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01of 23When Taylor Swift Performed at the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting CeremonyGeorge Napolitano/FilmMagicOne ofTaylor Swift’s first big events in the city was when she performed at theRockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremonyin 2007. For the event, she bundled up in a long white coat paired withher signature curlsand bedazzled guitar.
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When Taylor Swift Performed at the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
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One ofTaylor Swift’s first big events in the city was when she performed at theRockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremonyin 2007. For the event, she bundled up in a long white coat paired withher signature curlsand bedazzled guitar.
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When Taylor Swift Appeared on TRL
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When Taylor Swift Performed on Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest
In 2008, Swift performed onDick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrestfor the very first time as she rang in 2009 alongside fellow popstarsDemi Lovato, Kevin Jonas, Nick Jonas, and Joe Jonas.
04of 23When Taylor Swift Performed at Madison Square GardenJason Kempin/GettyDuring herFearlessTourin 2009, Swift performed at Madison Square Garden for the very first time in front of an excited group of Swifties.
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When Taylor Swift Performed at Madison Square Garden
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During herFearlessTourin 2009, Swift performed at Madison Square Garden for the very first time in front of an excited group of Swifties.
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At the end of the night, after a win of her own,Beyoncéshared a heartfelt moment with Swift, bringing the singer back onstage to finish her acceptance speech.
06of 23When Taylor Swift Hosted Saturday Night LiveDana Edelson/NBCUThough Swift has performed onSaturday Night Livea number of times, herfirst and only hosting gigwas in November 2009, following the release of herFearlessalbum.For her monologue, she opted to sing a song entitled"Monologue Song (La La La),“where she made references to exJoe Jonas, then-boyfriend Taylor Lautner, andKanye West.
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When Taylor Swift Hosted Saturday Night Live
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Though Swift has performed onSaturday Night Livea number of times, herfirst and only hosting gigwas in November 2009, following the release of herFearlessalbum.
For her monologue, she opted to sing a song entitled"Monologue Song (La La La),“where she made references to exJoe Jonas, then-boyfriend Taylor Lautner, andKanye West.
07of 23When Taylor Swift Got a Wax Figure at Madame TussaudsNeilson Barnard/GettyIn 2010, Swift was on hand as Madame Tussaudsunveiled her wax figureat the N.Y.C. location. For the special occasion, Swift wore the exact same outfit as her wax figure as she posed for photos.
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When Taylor Swift Got a Wax Figure at Madame Tussauds
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In 2010, Swift was on hand as Madame Tussaudsunveiled her wax figureat the N.Y.C. location. For the special occasion, Swift wore the exact same outfit as her wax figure as she posed for photos.
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When Taylor Swift Performed With Selena Gomez and James Taylor at Madison Square Garden
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When Taylor Swift Performed With Ed Sheeran at Jingle Ball
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10of 23When Taylor Swift Announced 1989 Album on Top of the Empire State BuildingDimitrios Kambouris/LP5/GettyIn 2014,Swift hosted a live stream at the Empire State Buildingwhere she announced her fifth studio album,1989. The choice of location was fitting, seeing as the first track on the album is “Welcome to New York.”
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When Taylor Swift Announced 1989 Album on Top of the Empire State Building
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In 2014,Swift hosted a live stream at the Empire State Buildingwhere she announced her fifth studio album,1989. The choice of location was fitting, seeing as the first track on the album is “Welcome to New York.”
11of 23When Taylor Swift Turned Her Apartment Steps Into a RunwayAlo Ceballos/GC ImagesDuring her1989era, Swift lived in N.Y.C., where she madeseveral fashionable appearancesaround the Big Apple. Most notably, she turned the steps of her Tribeca apartment into her own runway as she showed off her street style for photographers waiting outside.
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When Taylor Swift Turned Her Apartment Steps Into a Runway
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During her1989era, Swift lived in N.Y.C., where she madeseveral fashionable appearancesaround the Big Apple. Most notably, she turned the steps of her Tribeca apartment into her own runway as she showed off her street style for photographers waiting outside.
12of 23When Taylor Swift Enjoyed a New York Knicks GameJames Devaney/GC ImagesIn 2014, Swift attended a New York Knicks game at Madison Square Garden alongside Karlie Kloss, where she was seen excitedly cheering on the home team with a cold beverage in hand.
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When Taylor Swift Enjoyed a New York Knicks Game
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In 2014, Swift attended a New York Knicks game at Madison Square Garden alongside Karlie Kloss, where she was seen excitedly cheering on the home team with a cold beverage in hand.
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When Taylor Swift Appeared on the Saturday Night Live 40th Anniversary Special
14of 23When Taylor Swift Attended the Met GalaMike Coppola/GettySwift made her Met Gala debutin 2008 andhas attended five times since; her most recentMet Galaappearance, in 2016, was notable for several reasons: She was a co-chair of the event, she sported bleach blonde hair with her Louis Vuitton minidress, and the event is rumored to bewhere she first met boyfriend Joe Alwyn.
