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  "title": "Taylor Swift Announces “Patient Zero,” New Single Due Friday",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/taylor-swift-announces-patient-zero-new-single-due-friday",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-22T18:07:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Consequence",
    "slug": "consequence",
    "url": "https://consequence.net/2026/09/taylor-swift-announces-patient-zero-new-single-due-friday/"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Celeb Taylor Swift revealed on Instagram that her new single, \"Patient Zero,\" will be released on Friday, September 25th. The track is Swift's first new release since the song she contributed to the Toy Story 5 soundtrack. A limited number of CD pre-orders, featuring acoustic and piano versions of \"Patient Zero,\" are available through Swift's website for the next 24 hours. Swift announced her plans after setting up a countdown on her website, which ended at 2:00 p.m. ET. The Life of a Showgirl, Swift's most recent album, was released in October 2025 and features production by Max Martin and Shellback. It is currently nominated for Best Album at the 2026 MTV VMAs, and Swift will also receive the recently created Artist Director Honor at the event on Sunday, September 27th.",
  "summary": "The new single arrives ahead of the VMAs this Sunday. Taylor Swift Announces “Patient Zero,” New Single Due Friday Eddie Fu",
  "key_points": [
    "Taylor Swift announced new single \"Patient Zero\" on Instagram.",
    "Release date set for September 25th.",
    "Limited CD pre-orders available until 2:00 p.m. ET."
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        "outlet": "Variety",
        "title": "Taylor Swift Announces New Single, ‘Patient Zero,’ Coming This Week",
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        "outlet": "Pitchfork",
        "title": "Taylor Swift Announces New Single “Patient Zero”",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/taylor-swift-announces-new-single-patient-zero",
        "published": "2026-09-22T18:16:17.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Billboard",
        "title": "Taylor Swift Announces New Single ‘Patient Zero’ — and It’s Coming Sooner Than You Think",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/taylor-swift-announces-new-single-patient-zero-and-its-coming-sooner",
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        "outlet": "Rolling Stone",
        "title": "Taylor Swift Announces New Single ‘Patient Zero’",
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        "published": "2026-09-22T18:17:15.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Deadline",
        "title": "Taylor Swift Teases New Single, ‘Patient Zero,’ Releasing Ahead Of MTV VMA Honors",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/taylor-swift-teases-new-single-patient-zero-releasing-ahead-of-mtv",
        "published": "2026-09-22T18:27:10.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Hollywood Reporter",
        "title": "Taylor Swift Announces New Single “Patient Zero”",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/taylor-swift-announces-new-single-patient-zero-9180166",
        "published": "2026-09-22T18:34:44.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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