Ed Sheeran and Taylor Swift to Perform at ‘SNL’ This Month

Author Laila Abuelhawa

November 2nd, 2021 4:30 PM

Ed Sheeran has been cleared from Covid just in time for this weekend’s performance with host Kieran Culkin.

Sheeran, who tested positive for COVID-19 the day after he was announced as a performer on Saturday Night Live, has completed his quarantine and has been cleared to appear on this week’s show, Variety reports.

“Posting this pic to say I’m released from covid isolation today, so if you see me out and about I’ve had the all clear and done my quarantine,” the singer posted on Instagram. “Excited to hit the ground running with work again, and SNL is still on, so tune in Saturday, see you there x.”

Sheeran, whose fourth full-length album, =, was released on Friday, was forced to cancel or postpone several appearances, interviews and performances in support of the album in order to quarantine. “I’m obviously still in COVID isolation but please let me know what you think when it’s out,” he wrote ahead of the project’s release. “Gonna be having a solo party tonight and tomorrow to celebrate.”

“= (Equals) is a really personal record and one that means a lot to me,” Sheeran said when announcing the album in August. “My life changed greatly over the past few years – I got married, became a father, experienced loss, and I reflect on these topics over the course of the album. I see it as my coming-of-age record, and I can’t wait to share this next chapter with you.”

Taylor Swift is performing on November 13’s episode with host Jonathan Majors. Swift recently took the stage at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame over the weekend and sang the Shirelles’ “Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow?” — a song that was co-written by inductee Carole King.

King was visibly moved following Swift’s performance, wiping away tears, and the emotion just continued to pour out with an incredible video package that featured comments from a diverse group of musicians and fans from Olivia Rodrigo to Tom Hanks to Alicia Keys.

Swift later returned to the stage to properly induct King, mentioning how her parents were massive fans of King and recalled a story her dad told her when he was younger and dating someone, and this woman asked him if there were any songs that reminded him of her.

“He responded with his favorite song: ‘It’s Too Late,’” said Swift, with the crowd erupting with laughter at the fact that he named a devastating breakup song. (Obviously, that relationship didn’t last too long after that awkward moment, Swift noted.)

When it was time to take the stage, King thanked Swift first and said, in a nod from one singer-songwriter to another, “Thank you for carrying the torch forward.”

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  10. When she spoke out about the importance of removing confederate statues. Taylor said, "As a Tennessean, it makes me sick that there are monuments standing in our state that celebrate racist historical figures who did evil things. Edward Carmack and Nathan Bedford Forrest were DESPICABLE figures in our state history and should be treated as such."

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  9. When she stared in her own documentary on Netflix. Taylor tweeted about 'Miss Americana,' saying, "It's wild to be sharing so much of my life because it's scary to be vulnerable!"

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  8. When she surprised fans with an album - Taylor Swift announced that she wrote and recorded an entire album during quarantine. She described 'Folklore' as "An entire brand new album of songs I've poured all of my whims, dreams, fears, and musings into."
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  7. When she secretly gifted fans money at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic. One fan expressed gratitude, saying, "I will literally never be able to repay her for the sheer gesture of it— Never-mind the actual amount which is 3 months of rent for me. It's a wonderfully humble example of acknowledging that her small change can really impact someone else. I feel seen. Thanks, Taylor Swift."

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  6. When she gave her employees off for Juneteenth. She wrote on Twitter, "Personally, I've made the decision to give all of my employees June 19th off in honor of Freedom Day from now on, and to continue to educate myself on the history that brought us to this present moment."

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  5. When she directed and starred in the video for "The Man."
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  4. When she called out Trump. Taylor didn't hold back either when she tweeted directly to the president. She said, "After stoking the fires of white supremacy and racism your entire presidency, you have the nerve to feign moral superiority before threatening violence? 'When the looting starts the shooting starts'??? We will vote you out in November."

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  3. When she supported the Black Lives Matter movement. On Twitter, Taylor wrote, "Racial injustice has been ingrained deeply into local and state governments, and changes MUST be made there. In order for policies to change, we need to elect people who will fight against police brutality and racism of any kind. #BlackLivesMatter."

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  2. When she praised the Supreme Court for confirming that a 1964 civil rights law protects L.G.B.T. workers from discrimination. She said, "YES!! Thank you to the Supreme Court Justices who voted in favor and all the advocates who have fought so hard for this! We still have a long way to go to reach equality, but this is a beautiful step forward."
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  1. When she donated $1 million to Nashville tornado relief. On social media, she wrote, "Nashville is my home and the fact that so many people have lost their homes and so much more in Middle Tennessee is devastating to me."

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Author Laila Abuelhawa

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