Overview

• Justin Baldoni’s legal team withdrew its subpoena for Taylor Swift on May 22 after her representatives voluntarily provided the requested information.
• Swift’s spokesperson confirmed she had no creative input on It Ends With Us and said she feels relieved since the subpoena was rescinded.
• Insiders report that Swift and Blake Lively have maintained “radio silence” following the subpoena’s withdrawal, signaling lingering tension in their friendship.
• The dispute began with Lively’s December 2024 lawsuit accusing Baldoni of sexual harassment and escalated when Baldoni filed a $400 million countersuit alleging defamation and extortion.
• The trial between Lively and Baldoni is scheduled for March 2026, when the court will address the sexual harassment and defamation claims.