Billionaire Taylor Swift Announces Surprise New Single ‘Patient Zero’
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- El País (Spain)seen 25 Sept, 02:05headline rewritten
Taylor Swift anuncia el estreno de su nueva canción, ‘Patience Zero’Taylor Swift anuncia el estreno de su nueva canción, ‘Patient Zero’ - nbcmiami.comseen 25 Sept, 05:32headline rewritten
Taylor Swift announces new single ‘Patient Zero’There’s a new Taylor Swift song coming out soon. What to know about ‘Patient Zero’ - q93fm.comseen 29 Sept, 05:38article removed
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Taylor Swift announces brand-new song, 'Patient Zero' - q93fm.comseen 29 Sept, 05:40article removed
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Taylor Swift announces brand-new song, 'Patient Zero' - nbcconnecticut.comseen 29 Sept, 13:12headline rewritten
Taylor Swift announces new single ‘Patient Zero’There’s a new Taylor Swift song coming out soon. What to know about ‘Patient Zero’ - hitsfm.netseen 29 Sept, 22:56article removed
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Taylor Swift announces 'The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore' with four new songs - classichits925.comseen 29 Sept, 22:56article removed
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Taylor Swift announces brand-new song, 'Patient Zero' - wksn.comseen 1 Oct, 01:38article removed
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Taylor Swift announces 'The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore' with four new songs - hitsfm.netseen 3 Oct, 23:21article removed
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Taylor Swift announces 'The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore' with four new songs
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Tue, 22 September 2026
11 reports- Google News - Top Stories18:26first to report
Billionaire Taylor Swift Announces Surprise New Single ‘Patient Zero’ Forbes Taylor Swift announces new song ‘Patient Zero,’ her first since her wedding AP News Taylor Swift announces new single 'Patient Zero' after Swifties try to decode her mysterious zeros Yahoo Taylor Swift shocks fans with surprise announcement: ‘I’ve been impatiently waiting to tell you’ Page Six Taylor Swift has fans spiraling over cryptic countdown and ‘hidden in plain sight’ clues Fox News
- ANSA (Italy)18:30
Il brano, annunciato dalla pop star su Instagram, uscirà il 25 settembre
- El País (Spain)18:47edited after publishing
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Taylor Swift anuncia el estreno de su nueva canción, ‘Patience Zero’El viernes 25 de septiembre será el día en que la estrella del pop dará a conocer el tema
- nbcconnecticut.com19:41edited after publishing
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Taylor Swift announces new single ‘Patient Zero’1 reprint
- nbcmiami.com22 Sept, 19:41their copy
- standard.co.uk19:51
The singer was at the heart of a number of online theories on Tuesday after she changed her Instagram bio, replacing the letter o with zeros.
- Der Spiegel (Germany)20:01
Es ist ihr erster neuer Song seit der Hochzeit: Taylor Swift kündigt für Freitag ein frisches Release an. Der Zeitpunkt ist kein Zufall.
- ABC News (Australia)20:43
Taylor Swift announces a new song, the first since she tied the knot with NFL player Travis Kelce in what was dubbed America's royal wedding.
- thenews.com.pk21:10
Taylor Swift had a huge surprise in waiting for her fans on Tuesday—a brand-new single, Patient Zero set to release on September 25. She shared the announcement on Instagram, writing that...
- fly92.com21:30
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- classichits925.com21:30removed by the outlet
Taylor Swift announces brand-new song, 'Patient Zero'Taylor Swift attends the Songwriters Hall of Fame 55th annual Induction and Awards Gala at Marriott Marquis Hotel on June 11, 2026, in New York City. (Kevin Mazur/Getty Images)Swifties have been patient, and now The Life of a Showgirl continues on.Taylor Swift has announced the upcoming release of her brand-new single, titled
2 reprints from 1 outlet
- q93fm.com22 Sept, 21:30removed
- q93fm.com22 Sept, 21:30removed
- Google News - Top Stories23:37
Taylor Swift Ditches Her 10-Carat Diamond for a Brand New Engagement Ring After Surprise Announcement instyle.com Taylor Swift has fans spiraling over cryptic countdown and ‘hidden in plain sight’ clues Fox News Taylor Swift announces new single ‘Patient Zero’ The Independent There’s a New Taylor Swift Song Coming Out Soon. What to Know About ‘Patient Zero’ TODAY.com Taylor Swift’s latest release still isn’t her wedding photos The Washington Post
Wed, 23 September 2026
19 reports- Channel News Asia00:24
The song is out on Friday (Sep 25).
