Blake Lively’s legal battle with It Ends With Us co-star and director Justin Baldoni has taken an unexpected and dramatic twist. Just days after scoring a major win with the dismissal of Baldoni’s massive $400 million countersuit, Lively has now subpoenaed music mogul Scooter Braun — famously known for his feud with Taylor Swift.
According to Deadline, subpoenas were officially issued on June 10 to Braun and his K-pop corporation HYBE. The subpoenas demand documents and communications related to Melissa Nathan, a crisis PR manager, and her involvement with Braun and the ongoing legal case.
Braun, who once purchased the master recordings of Taylor Swift’s first six albums for $300 million without her consent, is now being pulled into Lively’s escalating legal proceedings — a move that may come at a personal cost.
Taylor Swift Reportedly Cuts Ties with Lively
Insiders reveal that Taylor Swift, a close friend of Blake Lively for over a decade, is deeply upset by the sudden turn of events. Reports suggest that Swift feels “betrayed” and “exploited” by the Gossip Girl alum, especially after the pop superstar was initially named in the lawsuit.
The Eras Tour megastar, who has historically been at odds with Braun, is reportedly distancing herself from Lively. Sources claim that Swift has stopped responding to Lively’s texts, calls, and emails — putting a noticeable strain on their once-tight friendship.
This rift comes as a shock to fans, especially given the public admiration Lively has shown for Swift in the past. Lively once affectionately referred to Swift as “one of my dragons,” linking her to Daenerys Targaryen from Game of Thrones, and even joked about being Travis Kelce’s girlfriend in the same breath.
Legal Tensions Rise
The current legal saga stems from disputes surrounding the production of It Ends With Us, with Lively at the center of high-profile accusations and defense maneuvers. The court’s dismissal of Baldoni’s countersuit marked a significant victory for the actress, but the drama is far from over.
With Scooter Braun now officially entangled in the case, the legal showdown is poised to draw even more media attention — especially given its potential to fracture relationships at the top of the entertainment world.
As of now, neither Braun nor Swift has issued public statements regarding the subpoenas or the alleged friendship fallout.
