Taylor Swift Announces New Album on Travis Kelce's Podcast; Noah Centineo to Step into Role of Rambo in Prequel Film; National Vinyl Record Day is Celebrated

Taylor Swift announces TS12 album The Life of a Showgirl on Travis Kelce's podcast. The popstar dropped the news of her 12th album in a teaser for this week's edition of the New Heights podcast, hosted by NFL pro boyfriend Travis Kelce and brother Jason Kelce. The full episode is set to release Wednesday. Fans can anticipate to get more Easter eggs clues and deets on the singer's latest record, from cover art to musical direction. The album's official release date is yet to be announced, however pre-orders are currently available with physical items shipping before October 13th. Noah Centineo slated to step into role of Rambo in prequel movie. The 29-year-old actor has reportedly been cast as the iconic character in the upcoming film John Rambo, directed by Jalmari Helander, and written by Rory Haines and Sohrab Noshirvani. Centineo will be the first actor to portray Rambo in a live-action film since Sylvester Stallone, who originated the role in 1982's First Blood , and starred in all five films in the series. The prequel will serve as an origin story for the iconic character, exploring his time as an elite Green Beret during the Vietnam War. Filming will reportedly begin early next year in Thailand. Today's holidays: National Vinyl Record Day, National Middle Child Day, National Julienne Fries Day, International Youth Day, World Elephant Day. In today's birthday news: Actor George Hamilton turns 86, musician Mark Knopfler 76, actor Peter Krause 60, retired pro tennis player Pete Sampras 54, actor Michael Ian Black 54, actor Casey Affleck 50, model/actress Cara Delevingne 33, social media star Dixie D'Amelio 24.