Taylor Swift is distancing herself from Blake Lively amid Lively’s legal battle with Justin Baldoni, despite past interviews suggesting Swift had creative involvement in "It Ends With Us". Their decade-long friendship appears strained, with Swift reportedly avoiding events where Lively is present. Baldoni’s $400 million countersuit claims Lively used Swift’s influence to pressure him, while Lively accused Baldoni of sexual harassment. Ryan Reynolds seemingly mocked the controversy at SNL50, drawing backlash for trying to shift public perception. Swift is now focusing on her new album and reassessing friendships to protect her reputation. Continue here.