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- Taylor Swift is making boyfriend Travis Kelce part of her business like never before (businessinsider.com)
Taylor Swift’s New Album Announcement: A Departure from Tradition
Taylor Swift, known for keeping her relationships separate from her business ventures, is taking a new approach with her upcoming album, “The Life of a Showgirl.” The pop star chose to announce her 12th album not through her usual channels, but on her boyfriend Travis Kelce’s football podcast, “New Heights.”
A teaser clip from the podcast shows Swift sitting beside Kelce, revealing the album title from a mint green briefcase. This move is a stark contrast to Swift’s typical album rollouts, which have historically relied on her own social media platforms and website, bypassing traditional media outlets.
Swift’s relationship with Kelce marks a shift in her public image. While she has had public relationships before, she has largely avoided integrating them into her professional life.
Her previous collaborations with partners, such as co-writing songs with then-boyfriend Calvin Harris and Joe Alwyn, were kept under wraps. With Kelce, however, Swift is embracing a more open approach.
The couple’s mutual support has been highly visible. Swift has been a regular presence at Kelce’s football games, while he has attended multiple Eras Tour concerts. This public display of affection even extends to Swift altering song lyrics to reference Kelce, further solidifying their intertwined public image.
Kelce, in a recent interview, emphasized the reciprocal nature of their support, highlighting his enjoyment of attending Swift’s concerts as a fan. This synergistic relationship has already proven beneficial for Kelce, with Swift’s fandom boosting NFL viewership and his jersey sales.
By launching her new album on Kelce’s podcast, Swift seems to be incorporating him into her media strategy. Whether this strategy will have the same impact on Swift’s success as it has had on Kelce’s remains to be seen.
While Swift’s career has flourished independently, this new approach raises questions about the potential impact of a happy relationship on her music sales, especially considering the popularity of her heartbreak anthems. This unconventional album announcement certainly signals a new era for Taylor Swift, both personally and professionally.
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