Taylor Swift sent Swifties around the world into a meltdown when she unveiled the cover of her new album, The Life Of A Showgirl, on Wednesday.
But some are now accusing the American star, 35, of copying iconic pop queen Kylie Minogue’s Showgirl: The Greatest Hits era.
The Aussie icon commenced her Showgirl world tour in 2005 with performances in Europe before travelling to her native Melbourne, where she was diagnosed with breast cancer, causing her to postpone the remaining dates.
Several fans flocked to social media to claim Taylor ripped off Kylie’s showgirl look by posing in feathers and a gem-encrusted outfit.
‘Kylie is the one and only showgirl! No shade to Taylor but Kylie is the ultimate,’ one person wrote on Instagram.
‘There’s only one Showgirl and that’s Kylie!!’ another commented while a third person agreed: ‘There is only one Showgirl and that’s our Kylie.’
Taylor Swift (pictured) excited loyal fans as she unveiled the cover of her new album The Life Of A Showgirl on Wednesday
‘Queen of the Showgirls,’ one person wrote as another added: ‘The OG showgirl. Still showing the girls how to do it.’
Despite some backlash, others rushed to Taylor’s defence and insisted that more than one showgirl can exist.
‘So is ‘showgirl’ only reserved for Kylie or what? Don’t get me wrong as I am a fan of both Kylie and Taylor… Was just wondering,’ one commented.
‘These comments dragging Taylor are exhausting. Kylie is one of my faves but how about we stop pitting women against each other?’ a second said.
‘Kylie and Taylor should do a collab,’ another suggested.
It comes after Taylor unveiled first-look images of her jaw-dropping upcoming album artwork to accompany her new record, The Life Of A Showgirl.
The 14-time Grammy Award-winning singer, 35, looked nothing short of sensational in a skimpy feathered outfits, which were shared alongside the album announcement.
Taylor first dropped the news about her 12th studio album earlier this week while teasing her upcoming appearance on boyfriend Travis Kelce’s New Heights podcast.
But some have accused the American popstar of copying iconic pop queen Kylie Minogue’s (pictured) Showgirl: The Greatest Hits era
On Wednesday, just as her New Heights episode premiered, the Red singer revealed the official album cover for The Life Of A Showgirl.
She confirmed that the album will be released on October 3 — just over a year and a half after the release of her 11th studio album, The Tortured Poets Department.
In the new album artwork, Taylor sizzled in racy gem-encrusted outfits fit for the stage as she posed in a theatre.
Keeping in the showgirl theme, Taylor wore a huge 1920s-themed feathered headpiece and dazzling bodysuit as she gazed away from the camera.
