Overview

• In her first detailed podcast interview, Swift recounted collapsing in tears in Kansas City after her mother called to say the masters were back, with partner Travis Kelce by her side.
• Instead of lawyers or managers, she sent her mother Andrea and brother Austin to meet Shamrock Capital executives in Los Angeles and present a heart-first case for the buyback.
• Industry reports place the transaction at about $360 million, reflecting an outright acquisition of the original recordings for her first six albums.
• Swift confirmed her songwriting publishing was never at risk, ensuring she alone controls licensing decisions and whether ‘Taylor’s Version’ is used in media.
• She also used the New Heights appearance to preview her 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl, due for release on October 3, 2025.