Pop superstar Taylor Swift announced her new album, "The Life of a Showgirl," during an interview on the "New Heights" podcast. The 12-track album, featuring a collaboration with Sabrina Carpenter, will be released October 3rd. Swift's announcement sent fans into a frenzy, with the Empire State Building even lighting up in celebration. This marks Swift's first interview since being named TIME's Person of the Year in 2023.

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