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 performing on stage at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin during the Eras Tour (PA)

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.