The musician rose to fame when he and his brothers Merrill Osmond, Alan Osmond, Jay Osmond, Donny Osmond and Jimmy Osmond formed the music group Brothers Osmond.
The actor filed the lawsuit in the Los Angeles Superior Court after the Times wrote a story about Lively's sexual harassment and retaliation allegations.
“Why should guys have all the fun ... It’s my way of celebrating the next chapter of my life. Women deserve to buy themselves something fabulous," the model told People.