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Taylor Swift Releases 'The Life of a Showgirl' With Theater Party and Record Spotify Pre‑Saves

Swift reunites with Max Martin and Shellback for a pop-forward set she calls a self-portrait from her Eras Tour downtime.

Overview

  • The 12-track release includes the title song featuring Sabrina Carpenter and arrived worldwide on Oct. 3.
  • Swift co-produced the project with Max Martin and Shellback, developing it during European Eras Tour breaks with trips to Sweden.
  • A three-day cinema event titled The Official Release Party Of A Showgirl showcases the "The Fate of Ophelia" video, lyric videos and behind-the-scenes content, with many screenings already sold out.
  • Spotify data shows it is the most pre-saved album to date, and Deadline projects the one-weekend theatrical event to gross $30–50 million.
  • Media and fans are decoding Easter eggs and potential references in the lyrics, though connections to specific people remain unconfirmed.