Bluebird Cafe denies Olivia Rodrigo requested Taylor Swift photos be removed
The Bluebird Cafe has addressed speculation that Olivia Rodrigo's team asked the venue to remove images of Taylor Swift ahead of Rodrigo's performance there in 2023.
In a video statement posted to X on June 18, Bluebird Cafe general manager and COO Erica Nichols denied the rumor, clarifying that the photos were taken down due to copyright issues during filming. 'Olivia's people did not ask us to remove an image of Taylor Swift,' Nichols said. 'We are required legally to remove copyrighted images for broadcast.'
The clarification came after a resurfaced video showed a Bluebird employee claiming the cafe 'vowed to remove any visible signs of Taylor Swift' before Rodrigo performed. Nichols said the employee 'spoke carelessly and haphazardly,' and the photo was removed purely for legal reasons.
Nichols emphasized that the venue continues to support both artists equally. 'Taylor is a super friend of the Bluebird… and we were honored to have Olivia here,' she said.
The rumor fueled fan theories of a feud between Rodrigo and Swift, stemming from songwriting credit controversies on Rodrigo's tracks 'Deja Vu' and '1 Step Forward, 3 Steps Back,' which interpolated Swift's music. Rodrigo has repeatedly denied any rift, telling Rolling Stone in 2023: 'I don't have beef with anyone.'
The manager concluded by urging fans not to read into the false narrative, reiterating that the venue removed multiple images—not just Swift's—as standard filming procedure.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Express Tribune
6 hours ago
- Express Tribune
Olivia Rodrigo stuns with Robert Smith cameo at Glastonbury 2025
On Sunday, June 29, 2025, Olivia Rodrigo performed the closing headline set on Glastonbury Festival's Pyramid Stage, delivering a setlist that included several of her major hits and a surprise collaboration. Rodrigo opened her set with Vampire and went on to perform songs such as Driver's License, Brutal, and Good 4 U. The performance featured visual effects and pyrotechnics, with staging that aligned with the theatrical tone of her music. A notable moment came when Robert Smith, lead singer of The Cure, joined her on stage. Together, they performed Just Like Heaven and Friday I'm in Love. The collaboration marked one of the festival's few cross-generational duets and was met with widespread attention both at the venue and online. Earlier in the day, Rodrigo was seen in the audience at another stage, appearing alongside her partner, actor Louis Partridge, which also received media coverage. Other performances on the final day of the festival included Rod Stewart in the traditional Legends Slot. His set featured guest appearances by Ronnie Wood, Lulu, and Mick Hucknall, and included hits such as Maggie May and Stay With Me. Nile Rodgers & Chic followed with a disco-focused set to conclude the night's main programming. The 2025 edition of Glastonbury marked the last festival before its planned fallow year in 2026. Rodrigo's appearance marked her debut as a Glastonbury headliner. Her set was part of a lineup that featured a mix of established artists and emerging acts across multiple stages throughout the weekend.
Express Tribune
2 days ago
- Express Tribune
Lizzo opens up about depression, music as healing, and her new album ‘Love in Real Life'
Lizzo is known for her confidence and joy, but behind the scenes, she's faced serious mental health struggles. In a new Rolling Stone interview, the Grammy-winning singer shared that making her upcoming album, Love in Real Life, became a lifeline during a dark chapter of depression. 'There were days I didn't think I could make it through,' Lizzo said. 'But I had to show up to the studio. Music saved my life.' She described the intense emotions she poured into the writing process, even if some of the songs didn't make the final cut. 'There were things I needed to say, even if I couldn't release them.' Lizzo admitted that she used to second-guess her lyrics out of concern for how others might feel. 'I said, 'I will never, ever be a side chick,' but then I worried, what if I offend someone?' Over time, she's realised trying to avoid criticism is impossible. 'Everybody's offended by something now. You can't please everyone. So I've started saying what I want to say.' Despite fame, her personal battles didn't magically disappear. 'My anxiety didn't go away. My depression didn't go away. I'm still the same person,' she previously told Variety. What's changed is her outlook. Now, Lizzo feels more empowered than ever. 'Yo, I'm feeling amazing now. Like, shit. I wasn't feeling bad before, but I do feel like brand-new, you know?' she said. 'I need to be creating all the time. That's my new thing… You need to trust your vision too. And I'm really, really happy.'
Express Tribune
19-06-2025
- Express Tribune
Bad Bunny tells fans not to expect Taylor Swift-style tour as he prepares for global stadium run
Bad Bunny is preparing to launch his next global stadium tour—but he's urging fans not to expect a Taylor Swift-style retrospective. In a new interview with Variety, the Puerto Rican star—born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio—emphasized that the tour will focus on his latest album, DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS, rather than offering a career-spanning showcase. 'First of all, I'm not Taylor Swift,' he said. 'I want to clarify now so that they don't get so excited: It's not going to be organized that way. It's still very much a tour for DeBÍ, with some older songs sprinkled in.' Produced by Live Nation, the tour kicks off November 21 in the Dominican Republic. He will perform in Costa Rica and Mexico before continuing in January through Colombia and other Latin American countries. In late February, he will head to Brazil and Australia for the first time, followed by a debut in Japan. From May to July, he'll visit European cities including Madrid, Lisbon, Berlin, and Paris. Ahead of the global run, Bad Bunny will also headline a 30-date residency at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot this summer. The concerts are expected to draw approximately 250,000 fans to his home island. Even as he downplays expectations, demand tells a different story. According to figures shared with Billboard by Live Nation, the tour has already sold 2.6 million tickets and is on track to generate hundreds of millions in revenue. He will also become the first Spanish-language artist to perform stadium shows in seven of the countries on his itinerary. The record-breaking numbers confirm Bad Bunny's continued rise as a global force—on his own terms.
