"The Tortured Poets Department": Taylor Swift's Album Leak and Countdown Controversy

Taylor Swift is set to release her 11th album, The Tortured Poets Department, which is expected to be a breakup record. The album, featuring 16 tracks with four bonus tracks on various vinyl editions, was mainly created with collaborators Jack Antonoff and Aaron Dessner. Swift has hinted at the album's theme through curated playlists and track titles, indicating a focus on heartbreak. The album's rollout includes cryptic clues and a mysterious theme, adding to the anticipation and excitement surrounding its release.