There’s no business like showgirl business.
Not when the sequins and feathers are worn by Taylor Swift.
The world’s top act is about to draw back the curtains once again with the release of her newest album “The Life of a Showgirl.”
And a global audience of Swifties waits anxiously for her spotlight to shine and her music to start.
The show must go on, even if it never truly stops for Swift.
An album drop by the 14-time Grammy winner is about more than fresh tracks, stream surges and physical media resurrection. It’s a social event celebrated everywhere from bars to bookstores and airwaves to big screens.
“The Official Release Party of a Showgirl” hits movie theaters on album-release day – with Swift having sent out a mass invite to a “dazzling soiree” that will include the world premiere of the music video for her upcoming single.
“Dancing is optional but very much encouraged,” she wrote.
Here’s everything to know about the release of Swift’s album for those planning to listen from home, watch from the theater, or dance at a release party.
As the showgirl recently said, “Baby, that’s show business.”
When does Taylor Swift’s new album come out?
Swift’s new album releases Friday, Oct. 3.
Her website says pre-orders will ship on or about Oct. 3. Target, which is selling exclusive editions of Swift’s new album, said pre-orders made before Oct. 1 at 11:59 p.m. CST will get delivered on Oct. 3.
Select Target stores will remain open until 1 a.m. ET on Oct. 3 for fans who want to be among the first to get their hands on the album.
What is the name of Taylor Swift’s new album?
The name of Swift’s new album is “The Life of a Showgirl.”
“This album is really about what was going on in my life during this tour, which was so exuberant and electric and vibrant,” Swift said during her record-breaking appearance on the “New Heights” podcast in August alongside her fiancé, Travis Kelce and his brother Jason Kelce. “I’m so proud of it. It just comes from the most infectiously, joyful, wild dramatic place I was in my life.”
How many albums does Taylor Swift have?
“The Life of a Showgirl” will be Swift’s 12th studio album. Her previous album, “The Tortured Poet’s Department,” came out in April 2024.
How many songs are on Taylor Swift’s new album?
“The Life of a Showgirl” will include 12 tracks – making it her shortest album with one less song than “1989.”
What is the tracklist on Taylor Swift’s new album?
The tracklist for “The Life of a Showgirl” is…
1. “The Fate of Ophelia”
2. “Elizabeth Taylor”
3. “Opalite”
4. “Father Figure”
5. “Eldest Daughter”
6. “Ruin the Friendship”
7. “Actually Romantic”
8. “Wi$h Li$t”
9. “Wood”
10. “CANCELED!”
11. “Honey”
12. “The Life of a Showgirl” (Feat. Sabrina Carpenter)
When Taylor Swift announced the track list of her upcoming “Life of a Showgirl” album, fans quickly began to dissect each title – especially No. 6, “Ruin the Friendship.”
What does Taylor Swift’s new album cover look like?
Best believe she’s still bejeweled.
The primary cover art for the album features Swift partially submerged in water while wearing a jeweled top. The album’s title, “The Life of a Showgirl,” is displayed in orange glitter.
“This represents the end of my night,” Swift said on the podcast. “So, when I’m on tour, I have the same day every single day…And my day ends with me in a bathtub, not usually in a bedazzled dress.”
Multiple versions of alternate vinyl and CD covers were also made available on Swift’s website for limited periods while supplies lasted.
How many versions of Taylor Swift’s new album are there?
Swift’s new album is available on vinyl, CD and cassette.
The vinyl is a translucent orange with gold glitter and includes a full-size gatefold photo and a poem written by Swift. An exclusive vinyl – titled “The Life of a Showgirl: The Crowd is Your Kind Edition” – will be sold only at Target. It will include an opaque pink and pale yellow pearlescent vinyl with gold shimmer and a 24×36 double-sided Swift poster.
The CD – promoted as “The Life of a Showgirl: Sweat and Vanilla Perfume CD With Poster” — includes a double-sided poster that’s roughly 19×9.5. Three exclusive versions will also be available at Target: “It’s Beautiful,” “It’s Frightening” and “It’s Rapturous.”
