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Taylor Swift's ‘Life of a Showgirl' News Has Sabrina Carpenter, Caitlin Clark & More Stars ‘Freaking Out'
Some of music's best showgirls are coming together to celebrate Taylor Swift's new album announcement, with Sabrina Carpenter, Cardi B, Nicki Minaj and several more stars sharing their reactions to the news on social media in the past 24 hours. The 'Espresso' singer, who is featured on the title track of Swift's upcoming The Life of a Showgirl LP was understandably particularly pumped about the news. On her Instagram Story, Carpenter wrote, 'i know someone who's freaking out and it's me.' More from Billboard Everything We Know About Taylor Swift's 'The Life of a Showgirl' (So Far) Beyond 'Showgirl': Taylor Swift's Biggest Revelations on Falling for Travis Kelce & More on 'New Heights' Taylor Swift Says Bad Bunny's 'Happy Gilmore 2' Performance 'Delighted' Her: 'His Comedic Timing Is So Good' Minaj simply reshared Swift's Instagram post about the album and typed a Sagittarius emoji — a nod to the two women's shared star sign — while Cardi hilariously posted a screenshot of Spongebob Squarepants breathing a sigh of relief on X. The 'WAP' artist is also gearing up to release an album, Am I the Drama?, on Sept. 19, and is likely resting easier knowing that she won't have to compete with the pop superstar for first-week streams. The stars' reactions come shortly after Swift formally announced The Life of a Showgirl on Tuesday (Aug. 12), the day after which she shared more details about the full-length on boyfriend Travis Kelce's New Heights podcast. According to the hitmaker, the Max Martin- and Shellback-produced LP is full of 'bangers' and dives deep into what happened in her personal life 'behind the scenes' of her two-year Eras Tour, which wrapped in December. Other famous friends who joined in on Swiftie excitement over the album news were Flavor Flav and Caitlin Clark, both of whom have been open about their love of the 14-time Grammy winner in the past. The Public Enemy rapper wrote on X, 'That's the Life of a Showgirl,!! TS12' and filled out New Heights' excuse form reading, 'Please excuse Flavor Flav from any responsibilities on Wednesday Aug. 12th at 7:00 p.m. ET. Don't blame me, but Taylor Swift will be appearing on the New Heights podcast.' The WNBA superstar also definitely tuned into the podcast. After the episode's premiere on YouTube — which raked in a record 1.3 million live viewers — glitched and blacked out before it was finished, Clark wrote on X, 'Swifties so powerful we broke the internet.' Other famous faces put their own spin on Swift's eye-popping Life of a Showgirl album cover, which shows the musician in a revealing bedazzled leotard while partially submerged in water. John Stamos, for one, photoshopped a picture of himself in Swift's place on the cover, writing on Instagram, 'big reputation.' More celebrities showed their support for Swift by liking her post announcing the album on Instagram, including Selena Gomez, Gracie Abrams, Ice Spice, Maren Morris, Maggie Rogers and Jack Antonoff. Those names are just a few of the countless Swifties who are bursting with excitement over the promise of new Taylor Swift music. Arriving Oct. 3, The Life of a Showgirl will mark her first album since 2024's The Tortured Poets Department, which spent 17 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. And while TTPD was more focused on poetry-style lyrics, Swift promised on New Heights that Showgirl will mark a return to the hookiness of some of her past hits. '[The album is] a lot more upbeat, and it's a lot more fun pop excitement,' she said on New Heights. 'My main goals were melodies that were so infectious, you're almost angry at it.' Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart Solve the daily Crossword
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Taylor Swift Shares Another Cryptic Countdown After ‘Showgirl' Announcement — What's Coming Next?
