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Taylor Swift Reveals Tracklist and Release Date for New Album ‘The Life of a Showgirl' On ‘New Heights' Podcast
Taylor Swift's 12th album, The Life of a Showgirl, is officially coming this fall. The pop star, announcing the news on boyfriend Travis Kelce's podcast New Heights Wednesday, said her latest album will be released on Oct. 3 and feature 12 new songs. Swift said the album is about what was going on during her life while she was on the Eras Tour. More from The Hollywood Reporter UMG-Backed Chord Music Gets Investment From Searchlight Capital Megadeth Announces Final Album, Farewell Tour: "Don't Be Mad, Don't Be Sad, Be Happy for Us All" Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce Podcast Delivers a Massive 10 Million Views, Stream Crashes 'It just comes from the most infectiously joyful, wild, dramatic place I was in in my life,' Swift told the Kelce brothers on the podcast. 'As you said, bangers,' she joked. Swift also confirmed on the podcast there would be no other songs on the album aside from the 12 announced tracks, referencing her surprise double-album drop of The Tortured Poets Department. 'This is the record I've been wanting to make for a very long time,' the pop star said. Swift also released the tracklist for The Life of a Showgirl, which features a collaboration with Sabrina Carpenter that ends the album. The album's first track will be 'The Fate of Ophelia.' Track five, a coveted placement on a Swift album, which typically features the most emotional moment of the project, will be 'Eldest daughter.' The album reunites Swift with legendary hitmakers Max Martin and Shellback. Swifties have been heavily speculating Martin and Shellback's involvement in the album since billboards in New York and Nashville drew fans to a new Taylor Swift Spotify playlist, which featured 22 Swift songs that were made with Martin and Shellback. The move could mean a sonic turn for Swift, leaning heavier toward pop; the duo worked with Swift on some of her biggest, more pop-leaning hits like 'Blank Space,' 'Shake It Off,' '22' and 'I Knew You Were Trouble.' On the podcast, Swift referred to Martin as her mentor, and confirmed that there were no other collaborators on the production and songwriting. This will mark Swift's first record since 2014 that won't feature production from Jack Antonoff. 'We've never made an album before where it's just the three of us, there's no other collaborators,' Swift said of her work with Martin and Shellback. 'It's just the three of us making a focused album where it felt like catching lightning in a bottle, honestly. I essentially said to him 'I want to be as proud of an album as I am of the Eras tour, and for the same reasons.' On the podcast, Swift revealed that she started working on The Life of a Showgirl while she was on the Eras tour in Europe. 'I'd do like three shows in a row, I'd have three days off, I'd fly to Sweden, go back to the tour,' Swift said. Working on this, I was physically exhausted at this point in the tour but I was so mentally stimulated and so excited to be creating.' 'And literally living the life of a showgirl,' Kelce added. 'I was, that's why I called it that, nailed it,' Swift responded. Swift's appearance on New Heights was a hot topic of conversation since it was announced earlier this week. In her extensive two-hour-long conversation, aside from details on the new album, Swift recalled gaining ownership of her masters, the beginning of her relationship with Kelce, and her experience on her record-breaking eras tour among other topics. 'This podcast got me a boyfriend ever since Travis decided to use it as his personal dating app about two years ago,' Swift joked during Wednesday's episode. Swift called it 'such a wild romantic gesture' for Kelce to be courting her so publicly with the podcast. 'This felt more like I was in an '80s John Hughes movie and he was just like, standing outside of my window with a boombox,' Swift said. 'I was like 'if this guy isn't crazy,' this is sort of what I've been writing songs about wanting to happen to me since I was a teenager.'' Regarding her masters, Swift said she'd been saving up money since she was a teenager with the hopes of buying the rights to her recordings. After the Eras tour ended, she said, she'd connected with her team and decided it seemed like a good time to approach Shamrock Capital, the firm that had purchased her masters from Scooter Braun in 2020. Swift and her team had no idea if they'd be interested, and Swift said she wanted to buy her music outright rather than establish a partnership with another company. She recalled sending her mother and brother out to Los Angeles to talk with Shamrock, and they told the company the story of why it was so important to Swift to own the music. 'I'm in the business of human emotion, I'd so much rather lead heart-first in something like this,' Swift said on the podcast. 'I want it because this is my hand-written diary entries from my whole life. Everything I've ever done is in this catalog.' In tears, Swift recalled being in Kansas City when she got the call from her mother telling her she finally got ownership of the masters. 'I was bawling my eyes out, I'm just like weeping like 'really? What do you mean? This changed my life, I can't believe it still,' Swift said. 'Every time I think about it I have to tell the short version to everyone. This will affect the rest of my life. I think about this every day now, but instead of it being an intrusive thought that hurts me, it's 'I can't believe this happened, how lucky am I.' 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News18
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Travis Kelce's Sweet Gesture For Taylor Swift Has Fans Saying ‘She Found Love'
