In the latest twist in celebrity courtroom antics, Justin Baldoni’s hopes of dragging Taylor Swift into his legal drama with Blake Lively have met a snag. A federal judge just denied his request to extend the timeline for a deposition, citing Baldoni’s team didn’t really hustle to get it scheduled. It seems like trying to book a global pop star for a legal chat might require more than a simple email!

As the judge put it, Baldoni’s crew didn’t show enough diligence in trying to even arrange a meeting with Swift. They claimed logistical challenges were keeping them from getting things done, but the judge wasn’t having it. Maybe the next time Baldoni needs to schedule a date with a celebrity, he should consult a good old-fashioned calendar instead of relying on “logistical difficulties.”

To make things even juicier, Swift’s lawyer jumped into the fray, refuting Baldoni’s claims that she agreed to the deposition. It sounds like a classic case of he-said-she-said, only with way more sparkle. So, will Baldoni manage to navigate these choppy legal waters? Or will this lawsuit continue to fester like a pop star on tour? What do you think? Are celebrities often pulled into drama that doesn’t concern them?