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Taylor Swift draws unwarranted legal scrutiny

Demonstration in opposition to the served summons

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Swift's representatives claim that the summons is an attempt to draw attention and generate clicks...
Swift's representatives claim that the summons is an attempt to draw attention and generate clicks through Taylor Swift's name, rather than concentrating on the actual case details.

In the midst of the heated legal dispute between actors Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni, pop sensation Taylor Swift finds herself unwillingly entangled.

American icon Taylor Swift is squaring off against a subpoena in the high-profile case concerning Lively and Baldoni. As per BBC reports, Swift is accused of pressuring Baldoni to make script adjustments for Lively during the filming of "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood." US media initially linked Swift to the case through text messages exchanged between the two actors in January.

Out of Set and Out of Reach

Swift's management emphatically stated: "Taylor Swift did not visit the set of this film, was not involved in any casting or creative decisions, did not record the soundtrack, see any edit, or provide any notes." They admit that Swift's song, "My Tears Ricochet," was licensed for use in the film, but her involvement ends there. The subpoena, in their opinion, serves as a ploy to generate public interest and clickbait, rather than focusing on the essentials of the case. It remains uncertain whether and in what capacity Swift might testify in the proceedings.

Lively, famous for "Gossip Girl," filed a lawsuit against her co-star Baldoni in December, alleging sexual harassment during the filming of "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" and asserting that Baldoni and producer Jamey Heath were attempting to tarnish her reputation. Baldoni, known for "Jane the Virgin," countered with a lawsuit against Lively and her husband, Ryan Reynolds, claiming defamation.

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  • Justice and Gossip

Behind the Scenes

The legal dispute revolves around the film “It Ends With Us.” Here are the crucial details:

Backdrop

  • Film Involvement: The film "It Ends With Us" lies at the heart of the legal feud between its co-stars, Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni. Taylor Swift's original song "My Tears Ricochet" is licensed for use in the film, but she played no role in its production or creative decisions.
  • Accusations and Countersuit: Late last year, Lively accused Baldoni of orchestrating a smear campaign against her after she reported on-set sexual harassment. Baldoni responded with a countersuit, arguing that Lively's accusations are groundless and have negatively impacted his career, reputation, and personal life.
  • Subpoena of Taylor Swift: Swift's attorneys were subpoenaed by Baldoni's legal team as potential witnesses in the case. Her legal team claims she was only involved in licensing her song and had no other role in the film.
  • Allegations and Denials: Baldoni's lawsuit includes an accusation that Lively referred to Swift and her husband Ryan Reynolds as her “dragons,” suggesting she exploited these relationships for influence in the film. Lively's team denies these claims and accuses Baldoni of trying to divert attention from the truth.

The Courtroom

  • Current Status: The dispute is ongoing, with both sides filing lawsuits and motions. The case is scheduled to be heard in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York on March 9, 2026.
  • Statements and Reactions: Swift's team views the subpoena as a tactic to draw public interest, while Baldoni asserts that Lively's allegations are baseless and false.

I'm not gonna let you go, Taylor Swift, as she finds herself unwillingly ensnared in the Hollywood drama between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni.

Swift's supposed involvement in the legal battle, alleging pressuring Baldoni to make script adjustments for Lively during the filming of "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood," has been heavily publicized.

In the midst of the courthouse gossip, Swift's management insists she played no role in the creative decisions of the film "It Ends With Us," despite her song "My Tears Ricochet" being licensed for use in the movie.

The legal proceedings continue, with both Lively and Baldoni filing lawsuits and motions, and the case scheduled to be heard in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York on March 9, 2026.

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