What is Taylor Swift's 'TS12' as New Heights rumors swirl?
Is it, perhaps, the next album? Some other big news? Is Swift appearing at all on the podcast or is it all a bunch of red herrings meant to fool us?
We don't know. But there's been a lot of chatter about "Taylor Swift TS12," and for those who don't know, we want to fill you in.
Let's explain what this is all about:
What is Taylor Swift TS12?
OK, so: Taylor Swift has 11 original studio albums -- her debut, Fearless, Speak Now, Red, 1989, Reputation, Lover, Folklore, Evermore, Midnights and The Tortured Poets Department.
If she goes on the podcast and announces her next album, that would be No. 12. So fans have nicknamed it TS12.
How many albums does Taylor Swift have?
Like we said: It's 11 studio albums total.
Is Taylor Swift going to be on the New Heights podcast?
We'll see!
Is Taylor Swift going to announce TS12 on the New Heights podcast?
It's possible! We don't know for sure, but a lot of signs are pointing to it.
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