⚖️ TAYLOR FREE FROM BLAKE DRAMA: Judge denies Baldoni's deposition request - "no material role" in lawsuit!

0:03 Calarugashowk Media. Hey Swifties, Welcome back to Taylor Swift. Today. It's Sunday, which means it's time for our regular weekly episode. While we don't have earth shattering news like engagement announcements, this week, we've got some juicy updates including Taylor finally being free from the Blake Lively drama, a mysterious countdown on her website that has us all theorizing, and iTunes literally rising from the dead for our queen, plus some awkward X encounters and wedding guestless drama. Let's dive in first up, and this is huge. Taylor Swift will not be deposed in the Justin Baldoni Versus Blake Lively case.

0:46 Judge Lewis Lyman denied Baldoni's request to extend the deadline to depose Taylor, saying they failed to show good cause for why they couldn't depose her earlier. The judge basically called them out for waiting six months and then claim Taylor's schedule was the problem. Taylor's lawyer, Doug Baldridge, submitted a letter stating Taylor did not agree to give a deposition and would only participate if forced. The letter emphasized she has no material role in this lawsuit. A source told Daily Mail, Taylor wants to be removed from all the Baldoni and Blake drama at all costs, as this is going to go on for years. What really gets me is Lively's team called Baldoni's attempts to depose Taylor an outrageous media driven tactic. They pointed out he already subpoenaed Taylor in May with much fanfare, then withdrew it, and now he's trying again without even serving a new subpoena.

1:40 The judge saw. Write through it. This whole situation has reportedly caused a rift between Taylor and Blake, with Taylor feeling unfairly dragged into the drama. Remember those Dragons texts where Blake referred to Taylor and Ryan Reynolds as her protectors. Yeah, that didn't go over well. But at least now Taylor can focus on her engagement and album without this legal cloud hanging over her. Speaking of the wedding, we have some guestless tea. Comedian Andrew Santino, who's been friends with Travis for years, admitted on the part in My Take podcast that he probably won't make the cut. When asked if he'd attend, Santino said. I doubt it. I don't think I got that invite. You know, she's controlling that guest list. I'm not on that list. But here's the funny part. He said he'd prefer just the bachelor party. Maybe I'll catch a bachelor party invite. You could do bachelor and not wedding. In fact, i'd prefer it.

2:33 I'd rather do bachelor and no wedding. I don't want to do weddings in general anymore. The fact that even Travis's actual friends are assuming they won't make the list tells you how exclusive this wedding is going to be. Santino and Travis go way back. He was on Whiskey Ginger in twenty nineteen, and they've golfed together with Justin Timberlake. There's even that hilarious story about Travis's wardrobe malfunction on Santino's podcast, where his boys were sliding out and they had to put a chief's logo over it. This confirms what we've been hearing about the guest list negotiations. Travis wants the big blowout with everyone, but Taylor's keeping it tight. Even genuine friends like Santino are preparing to be cut now for something lighter. Taylor has her own signature cocktail at Travis and Patrick Mahomes's new steakhouse fifteen eighty seven.

3:23 It's called the Alchemy, Yes, named after her song about Travis. It's a vodka Cranberry with Pierre Farran, dry currosow, aronia berry, strawberry lime, and oolong, but at its core it's still her classic vodka cran TMZ reports she was at the friends and family opening this past weekend. Travis, Patrick, and Brittany all have their own drinks too, but Taylor's sticking to her signature vodka basse is so on brand. The fact that the restaurant already has a Taylor Swift cocktail before even officially opens, that's influence. What kills me is that Taylor's known as the best cook in pop music, but Travis is the one opening restaurants. He's got garage beer with Jason, Travis, Kelcey's Kitchen, Frozen Foods, and now this steakhouse.

4:10 Meanwhile, we're all begging. Taylor for a cookbook or even just her sour dough recipe. Come on, Taylor, give us the cooking content we deserve. Okay, this next story is awkward with a capital A. Kayla, Nicole Travis's X, who dated him for five years, was asked about the engagement at New York Fashion Week. When asked if she had any comment, she literally said oh, no, no, no, and changed the subject immediately. She did share what she's looking for in a man though, very honest, great character, spontaneous, great relationship with their family, and has really good girlfriends. The list is long, she said. Girl is clearly trying to move on. But here's the interesting part. Hours after the engagement announcement, Kayla reshared a clip about experiencing joy versus he happiness. She wrote about a book called Choose Joy because happiness isn't enough. The video talks about how happiness is something you can get at seven eleven and joy is something you earn and work for. Earlier this year, on Special Forces, Kayla opened up about how hard the public breakup has been, saying I could post about the sky being blue and people will have a response about an X and their new situation. She talked about the constant comparison to Taylor being on loop.

