A War of Words: Taylor Swift Caught Up in High-Profile Legal Scuffle
Taylor Swift is drawn into an unwarranted legal dispute
Swift's Song, Not Script Changes
It's a celebrity showdown! US superstar Taylor Swift is refusing to be subpoenaed as a witness in the legal spat between actors Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni—but not for the reasons you might think. The BBC reports that Swift isn't under fire for altering script changes for Lively's buddy, but rather for licensing her hit tune, "My Tears Ricochet," for the film.
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Contrary to rumors, Swift had no presence on the film set, and she had no hand in creative decisions, casting, or edits. Her management asserts that the subpoena is merely a ploy to grab headlines instead of focusing on the heart of the case. As of now, the extent of Swift's potential testimony remains murky.
Lively, best known for her role on "Gossip Girl," filed a lawsuit against Baldoni in December, claiming sexual harassment during the filming of "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" and alleging that the duo was trying to besmirch her reputation. Baldoni, star of "Jane the Virgin," along with producer Jamey Heath, countersued Lively and her husband, Ryan Reynolds, for defamation.
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Sources say Swift's involvement with this film was confined to licensing her music. She never stepped foot on set, nor did she make creative decisions, casting choices, or provide input on edits. Her team emphasizes that the subpoena smacks of a publicity stunt rather than being grounded in any substantial connection with the case.
Source: ntv.de, toh/dpa
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Fun Fact - Taylor Swift has a history of supporting causes she believes in, from environmental initiatives to politics. This passion for activism has earned her a reputation as a strong advocate for what she stands for.
"I'm not going to be able to do this," Taylor Swift's management asserts, disputing allegations suggesting her subpoena is anything more than a publicity stunt in the ongoing legal feud between Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively. The entertainment world watches as Swift, a swift supporter of justice and causes, finds herself entangled in a high-profile legal scuffle, alleged not for creative interference but for licensing her song, "My Tears Ricochet," for the film. Despite the role this feud may play on entertainment headlines, Swift reportedly had no presence on the film set, nor did she make creative decisions or provide input on edits, making it clear that her passion lies elsewhere, such as in environmental initiatives and politics.
