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Taylor Swift announces new single Patient Zero

Taylor Swift has announced her latest single, Patient Zero, which is now available for pre-order in three different physical formats. The singer is also scheduled to receive the inaugural Artist Director Honors at the upcoming MTV Video Music Awards this Sunday.

Taylor Swift has officially announced the release of her new single, Patient Zero. In the days leading up to the reveal, the singer sparked fan speculation by altering her social media presence, including her Instagram biography and updating her website with a dark aesthetic. Fans can currently purchase three distinct CD versions of the new track through her official online store.

This release marks Swift's second new song of the year, following the June arrival of I Knew It, I Knew You, which was composed for the Toy Story 5 soundtrack. Beyond her musical output, Swift is set to receive a special honor this Sunday at the MTV Video Music Awards. She will become the inaugural recipient of the Artist Director Honors, a new award recognizing musicians who take a significant creative role in the production of their own music videos behind the scenes.

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