# Taylor Swift releases deluxe album expansion > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/taylor-swift-upcoming-music-releases > Updated: 2026-09-26T00:12:12.000Z. Sources: 311. Developments: 3. Taylor Swift released ‘The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore,’ an expanded edition of her 12th studio album, on September 25, 2026. The deluxe release includes four new tracks: ‘Patient Zero,’ ‘Cleveland!,’ ‘Pink Clouding,’ and ‘Babylon.’ These songs were written in Sweden with collaborators Max Martin and Shellback as a gesture of gratitude to fans following the success of her 2025 album. Following the release, Swift set two Spotify records for the year, becoming the most-streamed female artist in a single day and achieving the highest daily stream count for a female artist in 2026 with the track ‘Patient Zero.’ Among the new tracks, ‘Cleveland!’ reportedly references Swift’s relationship with NFL player Travis Kelce and his connection to Cleveland, Ohio, specifically mentioning his hometown of Cleveland Heights. In some reports, the song serves as a tribute to Kelce, whom she describes as ‘the love of my life.’ In contrast, the lead single ‘Patient Zero’ explores themes of toxic relationships using a metaphor of infection to offer support to those in similar situations. New tracks ‘Pink Clouding’ and ‘Babylon’ further expand the project, with the former exploring emotional instability and the latter focusing on social status and freedom. The music video for ‘Patient Zero,’ directed by Swift and featuring actors Dakota Johnson and Colin Farrell, is scheduled to premiere during the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday, September 27. The production features cinematography by Emmanuel Lubezki. Swift has received nine nominations for the ceremony, including the inaugural Artist Director Honors for her contributions to visual storytelling. Dakota Johnson has noted the “creative synergy” and long-standing friendship she shares with Swift regarding the collaboration. ## Claims - Taylor Swift released a 13-second teaser for her upcoming music video, 'Patient Zero'. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The 'Patient Zero' music video features actors Dakota Johnson and Colin Farrell. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The full music video for 'Patient Zero' will premiere at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Oscar-winning cinematographer Emmanuel Lubezki is working on the music video. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The single 'Patient Zero' will be released on Friday, September 25, 2026. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Taylor Swift will receive the inaugural Artist Director Honors at the 2026 VMAs. (corroborated by 2 sources) - An expanded edition of 'The Life of a Showgirl' will be released on Friday. (single source) - The expanded album will include the songs 'Pink Clouding', 'Babylon', and 'Cleveland!'. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-26: Taylor Swift breaks Spotify records with new album expansion Taylor Swift released ‘The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore’, breaking Spotify streaming records with new tracks like ‘Patient Zero’. A music video featuring Dakota Johnson and Colin Farrell debuts at the 2026 VM 46 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/taylor-swift-releases-new-music-with-the-encore-expansion ### 2026-09-24: Taylor Swift releases four new songs in expanded album edition Taylor Swift released “The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore,” featuring four new songs including “Patient Zero” and “Cleveland!,” with a new music video set to premiere at the 2026 MTV VMAs. 154 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/taylor-swift-releases-patient-zero-music-video-teaser ### 2026-09-22: Taylor Swift announces new single ‘Patient Zero’ and expanded album Taylor Swift has announced her new single ‘Patient Zero’ and an expanded album, ‘The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore,’ featuring four new tracks, set for release on September 25, 2026. 167 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/taylor-swift-launches-cryptic-website-countdown --- Cite as: Taylor Swift releases deluxe album expansion. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/taylor-swift-upcoming-music-releases