‘Haters in shambles’: Swifties ecstatic as Taylor Swift announces new album ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ after profile pic change

Just before Taylor Swift announced her new album, she changed her profile picture on Instagram to black and white
PUBLISHED FEB 5, 2024
 While fans were expecting Taylor Swift to announce 'Reputations (Taylor's version'), the pop star surprised them with the news of her new album (Getty Images)
While fans were expecting Taylor Swift to announce 'Reputations (Taylor's version'), the pop star surprised them with the news of her new album (Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Taylor Swift recently stirred up a buzz across social media by updating her profile pictures on various platforms. The excitement reached a new level when she announced her upcoming album, triggering a wave of enthusiasm among her devoted fan base, the Swifties.

Swift has earned an iconic status among her followers, and this sentiment extends beyond her music. Jason Kelce, the brother of her boyfriend Travis Kelce, echoed this sentiment, describing Swift as an 'unbelievable role model' recently.

As Swift gears up for the next leg of her Eras Tour, commencing with a performance in Tokyo, fans expressed concern about her attendance at the Super Bowl to support Travis, the tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs.

Alleviating these worries, a recent statement from the Embassy of Japan reassured Swifties that the 'Lover' singer will indeed make it to the Super Bowl on time.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 16: Taylor Swift attends the world premiere of
Taylor Swift is ready to release her new album (Getty Images)

Taylor Swift announces new album 'The Tortured Poets Department'

As notifications flooded in for the songstress' latest Instagram post, there was a frenzy in the platform. 

The revelation of her upcoming album, 'The Tortured Poets Department', accompanied by a tantalizing teaser photo, left fans both ecstatic and impatient for its release on April 19.

Just before the announcement post of her new album dropped, many fans noticed her profile picture on Instagram turn to black and white. This made many fans think that she might announce 'Reputations (Taylor's version)', but it turned out to be the announcement of a brand new project.



 

In a heartfelt note accompanying the teaser photo, Swift shared, "'And So I enter into evidence my tarnished coat of arms my muses, acquired like bruises my talismans and charms. The tick, tick, tick of love bombs. My veins of pitch black ink.' - All's fair in love and poetry... Sincerely, The Chairman of The Tortured Poets Department."


 
 
 
 
 
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Just before these announcements, Swift graced the Grammy stage, accepting the 'Album of the Year' award for 'Midnights,' solidifying her status as the artist with the most 'Album of the Year' wins.

According to People Magazine, during her acceptance speech, she expressed gratitude to the Recording Academy and her fans by stating, "I want to say thank you to the members of the Recording Academy for voting this way. But I know that the way that the Recording Academy voted is a direct reflection of the passion of the fans."

Further urging the audience to break into a loud cheer, she stated, "So I want to say thank you to the fans by telling you a secret that I've been keeping from you for the last two years, which is that my brand new album comes out on April 19. It’s called 'The Tortured Poets Department'. I'm gonna go and post the cover right now backstage. Thank you. I love you. Thank you."



 

Internet assert Taylor Swift is 'coming to save pop' with new album

A user wrote, "A NEW ALBUM… SHE HAD US FOOLED."



 

Another user wrote, "IM F**KING HABING A PANIC ATTACK TAYLOR SWIFT."



 

A user stated the announcement of the new album has, "TAYLOR SWIFT HATERS IN SHAMBLES."



 

Another user asserted that Swift is "coming to save pop".



 

A user sgared a GIF and write, "When taylor swift announces a brand new album instead of reputation tv."



 

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