Taylor Swift is at it again. Less than a week after a mysterious countdown went live on her website and ticked down to what would turn out to be an announcement for her upcoming album, The Life of a Showgirl, the pop star has once again unveiled a cryptic timer heralding yet another piece of major news — but what could it be? Fans began noticing the new countdown on Monday morning (Aug. 18). Whereas the album announcement timer had an orange backdrop, the new countdown is set against a sparkly purple wallpaper. More from Billboard Everything We Know About Taylor Swift's 'The Life of a Showgirl' (So Far) Taylor Swift's 'Life of a Showgirl' News Has Sabrina Carpenter, Caitlin Clark & More Stars 'Freaking Out' Taylor Swift Reveals 'Life of a Showgirl' Release Date, Album Cover & Track List Featuring Sabrina Carpenter Giving no clues as to what will happen once the clock reaches 00:00:00, Swift's latest countdown simply states that it will expire at 2 p.m. ET on Monday. There's no telling what the 14-time Grammy winner has in store for fans this time. The musician has already bombarded Swifties with information over the past week, revealing on Aug. 12 that she had a new album titled The Life of a Showgirl on the way before sharing its cover art, release date and tracklist — featuring a Sabrina Carpenter collaboration — the following day. At the same time, four different variants of the LP became available for pre-order on Swift's site, including the 'Sweat and Vanilla Perfume' edition, the 'It's Frightening' edition, the 'It's Rapturous' version and the 'It's Beautiful' edition. '[The album is] a lot more upbeat, and it's a lot more fun pop excitement,' Swift said of the project on an Aug. 13 episode of boyfriend Travis Kelce's New Heights podcast, where she shared more details about her next era. 'My main goals were melodies that were so infectious, you're almost angry at it … This is the record I've been wanting to make for a very long time.' There are still several weeks before Showgirl drops on Oct. 3, so the new countdown could mean anything. Will it lead to a lead single announcement? A music video? More alternate versions of the album? Swifties have theorized about all of the above, but the overwhelming feeling in the fandom is pure excitement at what the Eras Tour headliner could possibly have in store next. 'I AM NOT READY FOR WHATEVER THIS COUNTDOWN LEADS TO,' one Swiftie wrote on X. Another person pleaded, 'WHAT DOES IT MEAN TAYLOR?!' Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart Solve the daily Crossword
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Here's How Taylor Swift Made History With Album Announcement Video, According to Expert
Taylor Swift has created history with her new 12th studio album announcement video. She first teased the fans with the blurred version of her new album on Instagram on August 12 before revealing the cover on Travis and Jason Kelce's 'New Heights' podcast a day later. According to experts, due to this tactic, the pop icon's clip has become one of the most-viewed videos on social media in a single day. Taylor Swift's album announcement video is the most-viewed video on social media in a single day, says expert Taylor Swift recently took her fans by surprise by announcing her 12th studio album. However, instead of revealing all about the 'TS 12' album in the clip uploaded on @newheightshow and @taylorswift, the singer teased her fans only with the blurred version of her 'brand new album,' titled 'The Life of a Showgirl,' on August 12. The gimmick immediately left the Swifties in a frenzy. It was only a day later on Travis and Jason Kelce's podcast, 'New Heights,' when the fans were able to see her album cover. Her album announcement video quickly became the most-viewed video on any social media platform in a single day. As per #ShuterScoop, the clip fetched more than 167 million views in 24 hours. Looking at her excellent marketing strategy, one insider said that the pop icon 'knows how to make an entrance.' The insider further added that 'This was pure spectacle — and it worked.' The staggering numbers even made a digital strategist believe that Swift 'hit the internet's jackpot.' She 'didn't just announce an album — she staged a cultural event.' And it seems the groundwork for the reveal was done beforehand, with billboards in Nashville and New York lit up with mint-green clues. Moreover, Spotify playlist also hinted at the return of hitmakers Shellback and Max Martin. On her 'New Heights' podcast appearance, the 'Love Story' singer told the hosts that she wrote the lyrics while touring on her Eras Tour in Europe last year. Talking more about the album, the singer said it represents 'everything that was going on behind the curtain.' The pop sensation even revealed that she is the producer of the album along with Shellback and Max Martin. The new album has 12 songs and will drop on October 3, as per her Instagram post. The post Here's How Taylor Swift Made History With Album Announcement Video, According to Expert appeared first on Reality Tea. Solve the daily Crossword
