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Taylor Swift 'Welcomes the Chaos' of Reactions to 'The Life of a Showgirl'

Headline from Rolling Stone, on the newest of 4 developments

Taylor Swift said she 'welcomes the chaos' when it comes to reactions to her new album, 'The Life of a Showgirl.'

Rolling Stone's own description from its feed. We collect headlines and these descriptions, not full articles; read the original reporting below.

Developments in this update

4 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

  1. Every celeb Taylor Swift rumored to reference in 'The Life of a Showgirl'

    Headline from Newsweek ·

  2. Taylor Swift’s ‘Life of a Showgirl’ lyrics are awful: Awkward ‘d–k’ jokes and petty celeb beefs

    Headline from New York Post ·

  3. Taylor Swift says theories that 'Showgirl' will be her last album are 'offensive'

    Headline from NBC News ·

  4. Newest

    Taylor Swift 'Welcomes the Chaos' of Reactions to 'The Life of a Showgirl'

    Headline from Rolling Stone ·

Read the reports

Reports & sources

15 articles, oldest first.

  1. Newsweek

    Every celeb Taylor Swift rumored to reference in 'The Life of a Showgirl' (opens Newsweek)

    Published

    Newsweek's feed description

    From Charli XCX to Scott Borchetta, fans are speculating who is referenced in Taylor Swift’s new album The Life of a Showgirl.

  2. Insider

    'The Life of a Showgirl' reveals Taylor Swift's secret to becoming the world's biggest superstar (opens Insider)

    Published

    Insider's feed description

    Taylor Swift's new album, "The Life of a Showgirl," proves she is highly attuned to the criticism of her music and the demands of her loyal Swifties.

  3. Slate Magazine

    Taylor Swift’s New Album Sees the Superstar at Her Most Triumphant—and Her Most Cringe (opens Slate Magazine)

    Published

    Slate Magazine's feed description

    The Life of a Showgirl plays best when you hardly listen to it at all.

  4. Rolling Stone

    Taylor Swift Conquers Her Biggest Stage Ever on 'The Life of a Showgirl' (opens Rolling Stone)

    Published

    Rolling Stone's feed description

    Taylor Swift's 'The Life of a Showgirl' combines new, exciting sonic turns with incisive storytelling.

  5. New York Post

    Taylor Swift’s ‘Life of a Showgirl’ lyrics are awful: Awkward ‘d–k’ jokes and petty celeb beefs (opens New York Post)

    Published

    New York Post's feed description

    Color me perplexed about the media response to Taylor Swift’s weird 12th album, “The Life of a Showgirl,” which came out Friday.

  6. Rolling Stone

    Taylor Swift's New Masterpiece 'Elizabeth Taylor': The Life of Two Showgirls (opens Rolling Stone)

    Published

    Rolling Stone's feed description

    Elizabeth Taylor' is the emotional centerpiece of The Life of a Showgirl, the key to the whole record

  7. Forbes

    Taylor Swift Lands A Stunning Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score With ‘The Life Of A Showgirl’ (opens Forbes)

    Published

    Forbes's feed description

    Taylor Swift's The Official Release Party Of A Showgirl won the weekend box office, but it also has a great Rotten Tomatoes audience score.

  8. NBC News

    Taylor Swift says theories that 'Showgirl' will be her last album are 'offensive' (opens NBC News)

    Published

    NBC News's feed description

    The life of a showgirl is, and always will be, for Taylor Swift.

  9. The Daily Dot

    "We just realized how stupid this is": Taylor Swift fans react to her movie theater takeover for "The Life of a Showgirl" (opens The Daily Dot)

    Published

    The Daily Dot's feed description

    Taylor Swift hosts a listening party in movie theaters, dubbed "The Official Release Party of a Showgirl." However, fans have mixed reactions.

  10. Rolling Stone

    Taylor Swift 'Welcomes the Chaos' of Reactions to 'The Life of a Showgirl' (opens Rolling Stone)

    Published

    Rolling Stone's feed description

    Taylor Swift said she 'welcomes the chaos' when it comes to reactions to her new album, 'The Life of a Showgirl.'

  11. Variety

    Taylor Swift Responds to Fans Who Dislike ‘The Life of a Showgirl’: ‘I’m Not the Art Police’ and ‘I Welcome the Chaos’ (opens Variety)

    Published

    Variety's feed description

    Taylor Swift responded to negative reactions of 'The Life of a Showgirl' in an interview with Apple Music's Zane Lowe.

  12. Glamour

    Taylor Swift Reacts to 'The Life of a Showgirl Critics': 'I Welcome the Chaos' (opens Glamour)

    Published

    Glamour's feed description

    Taylor Swift reacted to receiving mixed reviews on her latest album in a new interview, and didn't seem bothered.

  13. Deadline

    Taylor Swift On ‘Life Of A Showgirl’ Criticism: “I Welcome The Chaos” & “Everybody Is Allowed To Feel Exactly How They Want” (opens Deadline)

    Published

    Deadline's feed description

    Taylor Swift released The Life of a Showgirl to much hype and fanfare and is now addressing the criticism she has received.

  14. The Hollywood Reporter

    Taylor Swift Addresses Mixed Reactions to ‘Life of a Showgirl’ Album: “I Welcome the Chaos” (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

    Published

    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

    While on Apple Music’s Zane Lowe Show, Taylor Swift talked about processing the mixed reactions to her new album, ‘The Life of a Showgirl.’

  15. Entertainment Weekly

    Taylor Swift responds to fans who don't like 'The Life of a Showgirl' (opens Entertainment Weekly)

    Published

    Entertainment Weekly's feed description

    Taylor Swift responded to listeners who don't like her new album 'The Life of a Showgirl': 'You're helping.'