore is pushing back after receiving a subpoena tied to Blake Lively’s legal battle with Justin Baldoni. The notice, sent via Google, demands private data from pro-Baldoni creators. Signore accused Lively of trying to intimidate independent voices.
Here’s what he said, why it sparked backlash, and how it connects to the ongoing case.
Andy Signore slams Blake Lively over legal notice
Blake Lively has issued a subpoena to Google requesting private information on at least 16 YouTubers who have posted content supportive of Justin Baldoni during their ongoing legal dispute.
The subpoena, dated July 3, asked for full subscriber information, including names, addresses, phone numbers, payment details, and session logs dating back to May 1, 2024. The subpoena was issued via Lively’s attorney, Esra Hudson, at Manatt, Phelps & Phillips.
Among the subpoenaed content creators were Andy Signore of Popcorned Planet, Candace Owens, and Lauren Neidigh. Signore publicly condemned the subpoena, stating, “She thinks she can just bully and intimidate independent journalists. I won’t let her.” He further claimed Lively is attempting to unmask anonymous crew members who appeared in his upcoming documentary It Ends With Justice. “They are terrified of being blacklisted by Ryan, CAA etc. I will not betray those sources,” he added (via Daily Mail.)
Google confirmed the legitimacy of the subpoena notice, and YouTube later affirmed it was sent in accordance with their legal matters policy. Neidigh, who also received the notice, said, “Now we’ve determined this is real and not a scam, I intend to file my own motion to quash and fight her myself.” She and others suspect Lively may be seeking to uncover evidence of a paid smear campaign by Baldoni’s supporters, a claim Neidigh strongly denied.
Perez Hilton and Zack Peter expressed confusion about why certain creators were targeted. Owens called the notice a “graduation ceremony” and said she felt “elated and honored,” even though she didn’t know the parties involved when the lawsuits were filed. Several YouTubers, including Kjersti Flaa and Katie Joy, are reportedly working together to challenge the subpoenas legally.
Originally reported by Vritti Johar on ComingSoon.net.