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Meghan Markle Blames Taylor Swift for Stealing Her Spotlight With Viral Video, Says Source
Taylor Swift's album announcement on the 'New Heights' podcast reportedly overshadowed Meghan Markle's Netflix push, and the latter was not happy about it. According to a recent report, the Duchess of Sussex expected the second season of 'With Love, Meghan' to command the news cycle following its Tuesday release. Instead, Swift's 'The Life of a Showgirl' reveal dominated online conversation. Meghan Markle 'convinced' Taylor Swift stole her spotlight with album announcement, says source Racking up over 167 million views in 24 hours, Taylor Swift appeared on the 'New Heights' podcast to announce her upcoming album. In an exclusive report by Rob Shuter, Meghan Markle believed Swift diverted the conversation toward herself. While Markle expected the release of 'With Love, Meghan' Season 2 to dominate the media, Swift's album announcement became the talk of the internet. A source claimed, 'Meghan thought her trailer would own the news cycle.' They added, 'Then Taylor's announcement came in like a wrecking ball. Meghan's convinced it wasn't just bad luck.' Shuter's report added that the rollout landed amid a challenging backdrop for the Sussexes' media ventures. Reportedly, Netflix has shifted the couple's widely publicized $100 million pact into a more modest 'first look' deal. The 'With Love, Meghan' trailer itself was released with limited promotion. It drew limited engagement and appeared with Instagram comments turned off. An insider told Shuter, 'She saw this as her comeback moment, then Taylor took all the oxygen out of the room.' Additionally, the timing could post further complications. Shuter noted palace gossip that Markle's planned holiday special may overlap with the Princess of Wales' 'Together at Christmas' concert. Hence, this would risk another round of competing royal coverage. 'She's trying to spin it as unfortunate timing,' the source claimed, adding, 'But Meghan likes being the headline. This week, she wasn't.' For Meghan Markle, the stakes with her Netflix release remain high. Meanwhile, Taylor Swift's album announcement on the 'New Heights' podcast demonstrated her capacity to command media attention. The post Meghan Markle Blames Taylor Swift for Stealing Her Spotlight With Viral Video, Says Source appeared first on Reality Tea. Solve the daily Crossword
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Taylor Swift's Album Announcement Video Ruined Meghan Markle's Plans, Says Source
Taylor Swift's album announcement on the 'New Heights' podcast reportedly overshadowed 's Netflix push, and the latter was not happy about it. According to a recent report, the Duchess of Sussex expected the second season of 'With Love, Meghan' to command the news cycle following its Tuesday release. Instead, Swift's 'The Life of a Showgirl' reveal dominated online conversation. Meghan Markle feels Taylor Swift's album announcement dampened her Netflix plans Racking up over 167 million views in 24 hours, Taylor Swift appeared on the 'New Heights' podcast to announce her upcoming album. In an exclusive report by Rob Shuter, Meghan Markle believed Swift diverted the conversation toward herself. While Markle expected the release of 'With Love, Meghan' Season 2 to dominate the media, Swift's album announcement became the talk of the internet. A source claimed, 'Meghan thought her trailer would own the news cycle.' They added, 'Then Taylor's announcement came in like a wrecking ball. Meghan's convinced it wasn't just bad luck.' Shuter's report added that the rollout landed amid a challenging backdrop for the Sussexes' media ventures. Reportedly, Netflix has shifted the couple's widely publicized $100 million pact into a more modest 'first look' deal. The 'With Love, Meghan' trailer itself was released with limited promotion. It drew limited engagement and appeared with Instagram comments turned off. An insider told Shuter, 'She saw this as her comeback moment, then Taylor took all the oxygen out of the room.' Additionally, the timing could post further complications. Shuter noted palace gossip that Markle's planned holiday special may overlap with the Princess of Wales' 'Together at Christmas' concert. Hence, this would risk another round of competing royal coverage. 'She's trying to spin it as unfortunate timing,' the source claimed, adding, 'But Meghan likes being the headline. This week, she wasn't.' For Meghan Markle, the stakes with her Netflix release remain high. Meanwhile, Taylor Swift's album announcement on the 'New Heights' podcast demonstrated her capacity to command media attention. Originally reported by Ishika Mishra on Reality Tea. The post Taylor Swift's Album Announcement Video Ruined Meghan Markle's Plans, Says Source appeared first on Mandatory. Solve the daily Crossword
