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Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ Shatters 2025 One‑Day Streaming Record

A scarcity-driven rollout with limited vinyl variants plus a one‑weekend theatrical release party powered the record-setting debut.

Overview

  • Spotify said the 12-track album became 2025’s most‑streamed album in a single day less than 11 hours after release.
  • Special theater screenings doubled as a ‘release party’ that premiered the ‘The Fate of Ophelia’ video, with industry estimates projecting $30–50 million in weekend grosses, per Deadline.
  • Reviews ranged widely, with Rolling Stone and Variety praising the record as top-tier pop and outlets like The Guardian offering sharply negative assessments.
  • Recorded in Sweden during Eras Tour breaks with Max Martin and Shellback, the pop-focused set features Sabrina Carpenter on the title track and includes a George Michael–approved ‘Father Figure’ interpolation.
  • On the press circuit, Swift confirmed engagement details and said wedding planning follows the album rollout, adding she has no immediate plans to tour.