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Taylor Swift Unveils The Life of a Showgirl with Pre-Orders as Leaks Circulate

Her official store offers vinyl, CD and cassette pre-orders that ship by October 13 without a confirmed launch date.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 16: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NO STANDALONE PUBLICATION USE (NO SPECIAL INTEREST OR SINGLE ARTIST PUBLICATION USE; NO BOOK USE)) Taylor Swift performs at Melbourne Cricket Ground on February 16, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Graham Denholm/TAS24/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management)

Overview

  • Swift announced her 12th studio album in a New Heights podcast teaser featuring a mint-green briefcase and orange accents at 12:12 a.m. ET on August 12.
  • TaylorSwift.com now accepts pre-orders for multiple formats—including a limited Portofino orange glitter vinyl—with shipments scheduled before October 13.
  • A Spotify playlist of 22 Max Martin and Shellback–produced tracks has prompted speculation about a pop-oriented sound without confirming their official involvement.
  • Fans are dissecting Easter eggs tied to the orange/mint visual palette and the recurring number 12 and are speculating on collaborators such as Sabrina Carpenter.
  • Unverified cover art and tracklist leaks have circulated online, fueling debate ahead of tonight’s New Heights episode expected to reveal more details.