An Instagram Story uploaded via Swift's account on Wednesday, September 10, includes a link to her upcoming album, The Life ...

Taylor Swift is skipping the VMAs this year as she gears up for her new album release in October, The Life of a Showgirl.

Look what you made her do — Taylor Swift has announced her 12th studio album, “The Life of a Showgirl.” Swift announced the album on her website shortly after a countdown timer expired at 12:12 a.m.