showgirl

British

/ ˈʃəʊˌɡɜːl /

noun

a girl who appears in variety shows, nightclub acts, etc, esp as a singer or dancer

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Each begins with "Hey, it's Taylor" and announces the release of her latest album, "The Life of a Showgirl," which was released in early October.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

Taylor Swift was the biggest artist of 2025, and had the world's most popular album with The Life Of A Showgirl.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

The star's latest album, The Life of a Showgirl, was released in October, missing the cut-off point for nominations.

From BBC • Nov. 7, 2025

The Life of a Showgirl secured the UK's biggest opening week of 2025, after selling 304,000 copies in the first seven days.

From BBC • Oct. 17, 2025

The singer claims he pushed back Britpop after learning its original release date would clash with Taylor Swift's The Life of a Showgirl.

From BBC • Oct. 10, 2025

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