Taylor Swift album release party: Fans left frustrated as ticket app crashes

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20 Sep 2025 • 3:30 AM MYT
The Independent
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  • Taylor Swift's 12th album, 'The Life of a Showgirl', is set to be released on 3 October.
  • A release party for the album, titled 'Taylor Swift: The Official Release Party of a Showgirl', will be held in cinemas.
  • The AMC Theatres app crashed due to overwhelming demand as fans attempted to purchase tickets for Swift's event.
  • The app displayed an 'estimated wait time' message, affecting not only Swift's event tickets but also other film purchases and reservations.
  • The incident caused frustration among other cinema-goers who were unable to use the AMC app for their own ticket needs.

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