Taylor Swift countdown: Live updates on what she's announcing
On Monday night, Swift's website suddenly changed to a countdown to 12:12 a.m. ET for Tuesday morning. The countdown appeared after quite a chaotic day for Swifties, capping off a mad rush of announcements. First, the New Heights podcast — featuring Swift's boyfriend Travis Kelce and his brother Jason — teased a surprise episode on Wednesday night featuring a sparkly orange background and a familiar silhouette.
It was later confirmed that Swift would, in fact, be joining the podcast after the New Heights social media accounts posted a quick, but hilarious, video with the pop star and Kelce on the mic together.
In the midst of all of this, Swift's website changed to a countdown for a few mere hours away. The change features a familiar sparkly orange background with mint green highlights. Combine this with some pretty big hints in the form of social media posts earlier in the day teasing Swift in 12 orange outfits, fans are officially convinced the pop star's next album — dubbed "TS12" by Swifties — is upon us.
So, what does this surprise countdown ultimately lead to? Follow along with our live updates of Swift's past-midnight announcement right here!
Taylor Swift fans are ready for the countdown, no matter what happens
No one knows what to expect, but the Swifties are prepared if nothing else.
New Heights officially confirms Taylor Swift's podcast appearance amidst countdown intrigue
In a podcast that is sure to break the internet as we know it, New Heights officially confirmed Swift's appearance for Wednesday with a pretty short but incredibly funny clip as a tease.
What's the Taylor Swift countdown on her website for?
Ahead of the midnight countdown, it's currently unknown. All signs are seemingly pointing toward an album announcement, but who knows honestly. The words underneath the countdown read "EXPIRES AUGUST 12 AT 12:12AM ET", which gives no hints otherwise as to what it could be.
Is Taylor Swift announcing a new 'TS12' album?
Swifties are known to do a lot of clowning, but where there's smoke, there's fire. Given the rebrand of Swift's website, the sudden New Heights appearance and cryptic social media posts revolving around the color orange and the number 12, "TS12" feels very possible.
Swift's last album, The Tortured Poets Department, was released on April 19, 2024.
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