Since announcing her 12th album The Life of a Showgirl on August 12, Taylor Swift has been liking fan posts speculating about hidden references to Lady Gaga. Fans have noticed that Gaga released the song "Applause" exactly 12 years ago on the same date, and Swift used the track in a playlist before the start of her Eras Tour. Taylor's liking of such posts has been taken as confirmation that the relationship was premeditated.

The two singers have been linked to a potential collaboration before — in March, fans thought they heard Taylor's voice on the song "How Bad Do U Want Me" from Gaga's album Mayhem, but this was denied.

Now fans are expecting a “glittery pop” in the style of a “glitter gel pen” and think a guest appearance by Lady Gaga is entirely possible, especially after Swift released a playlist of her hits produced by Max Martin and Shellback.

Other speculation includes a collaboration with Sabrina Carpenter, the opening act on the Eras Tour. Fans are linking this to the 12th photo in Taylor Nation’s post and the date “August 12, 2025” that appeared on Carpenter’s website. | BGNES