- indiatimes.com04:42
Taylor Swift has sparked a wave of reactions online after unveiling the cover art for her upcoming single 'Patient Zero'.
- Index.hr (Croatia)06:55
TAYLOR Swift najavila je novi singl Patient Zero, no naslovnica je izazvala burne reakcije.
- 24sata (Croatia)08:35
Taylor Swift na Instagramu je napisala kako je jedva dočekala fanovima priopćiti lijepu vijest da njen novi singl 'Patient Zero' stiže 25. rujna
- tportal (Croatia)09:05
Tjednima su milijuni obožavatelja diljem svijeta secirali svaki njezin potez, analizirali neobične simbole i pratili tajanstveni digitalni sat na njezinoj službenoj web stranici. Misterij je u utorak navečer napokon razriješen - najveća pop zvijezda današnjice, Taylor Swift potvrdila je izlazak novog singla pod nazivom 'Patient Zero'
- hellomagazine.com10:25
Taylor Swift surprised fans by announcing her new single, "Patient Zero," on September 22, but many couldn't get over the 'horrendous' Photoshop fail on the cover artwork
- boredpanda.com11:53
Fans criticized Taylor Swift's appearance in her major announcement this week. “That Photoshop budget really said ‘we spent it all on the wedding,’” one joked. Celebrities, Entertainment
- Google News - Top Stories13:16
Taylor Swift Announces ‘The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore’ Album With Four New Songs Variety Taylor Swift Announces Extended Version of ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ The New York Times Taylor Swift Announces Another Three New Songs For Release Friday Deadline New Taylor Swift music is coming! 'Patient Zero' single announced USA Today Taylor Swift’s latest release still isn’t her wedding photos The Washington Post
- eonline.com13:28
One day after Taylor Swift announced her surprise single “Patient Zero,” she unveiled The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore, featuring additional songs "Cleveland!," "Pink Clouding" and "Babylon."
- iheart.com16:05
"The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore," featuring brand new single "Patient Zero," is out Friday.
- iheart.com16:05
"The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore," featuring brand new single "Patient Zero," is out Friday.
- iheart.com16:05
"The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore," featuring brand new single "Patient Zero," is out Friday.
- iheart.com16:05
"The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore," featuring brand new single "Patient Zero," is out Friday.
- iheart.com16:05
"The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore," featuring brand new single "Patient Zero," is out Friday.
- iheart.com16:05
"The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore," featuring brand new single "Patient Zero," is out Friday.
- iheart.com16:05
"The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore," featuring brand new single "Patient Zero," is out Friday.
- fox56.com16:27
Swift previously announced a new single, "Patient Zero," on Tuesday.
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- wsbt.com23 Sept, 16:27their copy
- nbcmontana.com23 Sept, 16:27their copy
- cnycentral.com23 Sept, 16:27their copy
- wtov9.com23 Sept, 16:27their copy
- wksn.com20:15removed by the outlet
Taylor Swift announces 'The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore' with four new songsTaylor Swift performs onstage during The Eras Tour at Wembley Stadium on Aug. 15, 2024, in London, England. (Kate Green/Getty Images)She's married to the hustle, and now she knows the encore of a showgirl.Taylor Swift has announced the upcoming release of a continuation of her 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl. The global music superstar will release four new songs, including the previously announced single
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- hitsfm.net23 Sept, 20:15removed
- hitsfm.net23 Sept, 20:15removed
- 24sata (Croatia)21:37
Na promotivnim fotografijama za novi singl 'Patient Zero' nosi prsten koji se oblikom i bojom razlikuje od onoga kojim ju je Travis Kelce zaprosio
Thu, 24 September 2026
5 reports- Channel News Asia01:17
The Life Of A Showgirl: The Encore is hitting streaming platforms on Friday (Sep 25).
