Taylor Swift announces 12th studio album

Taylor Swift surprises fans with 12th studio album announcement "The Life of a Showgirl" following intense speculation. This announcement comes after her record-breaking album "The Tortured Poets Department" released last year. The new album is available for pre-order on Swift's website, with fans receiving a shipping notification before October 13, although the official release date is yet to be confirmed. Swift has been making headlines this year after reclaiming the rights to her first six albums, setting the stage for her re-recorded versions known as "Taylor's Versions".