Taylor Swift’s ‘Encore’ Edition Boosts ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ Back to No. 1 for First Time Since January, Adding a 13th Week on Top

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Taylor Swift’s ‘Encore’ Edition Boosts ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ Back to No. 1 for First Time Since January, Adding a 13th Week on TopWorldPing
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What happened

Taylor Swift’s “The Life of a Showgirl” returned to the No.

Key facts

  • Reported by Variety and published Sun, 04 Oct 2026 21:17:51 UTC.

Why it matters

Release schedules, box office and industry deals show where audience attention and studio money are moving next.

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  • Opening figures and audience reception
  • Follow-on deals or casting announcements

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  2. Taylor Swift’s ‘Encore’ Edition Boosts ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ Back to No. 1 for First Time Since January, Adding a 13th Week on Top

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