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Taylor Swift announces ‘brand new album’ The Life of a Showgirl on Travis Kelce's podcast and the internet is on fire

Taylor Swift announced her 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl. The mint green and orange cover was (almost) revealed, generating 75,000 likes in 6 min.

Updated on: Aug 12, 2025, 09:59:53 IST
By Soumya Srivastava
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Taylor Swift has announced ‘brand new album’ The Life of a Showgirl. She appeared on boyfriend Travis Kelce and his brother Jason Kelce's podcast The New Heights show to make the announcement. Thhe album will be out in October.

A brand new album

Taylor Swift announces ‘brand new album’ The Life of a Showgirl.
Taylor Swift announces ‘brand new album’ The Life of a Showgirl.

In a video shared on the podcast's official Instagram page, Taylor pulled out a briefcase with orange details and announced her 12th album, inspiring screams from Jason.

Reactions from fans

The cover, though blurred on the podcast's post right now, seems to be mint green and orange. The video has 75000 likes in 6 minutes.

A comment read, “Oh Taylor, Swift fans are in meltdown mode.”

“Its already topping charts before its out lmfao.”

This is Taylor's 12th studio album after Taylor Swift (2006), Fearless (2008), Speak Now (2010), Red (2012), 1989 (2014), Reputation (2017), Lover (2019), Folklore (2020), Evermore (2020), Midnights (2022), The Tortured Poets Department (2024).

Fans were excited on hearing the news and especially how she made Travis a part of the announcement. The two went public in September 2023.

Taylor Swift had already posted about Kelce last year. In June 2024, she shared a selfie with Kelce and members of the British royal family backstage at her London Eras Tour show at Wembley Stadium.

Along with the picture, Swift added a caption that read, "Happy Bday M8! London shows are off to a splendid start @princeandprincessofwales."

 
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Soumya Srivastava

Soumya Srivastava is the Entertainment and Lifestyle Editor at Hindustan Times, bringing over a decade of experience covering movies, celebrities, pop culture, and everything that feels current and compelling. With a sharp editorial lens and an instinct for what resonates, she writes stories that balance insight with accessibility — whether she’s reporting from a red carpet, reviewing a buzzy new release, or unpacking the craft behind cinema. An unabashed Swiftie and a devoted admirer of Christopher Nolan’s filmmaking, Soumya blends heart and analysis in equal measure. She holds a degree in English Literature from Janki Devi Memorial College, Delhi University, and is an alumna of IIMC Dhenkanal (2013). As a Rotten Tomatoes Certified Film Critic, her reviews reflect credibility, cultural awareness, and a nuanced understanding of storytelling across genres and formats. She has interviewed celebrities like Celine Song, Zoya Akhtar, Kajol, Shabana Azmi, Pankaj Tripathi and more. She has also reviwes hundreds of movies and written thousands of stories, made videos, special columns and more. While films remain her first love, Soumya’s interests extend deeply into lifestyle and design. She is particularly drawn to décor, thoughtfully designed spaces, and the subtle ways aesthetics influence everyday living. From celebrity homes and interior trends to broader lifestyle movements, she enjoys exploring how personal taste intersects with identity and modern culture. Her voice is informed yet relatable, analytical yet warm — making her work engaging for a wide and diverse readership. Through her writing, Soumya continues to shape conversations around entertainment, lifestyle, and contemporary culture.

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