Taylor Swift Announces New Album 'The Life of a Showgirl' Accompanied by Boyfriend

Kapanlagi.com - Taylor Swift is making headlines again! The superstar has just announced her 12th studio album titled The Life of a Showgirl. Interestingly, this announcement was made not on a grand stage or through her personal social media, but while she was a guest on the New Heights podcast hosted by her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, along with Jason Kelce.

This sweet moment was captured in a video posted on Instagram on Tuesday (12/8) at 12:12 a.m. local time. In the clip, Taylor, who is now 35 years old, said, "Can I show you something?" while holding a mint green suitcase with the initials T.S. Jason was curious, "What's inside? Wow, is this your new album?" Taylor then confirmed,
'This is my new album, The Life of a Showgirl. Read more news about Taylor Swift's album at Liputan6.com as well!

1. Announcement of the Inspiring Album

Hearing that, Travis immediately cheered, “TS 12!” However, Swift kept the cover of her album under wraps. On her official site, fans could only see a blurry image with shades of orange and mint green, with options to purchase vinyl, cassette, and CD versions. Interestingly, the CD will come with an exclusive poster. Tracklist? Still a mystery!

For observant Swifties, there are several hidden clues in the podcast set. A row of orange-covered books is visible, including works by artists Jean-Michel Basquiat, Marc Chagall, and Ruth Asawa—names closely associated with modernism and neo-expressionism.

2. Countdown That Sparks Excitement

The day before the announcement, Swift had already made fans anxious by counting down on her website. The sparkling orange background and mint green numbers ended just as she revealed the album title. And what makes it even more intriguing, Taylor is scheduled to be a guest on the episode of New Heights airing Wednesday (13/8).

This album comes a few months after Taylor successfully regained the master rights to her first six albums: Taylor Swift, Fearless, Speak Now, Red, 1989, and Reputation from Shamrock Capital last May.

3. Pre-order and Release Details

This album is available for pre-order on Taylor Swift's website. The limited edition vinyl of this album will be released in "portofino orange glitter" color.

Pre-ordered vinyl, CDs, and cassettes are expected to ship before October 13, 2025. The official release date of the album has not been announced.

4. Album Background

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The Life of a Showgirl will be Taylor Swift's 12th studio album. This album follows her previous studio album, The Tortured Poets Department, which was released in April 2024 and announced during the 2024 Grammy Awards.

The Tortured Poets Department broke several streaming records and spent 15 weeks at the top of the Billboard 200 chart. This announcement comes after Swift's record-breaking tour, The Eras Tour, which ended in December 2024, becoming the highest-grossing concert tour of all time.

5. Control of Works and Spotify Playlist

The Life of a Showgirl is also Swift's first release since she regained full control over all her works. Swift has bought back the full rights to her first six albums from Shamrock Capital.

In May 2025, Swift shared a letter on her official website celebrating that she now owns the masters of her entire discography. A Spotify playlist by Swift, titled "And, baby, that's show business for you", was shared through billboards, consisting of songs from her catalog produced by Max Martin and Shellback, suggesting that the duo produced The Life of a Showgirl.

6. QNA

What is the title of Taylor Swift's new album?
The title of Taylor Swift's new album is The Life of a Showgirl.

When did Taylor Swift announce her new album?
Taylor Swift announced her new album on August 12, 2025.

Where was the announcement of Taylor Swift's new album made?
The announcement of the new album was made on the New Heights podcast hosted by Travis Kelce.

When will Taylor Swift's new album be released?
The official release date of the album has not been announced, but all versions will be shipped before October 13, 2025.

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