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Taylor Swift Drops Acoustic Versions of Showgirl Hits
5 Oct
Summary
- Taylor Swift releases acoustic versions of 8 songs from new album
- The Life of a Showgirl sets streaming records on debut day
- Louis C.K. defends performing at Riyadh Comedy Festival
On October 5th, 2025, pop superstar Taylor Swift surprised fans by releasing acoustic versions of 8 songs from her latest album, The Life of a Showgirl. The Grammy winner shared the news on Instagram, revealing that she went back into the studio with producers Max and Shellback to record the new stripped-down renditions.
Swift's new album, which dropped just last Friday, has already made a major impact. Within 12 hours of its release, Spotify confirmed that The Life of a Showgirl had earned the most single-day streams on the platform so far in 2025. Apple Music and Amazon Music also reported that the album set new records for their respective services.
In other entertainment news, controversial comedian Louis C.K. has defended his decision to perform at the Riyadh Comedy Festival in Saudi Arabia, stating that it feels like a "good opportunity." The festival has faced criticism from human rights groups, but C.K. believes the chance to connect with a new audience outweighs the concerns.
