The Life of a Showgirl: What Every Taylor Swift Fan Should Know About Her New Album

By: Shawn
‎Taylor Swift has officially unveiled her 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl, giving fans a full look at what’s coming this fall.

Taylor Swift’s 12th album The Life of a Showgirl drops Oct. 3.
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‎Here’s what you need to know:
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‎1. Release Date Announced
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‎The album will hit October 3, 2025, giving fans an exciting autumn release to anticipate.
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‎2. Star-Studded Collaboration
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‎The title track features Sabrina Carpenter, who opened for Swift’s Eras Tour, adding an extra layer of pop star synergy.

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‎3. Production by Hitmakers
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‎Max Martin and Shellback, the duo behind many of Swift’s 1989 and Reputation hits, produced the entire album.
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‎4. Sparkling Album Cover
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‎Swift revealed a glittering portrait of herself in sparkling netting, locking eyes with the camera—a visual nod to the showbiz theme.

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‎5. Full Track List
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‎The LP opens with “The Fate of Ophelia” and includes “Elizabeth Taylor,” “Opalite,” “Father Figure,” and “Cancelled!”, among others.
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‎6. Unique Editions for Fans
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‎Four editions are available for pre-order: “Sweat and Vanilla Perfume,” “It’s Frightening,” “It’s Rapturous,” and “It’s Beautiful.” Each comes with distinct artwork, photo cards, and a collectible charm bracelet in a jewelry box.

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‎7. Podcast Reveal with Travis Kelce
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‎Swift discussed the album, the conclusion of her Eras Tour, and reclaiming her masters on Travis Kelce’s New Heights podcast, timed with the album announcement.

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‎8. First Full-Length Album Since 2024
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‎The Life of a Showgirl is her first full-length project since 2024’s The Tortured Poets Department, which dominated the Billboard 200 at No. 1 for 17 weeks.

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