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The Life of a Showgirl, Taylor Swift’s 12th studio album, is out today and makes a lot of references to her ex-boyfriend Travis Kelce, who she got married to over the summer.

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Taylor Swift has dropped the big hint yet that she plans to have babies with fiancé Travis Kelce. The 35-year-old appears to talk about their loved up romance in her The Life of a Showgirl album, which was released today (October 3).

In track Wi$h List, she sings in the chorus: “I just want you. Have a couple kids, got the whole block looking like you. We tell the world to leave us thе f*** alone, and they do.” In a further nod to NFL star Travis, also 35, the song continues: “Got me dreaming about a driveway with a basketball hoop. Boss up, settle down, got a wish list (Wish list). I just want you.”

The song appears on the artist’s 12th studio album, along with other tracks that are thought to be influenced by Travis. Taylor sings, “All the right guys promised they’d stay/Under bright lights, they withered away, but you bloom,” in a new nod to her husband-to-be.

Opening the album with the song The Fate Of Ophelia, she references her long wait to find Travis after a string of failed high profile romances that include Joe Jonas, Calvin Harris, Harry Styles, John Mayer, Jake Gyllenhaal, Tom Hiddleston, Joe Alwyn, and most recently The 1975 frontman Matty Healy.

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She even sings about swearing herself to single status – until she met Travis. “And if you’d never come for me/I might’ve drowned in the melancholy/I swore my loyalty to me, myself, and I/Right before you lit my sky up,” she says as she references Ophelia’s death by drowning in Hamlet. Referencing her long wait to find Travis, the song continues: “All that time, I sat alone in my tower/You were just honing your powers.”

Travis and Taylor have been dating for two years – with the American football star popping the question in August this year. Though fans think they may have kept the happy news to themselves for about a month before sharing it with fans.

The pair shared images of the romantic proposal as Travis kneed down on one knee and was surrounded by stunning flowers in a garden in a sweet post that received millions of likes in a matter of minutes. Following a dynamite stick emoji, the joint post read, “Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married.”

Another photo of the couple and Travis resting his arms around Taylor’s waist while she cradled his face as they exchanged sweet glances at one another made the couple pose for photos. One large diamond, which glowed under the sun, was on her finger, holding her engagement ring.

Travis and Taylor’s romance began in July of 2023 when Travis visited Taylor’s renowned Eras Tour stop at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. He later shared the details of his real motivations for attending the gig on his podcast New Heights, which he co-hosts with his brother Jason Kelce.

Taylor avoids talking before and after concerts to preserve her vocal cords, despite the fact that he had planned to pass him his phone number via a friendship bracelet. He had a second chance, though, when Taylor learned of his daring move.

Some fans have speculated that Taylor’s new album, which she will perform as a bideta for her life, might be a farewell to the pair now that they are engaged and ready to marry. One person declared, “This is undoubtedly a see you in a while album. She is prepared to embark on the next chapter of her life as a wife and mother. I’m so pleased for her.

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Strictly Come Dancing pro Jowita Przystal managed to snag Marks & Spencer’s viral cow print jacket before it sold out, but good news for fans; it’s back in stock in almost all sizes

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Ahead of her next appearance in Strictly Come Dancing, professional dancer Jowita Przystal has been taking some time to rest with a boat trip to Loch Lomond. To keep cosy whilst out on the water, Jowita wrapped up warm in Marks & Spencer’s viral cow print faux fur jacket, and fans were quick to notice.

One commented: “Ooo you have the Marks and Spencer jacket, looking good” whilst another agreed: “Loving the jacket- you look stunning.” The jacket has been one of M&S’ top sellers for autumn so far, which of course meant it sold out pretty quickly. But it’s now back in stock in almost every single size, although it’s already selling quickly, so you’ll need to be fast to get your hands on it.

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The Faux Fur Cow Print Trucker Jacket is available for £70 and is in stock in all sizes from a six to a 24, with only a 14 and a 20 currently out of stock. The jacket is the perfect pick for autumn, with cow print still dominating as one of the top trending patterns for the new season.

