Washington, June 19 -- A New York federal judge has ruled that actor-producer Justin Baldoni can access messages between actress Blake Lively and singer Taylor Swift. These messages are related to the film 'It Ends With Us' and the ongoing legal case between the movie's stars, reported Variety.

According to the publication, Lively had asked the court to prevent Baldoni from obtaining these messages, arguing that he was trying to involve Swift to gain public attention.

However, Judge Lewis Liman disagreed and found that the messages might provide crucial information relevant to the case.

In his order, the judge stated that while public opinion plays a role in high-profile cases, the messages could offer useful insights. He also reminded...