Overview

• The 12-track album is set to arrive on October 3, with Spotify pre-saves exceeding five million to set a new platform record.
• Billboard reporting indicates an interpolation of George Michael’s Father Figure, and Michael’s former partner Kenny Goss told TMZ he believes Michael would have approved.
• A Spotify activation in Chelsea invites fans to hunt for visual clues and includes a video where Swift references working with producers Max Martin and Shellback.
• Swift’s promotional clip showcases a cabaret-inspired look, while Target readies an exclusive pink-shimmer vinyl with select stores opening at midnight.
• Some outlets report a duet with Sabrina Carpenter on the title track, a detail that remains unconfirmed until the album’s release.