The viral mermaid performer who was attacked by a fish is dispelling rumors she was forced to get back to work after her run-in with a sturgeon — explaining she was immediately taken to the hospital.

Mariia Zelenina — a 22-year-old Russian performer living in China and working at Xishuangbanna Primitive Forest Park — spoke with People about how she almost ended up fish food … peeling back the scales on the incident.

MZ tells the outlet she was totally shocked when the fish — a Chinese sturgeon, she says — came up to her near the end of her solo and took a big bite at the top of her head.

Zelenina’s not putting on her flippers for a bit … ’cause her face is still injured and she’s not supposed to jump in the water.

That said, she’s not scared to get back to work … saying situations like this need to be treated with humor — and, she’s not afraid of the fish.

Justin Baldoni is pulling out all the stops in his war with Blake Lively … because he’s got a new tool designed to present JB’s side of the story.

The “It Ends With Us” star just published a new website dedicated to the Blake case … and he’s defending himself against Blake’s allegation he sexually harassed her when they were making the movie.

The website currently has two links on it … one to the amended complaint filed by Justin Baldoni and his studio against Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds — and the other showing a timeline of relevant events in the case.

Justin has released raw footage from “It Ends With Us” … including unedited shots and behind-the-scenes clips … and, he may have more which he hopes will exonerate him against her sexual harassment claims.

Baldoni’s suing Blake and her publicist, as well as the New York Times … and now interested fans have a one-stop shop to read their legal filings — though other legal docs from the saga aren’t available yet.

We’re told Justin’s motivation here is simple … refuting Blake’s claims. His team’s not making money on the site, we’re told — but, it’s a page for fans to access all the legal documents that are already public.

Our sources say Justin is interested in transparency — something his attorney has promised from the beginning … because they say they have nothing to hide.

Jessica Alba says she and her celeb pals are letting go of what doesn’t serve them as they welcome a new moon for Kerry Washington‘s birthday.

The actress-turned-businesswoman shared a clip to her TikTok earlier this week … and, she revealed she and some pals engaged in a spiritual event for a “New Moon Ceremony” with Spirit Daughter leading the festivities.

Spirit Daughter — founded by Jill Wintersteen, who started her business back in 2016 — explains the first new moon of the year is a powerful time to manifest at a rapid rate … and, it’s also a good time to let go of the past.

The group of women light candles, write in journals and seem to spend time thinking hard about their intentions.

The event was also a birthday party for Alba’s pal Kerry  … and, while she walked donuts with a lit candle to her friend, she walked right past the Duchess of Sussex — Meghan Markle herself.

It’s a quick, “blink and you’ll miss it” moment … but, Meghan’s sitting at the table — laughing and having a wonderful time it looks like.

Alba wrote in her TikTok caption that “New moons are a time for fresh starts, setting #intentions, and calling in new possibilities—and this night was just that. We connected, #manifested, released what no longer serves us, and tapped into our #power and highest vibration.”

Jessica obviously has some things to release … like we told you, she and her longtime husband Cash Warren are splitting after more than 15 years of marriage. She’s stopped wearing her wedding ring in public — and, Jessica later said she’s on a journey of self-realization amid her split.