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What is Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl?

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The Life of a Showgirl is the title of Taylor Swift’s 12th studio album. Swift teased the album on Instagram in August 2025. The album was released in October and reunited Swift with Swedish production team Max Martin and Shellback, the duo behind such earlier hits as “I Knew You Were Trouble” and “Shake It Off.” The title track of The Life of a Showgirl features a guest appearance by pop singer Sabrina Carpenter, and the album also includes samples from British pop superstar George Michael’s 1987 song “Father Figure.”