Taylor Swift just revealed the cover, release date, and track list for her 12th album.The Life of a Showgirl debuts on October 3.The title track marks Swift’s long-awaited collaboration with Sabrina Carpenter.
Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl era is already in full swing: on Wednesday, August 13, the singer showcased the first look at her forthcoming album, including its track list and release date.
“And, baby, that’s show business for you. New album The Life of a Showgirl. Out October 3 ❤️🔥,” reads the caption of Swift’s latest Instagram post. She even changed her icon to reflect the cover, photographed by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott—known for their work with luxury labels like Gucci, Versace, and Louis Vuitton.
Swift poses in a bedazzled bodysuit, which includes strings of crystals strewn across her bare torso. In other images, she wears typical showgirl attire, including feathered headpieces, sexy corsets, and a set of rhinestone-encrusted lingerie that left little to the imagination.
The track list also confirmed that the album’s titular anthem would be Swift’s long-awaited collaboration with Sabrina Carpenter.
Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter on February 2, 2025.
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After two years of dating Kansas City Chiefs player Travis Kelce, Swift is finally appearing on his hit podcast “New Heights.” On today’s episode, she’ll discuss her upcoming album for the very first time, which, according to Entertainment Tonight, was entirely purposeful.
“She wanted to save the news of her album for his podcast as a way of supporting Travis and his platform—just as he’s always championed her,” a source told the outlet.
“Taylor feels completely at ease with Travis,” they added. “They see each other as true partners in every sense. With Travis, Taylor can be her unfiltered self and never feels the need to put on a performance. She’s excited for fans to see what she has in store on ‘New Heights.'”
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce in 2024.
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