LOS ANGELES — On Friday, August 15, 2025, Taylor Swift shared a heartfelt update on her father Scott Swift’s health following his quintuple bypass surgery earlier this year, while also generating buzz for her upcoming 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl. Speaking on the New Heights podcast, hosted by her boyfriend, Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce, and his brother Jason, Swift revealed that her father is “doing incredibly well” after the intense procedure. “He had a quintuple bypass surgery, and that’s a really intense surgery, so it all happened really quick,” she noted, explaining how the family rallied to support him.
Swift, joined by her mother and brother, took turns caring for Scott in the ICU, where she humorously recounted a role reversal. “I’d get to the hospital, and my brother would be like, ‘Tay, you got to take his phone. I caught him Facetiming his friends all night,’” she shared, likening it to her teenage years when her parents confiscated her phone for late-night chats. Scott’s recovery, supported by the family living together over the summer, included moments of levity, with Swift recalling her father’s gratitude as “the loveliest patient ever.”
The pop superstar also used the platform to promote The Life of a Showgirl, set for release on October 3, as reported by CBS News. The album, featuring a collaboration with Sabrina Carpenter, was announced earlier this week after a cryptic countdown on Swift’s website, sparking a frenzy among fans. Orange-themed hints, from social media posts to a Spotify playlist curated by Swift, pointed to the album’s vibrant aesthetic. “And, baby, that’s show business for you,” Swift wrote on Instagram, unveiling the album cover and tracklist.
Swift’s appearance on New Heights, where she playfully revealed the album while joking with Kelce, marked a new promotional approach. The album follows her record-breaking The Tortured Poets Department and her recent acquisition of her master recordings from Shamrock Capital, a milestone she celebrated as a “dream come true.” With Spartacus: House of Ashur also on Starz’s horizon, Swift’s cultural influence continues to soar.
