Taylor Swift Unveils 'The Life of a Showgirl: the Encore' With Four Fresh Tracks
WHO:
US Magazine - Taylor Swift, 36, is the artist involved in the announcement.
WHAT:
[08:14 EDT] - CBS News - Taylor Swift will debut her music video for "Patient Zero" at the MTV Video Music Awards this Sunday.
[08:14 EDT] - CBS News - The VMAs will air on CBS television stations and MTV beginning at 7:30 p.m. ET, 4:30 p.m. PT, on Sunday, Sept. 27.
[08:14 EDT] - CBS News - A preview clip of the music video aired exclusively on "CBS Mornings" Thursday.
[08:14 EDT] - CBS News - Swift is nominated in 11 categories at the VMAs, which will make her the most-awarded artist in the show's history, breaking the tie between her and Beyoncé.
[08:14 EDT] - CBS News - Taylor Swift will debut her music video for "Patient Zero" at the MTV Video Music Awards.
[08:14 EDT] - CBS News - The music video for "Patient Zero" will be released on Friday.
[08:14 EDT] - CBS News - A new deluxe version of her latest album, "The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore," will also be released on Friday.
[08:14 EDT] - CBS News - Swift will receive the VMAs' first-ever Artist Director Honors, recognizing her contributions to music video storytelling.
[08:14 EDT] - CBS News - Swift is nominated in 11 categories at the VMAs, which will make her the most-awarded artist in the show's history.
Rolling Stone Music - Taylor Swift is asking a federal court in California to dismiss a trademark infringement lawsuit filed by Maren Wade, which her lawyers have called "nonsensical."
Reddit Conspiracy - Taylor Swift is rumored to be releasing a new album titled “Patient Zero.”
US Magazine - Taylor Swift announced an extended version of her 12th album titled "The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore."
Variety - The new album will include four fresh tracks.
WHEN:
[08:14 EDT] - CBS News - The new deluxe version of her latest album, "The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore," will be released on September 25.
US Magazine - The announcement was made on September 23.
WHY:
[08:14 EDT] - CBS News - The VMAs' first-ever Artist Director Honors will recognize Swift's contributions to music video storytelling.
US Magazine - Taylor Swift expressed gratitude to her fans, stating, “About a year ago, you guys did a truly unfathomable thing. Something that completely blew my mind.”
(UPDATED September 24, 2026 13:59 UTC)
Taylor Swift is set to debut her music video for "Patient Zero" at the MTV Video Music Awards this Sunday, where she is nominated in 11 categories, making her the most-awarded artist in the show's history. The VMAs will air on CBS and MTV starting at 7:30 p.m. ET, and a preview clip of the music video was shared exclusively on "CBS Mornings" earlier this week. Additionally, the new deluxe version of her latest album, "The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore," will be released on September 25, coinciding with the VMAs' first-ever Artist Director Honors that will celebrate Swift's contributions to music video storytelling.
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(UPDATED September 24, 2026 13:04 UTC)
Taylor Swift is set to debut her highly anticipated music video for "Patient Zero" at the MTV Video Music Awards, where she will also receive the first-ever Artist Director Honors for her contributions to music video storytelling. Both the music video and a new deluxe version of her latest album, "The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore," will be released on Friday. Additionally, Swift's impressive nominations in 11 categories at the VMAs will make her the most-awarded artist in the show's history.
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(UPDATED September 24, 2026 11:01 UTC)
Taylor Swift is seeking to have a federal court in California dismiss a trademark infringement lawsuit brought against her by Maren Wade. Swift's legal team has described the lawsuit as "nonsensical." The case continues to unfold as both sides prepare for the next steps in the legal process.
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(UPDATED September 24, 2026 09:59 UTC)
Taylor Swift is rumored to be releasing a new album titled “Patient Zero.” This news has sparked excitement among fans and the music community alike. Stay tuned for more updates as details emerge about this highly anticipated project.
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(UPDATED September 24, 2026 02:11 UTC)
Taylor Swift has announced an extended version of her 12th album titled "The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore," which will feature four new tracks. In her announcement, she expressed heartfelt gratitude to her fans, saying, “About a year ago, you guys did a truly unfathomable thing. Something that completely blew my mind.” This exciting news comes just a day after the announcement was made on September 23.