Overview

• On October 10, Perry posted Swift’s track “Eldest Daughter” to her Instagram Stories, a week after the release of Life of a Showgirl.
• Swift’s new album set Spotify’s single-day high for any album this year, reinforcing its commercial strength during release week.
• Perry and Swift’s relationship has shifted from a mid-2010s rift to reconciliation marked by an olive branch before the Reputation tour and Perry’s 2019 video cameo.
• Perry previously attended Swift’s Eras Tour in March 2024 and shared a backstage selfie, signaling renewed ties well before the new post.
• Coverage notes divided reactions to Life of a Showgirl, as Swift discusses tracks informed by her engagement to Travis Kelce in recent interviews.