Taylor Swift's "The Life of a Showgirl": A Divisive Album
Taylor Swift's 12th studio album, "The Life of a Showgirl", has sparked a wave of criticism and debate despite its commercial success.
By Felix Glanville, Film & TV Editor
The album has broken multiple records, including the most physical copies sold in a week in the US and UK, and the most-streamed album and song on Spotify.
The album has set modern-era records for the most physical copies sold in a week in both the US and UK, the most-streamed album and song in a single day in Spotify history.
However, the album's quality and Swift's artistic ability have been questioned, leading to a culture war online.
Author's summary: Taylor Swift's album sparks debate despite success.