Last Updated: In a clip from the New Heights podcast, Travis Kece was seen moving a mic placed in front of him so as to show the cover of The Life of a Showgirl clearly. Who is Taylor Swift's biggest cheerleader? None other than her boyfriend and NFL star, Travis Kelce. With the 35-year-old singer and songwriter all set to release her 12th studio album in the coming months, the excitement among her fans is more than ever. She announced her new album, The Life of a Showgirl and officially revealed its first look on Travis' podcast New Heights, which he hosts with his brother Jason Kelce. While the announcement was itself enough to cause frenzy among their fans, it was Travis Kelce's small and thoughtful gesture that has been making people on the internet go 'aww". In a few-second clip shared on X (formerly Twitter), Taylor could be seen fondly talking about her new album, while the Kansas City Chiefs' tight end held it up for the camera. At one point, he even moved the microphone placed in front of him so that the cover of the album could be clearly visible to the camera without any barrier. The subtle yet thoughtful gesture of the 35-year-old NFL star quickly went viral on the internet, with fans calling it proof that Travis is the partner for whom Taylor was waiting. Many took to social media to gush over how attentive and supportive he was, highlighting that she deserved such kind of love. How Fans Reacted To Travis Kelce's Thoughtful Gesture? One fan said, 'Like.. we could already see it just fine, and he was all 'HERE. LOOK AT THIS. CHECK OUT WHAT SHE MADE.'" Another added, 'I love how sweet those little gestures are." A different fan commented, 'She finally found the love of her life, who doesn't put her in the basement. He let her bejewelled." 'He is promoting this album cover so much as if Taylor isn't already the biggest superstar in the world," wrote another fan of the pop star. — 🏈👑❤️🔥 | fan acct. (@TayvisHaze) August 17, 2025 What's Taylor Swift's Album The Life Of A Showgirl About? On the August 13 episode of the New Heights podcast, Taylor Swift unveiled her new album's first glimpse and also revealed that it is slated to be released on October 3. She brought out a mint-green briefcase with the letters 'TS" painted in orange, which is the theme colour of the album. She then opened it and revealed the vinyl record of The Life of a Showgirl. 'It was something that I was working on while I was in Europe on the Eras tour," she said, as Travis admitted, 'How on earth did she do this on tour is still blowing my mind." Explaining the inspiration, the Cruel Summer singer added, '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. It just comes from like the most infectiously joyful, wild, dramatic place I was in my life." The Life of a Showgirl will comprise 12 tracks: The Fate of Ophelia, Elizabeth Taylor, Opalite, Father Figure, Eldest Daughter, Ruin the Friendship, Actually Romantic, Wi$h Li$t, Wood, CANCELLED!, Honey and The Life of a Showgirl (featuring Sabrina Carpenter). First Published: August 19, 2025, 16:10 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Loading comments...
USA Today
21 hours ago
- Business
- USA Today
FTC sues reseller for faking accounts to grab Taylor Swift Eras tickets
Federal regulators are suing a ticket broker they say used fake accounts to snag Eras Tour tickets and sell them at a markup. Hot on the heels of Taylor Swift's "The Life of a Showgirl" announcement, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission filed a complaint in Maryland federal court on Aug. 18. The paperwork accused ticket reseller Key Investment Group of using thousands of fake or purchased Ticketmaster accounts to snag tickets to events and resell them at higher rates. The FTC said for one of the Eras concerts, the Baltimore-based company deployed 49 different accounts to seize 273 tickets, evading the six-ticket purchase limit. Key Investment Group operates resale sites such as Ticketmaster faced intense criticism after its botched 2022 sale of tickets to Swift's much-hyped Eras Tour, when billions of fans, bots and resellers overwhelmed the site. The company was forced to cancel a planned general public sale. Taylor Swift speaks out after Ticketmaster cancels her tour's general ticket sale: 'It pisses me off' "There are a multitude of reasons why people had such a hard time trying to get tickets and I'm trying to figure out how this situation can be improved moving forward," Swift posted to her Instagram story. "I'm not going to make excuses for anyone because we asked them, multiple times, if they could handle this kind of demand and we were assured they could. It's truly amazing that 2.4 million people got tickets, but it really pisses me off that a lot of them feel like they went through several bear attacks to get them." FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson said in a statement that the lawsuit against Key Investment Group puts ticket sellers on notice that the agency will target those who "circumvent ticketing platforms' limits on ticket sales." The action is part of a broader crackdown President Donald Trump announced in March aimed at curbing exploitative reselling practices that raise costs for fans. Taylor Swift 'New Heights' highlights: Eras Tour inspired new album, no extra tracks, more Key Investment Group sued the FTC in July to block the investigation, saying its purchases did not involve automated software or bots and did not violate the Better Online Ticket Sales (BOTS) Act. The company said in its lawsuit that the FTC has made it clear "they intend to use the BOTS Act to shut down the entire secondary-ticket market." On Monday, the FTC accused Key Investment Group and three of its executives of violating the BOTS Act as well as the FTC Act, which prohibits unfair and deceptive business practices. Meanwhile, Ticketmaster and its parent, Live Nation Entertainment, are fighting a separate U.S. antitrust lawsuit alleging the company monopolized markets across the live concert industry. Contributing: Reuters. Don't miss any Taylor Swift news; sign up for the free, weekly newsletter This Swift Beat. Follow Taylor Swift reporter Bryan West on Instagram, TikTok and X as @BryanWestTV.
