08/18/2025
Taylor Swift officially announced her 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl, via a surprise appearance on the New Heights podcast hosted by Travis and Jason Kelce. The reveal came at 12:12 a.m. ET on August 12 and included the album’s cover art, tracklist, and formats like vinyl, CDs, cassettes, and posters. The cover features Swift submerged in water, evoking glamorous, showgirl-inspired themes. The project is co-produced by Swift, Max Martin, and Shellback, and features Sabrina Carpenter on the title track.