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Rather than your usual fur coat silhouette, it has a much cooler, more laid back trucker jacket style that brings a little bit of edge to your outfits and means you could easily wear the jacket with a more casual outfit. It has a regular boxy fit, with a double-ended zip fastening which can be opened from both the top and bottom.

The Faux Fur Cow Print Trucker Jacket has a collared neckline with side pockets, and is made from a short-cut faux fur material that’s super soft and snuggly for the colder weather. M&S shoppers have also praised it, giving it a huge 4.9 star rating.

One wrote: “Beautifully soft and cosy. Sizing is perfect and has been greatly admired – and envied.”

Another agreed: “Oh this is heaven! Had to order it having [seen] it in ads and it really is lovely. Beautiful quality and well finished. I sized up so I could wear it over a jumper. Great value for money too.”

Whilst a third said: “I fell in love with this jacket when I saw it online, it was my Autumn must buy as I’d been on lookout for cow print jacket for some time. Great price too.”

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One shopper did say: “Lovely jacket but dropped a star as it’s quite a snug fit. I ordered my usual size but I’ll not fit a jumper underneath. Would have sized up but not available and I didn’t want to risk not getting one.”

If you do miss out on the M&S Cow Print Trucker Jacket again, there’s several other options you could still get your hands on. River Island has the most similar option, with the Cream Faux Fur Cow Print Jacket available for £99, with a similar white and brown cow print design and relaxed collared style.

If you want more of a biker-style, this Barneys Originals Cow Hide Harrington is now £170 down from £250 and is made from real cowhide with a classic Harrington style silhouette. If you want to stick to something snugglier, the Noisy May Faux Fur Coat In Cow Print is £60 at ASOS, whilst Next’s Cow Print Cord Collar Jacket ticks off another of autumn’s trends, the barn jacket, and is now just £19.50 down from £50.

If you’ve been keen to add a Marc Jacobs fragrance to your collection but don’t want to spend a fortune, you won’t want to miss this rare deal that’s seen it plummet to under £30

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Perfume shoppers can currently snap up a fantastic fragrance bargain and secure a designer scent for a fraction of the original cost. However, please note that this deal won’t be available indefinitely, so shoppers must act quickly if they’re interested.

The Marc Jacobs Daisy Dream Forever Eau de Parfum typically costs customers nearly £90 for a 50ml bottle. Yet, this temporary promotion cuts the price to a much more wallet-friendly £40, thanks to Debenhams’ current sale. But the deals don’t stop there.

The £88 Marc Jacobs perfume could be yours for under £30, thanks to TopCashBack’s complimentary £15 bonus for new members, which would reduce the fragrance’s price to £25 when you purchase through this link.

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With customers saving £63 through this offer, it’s the perfect time to get your hands on this beauty must-have. Whether you’re adding it to your own vanity or setting it aside for a budget-friendly gift this festive season.

If you’re not fussed about saving your pennies, you can pick up a 50ml bottle of Marc Jacobs Daisy Dream Forever Eau de Parfum for its full price (£88) at Boots, or for the reduced price of £69.50 at All Beauty or for £49.99 at The Perfume Shop.

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Currently boasting an impressive 4.7 out of 5-star rating on Debenhams’ website, this perfume has amassed over 400 5-star ratings from thrilled customers.

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Though one customer does share their thoughts on the fragrance’s longevity, writing: “First of all the bottle is absolutely stunning. With the daisy motifs on the top of the bottle. And a nice blue liquid that reminds me of the sky. It has a nice, oriental floral scent. It doesn’t have a strong projection, and I wouldn’t say it lasts all day, around 3/4 hours. I’d say it’s a perfume for daytime in the summer/spring.”

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There is one thing missing from Taylor Swift’s most recent release, The Life Of A Showgirl, which details her life and love for Travis Kelce and their time together.

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The pressure Taylor Swift must face every time she releases an album would honestly be enough to send me spiralling. Imagine millions of people all over the world, anticipating your every move.

I am one of those millions, so I was eager to find out what Taylor had in store for us next. Since I was a teenager crying in my bedroom as I saberdied my own rendition of “Drew” as I saberdied along Teardrops On My Guitar, I’ve been a fan of Taylor.

