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Taylor Swift Releases 'The Life of a Showgirl' as Cinemas Host Premiere Weekend

The set arrives as Spotify’s most pre-saved album.

Overview

  • The 12-track set reunites Swift with producers Max Martin and Shellback, with Sabrina Carpenter as the sole credited guest on the title track.
  • A one-weekend theatrical Release Party launched Friday, premiering the "The Fate of Ophelia" video alongside behind-the-scenes and lyric videos, with many screenings selling out.
  • "Showgirl" is described as an upbeat, pop-forward collection focused on love, marriage and success, with sharper edges on songs like "Father Figure" and "Cancelled!"
  • Special physical editions include retailer exclusives such as orange glitter and pink shimmer vinyl variants that extend the album’s debut-week push.
  • Fans are decoding potential Easter eggs in tracks like "Honey" and "Opalite," though any links to Travis Kelce remain unconfirmed.