Overview

• Zoë Kravitz told Extra she’s heard “bits” of The Life of a Showgirl and deemed it “fantastic” with “no skips,” reinforcing enthusiasm for the upcoming release.
• The Life of a Showgirl is due Oct. 3 and marks Swift’s return to working with producers Max Martin and Shellback for her 12th studio project since 2017’s Reputation.
• Swift unveiled a 12-song track list on the New Heights podcast, revealing titles such as “The Fate of Ophelia,” “Elizabeth Taylor” and the title track featuring Sabrina Carpenter.
• Swift’s pre-release rollout has included an orange showgirl aesthetic across social media and billboards alongside a lyrical Spotify playlist as preorders for digital and physical formats went live.
• On the New Heights podcast, Swift described the record as her most upbeat and infectious pop album to date, aiming for melodies that listeners can’t skip.