Blake Lively is emotionally zapped, but more than eager to get her day in court for the Justin Baldoni case … where she is confident her facts will overcome his “sideshow.”

A source close to Blake tells TMZ … the whole Baldoni drama is taking a deep emotional toll on Blake and her family, causing her and Ryan Reynolds severe anguish, which allegedly  started way back on the set of “It Ends With Us” … and she wants to get this all buttoned up.

Blake and Justin’s legal teams were in court Monday for the first time since she sued him for sexual harassment and he fired back with his counter suit against her and the New York Times … and we’re told Blake is grateful with how the first hearing played out.

Our sources say Blake feels the judge ruled in her favor by tamping down on Justin’s lawyer, Bryan Freedman, warning him to quit making outlandish comments in the media that could potentially contaminate a jury pool. Of course … her lawyers also have to abide by the court ruling.

We’re told Blake is more than ready for her day in court … ’cause she wants to address her serious allegations of sexual harassment and retaliation … as opposed to Baldoni’s “counter claim sideshow,” which her side argues revolves around the final edit of the movie. Lively and Baldoni costarred in “It Ends With Us,” which was directed by Baldoni.

Blake Lively‘s living in a fantasy land when it comes to the first court date in the Justin Baldoni case … at least according to his camp.

Justin’s “It Ends With Us” costar and legal foe believes the judge ruled in her favor at Monday’s hearing … but Baldoni’s side has a completely opposite takeaway.

Sources close to Justin’s team tell TMZ … “The judge did not rule in Ms. Lively’s favor, what they had asked of the court was a gag order, for Blake not to be deposed by Bryan and for the entire case to be dismissed against them — none of that happened.”

The Baldoni camp is responding to our Blake sources … who told us she was looking forward to her day in court, feeling grateful the judge “ruled in her favor” and brushing off Justin’s countersuit as a “sideshow.”

As you know, Justin’s attorney, Bryan Freedman, duked it out with Blake’s lawyers in a New York federal court on Monday. During the hearing, the judge required Blake and Justin’s legal teams to abide by New York Rules of Professional Conduct, which prevent lawyers from making statements with a “substantial likelihood” they could taint a jury. Still, the rules afford attorneys the opportunity to talk with the media to protect their clients from negative publicity.

Lil Wayne is going to be absent from Super Bowl LIX … even though it’s taking place in his hometown of New Orleans.

The rapper confirmed he’d be MIA from Sunday’s big game by uploading a video announcement to his Instagram Stories, where he shouted out The Big Easy and said a seat would need to be filled in his absence.

While the “Lollipop” artist clearly won’t be a surprise guest during Kendrick Lamar‘s halftime performance — something that’s been long speculated by fans — Wayne assured fans he had “something very special” in the works and encouraged people to keep their eyes peeled on Thursday, February 6.

As you know, there was a mixed response when Kendrick was picked as the official halftime performer for the 2025 Super Bowl … as some in the Hip Hop community felt New Orleans native Lil Wayne had been blatantly snubbed by Jay-Z‘s Roc Nation, who produces the big show.

Despite the grumbling, Roc Nation doubled down on their selection, later noting Kendrick’s clean sweep at the Grammys only proved he’s the right performer for the gig.

Still, it didn’t stop fans from hoping that a Kendrick-Lil Wayne duet was potentially in the works for Sunday’s gig … especially since they already have the song “Mona Lisa” together.