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When Taylor Swift Attended the Met Gala
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Swift made her Met Gala debutin 2008 andhas attended five times since; her most recentMet Galaappearance, in 2016, was notable for several reasons: She was a co-chair of the event, she sported bleach blonde hair with her Louis Vuitton minidress, and the event is rumored to bewhere she first met boyfriend Joe Alwyn.
15of 23When Taylor Swift Attended the Time 100 GalaDimitrios Kambouris/GettyIn April 2019, before the release ofherLoveralbum,Swift attended theTime100 Galaas an honoree. In addition to wowing in a flowing yellow and pink J. Mendel dress, she gave a special performance during the ceremony held at Lincoln Center.
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When Taylor Swift Attended the Time 100 Gala
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In April 2019, before the release ofherLoveralbum,Swift attended theTime100 Galaas an honoree. In addition to wowing in a flowing yellow and pink J. Mendel dress, she gave a special performance during the ceremony held at Lincoln Center.
16of 23When Taylor Swift Performed at Stonewall Inn’s Pride CelebrationCraig Barritt/GettyDuring Pride Month in 2019,Swift made a surprise appearanceat AEG and Stonewall Inn’s pride celebration commemoratingthe 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising.
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When Taylor Swift Performed at Stonewall Inn’s Pride Celebration
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During Pride Month in 2019,Swift made a surprise appearanceat AEG and Stonewall Inn’s pride celebration commemoratingthe 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising.
17of 23When Taylor Swift Performed on Good Morning AmericaKevin Mazur/GettyJust before the release of herLoveralbum,Swift did a special concert in Central ParkforGood Morning America. In addition to performing various songs from her album, she also had a sit-down with Robin Roberts, where she confirmed thatshe would be re-recording her first six albumsin an attempt to gain control of her masters.
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When Taylor Swift Performed on Good Morning America
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Just before the release of herLoveralbum,Swift did a special concert in Central ParkforGood Morning America. In addition to performing various songs from her album, she also had a sit-down with Robin Roberts, where she confirmed thatshe would be re-recording her first six albumsin an attempt to gain control of her masters.
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When Taylor Swift Rang in Her 30th Birthday at Madison Square Garden
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19of 23When Taylor Swift Attended the N.Y.C. Premiere of CatsTaylor Hill/FilmMagicIn December 2019, Swift attendedthe world premiere of theCatsmovie, where she played Bombalurina alongside Idris Elba, Rebel Wilson, and more. She also wrote the song “Beautiful Ghosts” with Andrew Lloyd Webber for the film.
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When Taylor Swift Attended the N.Y.C. Premiere of Cats
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In December 2019, Swift attendedthe world premiere of theCatsmovie, where she played Bombalurina alongside Idris Elba, Rebel Wilson, and more. She also wrote the song “Beautiful Ghosts” with Andrew Lloyd Webber for the film.
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When Taylor Swift Performed ‘All Too Well’ on Saturday Night Live
21of 23When Taylor Swift Attended the Premiere of All Too Well: The Short FilmDylan O’Brien, Taylor Swift, Sadie Sink.Dimitrios Kambouris/GettyIn addition to releasing the 10-minute version of “All Too Well” onRed (Taylor’s Version), Swift also released a short film for the song, which starred Swifties Dylan O’Brien and Sadie Sink. Before premiering the short film on YouTube, Swift held a special screening at AMC Lincoln Square.
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When Taylor Swift Attended the Premiere of All Too Well: The Short Film
Dylan O’Brien, Taylor Swift, Sadie Sink.Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty
In addition to releasing the 10-minute version of “All Too Well” onRed (Taylor’s Version), Swift also released a short film for the song, which starred Swifties Dylan O’Brien and Sadie Sink. Before premiering the short film on YouTube, Swift held a special screening at AMC Lincoln Square.
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When Taylor Swift Received an Honorary Doctorate Degree From New York University
23of 23When Taylor Swift Appeared at Tribeca Film FestivalJane Rosenthal, Tyalor Swift, Sadie Sink, Paula Weinstein, Dylan O’Brien, and Mike Mills.Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty for Tribeca FestivalDuring the2022 Tribeca Festival, Swift held a screening ofAll Too Well: The Short Filmat the Beacon Theater in New York City. In addition toshowing her short film, the singer also did a Q&A where she talked aboutgaining more experience as a director.
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When Taylor Swift Appeared at Tribeca Film Festival
Jane Rosenthal, Tyalor Swift, Sadie Sink, Paula Weinstein, Dylan O’Brien, and Mike Mills.Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty for Tribeca Festival
During the2022 Tribeca Festival, Swift held a screening ofAll Too Well: The Short Filmat the Beacon Theater in New York City. In addition toshowing her short film, the singer also did a Q&A where she talked aboutgaining more experience as a director.
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