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Lorne Michaels Remembers Taylor Swift's Playful 'Terrorist' Moment

2/12/2025

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In a playful moment back in 2015, SNL's Lorne Michaels jokingly labeled Taylor Swift a "terrorist" for declining to join a sketch that poked fun at her fans. Although the sketch aired, Swift sweetened the situation by sending flowers to Michaels. As retirement buzz swirls, he’s committed to staying on until SNL's milestone 50th anniversary in February 2025.

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In a playful moment back in 2015, SNL's Lorne Michaels jokingly labeled Taylor Swift a "terrorist" for declining to join a sketch that poked fun at her fans. Although the sketch aired, Swift sweetened the situation by sending flowers to Michaels. As retirement buzz swirls, he’s committed to staying on until SNL's milestone 50th anniversary in February 2025.