Taylor Swift hit with claims she's copied Kylie Minogue with new Showgirl album
Taylor Swift has been slammed by some who have accused the Life of a Showgirl star of copying Kylie Minogue. The Bad Blood billionaire, 35, sent fans into a frenzy this week when she revealed her new album would be released on October 3 — just over a year and a half after the release of her 11th studio album, The Tortured Poets Department.
The Americana star poses to perfection on the new album cover, sporting a 1920s-style bejewelled headdress and barely-there bodysuit, encrusted with diamonds - and leaving very little to the imagination.
Looking longingly into the camera, Taylor leaves her long blonde hair loose and accessories with diamond cuffs, adorned with feathers, while sporting saucy fishnet tights. It comes as some accused the singer of risking alienating her fans with her new, sexed-up look.
While many Swifties praised the star for her eye-popping new appearance, some reckoned Taylor had copied Aussie star, Kylie, who also posed as a showgirl for her album, Showgirl: The Greatest Hits Era.
Kylie commenced her Showgirl world tour in 2005 in Europe before travelling to her native Melbourne, where she was diagnosed with breast cancer, causing her to postpone the remaining dates.
Comparing the two pop icons, one fan said: "Kylie is the one and only showgirl! No shade to Taylor but Kylie is the ultimate."
Meanwhile, another said: "There's only one Showgirl and that's Kylie!!" while a third person stated: "There is only one Showgirl and that's our Kylie."
However, responding to the claims, Kylie said there was room for everyone, as she took to Instagram, posting: "When all your friends start sending you your Showgirl mems!!! Awww.
"Showgirl life is 'a thing', multi dimensional and so much more than feathers and dazzle.
"Respect and admiration to all my fellow hard working Showgirls."
Agreeing with Kylie, one of Taylor's fans posted: "'So is 'showgirl' only reserved for Kylie or what? Don't get me wrong as I am a fan of both Kylie and Taylor... Was just wondering."
Another said: "These comments dragging Taylor are exhausting. Kylie is one of my faves, but how about we stop pitting women against each other?"
Meanwhile, a third suggested the singers should record together, as they replied: "'Kylie and Taylor should do a collab."
It comes as Taylor confirmed the release of her latest album following weeks of speculation.
The pop star appeared on a podcast with her boyfriend, Super Bowl star, Travis Kelce, and his brother, Jason, which over 1.3 million people tuned in to.
an insight into the album, which will be released in October.
Life Of A Showgirl, which she wrote on her Eras Tour and recorded to in Sweden, will feature 12 tracks, including a duet with Sabrina Carpenter. Speaking about the album, Taylor said: "This album is about what was going on behind the scenes in my inner life during this tour, which was so exuberant and electric and vibrant."
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