The internet went FULL MELTDOWN MODE over a rumor that Olivia Rodrigo’s team DEMANDED a café scrub Taylor Swift’s face from the walls. And not just any café — THE legendary Bluebird Café in Nashville where country dreams are brewed stronger than espresso shots.
But plot twist? It’s all one big, steaming hot cup of misunderstanding chai. ☕️
Erica Nichols, aka COO/GM/head barista of sanity at Bluebird Café, popped onto social media with a video like, “Hi, let me stop the madness before Swifties and Livies burn this place to the ground with ring lights and scented candles.”
Here’s the real tea, straight from the source (and it’s NOT decaf):
🎬 Yes, Olivia filmed at the café.
🖼 No, her team didn’t say “Remove Taylor or we WALK.”
💼 Yes, they had to legally take down a Taylor pic… because of COPYRIGHT LAW. Like, boring law stuff. Not beef.
Apparently, the pic was smack in the shot zone and unless Taylor herself shouted “Go for it, babes,” the café could’ve been sued by… some guy named Greg in Legal, probably.
But then an employee opened their mouth like they were guest-starring on Gossip Girl, blurted something messy, and the rumor mill revved up like a Swiftie at midnight.
Erica calmly explained, “No beef. No feud. No dramatic ‘Taylor vs Olivia: Café Brawl Edition.’” And no, she didn’t say that exactly, but let’s be real — she should’ve.
She added that Taylor is basically royalty at Bluebird — like they’d name a sandwich after her if they could — and they also “adore” Olivia, even though she probably drinks iced matcha in December. Equal love. Equal vibes. ✨
So, before anyone starts Photoshopping Olivia with a “no Taylor zone” sign, remember: legal stuff is boring, but fandoms are wild.
Peace, love, and publicist-approved wall décor. 💅
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Bluebird Cafe General Manager Erika Wollam Nichols clarifies some questions we’ve received: pic.twitter.com/wHyIYDd3a3
— The Bluebird Cafe (@BluebirdCafeTN) June 18, 2025
