Everything We Know About Taylor Swift’s 12th Album ‘The Life of a Showgirl’

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Taylor Swift is entering her The Life of a Showgirl era.

Following countless theories from Swifties, the pop star announced her 12th album in a teaser clip for her August 2025 appearance on boyfriend Travis Kelce’s “New Heights” podcast.

“So I wanted to show you something,” Swift told Travis and his brother and cohost, Jason Kelce, before picking up a case with her initials “TS” emblazoned on the front in orange font.

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As she opened the mystery box, she took out the record, which was blurred in the clip, telling the brothers, “This is my brand new album, The Life of a Showgirl.”

Both Jason and Travis could not contain their excitement over the news. Jason excitedly screamed while Travis exclaimed, “TS 12!”

Since Swift's announcement, fans have taken to social media searching tirelessly for more clues about what to expect from The Life of a Showgirl.

Keep scrolling for everything to know about The Life of a Showgirl:

When Did Taylor Swift Announce ‘The Life of a Showgirl’?

Swift announced The Life of a Showgirl in a teaser clip for her long-awaited appearance on Travis’ “New Heights” podcast. The announcement dropped on August 12, 2025, at 12:12 a.m. ET.

What Is the Color Scheme for ‘The Life of a Showgirl’?

Taylor Swift Charles McQuillan/TAS24/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management

The color scheme for Swift’s new record is orange and mint green. Ahead of unveiling the art, Swift used an image of a sparkling orange lock on a green background.

Is ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ Available for Preorder?

The Life of a Showgirl is available to preorder on Swift’s website. There are three options for fans to choose from, including a vinyl, cassette and CD with a poster.

When Is The Life of a Showgirl’s Release Date?

There is no official release date at this time. However, Swift’s website indicated that the preordered items will ship before October 13, 2025. The website stated that October 13th is not the release date, which will be revealed at a later time.

Is Producer Max Martin Involved?

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Fans speculated that Martin, who has produced numerous of Swift’s songs in the past, could be collaborating with her on The Life of a Showgirl. Speculation sparked after Swift dropped a Spotify playlist in August 2025 titled “And, baby, that’s show business for you,”

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While many believed that the playlist's name could be referring to potential song lyrics, others were quick to point out that the songs listed were produced by Martin and his creative partner Shellback.

Neither Swift nor Martin has confirmed the potential collaboration.