Taylor Swift announces new album The Life of a Showgirl

Singer announced her 12th album at 12.12am on 12 August after a countdown, mysterious posts and teasing an appearance on her boyfriend Travis Kelce’s New Heights podcast
Taylor Swift announces new album The Life of a Showgirl
Taylor Swift performing on stage at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin during the Eras Tour (PA)
Tue, 12 Aug, 2025 - 06:30
Sian Cain

Taylor Swift has announced her next album, The Life of a Showgirl.

Swift is known for dropping hints and clues for her fans ahead of announcements and this one was no different. On Monday night, a countdown to 12.12am eastern time on 12 August appeared on her website, transformed to a glittering orange.

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