Millie Bobby Brown bids goodbye to Stranger Things

After a successful run that lasted five seasons, actress Millie Bobby Brown tearfully said her goodbyes to the cast and crew of hit Netflix show Stranger Things.

In an Instagram post, the actress shared the heartfelt speech she gave to everyone on set as they wrapped up 11 months of filming for the show’s final season. 

“Isn't graduation supposed to bring relief, like you're glad to leave behind the teachers and classmates? Not me,” she said.

"I am nowhere near ready to leave you guys. I love each and every one of you, and I'll forever carry the memories and bonds we've created together as a family. I love you. Thank you."

Her co-stars–Finn Wolfhard, Noah Schnapp, and Sadie Sink–shared the same sentiments.

Wolfhard posted an old picture of the cast from Season 1. “When I think of the show, I picture this first photo. A bunch of goofy young people making something they think is cool but really have no clue what’s to come,” he remarked.

Meanwhile, Schnapp made a list of 10 things that he learned throughout the years that he got to play Will Byers. He then concluded it with a message of gratitude to the Duffer brothers, who took a chance on the 10-year-old him. 

“Stranger Things is a never ending story for me - it’s in my heart forever,” said Schnapp.

Sink thanked the show for bringing her to her best friends and giving her “the most amazing childhood.”

“Saying goodbye is so painful, but I leave with memories and love to last a lifetime. I’m eternally grateful,” she noted.

Stranger Things: Season 5 will be available on Netflix in 2025.

Blake Lively sues Justin Baldoni for sexual harassment and smear campaign

Blake Lively filed a lawsuit against It Ends With Us director and co-star Justin Baldoni for sexual harassment. She also alleges that when she attempted to address his inappropriate behavior on set, Baldoni retaliated by launching a smear campaign to undermine her credibility.

"I hope that my legal action helps pull back the curtain on these sinister retaliatory tactics to harm people who speak up about misconduct and helps protect others who may be targeted,” asserted the actress.

The 10-claim complaint submitted by the actress to the California Civil Rights Department revealed that the hostile work environment created by Baldoni and his production company, Wayfarer Studios, had “nearly derailed production of the Film.”

The situation escalated to the point where the entire cast and crew had to hold a meeting, during which Lively firmly established her boundaries. Her requests included: no viewing of inappropriate videos featuring nude women, no mention of Baldoni’s “pornography addiction,” no comments about her weight, no references to her dead father, no more additional sex scenes, and more.

Fearing that these issues would eventually become public, Baldoni’s team allegedly tried to tarnish Lively's image first. This was reportedly evidenced by a series of text messages between Baldoni, his crisis communications specialist Melissa Nathan, and her company, The Agency Group PR LLC (TAG).

“Mr. Baldoni and his Wayfarer associates embarked on a sophisticated press and digital plan in retaliation for Ms. Lively exercising her legally-protected right to speak up about their misconduct on the set, with the additional objective of intimidating her and anyone else from revealing in public what actually occurred,” stated the 80-page complaint. 

The More You Know

• Just a day after the release of SOS Deluxe: LANA, SZA promised fans that new music would be released soon: “And before yall even start .. punch gave the go ahead to purge and drop all songs .. more things are on the way.”

• Taylor Swift has donated $250,000 to Operation Breakthrough, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting children from working-class families. Her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, has also been an advocate and donor of the said organization since 2015.

• Laura Harrier calls out Shameik Moore for posting an old video of them to spark dating rumors. She revealed that she already texted the actor, asking him to remove the video, but he ignored her request. “I don’t like this insinuation that there’s something going on between us–and it’s still up! Which is f*cking weird. You’re a f*cking weirdo,” she exclaimed.

• Former President Barack Obama has unveiled his favorite songs of 2024. The list includes “Squabble Up” by Kendrick Lamar, “LUNCH” by Billie Eilish, “BAND4BAND” by Central Cee & Lil Baby, “TEXAS HOLD ‘EM” by Beyoncé, and “Too Sweet” by Hozier.

— Bea Bertuldo

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