- Google News - Top Stories11:57
Taylor Swift to debut "Patient Zero" music video at Sunday's VMAs. Watch an exclusive preview. CBS News Taylor Swift Drops New 13-Second ‘Patient Zero’ Music Video Tease Featuring Dakota Johnson and Colin Farrell People.com Taylor Swift to Premiere 'Patient Zero' Video Co-Starring Dakota Johnson, Colin Farrell During VMAs Rolling Stone Taylor Swift Announces ‘The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore,’ Featuring 4 New Songs The New York Times Is Taylor Swift giving Ohio a shoutout with the new song...
- Google News - Top Stories12:18
Taylor Swift’s ‘Patient Zero’ Music Video, Starring Dakota Johnson and Colin Farrell, to Debut at VMAs Variety Taylor Swift to debut "Patient Zero" music video at Sunday's VMAs. Watch an exclusive preview. CBS News Brittany Mahomes Celebrates Friend Taylor Swift’s New Expanded Edition of The Life of a Showgirl People.com 'The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore': A Surprise Look at Taylor Swift's New Music Video Yahoo Enigmatic Preview of Taylor Swift’s ‘Patient Zero’ Video Teases Two Major...
- Google News - Top Stories13:33
Taylor Swift's 'Patient Zero' Music Video To Debut At VMAs Deadline Taylor Swift Drops New 13-Second ‘Patient Zero’ Music Video Tease Featuring Dakota Johnson and Colin Farrell People.com Taylor Swift Named Her New Song ‘Patient Zero.’ Where Does the Term Originate? The New York Times Taylor Swift Announces Career News After Travis Kelce Sets New NFL Record Yahoo Sports Enigmatic Preview of Taylor Swift’s ‘Patient Zero’ Video Teases Two Major Hollywood Co-Stars, Death in the Family Billboard
- Google News - Top Stories23:38
Dakota Johnson on Being in Taylor Swift’s ‘Patient Zero’ Music Video: ‘We Respect Each Other’s Creative Minds’ Variety Taylor Swift 'The Life of a Showgirl Encore' New Tracks Review Variety Taylor Swift Dethrones Herself With New ‘Patient Zero’ Milestone — Report Yahoo Taylor Swift Drops New 13-Second ‘Patient Zero’ Music Video Tease Featuring Dakota Johnson and Colin Farrell People.com Taylor Swift Named Her New Song ‘Patient Zero.’ Where Does the Term Originate? The New York Times
Fri, 25 September 2026
5 reports- Google News - Top Stories03:32
Enigmatic Preview of Taylor Swift’s ‘Patient Zero’ Video Teases Two Major Hollywood Co-Stars, Death in the Family billboard.com Taylor Swift Ditches Her Signature Glam and Red Lip for Surprising Makeunder in ‘Patient Zero’ Music Video people.com Taylor Swift Releases Four New Songs Pitchfork Taylor Swift Named Her New Song ‘Patient Zero.’ Where Does the Term Originate? The New York Times Some say Taylor Swift is doing too much to stay in the spotlight. What if she just loves her job? Yahoo
- kffm.com04:06
Taylor has another new song for the 'Showgirl' era. Read the lyrics to “Patient Zero” and see what this latest chapter has to say.
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- mix931fm.com25 Sept, 04:06their copy
- kqvt.com25 Sept, 04:06their copy
- sojo1049.com05:20
Taylor Swift's new song has people looking closer at the phrase “patient zero.” Here's what the term actually means — and how it connects to the song.
