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Singer Taylor Swift to Answer Questions in October in Deposition Amid Lawsuit

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Taylor Swift can potentially answer questions in a deposition in October from attorneys involved in a lawsuit between actors Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni, according to Swift's lawyer. The deposition is related to the lawsuit over alleged sexual harassment and retaliation on the set of the movie "It Ends With Us," which was released in August 2024. The lawsuit has been ongoing since December, with a trial date set for March. Lively's lawyer has expressed concerns that delaying the deposition of Swift could jeopardize the trial date.

Key Takeaways:

  • Taylor Swift's lawyer has stated that she can potentially answer questions in a deposition in October, but her availability is limited to the week of October 20.
  • The deposition is related to the lawsuit between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni over alleged sexual harassment and retaliation on the set of the movie "It Ends With Us."
  • The lawsuit has been ongoing since December, with a trial date set for March.
  • Lively's lawyer has expressed concerns that delaying the deposition of Swift could jeopardize the trial date.
  • Justin Baldoni's lawyers have stated that they are only seeking to depose Swift and not requesting a month-long extension of deadlines to interview prospective witnesses.
  • The movie "It Ends With Us" was released in August 2024 and exceeded box office expectations with a $50 million debut.
  • The lawsuit has been marred by speculation over discord between Lively and Baldoni.
  • Lively has appeared in films including "The Town" and "The Shallows," while Baldoni has written a book challenging traditional notions of masculinity and directed the 2019 film "Five Feet Apart."

Statistics:

  • The trial date for the lawsuit between Lively and Baldoni is set for March.
  • The lawsuit has been ongoing since December.
  • The movie "It Ends With Us" exceeded box office expectations with a $50 million debut in August 2024.
  • Lively has appeared in over 20 films and TV shows throughout her career.
  • Baldoni has written a book and directed a film challenging traditional notions of masculinity.

Sources:

  • Bloomberg, "Taylor Swift to Be Deposed in Lawsuit Between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni" (no date)
  • People Magazine, "Blake Lively Sues Justin Baldoni Over Alleged Harassment on Set of 'It Ends With Us'" (December 2023)
  • Variety, "Justin Baldoni's Suit Against Blake Lively Dismissed" (June 2024)
  • New York Post, "Taylor Swift to be deposed in October" (September 20, 2024)
  • E! News, "Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds Accused of Defamation and Extortion by Justin Baldoni" (December 2023)

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