Taylor Swift announced her 12th album, “The Life of a Showgirl,” early Tuesday morning. The “Fortnight” singer had drummed up hype for her announcement by launching a timer on her website that expired ...

Whether the final tracklist delivers Carpenter’s youthful pop sparkle, Sheeran’s melodic hooks, Gomez’s sultry tone, or an A-list curveball like Beyoncé or Gaga, one certainty is that Swift’s 12th ...