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Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ Breaks Single-Day Streaming Records, Powers Big Box Office Launch

Critics split on a pop-forward album produced with Max Martin alongside Shellback.

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Taylor Swift wearing vintage Bob Mackie and custom Lorraine Schwartz bracelets.

Overview

  • Spotify said the album became 2025’s most-streamed in a single day within 11 hours, and lead track “The Fate of Ophelia” set the platform’s single-day song record.
  • Apple Music and Amazon Music reported new first‑day highs for the album, though Chart Data noted it still trails the all‑time opening‑day total set by Swift’s 2024 release on Spotify.
  • AMC Theatres said the one‑weekend Release Party film earned nearly $16 million on Friday and is forecast to reach $25–30 million domestically for the weekend.
  • Reviews ranged from Rolling Stone’s five stars and a New York Times Critic’s Pick to The Guardian’s two‑star pan, reflecting sharply divergent views.
  • In media appearances, Swift discussed her engagement to Travis Kelce, confirmed select Easter‑egg theories, and emphasized a no‑rush approach to touring after the Eras run.