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The Life of a Showgirl

The Life of a Showgirl is the twelfth studio album by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift, released on October 3, 2025, through Republic Records.

Updated September 12, 20261 min readCited sources

The Life of a Showgirl is the twelfth studio album by Taylor Swift, released on October 3, 2025, through Republic Records. It is a 12-track pop and soft rock album about fame, love, and life as a performer.

What it is

The album is a pop and soft rock record with 12 tracks and a runtime of 41 minutes and 40 seconds. It was written and produced with Max Martin and Shellback. The title track features guest vocals from Sabrina Carpenter.

Key details

Songs are described as confessional, focusing on fame and Swift’s relationship with Travis Kelce. The closing title track tells the story of a woman named Kitty and the price of fame. It is not a film or documentary.

Why it matters

Swift is a major Canadian concert draw, and Canadian audiences were included in global coverage of the album’s release and related theatrical event. The album continues her exploration of public life and personal relationships.

In short

  • Twelfth studio album by Taylor Swift, released October 3, 2025.
  • 12 tracks, pop and soft rock, runtime 41:40.
  • Title track features Sabrina Carpenter; themes of fame and love.
  • Not a film or documentary — it is a music album.
Canadian angle

Taylor Swift is a major Canadian concert draw, and Canadian audiences were included in global coverage of the album’s release and related theatrical event.

Quick questions

What is The Life of a Showgirl about?
It is Taylor Swift’s 2025 album about fame, love, and her life as a performer, with songs described as confessional and centered on her relationship and public image.
Is The Life of a Showgirl a documentary?
No. The Life of a Showgirl is a studio album, not a documentary film.
Who are the featured showgirls in the film?
The provided results do not identify any film featuring showgirls under this title. The album’s title track features Sabrina Carpenter, but she is not described as a showgirl cast member.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Life_of_a_Showgirl
    Supports: Identifies The Life of a Showgirl as Taylor Swift’s twelfth studio album, released October 3, 2025, with 12 tracks, a 41:40 runtime, and Sabrina Carpenter on the title track.
  2. Elle — https://www.elle.com/culture/music/a68262311/the-life-of-a-showgirl-taylor-swift-sabrina-carpenter-lyrics-explained/
    Supports: Describes the title track as exploring the price of fame and identifying a character named Kitty.
  3. Vogue — https://www.vogue.com/article/everything-we-know-so-far-taylor-swift-the-official-release-party-of-a-showgirl
    Supports: Describes a limited theatrical concept film tied to the album and its release window.
  4. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_last_showgirl
    Supports: Provides film information for The Last Showgirl, including director Gia Coppola and release/streaming details, useful for disambiguation.
  5. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Last_Showgirl
    Supports: Provides plot and cast details for the separately titled film The Last Showgirl.