New York, Oct 4, 2025 (AFP) - Taylor Swift breaks streaming records with new 'Showgirl' album

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2025-10-04

Taylor Swift quickly set on Friday several streaming records with "The Life of a Showgirl," her new album of bouncy pop songs about love, sex, success -- and score-settling -- that had fans analyzing every word. Critical opinion of "Showgirl" ranged from glowing to unimpressed, but fans flocked to music platforms to hear the 12 tracks, breaking streaming records on Spotify, Apple Music and Amazon Music, the services said. Swift reunited with Swed......

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