I’ve had my share of Taylor’s songs since I was a teenager, through my heartbreaks, and through my difficult school years, so I was curious to see how her new album, The Life of a Showgirl, might magically resemble what I now feel as a 32-year-old woman.

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The most recent news about Taylor Swift’s album release can be found on our live blog.

Taylor kicks off with her lead single The Fate of Ophelia, which appears to be a sweet nod to her husband-to-be Travis, following on from her previous album, The Tortured Poets Department.

She reportedly details all the heartaches that led to her current situation, including the phrase “It’s locked inside my memory and only you possess the key,” while singing, “It’s locked inside my memory” and telling me I’m no longer drowning and deceived because you came for me.”

Eldest Daughter, which features her heartbreakingly sings about being portrayed as the “bad bitch” by “traitors,” and even acknowledges that she wasn’t allowed to want a marriage because she hadn’t found The One yet, is the theme of the entire album.

Then comes Taylor Swift’s anthem Ruin The Friendship. What begins as a happy and romantic song about falling for a friend at the wrong time quickly turns dark as she sings “I whispered at the grave/ Should’ve kissed you anyway””.

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Before moving on to the final song, where she collaborates with Sabrina Carpenter for the track’s title, The Life of a Showgirl, the album makes more references to Travis in Wi $h Li $t and Wood. Before the song’s conclusion, the song briefly references Sabrina’s appearance at The Eras Tour and the pair’s very similar struggles with fame and being in the spotlight.

The album is undoubtedly not long enough, which is just one of my issues with it. Taylor is accustomed to releasing lengthy LPs with even longer extended extended versions, and don’t forget the many vault tracks from Taylor’s Re-Recorded albums. So I’m hoping that this will be expanded soon.

However, one thing is unmistakable. Taylor has endured hell in the past few years, fighting for the rights to her own music, facing scrutiny of her every move, and having trouble finding The One before finally getting married to Travis Kelce.

She has reached this point at the end of every battle, disaster, and heartache. Nothing comes before it, but that’s not the point, isn’t it? You’ll absolutely detest this if you weren’t anticipating The Tortured Poets Department’s destruction or the pop bangers of 1989.

There is one thing missing from Taylor Swift’s most recent release, The Life Of A Showgirl, which details her life and love for Travis Kelce and their time together.

3 images to be seen

The pressure Taylor Swift must face every time she releases an album would honestly be enough to send me spiralling. Imagine millions of people all over the world, anticipating your every move.

I am one of those millions, so I was eager to find out what Taylor had in store for us next. Since I was a teenager crying in my bedroom as I saberdied my own rendition of “Drew” as I saberdied along Teardrops On My Guitar, I’ve been a fan of Taylor.

I’ve had my share of Taylor’s songs since I was a teenager, through my heartbreaks, and through my difficult school years, so I was curious to see how her new album, The Life of a Showgirl, might magically resemble what I now feel as a 32-year-old woman.

3 images to be seen

The most recent news about Taylor Swift’s album release can be found on our live blog.

Taylor kicks off with her lead single The Fate of Ophelia, which appears to be a sweet nod to her husband-to-be Travis, following on from her previous album, The Tortured Poets Department.

She reportedly details all the heartaches that led to her current situation, including the phrase “It’s locked inside my memory and only you possess the key,” while singing, “It’s locked inside my memory” and telling me I’m no longer drowning and deceived because you came for me.”

Eldest Daughter, which features her heartbreakingly sings about being portrayed as the “bad bitch” by “traitors,” and even acknowledges that she wasn’t allowed to want a marriage because she hadn’t found The One yet, is the theme of the entire album.

Then comes Taylor Swift’s anthem Ruin The Friendship. What begins as a happy and romantic song about falling for a friend at the wrong time quickly turns dark as she sings “I whispered at the grave/ Should’ve kissed you anyway””.

3 images to be seen

Before moving on to the final song, where she collaborates with Sabrina Carpenter for the track’s title, The Life of a Showgirl, the album makes more references to Travis in Wi $h Li $t and Wood. Before the song’s conclusion, the song briefly references Sabrina’s appearance at The Eras Tour and the pair’s very similar struggles with fame and being in the spotlight.

