Overview

• Blake Lively liked Taylor Swift’s Instagram post announcing The Life of a Showgirl, released Oct. 3.
• People previously reported the longtime friends are taking space, with sources saying they are not currently speaking.
• Justin Baldoni’s team subpoenaed Swift in May and later withdrew it, drawing a rebuttal from Swift’s representative that the move sought tabloid attention.
• Recent court filings conflict over claims that Swift agreed to testify during Oct. 20–25, which her attorneys deny while noting she could appear that week if compelled.
• A judge dismissed Baldoni’s $400 million countersuit in June, while Lively’s underlying lawsuit continues toward a March 2026 trial.