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‘Opalite’ and Other Words Taylor Swift Has People Searching to Understand | News Channel 3-12

On August 13, Taylor Swift revealed her upcoming album, The Life of a Showgirl, during a surprise New Heights podcast appearance with Travis Kelce and Jason Kelce.
Leading up to the reveal, fans speculated since May 2025 after Swift bought back her first six album masters, with the official announcement on her website at 12:12 a.m. on August 12.
Ahead of its big release on Oct. 3, Swift showcased the album cover for The Life of a Showgirl, displaying her submerged in water wearing a sparkly sequin bikini and confirmed it will feature 12 tracks.
On Thursday, Google Trends showed spikes in searches for The Lion King, Hamlet and ‘what is the fate of Ophelia?’ within 24 hours of Swift’s album reveal, along with the Eras Tour, New Heights podcast, her producers, and Blake Lively.
The Life of a Showgirl arrives on October 3, 2025, two days before Travis Kelce turns 36, fueling era speculation after May 2024 outfit changes.

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