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 set 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 faced a culture war online over Swift's artistic ability and its quality.
Despite its success, the album has been met with criticism, raising questions about what went wrong and whether the criticism is deserved.
Author's summary: Taylor Swift's album sparks debate.