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After announcing the record was on its way on her boyfriend\u2019s podcast, sources say Taylor Swift restricted access to her new album The Life of a Showgirl to only five people.<\/p>\n

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Taylor Swift has reportedly restricted access to her new album The Life of a Showgirl to only five people<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Taylor Swift has reportedly restricted access to her new album The Life of a Showgirl to only five people.<\/p>\n

The 35-year-old singer-songwriter recorded the record in secret in Sweden alongside longtime collaborators Max Martin and Shellback during breaks from her ongoing Eras Tour, and a source has now said she also even kept some contributors left in the dark about the final product.<\/p>\n

According to the Daily Mail, only a handful of people \u2013 including Taylor\u2019s boyfriend Travis Kelce \u2013 have heard the finished record, with tight non-disclosure agreements in place and extreme security measures taken to protect its contents.<\/p>\n

An insider told the publication: \u201cEveryone, from the writers, producers, studio engineers and studio interns went through a rigorous vetting process to make sure they could be trusted.<\/p>\n

\u201cEveryone was asked to sign ironclad NDAs and weren’t even allowed to discuss their contribution with family and friends. She really wants to keep it safe for her fans.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

The Daily Mail reported in addition to Travis, 35, the only other people who have heard the full 12-track album are Tree Paine \u2013 Taylor\u2019s long-time publicist \u2013\u00a0as well as Swedish producers Max Martin and Shellback as well as one unidentified studio engineer.<\/p>\n

Travis revealed during Taylor\u2019s recent appearance on his podcast New Heights he had been played the entire album, making him one of the few granted early access.<\/p>\n

Alongside news of the restricted listening circle, Taylor has released two new limited-edition vinyl variants of The Life of a Showgirl.<\/p>\n

Dubbed The Tiny Bubbles in Champagne Collection, the records became available on Monday (25.08.25) via her official website and will remain on sale until Wednesday at 3:59pm ET.<\/p>\n

The Grammy winner has now released six vinyl editions of the album in total.<\/p>\n

Previous limited versions, launched last week, sold out within an hour of release, the Daily Mail said.<\/p>\n

The first of the two latest variations, Under Bright Lights Pearlescent, features a champagne-toned colour scheme, while the second, Red Lipstick and Lace Transparent, carries orange tones.<\/p>\n

Both covers depict Taylor wearing a bedazzled star headpiece and surrounded by orange ostrich feathers. She appears in her trademark red lipstick.<\/p>\n

Taylor announced The Life of a Showgirl earlier this month during an episode of New Heights.<\/p>\n

The album is due for release on 3 October.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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