The cassette – “The Life of a Showgirl: Sweat and Vanilla Perfume Cassette” – features a translucent orange cassette with gold glitter.
What is the Taylor Swift showgirl movie?
Swift’s album release will include a theatrical event featuring the premiere of the music video for her new single “The Fate of Ophelia.”
“The Official Release Party of a Showgirl” will be in AMC movie theaters across the globe from Oct. 3 to Oct. 5.
“I hereby invite you to a *dazzling* soirée, The Official Release Party of a Showgirl: Oct 3 — Oct 5 only in cinemas!” Swift wrote on social media. “You’ll get to see the exclusive world premiere of the music video for my new single “The Fate of Ophelia”, along with never before seen behind-the-scenes footage of how we made it, cut by cut explanations of what inspired this music, and the brand new lyric videos from my new album The Life of a Showgirl.”
How long is the Taylor Swift showgirl movie?
The runtime for “The Official Release Party of a Showgirl” is 89 minutes, according to a release from AMC Theatres.
When does Taylor Swift’s new music video come out?
The music video for Swift’s lead single “The Fate of Ophelia” and the “The Life of a Showgirl” lyric videos will be available on YouTube on Sunday at 7 p.m. ET.
Where is the Taylor Swift release party?
Swifties across the country will have plenty of ways to ring in the new era, with release parties and Taylor-themed events planned nationwide. Here are a few…
Spotify is offering an immersive three-day activation in New York City called “The Life of a Showgirl: A Spotify Experience.” It will run from Sep. 30 through Oct 2. and include hidden Easter eggs and exclusive photo moments.
Celebrate the album release with real showgirls at The Newport Theater in Chicago during “The Life of a Burlesque Girl: A Taylor Swift Cabaret.”
Artfull in Iowa is creating album-inspired art projects at “Life of an Art Girl – Taylor Swift Art Night.”
A listening party held by Time Out Market Boston will include a Swift look-a-like contest.
The Upscale Oven in Kansas City is hosting a “Life of a Showgirl Taylor Swift Cookie Decorating Class” with Swift-themed sugar cookies.
Grab the mic at Sweet Caroline Karaoke Bar in Miami for a “Life of a ‘Sweet’ Girl” Swift karaoke party with a Taylor-inspired cocktail menu.
In Philadelphia, bring your own glass and sip on your favorite drink at a cozy listening party at Cupid’s Bookstore, or bring your Swiftie energy to the dance party at Live! Casino & Hotel.
Butterfly Pea Cafe in Los Angeles is holding “Sequins & Secrets: A Swiftie Brunch” with track-themed food and drink specials and a friendship bracelet making station.
Capture the moment at “Paint & Sip: The Life of a Showgirl Celebration” hosted by Campus in San Francisco, a Swift-themed paint-and-sip party held the same night her fiancé Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs play the San Francisco 49ers.
Celebrate Swift’s new vinyl by painting her portrait on an old vinyl at “Taylor Swift Paint Your Own Record” night at Craft on Third near San Diego.
Dan’s Bagels in Texas is offering a limited-edition Swiftie Sparkle Bagel, a sourdough bagel topped with orange and pink sugar to recreate the orange glitter on the album cover.
Bring a “mini Swiftie” to Pink Moon in Maryland for a tribute concert by The Taylor Experience, a sparkly microphone craft and a VIP meet-and-greet with a Swift lookalike.
Where is Taylor Swift?
Sipping coffee like you were on a late night show.
Swift will be making multiple late-night appearances to promote her new album. She’s expected to be overseas on release day, appearing on “The Graham Norton Show” at 10:40 p.m. London time.
She’ll then make her return to NBC’s “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” on Monday at 11:35 p.m. ET following Fallon’s cryptic showgirl tease. That’s followed by a long-form interview as the sole guest on “Late Night with Seth Meyers” on Thursday at 12:35 a.m. ET in what has dubbed a “TAY/kover” by the show.
A time card posted by Taylor Nation also teased a potential event on Saturday night around 7 p.m. ET by saying simply “Standby” in what promises to be a busy week for Swift.
That’s the life of a showgirl.
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