New York Post
21 hours ago
- Business
- New York Post
FTC sues ticket reseller for using bogus Ticketmaster accounts to evade Taylor Swift's Eras tour ticket limits
Federal Trade Commission sued ticket reseller Key Investment Group for evading purchasing limits to buy up thousands of tickets to live events including Taylor Swift's Eras tour and resell them at a markup, according to a complaint filed in Maryland federal court on Monday. The Baltimore, Md.-based company, which operates ticket resale sites including used thousands of Ticketmaster accounts, including fake or purchased accounts, the FTC said. Ticketmaster faced intense criticism after its botched 2022 sale of tickets to Swift's much-hyped New Eras Tour, when billions of requests from Swift fans, bots and ticket resellers overwhelmed its website and the company canceled a planned ticket sale to the general public. Ticket reseller Key Investment Group, which operates ticket resale sites including used thousands of Ticketmaster accounts, including fake or purchased accounts, the FTC said. AP For one Swift concert, Key Investment Group used 49 different accounts to purchase 273 tickets and evade a 6-ticket purchase limit, the FTC said on Monday. FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson said in a statement that the lawsuit puts ticket sellers on notice that the agency will go after those who circumvent ticketing platforms' limits on ticket sales. The lawsuit is part of a crackdown President Trump announced in March focused on curbing exploitative ticket reselling practices that raise costs for fans. Key Investment Group sued the FTC in July to block its investigation, saying that its ticket purchases did not use automated software, or bots, and did not violate the Better Online Ticket Sales (BOTS) Act. The lawsuit is part of a crackdown President Trump announced in March focused on curbing exploitative ticket reselling practices that raise costs for fans. AP The FTC has made it clear that 'they intend to use the BOTS Act to shut down the entire secondary-ticket market,' the company said in its lawsuit. The agency on Monday accused Key Investment Group and three of its executives of violating the BOTS Act as well as the FTC Act, which prohibits unfair and deceptive business practices. Ticketmaster and its parent company, Live Nation Entertainment, are facing a lawsuit brought by US antitrust enforcers accusing the company of monopolizing markets across the live concert industry.
Straits Times
21 hours ago
- Business
- Straits Times
US FTC sues ticket reseller for evading Taylor Swift's Eras tour ticket limits
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox For one Taylor Swift concert, Key Investment Group used 49 different accounts to purchase 273 tickets and evade a 6-ticket purchase limit. WASHINGTON - The US Federal Trade Commission sued ticket reseller Key Investment Group for evading purchasing limits to buy up thousands of tickets to live events including Taylor Swift's Eras tour and resell them at a markup, according to a complaint filed in Maryland federal court on Aug 18. The Baltimore, Maryland-based company, which operates ticket resale sites including used thousands of Ticketmaster accounts, including fake or purchased accounts, the FTC said. Ticketmaster faced intense criticism after its botched 2022 sale of tickets to Swift's much-hyped New Eras Tour , when billions of requests from Swift fans, bots and ticket resellers overwhelmed its website and the company canceled a planned ticket sale to the general public. For one Swift concert, Key Investment Group used 49 different accounts to purchase 273 tickets and evade a 6-ticket purchase limit, the FTC said on Aug 18. FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson said in a statement that the lawsuit puts ticket sellers on notice that the agency will go after those who circumvent ticketing platforms' limits on ticket sales. The lawsuit is part of a crackdown President Donald Trump announced in March focused on curbing exploitative ticket reselling practices that raise costs for fans. Key Investment Group sued the FTC in July to block its investigation, saying that its ticket purchases did not use automated software, or bots, and did not violate the Better Online Ticket Sales (BOTS) Act. The FTC has made it clear that 'they intend to use the BOTS Act to shut down the entire secondary-ticket market,' the company said in its lawsuit. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore Jobs, infrastructure and homes at the core of Singapore's resilience: Economists Business New online tools by SkillsFuture Singapore help companies plan and curate staff training Life Chinese EV brand Nio to be launched in Singapore in first quarter of 2026 Asia 2 firefighters die in building fire at Osaka's Dotonbori tourist district Singapore Driver hurt after car turns turtle in Upper Thomson accident Sport National tennis player Shaheed Alam serves up charity event to benefit migrant workers Life New Blackpink album scheduled for November, YG Entertainment confirms Singapore Jail for driver of 11-tonne garbage truck that ran over cyclist in Woodlands The agency on Aug 18 accused Key Investment Group and three of its executives of violating the BOTS Act as well as the FTC Act, which prohibits unfair and deceptive business practices. Ticketmaster and its parent company, Live Nation Entertainment, are facing a lawsuit brought by US antitrust enforcers accusing the company of monopolising markets across the live concert industry. REUTERS
