This is the band's 12th studio album, following their previous album, released in 2024, which spent 17 weeks at number one on the US album charts.

This album was produced during the European leg of THE ERAS TOUR, which saw 149 shows in 51 cities, selling out stadiums around the world. Max Martin and Shellback, who have worked on hits such as "Shake It Off," "We're Never Getting Back Together," "22," and "Trouble," participated as producers. Sabrina Carpenter makes a guest appearance on the title track, "The Life of a Showgirl." 7 inch size cardboard sleeve jacket specification.

Art card, double sided poster, and an original guitar pick enclosed. Includes translation of a message by Taylor herself, lyrics, and Japanese translations.