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Zoë Kravitz teases Taylor Swift's 'The Life of a Showgirl' album

Headline from NBC Los Angeles, on the newest of 3 developments

Actress Zoë Kravitz, a longtime friend of pop star Taylor Swift, confirmed she’s heard some of Swift's "The Life of a Showgirl" album out Oct. 3.

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

Developments in this update

3 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.

Aug 12, 2025
Taylor Swift interview goes viral after new album announcement
Headline from Newsweek ·
Aug 14, 2025
'That's show business': Taylor Swift reveals cover art and release date for 'The Life of a Showgirl'
Headline from NBC10 Philadelphia ·
Aug 18, 2025Newest
Zoë Kravitz teases Taylor Swift's 'The Life of a Showgirl' album
Headline from NBC Los Angeles ·

1 report not tied to one development ·

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71 articles, oldest first.

Variety
Taylor Swift Announces New Album ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ (opens Variety)
Published Aug 11, 2025
Variety's feed description
Taylor Swift has announced her 12th album 'The Life of a Showgirl.'
NPR
Taylor Swift announces her next era: 'The Life of a Showgirl' (opens NPR)
Published Aug 11, 2025
NPR's feed description
After cryptic Instagram posts and a surprise countdown clock, Swift announced early Tuesday that her new album will be called The Life of a Showgirl. The cover art and release date remain a mystery.
KESQ Palm Springs
Taylor Swift announces new album, ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ (opens KESQ Palm Springs)
Published Aug 11, 2025
KESQ Palm Springs's feed description
By Kathleen Magramo, CNN (CNN) — Taylor Swift announced Tuesday she’s dropping a new album: “The Life of a Showgirl.” The surprise announcement of the Grammy-winner’s 12th original studio album came in dramatic fashion, as a countdown clock on her website ticked down to 12:12 a.m. Eastern.
The Hollywood Reporter
Taylor Swift Reveals New Album ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ in Teaser for Travis Kelce’s Podcast (opens The Hollywood Reporter)
Published Aug 11, 2025
The Hollywood Reporter's feed description
Taylor Swift is readying the release of her next album, she confirmed in a teaser for boyfriend Travis Kelce's 'New Heights' podcast this week.
Glamour
Taylor Swift's New Album, 'The Life of a Showgirl': What We Know So Far (opens Glamour)
Published Aug 11, 2025
Glamour's feed description
Taylor Swift's new album The Life of a Showgirl has us all buzzing. Here's what to know about her album announcement, including how to pre-order it.
Thv11
Taylor Swift has announced her newest album (opens Thv11)
Published Aug 11, 2025
Thv11's feed description
The pop superstar revealed her 12th studio album will be titled "The Life of a Showgirl."
Newsweek
Taylor Swift drops new album: What we know about "The Life of a Showgirl" (opens Newsweek)
Published Aug 11, 2025
Newsweek's feed description
The pop star sent the internet into a frenzy early Tuesday morning with a big announcement in a teaser video for boyfriend Travis Kelce's podcast.
Forbes
Taylor Swift Announces Her Next Album ‘The Life Of A Showgirl’ (opens Forbes)
Published Aug 11, 2025
Forbes's feed description
The superstar musician also shared a clip of her appearance on boyfriend and NFL Star Travis Kelce’s ‘New Heights’ podcast.
Deadline
Taylor Swift Reveals Twelfth Album: “The Life Of A Showgirl” (opens Deadline)
Published Aug 11, 2025
Deadline's feed description
Taylor Swift has unveiled the title for her twelfth album as well as specifics about preordering it in three different formats.
Deutsche Welle
Taylor Swift's next album titled 'The Life of a Showgirl' – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)
Published Aug 11, 2025
Deutsche Welle's feed description
Taylor Swift has announced her 12th studio album will be "The Life of a Showgirl." A post on her website did not specify a release date.
UPI
Watch: Taylor Swift announces 12th album, 'The Life of a Showgirl' (opens UPI)
Published Aug 11, 2025
UPI's feed description
Taylor Swift is making new music. The pop icon, 35, shared that fans can now pre-order the album "The Life of Showgirl," during an episode of "New Heights."
CBS News
Taylor Swift announces 12th studio album, "The Life of a Showgirl," will be released Oct. 3 (opens CBS News)
