Taylor Swift announced her 12th studio album, “The Life of a Showgirl,” at 12: 12 am on Tuesday, according to Benzinga. Swift’s website lists vinyl editions shipping before Oct. 13, including a limited “Portofino orange glitter” pressing and a cassette, with artwork and track list still hidden. Fans were primed by Taylor Nation’s orange-tinted teasers on Monday, according to the Associated Press. 'The reveal followed orange-themed teasers from Taylor Nation and the “New Heights” podcast, hosted by Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and his brother Jason, which confirmed Swift’s appearance Wednesday. The album is her first since completing a re-recording campaign and regaining her full catalog in May. It follows 2024’s “The Tortured Poets Department,” released during her record-breaking $2.2 billion Eras Tour.
