Taylor Swift's 12th studio album, "The Life of a Showgirl", has faced criticism and angst despite its commercial success. The album has set records for the most physical copies sold in a week in the US and UK, and the most-streamed album and song in a single day on Spotify.
By Felix Glanville, Film & TV Editor.
What went wrong for the generational pop star — and is it all fairly deserved?
Author's summary: Taylor Swift's album sparks controversy despite success.