Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ debuts to records and fan parties

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00:00If you heard any random screams last night around midnight, hopefully you weren't spooked.

00:06It was likely Swifties reacting to Taylor Swift's 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl.

00:14The highly anticipated 12-track album had fans preparing weeks in advance,

00:20ever since Swift first announced the project back in August.

00:23In honor of release night, fans hosted watch parties decked out to match the album's theme

00:29with themed foods inspired by song titles and, of course, outfits to match,

00:35like this fan who made her very own Showgirl corset.

00:38Some Target stores even opened at midnight, offering albums, vinyls, and a friendship bracelet station,

00:45a tradition among Swift fans.

00:48But the celebration isn't slowing down.

00:51Parties and listening events are happening across the country through the weekend.

00:54There is also an official release party in theaters from today through Sunday,

01:00which will include behind-the-scenes footage from a music video shoot, lyric videos, and more.

01:05As for the album itself, listeners say it highlights a more mature side of Swift,

01:10with some lyrics appearing to throw shade and others diving into deeper themes,

01:15which explains big reactions from fans online.

01:18One user on X wrote,

01:22So many people hating, but I'm loving this late 90s pop indie sound.

01:27While another called the album a masterpiece.

01:30But while one Reddit user said they're a fan, they wrote,

01:34Parts of it are nice, but the rest feels like the worst parts of Taylor Swift.

01:38She needs a break, and people who can tell her no.

01:41Another user wrote,

01:43Reviews and reactions are still rolling in, but one thing's undeniable.

01:55Swifties show up.

01:57The Life of a Showgirl broke a record for most streamed album in a single day so far in 2025 on Spotify,

02:04just 11 hours after its release.

02:07With Stray Arrow news, I'm Kennedy Felton.

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