- Index.hr (Croatia)08:30
TAYLOR Swift objavila je "encore" izdanje albuma "The Life of a Showgirl" s četiri nove pjesme kao zahvalu obožavateljima. Novi singl "Patient Zero" imat će premijeru na dodjeli VMA nagrada.
- tportal (Croatia)08:46
Taylor Swift za novi spot 'Patient Zero' okupila je dvoje glumačkih imena koja malo tko očekuje u istom kadru. Dakota Johnson i Colin Farrell glavne su zvijezde videa čija je svjetska premijera zakazana za MTV Video Music Awards, a Swift je ponovno preuzela i redateljsku palicu.
Sun, 27 September 2026
2 reports- Channel News Asia03:41
The expanded edition features four new songs, including Cleveland!, in which Swift calls husband Travis Kelce the “love of my life”.
- Google News - Top Stories19:07Taylor Swift premieres her 'Patient Zero' video at the VMAs tonight. What to know about 'The Encore'
Taylor Swift premieres her 'Patient Zero' video at the VMAs tonight. What to know about 'The Encore' Yahoo ‘Patient Zero’ and 9 More Songs We’re Talking About The New York Times Taylor Swift Debuts Music Video for New Single “Patient Zero” Starring Dakota Johnson and Colin Farrell at 2026 VMAs The Hollywood Reporter Taylor Swift Reveals the Inspiration for Her ‘Patient Zero’ Lyrics Ahead of Its Music Video Premiere ELLE Politely, Taylor Swift Could Have Skipped the Encore PureWow
Mon, 28 September 2026
4 reports- Google News - Top Stories01:55
Taylor Swift Premieres Star-Filled 'Patient Zero' Music Video at VMAs Variety ‘Patient Zero’ and 9 More Songs We’re Talking About nytimes.com Taylor Swift thanks Dakota Johnson and Colin Farrell for 'trusting' her during Patient Zero shoot Yahoo Taylor Swift: The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore review – flashes of humanity and bafflingly vindictive love songs The Guardian Taylor Swift Haunts Friend Dakota Johnson in New ‘Patient Zero’ Music Video Also Starring Colin Farrell as a Toxic Ex...
- Google News - Top Stories02:18
Taylor Swift premieres music video for 'Patient Zero' at the VMAs yahoo.com ‘Patient Zero’ and 9 More Songs We’re Talking About The New York Times Taylor Swift Haunts Friend Dakota Johnson in New ‘Patient Zero’ Music Video Also Starring Colin Farrell as a Toxic Ex People.com Taylor Swift: The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore review – flashes of humanity and bafflingly vindictive love songs The Guardian Taylor Swift Is Losing Us: Encore Reactions Vulture
- dailymail.com06:10
The 36-year-old superstar songstress released her new album The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore this past Friday.
- mashable.com13:35
"Cleveland!" has been criticised as sounding like royalty-free stock music, as well as failing to match the lyricism of her previous tracks.
Tue, 29 September 2026
2 reports- Index.hr (Croatia)07:33
U NOVOM spotu "Patient Zero", Taylor Swift i Dakota Johnson nose iste, cjenovno pristupačne naušnice.
- iheart.com10:30
<p>Just when we thought we had Taylor Swift's next move figured out, she reminded us that we know absolutely nothing.</p><p>The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore is officially here with four new songs, and naturally, we have questions. A lot of them.</p><p>We're talking Patient Zero, Cleveland!, Pin...
Sun, 4 October 2026
1 report- billboard.com23:45
Taylor Swift's 'The Life of a Showgirl' returns to No.
Fri, 9 October 2026
1 report- klcc.org19:55
New songs added to her 2025 album The Life of a Showgirl has shot the release up the charts.
Wed, 14 October 2026
1 report- ibtimes.com.au08:32(VIDEO) Travis Kelce Appears Supporting Taylor Swift in New 'Patient Zero' Behind-the-Scenes Footage
Spotify has released behind-the-scenes footage showing Travis Kelce supporting Taylor Swift on the set of her self-directed 'Patient Zero' music video, starring Dakota Johnson and Colin Farrell.