Taylor Swift comeback, releases album cover that makes fans "hold their breath", Lisa's name is mentioned

Late on August 21, Taylor Swift continued to make fans hold their breath when announcing the countdown. Early on the morning of August 22 (Vietnam time), the female singer updated the new theme color - sparkling green - for her 12th studio album The Life of a Showgirl.

Instead of releasing the lead single, Taylor Swift continues to release a new vinyl version with a bold cover photo.

On the cover, Taylor wears a bright yellow feathered hat and a body-hugging, beaded outfit that accentuates her perfect figure. Her powerful poses and sharp demeanor help her exude the aura of a true stage star. The spotlights make her outfit sparkle even more, making Taylor the center of attention as if she were standing in the middle of a Las Vegas ball.

Although it was still the same lingerie set with rhinestones and revealing body as announced, the way she posed left fans in awe. In this comeback, Taylor Swift took on the concept of a dancer, revealing herself to this extent for the first time. Taylor opened up a world of lavish stage, making people gasp time and time again.

Previously, Taylor Swift's cover series created a similar effect. Besides the excitement of fans, Taylor Swift also became the center of controversy after a series of "hot" covers for the album The Life of a Showgirl. If the female singer has always been known for her discreet, luxurious and sophisticated image, this time, she stunned the audience with a sexy and provocative image.

Many expressed their displeasure, saying that Taylor had completely broken the image that had once made her brand: "Why do you suddenly want to become a sex symbol?", "Turns out Taylor is just like other Hollywood girls, showing off her body to attract attention", or "She failed when she started showing off her body". Some even worried that Taylor was promoting the image of a stripper to millions of young viewers, especially the underage audience - a large number of Taylor's fans.

Taylor's transformation also made the public "call" Lisa (BLACKPINK). The Thai idol was heavily criticized for her striptease performance at a nightclub in Paris. After entering the US, Lisa also pursued a bold style, often being criticized for revealing moments on stage.

Now, Taylor suddenly appeared with a similar concept. Some viewers also commented that this change was partly influenced by Lisa or Sabrina Carpenter. These two names are both related to Taylor Swift and are famous for their hot performance style and controversial skin exposure. Sabrina Carpenter is also the singer who collaborated with Taylor Swift on the theme song The Life of a Showgirl.

In addition to the visual element, The Life of a Showgirl album also attracted attention when Taylor released a series of different vinyl versions. The continuous release of physical publications is considered a way to stimulate sales, helping the album reach more than 500,000 pre-orders in just a few days, bringing in millions of dollars in profits. However, this also met with criticism when many people thought that Taylor was abusing this form of release, indirectly creating the problem of plastic waste and harming the environment.

"I really loved this shoot. Mert and Marcus are two of my favorite photographers. I'm so happy with the results," Swift shared.

The album's main cover - which shows Taylor Swift posing in a bathtub - holds special meaning for her. "It represents the end of the day," the singer explained. "When I'm on tour, my days are the same and I always end up in the bathtub. Of course, it's not always about wearing a sparkly dress, but we want to keep it subtle."

Taylor Swift's pursuit of this style has reminded many people of pop icon Kylie Minogue - who had a glorious period with a similar image. Minogue chose to react positively, expressing admiration and sending support to Taylor. "When your friends start sending you showgirl pictures! So cute," Kylie wrote. "Sending respect and admiration to all the hard-working showgirl sisters."

From an artist associated with a gentle, delicate image, Taylor Swift is now at a crossroads with a controversial sexy concept. Is this a bold artistic move or just a commercial ploy to attract attention? What is certain is that with the vinyl cover of The Life of a Showgirl, Taylor has created one of the biggest controversies of her career.

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