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  "id": 9552081,
  "title": "Taylor Swift to debut \"Patient Zero\" music video at VMAs. Watch a preview.",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/taylor-swift-to-debut-patient-zero-music-video-at-vmas-watch-a-preview",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-24T12:24:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "CBS News",
    "slug": "cbs-news",
    "url": "https://www.cbsnews.com/news/taylor-swift-patient-zero-music-video-debut-sunday-vmas/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Taylor Swift will unveil her music video for the track \"Patient Zero\" during the highly anticipated MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) this coming Sunday. An exclusive 13-second clip of the video debuted on CBS Mornings Thursday. The pop star attributes personal significance to the number 13, considering it her lucky digit.\n\nSwift officially announced \"Patient Zero\" earlier this week via her social media platforms, expressing her excitement about the new single set to release on Friday. Alongside the single, Swift revealed a deluxe edition of her latest album, titled \"The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore,\" featuring four additional tracks. The deluxe album will also drop on Friday.\n\nThe VMAs represent a significant milestone for Swift, as she will receive the VMAs' first-ever Artist Director Honors. This prestigious award acknowledges artists who have made groundbreaking contributions to music videos and visual storytelling through their behind-the-scenes work. The honor will make Swift the most-awarded artist at the show, breaking a tie she shares with Beyoncé.\n\nSwift is nominated in 11 categories for the VMAs, which will be broadcast on CBS television stations and MTV starting at 7:30 p.m. ET, 4:30 p.m. PT., on Sunday, September 27. The VMAs will also be streamed on Paramount+.",
  "summary": "Taylor Swift announced her new single \"Patient Zero\" earlier this week, saying she has been \"impatiently waiting\" to announce that it will be out on Friday.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Forbes",
        "title": "Billionaire Taylor Swift Announces Surprise New Single ‘Patient Zero’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/billionaire-taylor-swift-announces-surprise-new-single-patient-zero",
        "published": "2026-09-22T18:26:37.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "Taylor Swift unveils new song ‘Patient Zero’ after wedding, ahead of MTV VMAs",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/taylor-swift-unveils-new-song-patient-zero-after-wedding-ahead-of-mtv",
        "published": "2026-09-22T20:09:25.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Toronto Sun",
        "title": "Taylor Swift teases new Patient Zero single, first as a married singer",
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        "title": "All the Easter Eggs Taylor Swift Dropped Over the Last 7 Months Teasing ‘Patient Zero’",
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        "published": "2026-09-22T22:40:36.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Taylor Swift announces new song Patient Zero, her first since her wedding",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/taylor-swift-announces-new-song-patient-zero-her-first-since-her",
        "published": "2026-09-23T00:24:44.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Live Mint",
        "title": "Taylor Swift announces ‘Patient Zero’, her first single after wedding; new track to release September 25",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/taylor-swift-announces-patient-zero-her-first-single-after-wedding",
        "published": "2026-09-23T01:57:20.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Tempo.co English",
        "title": "Taylor Swift's 'Patient Zero' Easter Eggs Tease More Surprises",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/taylor-swifts-patient-zero-easter-eggs-tease-more-surprises",
        "published": "2026-09-23T05:48:38.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Euronews",
        "title": "Taylor Swift announces new single ‘Patient Zero’ - and faces backlash for cover art",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/taylor-swift-announces-new-single-patient-zero-and-faces-backlash-for",
        "published": "2026-09-23T09:25:30.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "CBS News",
        "title": "Watch: Exclusive first look at Taylor Swift's \"Patient Zero\" music video before its VMAs debut",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/watch-exclusive-first-look-at-taylor-swifts-patient-zero-music-video",
        "published": "2026-09-24T12:12:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Variety",
        "title": "Taylor Swift’s ‘Patient Zero’ Music Video, Starring Dakota Johnson and Colin Farrell, to Debut at VMAs",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/taylor-swifts-patient-zero-music-video-starring-dakota-johnson-and",
        "published": "2026-09-24T12:18:08.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
        "title": "Taylor Swift teases ‘Patient Zero’ music video with Dakota Johnson, Colin Farrell: What to know about The Encore",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/taylor-swift-teases-patient-zero-music-video-with-dakota-johnson",
        "published": "2026-09-24T13:26:07.000Z"
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