Published Aug 11, 2025
CBS News's feed description
Taylor Swift announced her 12th studio album, "The Life of a Showgirl," after a countdown tease on her website. She didn't say when it would be released.
NBC News
Taylor Swift announces new album: 'The Life of a Showgirl' (opens NBC News)
Published Aug 11, 2025
NBC News's feed description
Taylor Swift's new era is on the horizon. After teasing fans with a cryptic social media post, the pop star announced her twelfth studio album on her website.
Insider
Taylor Swift announces new album 'The Life of a Showgirl' — here's everything we know (opens Insider)
Published Aug 11, 2025
Insider's feed description
Taylor Swift announced a new album, "The Life of a Showgirl." More details will likely be revealed in the next episode of Travis Kelce's podcast.
The Guardian
Taylor Swift announces new album The Life of a Showgirl (opens The Guardian)
Published Aug 11, 2025
The Guardian's feed description
Singer announced her 12th album at 12.12am on 12 August after a countdown, mysterious posts and teasing an appearance on her boyfriend Travis Kelce’s New Heights podcast
KEYT Santa Barbara
Taylor Swift announces new album, ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ | News Channel 3-12 (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)
Published Aug 11, 2025
KEYT Santa Barbara's feed description
By Kathleen Magramo, CNN (CNN) — Taylor Swift announced Tuesday she’s dropping a new album: “The Life of a Showgirl.”The surprise announcement of
NBC Los Angeles
Showtime! A guide to Taylor Swift's most elaborate album announcements (opens NBC Los Angeles)
Published Aug 12, 2025
NBC Los Angeles's feed description
Taylor Swift announced her 12th studio album "The Life of a Showgirl" on Tuesday before her appearance on the "New Heights" podcast with Travis Kelce.
NBC News
'The Life of a Showgirl' era: What we know so far about Taylor Swift's new album (opens NBC News)
Published Aug 12, 2025
NBC News's feed description
Here's what we've learned about Taylor Swift's new album, "The Life of a Showgirl," and her appearance on "New Heights" with Travis and Jason Kelce.
Philadelphia Inquirer
Why did Taylor Swift decide to announce her 12th album on ‘New Heights’? Love, say Philly-area Swifties (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)
Published Aug 12, 2025
Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description
Fans suspect Swift chose to announce "The Life of a Showgirl" on her boyfriend Travis Kelce's podcast to prove just how serious the couple is about one another.
New York Post
Taylor Swift reveals ‘Life of a Showgirl’ album release date as ‘New Heights’ podcast drops (opens New York Post)
Published Aug 12, 2025
New York Post's feed description
Ahead of her first-ever podcast interview on boyfriend Travis Kelce's "New Heights" episode on Wednesday, Taylor Swift officially announced her upcoming 12th album, "The Life of a Showgirl."
Newsweek
Taylor Swift interview goes viral after new album announcement (opens Newsweek)
Published Aug 12, 2025
Newsweek's feed description
"The Life of a Showgirl" album doesn't have a release date yet, but it's already caused quite a stir online.
Forbes
Taylor Swift Hints At Wednesday Night Announcement With New Countdown (opens Forbes)
Published Aug 12, 2025
Forbes's feed description
Swift announced her upcoming album, “The Life of a Showgirl,” on Tuesday.
NBC10 Philadelphia
'That's show business': Taylor Swift reveals cover art and release date for 'The Life of a Showgirl' (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)
Published Aug 13, 2025
NBC10 Philadelphia's feed description
Taylor Swift posted the cover art and release date on social media as she made her podcast debut on "New Heights" with her boyfriend Travis Kelce.
FOX 29 Philadelphia
Taylor Swift unveils ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ album release date and track list (opens FOX 29 Philadelphia)
Published Aug 13, 2025
FOX 29 Philadelphia's feed description
The album is set to drop on Oct. 3.
Fox News
Taylor Swift stuns as showgirl on new album cover as release date is announced (opens Fox News)
Published Aug 13, 2025
Fox News's feed description
Taylor Swift revealed new album artwork for "The Life of A Showgirl" with Vegas-inspired cover art, featuring 12 tracks set for Oct. 3 release date.

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