Taylor Swift is facing a lawsuit over the title of her latest album, The Life of a Showgirl.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, a Las Vegas-based writer and TV host named Maren Wade filed a lawsuit on Monday in a California federal court. She accuses the pop star of knowingly ignoring her claim to a similar title. Wade, a former Las Vegas showgirl, owns the trademark for “Confessions of a Showgirl.”
The lawsuit alleges trademark infringement, false designation, and unfair competition. Wade is asking the court to stop Taylor from using the title of her 12th studio album, which came out in October 2025. She is also seeking unspecified damages from both Swift and UMG Recordings.
“A solo performer who spent twelve years building a brand shouldn’t have to watch it disappear because someone bigger came along,” Wade’s lawyer told the outlet.
Wade has been writing a column for Las Vegas Weekly since 2014 under the title “Confessions of a Showgirl,” where she shares her experiences in the entertainment industry. Over time, the brand expanded into a podcast and a live show featuring pop and jazz music. Her trademark covers theatrical productions, live stage performances, TV, and more.
In the lawsuit, Wade claims that Taylor Swift’s team ignored her trademark. “They did not do so quietly,” the complaint states. “Within weeks, the designation was affixed to consumer goods, stamped onto labels, tags, and packaging, and deployed as a source identifier across retail channels—all directed at the same audience Plaintiff had spent years cultivating.”
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