Taylor Swift releases her 12th studio album tonight at midnight ET. “The Life of a Showgirl” is slated to include 12 songs; see track list here.
Swift is Spotify’s most-streamed artist and one of the bestselling musicians of all time, with over 200 million records sold worldwide. Her 2023-24 Eras Tour grossed over $1B—the highest-grossing music tour in history. The 14-time Grammy-winning artist is also the first and only person to have won four Album of the Year awards. She holds 80 records in all, according to Guinness World Records, including the greatest seismic activity caused by a music concert (equivalent to a 2.3-magnitude earthquake for her July 22-23, 2023, Seattle show).
The album will be accompanied by an AMC Theatres release. The 89-minute “The Official Release Party of a Showgirl” includes a music video screening and behind-the-scenes footage, and is expected to gross $35M-$40M.
Swift is gearing up for a busy promotional week following the October 3, 2025, release of her 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl. Breaking her self-imposed "no-interview" rule for this era, she's scheduled to appear on three major late-night shows in early October, focusing on U.S. and U.K. audiences. These spots align with the album's launch and come amid buzz around her recent engagement to Travis Kelce and her re-recording triumphs. Here's a breakdown of the confirmed appearances:
These appearances mark Swift's return to late-night TV after a quieter promo cycle for previous releases, emphasizing her role as a cultural powerhouse. No U.S. spots on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert or Jimmy Kimmel Live! have been announced yet, but her history with those hosts (e.g., Colbert in 2020, Kimmel in 2014) leaves room for potential adds.
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