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Fan Theories Swirl Over Taylor Swift’s 'Ruin the Friendship'

Observers note that the record was laid down during Swift’s 2024 European tour months before Lively’s lawsuit brought their friendship into question.

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Taylor Swift's new album cover for Life of a Showgirl; Taylor Swift and Blake Lively
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Overview

  • On August 13, Swift revealed The Life of a Showgirl and its 12-song lineup, including the sixth track, 'Ruin the Friendship,' for an October 3 release.
  • An exclusive People source reported on August 15 that Swift and Lively "aren't speaking," reflecting strain from Lively’s ongoing legal campaign against director Justin Baldoni.
  • Fans on social media linked 'Ruin the Friendship' and other titles like 'CANCELLED!' to Lively, driving a surge of online theories despite no confirmation from either celebrity.
  • Swift’s representatives clarified she recorded the album between shows on her 2024 European Eras Tour and had no creative role in It Ends With Us, countering claims tied to the lawsuit.
  • News outlets emphasize that the album’s writing and recording predate the December 2024 dispute and the withdrawn subpoena, suggesting the song may not target a single individual.