Swifties say 'the sky is brighter' after album announcement
Swifties, welcome to your next era: "The Life of a Showgirl."
Taylor Swift revealed the name of her new album in a video clip posted on social media shortly after midnight on Aug. 12.
The clip, a teaser for Swift's upcoming appearance on Travis and Jason Kelce's "New Heights" podcast, features the pop icon unveiling a blurred album cover from inside a "T.S."-branded briefcase.
While Swifties await the release of the full podcast episode on Aug. 13 at 7 p.m. ET, the fanbase has taken to social media to decode Easter eggs, analyze color schemes and bask in collective excitement.
Here's a look at the internet's reaction to "The Life of a Showgirl."
'My whole year has been saved': Swifties erupt over album announcement
Swifties did not hold back their anticipation when it came to the reveal of "The Life of a Showgirl."
Many were quick to quip that the album has already changed their lives.
Swifties analyze Easter eggs for 'The Life of a Showgirl'
In true Swiftie fashion, fans were quick to search for subtle clues Swift may have dropped hinting at the release of her upcoming album.
Some of the so-called Easter eggs that Swifties have apparently unearthed date back to Swift's Eras Tour, which ended in December 2024.
'The Life of a Showgirl' orange-and-green color scheme draws comparisons
Swift's website and social media accounts have hinted that the color scheme for "The Life of a Showgirl" is primarily orange with hints of green.
Online, fans have started embracing the tones, including the possibility that it may signify something else of the same color, like a penny before and after it oxidizes.
Melina Khan is a national trending reporter for Paste BN. She can be reached at melina.khan@usatoday.com.