Taylor Swift, Blake Lively Friendship Stalls Amid Legal Dispute

Taylor Swift has been caught in the middle of a legal dispute between actress Blake Lively and director Justin Baldoni, which has led to a significant strain on her friendship with Lively. Swift was subpoenaed after Baldoni's legal team alleged that Lively pressured her to publicly support Lively and delete personal text messages, claims that Lively's lawyers denied and were later dismissed by a judge. Although the subpoena was withdrawn, sources indicate that the emotional impact of the legal battle has caused a 'radio silence' and a stalled friendship between Swift and Lively. Swift has expressed relief at being removed from the legal proceedings and has moved on, while her camp stressed she was not involved with the film "It Ends With Us" except for licensing a song. The legal conflict between Lively and Baldoni remains intense, with Lively suing for sexual harassment and Baldoni countersuing for defamation and civil extortion. Meanwhile, Swift has been seen spending time with close friend Selena Gomez, sparking speculation about her personal and social dynamics amid the ongoing drama.