The album is undoubtedly not long enough, which is just one of my issues with it. Taylor is accustomed to releasing lengthy LPs with even longer extended extended versions, and don’t forget the many vault tracks from Taylor’s Re-Recorded albums. So I’m hoping that this will be expanded soon.

However, one thing is unmistakable. Taylor has endured hell in the past few years, fighting for the rights to her own music, facing scrutiny of her every move, and having trouble finding The One before finally getting married to Travis Kelce.

She has reached this point at the end of every battle, disaster, and heartache. Nothing comes before it, but that’s not the point, isn’t it? You’ll absolutely detest this if you weren’t anticipating The Tortured Poets Department’s destruction or the pop bangers of 1989.

One star sign wants to feel productive on Friday, October 3, according to their horoscope, while the other one focuses on personal development.

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One star sign chooses to work alone while the other looks out for the other’s.

There are 12 zodiac signs – Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces – and the horoscopes for each can give you the lowdown on what your future holds, be it in work, your love life, your friends and family or more.

These daily forecasts have been compiled by astrologer Russell Grant, who has been reading star signs for over 50 years. From Aries through to Pisces, here’s what today could bring for your horoscope – and what you can do to be prepared.

Aries (Mar 21 – Apr 20)

The discussion will center on revitalizing potential stalled plans or reviving joint projects. You’ll want to look into the issue in a different way to find out what’s preventing you from feeling trapped in certain circumstances. The root of this issue might be someone’s unwillingness to change.

Taurus (Apr 21 – May 21)

Be willing to accept an offer or opportunity that speaks to your soul, even if it didn’t happen today. A special invitation to try something new might turn out to be quite extraordinary. You’ll enjoy having friends, but you’ll also like the chance to learn about a subject that’s always piqued your interest.

Gemini (May 22 – June 21)

You need to motivate your team to think creatively in order for a project you are working on to succeed. You might think about how you can use your creative abilities to generate income, especially if you work from home or plan to put your money into helping to protect the environment.

Cancer (June 22 – July 23)

You might be able to use your perspective on a challenge to your advantage. You’ll come to terms with the fact that stepping outside your comfort zone could help you grow personally.

Leo (July 24 – Aug 23)

You want to feel as though your situation is improving and progressing. Keep an eye on yourself, but do it in a relaxed manner to prevent a competitor from obstructing your progress. Respecting those who have different viewpoints will yield positive outcomes. Every relationship requires a give and take attitude.

Virgo (Aug 24 – Sept 23)

It is pointless to point fingers at others who are preventing you. Your lack of progress is not attributable to your lack of support from those around you. Be prepared to move forward with something that is important to you, whether it is with or without the assistance of friends or coworkers.

Libra (Sept 24 – Oct 23)

Joint endeavors will provide enriching and inspiring experiences. In difficult negotiations, a talented friend or coworker will offer to assist. Your goal is for everyone to have a positive outcome. While helping others is important, taking care of one’s needs is equally important.

Scorpio (Oct 24 – Nov 22)

Only a few people are aware of the events that are taking place, which are causing your restlessness. Before everything is revealed in full view, you won’t be happy. You might decide to act if another significant issue is brought up in your view.

Sagittarius (Nov 23 – Dec 21)

You can make incredible progress toward a goal that has been occupying your thoughts with a quick burst of energy. You’ll find overwhelming motivation to begin making plans that will succeed in the coming weeks.

Capricorn (Dec 22 – Jan 20)

You will have the best chance to accomplish your personal ambition or goal. If a dream becomes a reality, you are more than capable of accepting challenging tasks. Be sure to profit from any information someone gives you that might be useful.

Aquarius (Jan 21 – Feb 19)

You had your thoughts set on both financial and professional issues. Talking with a supervisor at work will ease your worries. A previously troubling situation can now be seen from a different perspective. Make every effort to maintain your personal and household budget.

Pisces (Feb 20 – Mar 20)

You are more than typically sensitive to the environment around you, which makes it easier for you to recognize undetectable trends. Even if someone is attempting to conceal it, you won’t feel the need to show more kindness to someone who appears to be a little fragile.

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