Taylor Swift’s 12th Era Revealed With An Assist From Travis And Jason Kelce

Taylor Swift has officially kicked off her 12th era, and she had some very famous friends by her side for the reveal.

The Grammy-winning singer stunned fans when she dropped the news about her upcoming album during a surprise appearance on Travis and Jason Kelce's "New Heights" podcast.

The unexpected crossover between pop royalty and NFL stars had social media in a frenzy, as Swift shared hints about her upcoming music while the Kelce brothers cheered her on.

On August 11, there was a huge buzz that Taylor Swift would make her first appearance on her boyfriend Travis Kelce's podcast, which he co-hosts with his brother, Jason, and she didn't let fans down.

The "Cruel Summer" crooner made her debut most memorably as she revealed the title of her upcoming 12th studio album, "The Life of a Showgirl."

In a teaser shared just after midnight on August 12 on Instagram, Swift said, "Can I show you something?" to which Jason replied, "Okay. What do we got? We got a briefcase? Mint green, with T.S. on it."

He then inquired about what was in the briefcase, prompting the big reveal. "This is my brand new album, 'The Life of a Showgirl,'" Swift revealed.

Travis couldn't hold back his excitement as he cheered, "TS 12!"

While the album cover itself remained hidden, Taylor Swift's website updated to display a blurred mix of orange and green, sparking endless fan theories.

The site also launched pre-order options for vinyl, cassette, and CD editions, with the CD version including a special poster.

However, the track list for the highly anticipated album was kept under wraps, adding even more mystery to the announcement.

On the "New Heights" set, eagle-eyed fans spotted a row of orange-covered books behind the singer. Among them were works by artists such as Jean-Michel Basquiat, Marc Chagall, and Ruth Asawa.

The background also featured a silver microphone, a football, and a book on Mark Rothko, known for abstract paintings that often feature orange tones.

Another book appeared to spotlight Charles and Ray Eames, the iconic husband-and-wife duo who revolutionized 20th-century industrial design.

The clip was also shared on Facebook, and fans couldn't hold back their thoughts.

Some revealed that Travis would be so proud of Taylor Swift. "I can hear Trav saying 'that's my woman and I'm damn proud!' You go, guys, a love story that all of America, and probably a lot of the world, are invested in at this point. Feeling the butterflies?" one fan wrote.

Another user commented on Jason and Travis' excited reactions, noting that they represented the entire fandom. "Jason is the representation of the whole fandom's reaction right now," they wrote.

A third fan also shared, "The look on Travis' face says it all!! He's like a kid on Xmas morning, haha."

Others revealed that they couldn't wait to watch the full episode of the podcast, which will air on Wednesday, August 13.

Swift's big reveal comes weeks after the pop star made the headlines due to Denise Welch's shady comments about her.

In July, Welch, Swift's ex Matt Healy's mother, sparked a buzz after delivering a very pointed joke about the star during her appearance on "Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen."

Asked about Swift's album "The Tortured Poets Department," which is widely believed to reference her brief romance with her son, Welch said, "not being her mother-in-law is a role that I am glad that I lost."

The studio audience gasped, and she quickly added, "Not that I have anything against her at all. It was just,  you know, it was tricky."

She also chimed in on how her son handled the fallout, noting that "Matty has taken it all in completely good grace," and added that he's now "very happy with his amazing fiancée."

Following Welch's comments, Swifties took to social media to slam the 63-year-old. However, Swift remained silent about the situation.

Speaking to the Daily Mail, a source revealed that the 35-year-old found the comments obnoxious, but decided to take the "high road."

They noted that if Swift ever decided to respond, it would be in a future song.

"But as of right now, she might just let it slide. She is not going to let Denise ruin her day. Taylor respected Denise and will continue to do so, as this will go away very quickly," the source shared.

Overall, they explained that Swift was in a happy place and prioritized her peace.