Justin Baldon's claim that Blake Lively extorted Taylor Swift has been thrown out by a judge who said it's improper and “invites a press uproar."

Taylor Swift and Blake Lively are "taking some space" in their friendship, a source tells PEOPLE, as other insiders shed light on their strained relationship amid Lively's Justin Baldoni legal battle.

The controversy over Blake Lively allegedly strong arming pal Taylor Swift for support in the Justin Baldoni lawsuits turned out to be very short-lived