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India Today
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Taylor Swift's new Showgirl vinyl variants sell out in less than an hour
Pop sensation Taylor Swift has once again sent fans into a frenzy, with two new vinyl editions of her upcoming album 'The Life of a Showgirl' selling out in less than an hour on Monday limited run records, unveiled via a countdown on Swift's official webstore, form part of what is being called 'The Shiny Bug Collection'. Despite being advertised as available for 48 hours or 'while supplies last', both versions vanished from the shelves in under 60 a look: (Credit: Instagram/taylorswift) advertisementThe two pressings share identical cover art, featuring Swift dressed in full showgirl regalia, though each sports a different title logo hue. The real distinction lies in the vinyl itself: one is a striking 'violet shimmer marbled' edition, while the other is a 'wintergreen and onyx marbled' variant. Fans hoping for a second chance may be out of luck, as both versions were promoted as one time only new variants follow last week's launch of three deluxe CD editions, which also sold out well before their scheduled window closed, though they remained on sale for longer than the for the meaning behind 'The Shiny Bug Collection' moniker, speculation is rife. Some fans suspect the phrase will surface in the album's lyrics, while others have floated theories ranging from metaphorical allusions to cheeky nods to Pokmon showgirl aesthetic runs throughout all the announced editions of the album, standard and deluxe alike, tying into Swift's stated concept for the record: a reflection on the dualities of fame and personal life, as shaped by her near two year Eras cover imagery continues to be credited to fashion photography duo Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott, with the visuals maintaining a high gloss, theatrical only vinyl edition currently still available is the standard pressing, a flamboyant 'sweat and vanilla perfume Portofino orange glitter' variant, featuring Swift reclining in a bejewelled costume in a bath. Unlike the newer releases, this version appears to be Swift has previously packed variant editions with bonus tracks, most notably on 'The Tortured Poets Department', she confirmed in a recent podcast with Travis Kelce that this time, the variations will be limited strictly to artwork and packaging. The album is set to release on October 3.- EndsMust Watch
Times
21-05-2025
- Science
- Times
Glitter could stop sea creatures forming shells
Glitter may seem like a nuisance to parents after a child's birthday party, but its effect on sea life can be far worse. Researchers at Trinity College Dublin found that glitter, which is made of plastic and aluminium, alters the chemistry of seawater — potentially interfering with the growth of coral, molluscs and sea urchins and other marine life. The affected species build their bodies out of calcium crystals in the water. However, researchers found that when glitter is submerged in seawater, calcium crystals begin to form upon it within minutes, far faster and in different shapes than they would form in unpolluted water. The scientists fear creatures struggle to build shells with these sorts of crystals, which form on specks of glitter after they