5:28 Honestly, I feel for her. That can't be easy. But also she recently said on her podcast that the most player thing a man can do isn't give a woman his last name, but put a million dollars in her bank account, because generational wealth is the greatest thing you could give a woman. Make of that what you will now major album news. Taylor's website has a mysterious countdown that's driving Swifties insane. There's a new section that says unlock the newest countdown page clip from the Life of a Showgirl. There's a sparkly orange progress bar that's just over halfway filled. Fans who pre save on Spotify or Apple Music can see the track list, and Apple has a twelve second video titled and Baby That's show Business for you, but it's currently without sound.

6:14 What is she planning? Taylor teas that the album was inspired by everything that was going on behind the curtain during the Aras tour. She wanted melodies that were so infectious that you're almost angry at it, and lyrics that are just as vivid, but crisp and focused and completely intentional. But here's the wildest part. iTunes literally came back from the dead for Taylor. They hadn't posted since July twenty nineteen, over five years of silence, and they broke it for the life of a showgirl. They're post announcing the digital only version with exclusive content got five point seven million views. Fans are losing it. One wrote the way iTunes rose from the dead for this. Another said iTunes Taylor's version. Someone else noted coming out of retirement as a showgirl is icon status.

7:03 The power this woman has to resurrect defunct social media accounts back with more in a moment. Finally, we have to talk about Brian Adams absolutely gushing over Taylor. In a New Guitar World interview. He said Taylor's the only person who's done justice to Summer of sixty nine. He recalled their twenty eighteen Reputation Stadium Tour duet in Toronto, saying Taylor knows that song really well after just one rehearsal. What really impressed him was that Taylor understood the importance of the harmony in the song, something he says most people miss. He said, she sang the lead vocal, I sang the harmony, and that was really fun for me.

7:49 He called their performance fantastic and said she nailed it. This is huge. Coming from a rock legend, Brian Adams doesn't just hand out compliments. And for him to say Taylor's verse no pun intended, he joked, was the only one that did justice to his classic. That's respect from the old guard of music recognizing Taylor's talent. Looking at everything this week, what strikes me is how Taylor's moving forward on all fronts. She's legally free from the Blake drama. She's got her album rollout in full swing with mysterious countdowns and iTunes resurrections. She's being celebrated at her fiance's restaurant, and even rock legends are singing her praises. The wedding guestless drama shows how exclusive and intimate this celebration is going to be. When Travis's own friends are preparing not to make the cut, you know they're keeping it tight and honestly after everything with Blake and people trying to use Taylor's name for their own purposes, I don't blame her for being selective. Kayln Nicole's situation reminds us that there are real people affected by these high profile relationships.

8:49 While we celebrate Taylor and Travis. It's worth remembering to be kind about past relationships. Everyone's moving forward in their own way. And that iTunes resurrection that's iconic. A platform that's been dormant for five years suddenly springs to life for Taylor Swift. That's the kind of cultural impact we're talking about. Combined with the mysterious countdown and exclusive content. October third can't come fast enough. That's all for today's Sunday episode of Taylor Swift Today. What do you think is behind that mysterious countdown? Will Santino make the Bachelor party? And how amazing is it that iTunes literally came back from the dead for Taylor. Taylor Swift Today now has an official Facebook community connect with fellow Swifties to theorize about the countdown, discuss wedding guest lists, and celebrate Taylor being free from legal drama.

9:39 Search Taylor Swift Today on Facebook or check out Instagram to join fans worldwide following every development. Remember, we're keeping our regular Sunday schedule with Thursday bonus episodes for breaking news with the Life of a Showgirl dropping October third, and wedding planning in full swing. There's always something to discuss. Make sure you're following on your favorite podcast player. This is Ali. Refreshing Taylor's website, Obsessively toasting with an Alchemy cocktail, and so ready for October. Third stay Fearless Swifties