Taylor Swift’s 12th album, ‘The Life of a Showgirl,’ will be released on Oct. 3, 2025. Here’s everything to know about why Taylor Swift chose October 3 to release her new album.

Timed to coincide with news about a new album, Taylor Swift made a much-anticipated appearance on “New Heights,” a podcast hosted by her boyfriend Travis Kelce and his brother Jason Kelce.

Taylor Swift sent fans into overdrive when she announced her 12th studio album, “The Life of a Showgirl,” while appearing on Jason and Travis Kelce’s podcast, “New Heights.” But the pop superstar left fans with more questions than answers, specifically: When will the album actually drop?

New Heights’ has returned from hiatus early, teasing a very special guest for Wednesday’s show. Within the black silhouette, and other notable clues, fans are speculating it’s Taylor Swift.

Taylor Swift has surpassed President Donald Trump’s record for the most podcast listeners within the first hour of an episode being released. On Wednesday, Swift appeared on the podcast “New Heights,” hosted by her boyfriend,