Taylor Swift is facing legal action from a former Las Vegas performer over her latest album, The Life Of A Showgirl.

The lawsuit, filed on March 30 in a California federal court, claims that Swift knowingly ignored Maren Wade’s existing claim to the name.

Wade is seeking unspecified damages and a court order preventing Swift from continuing to use the album’s title.

Maren Wade, who gained recognition on America’s Got Talent, began a column in 2014 for the Las Vegas Weekly called Confessions of a Showgirl, sharing her experiences as a performer.

Over the years, the concept expanded into a podcast and live shows featuring pop and jazz music. Wade also holds a trademark covering live performances, theatrical productions, and television, among other areas.

According to the complaint, Swift’s album, released last year as her 12th studio project, adopted the same designation quickly across consumer goods, packaging, and retail channels targeting the same audience Wade had cultivated for years.

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Wade alleges this use constitutes trademark infringement, false designation, and unfair competition.

The dispute highlights ongoing tensions in the entertainment industry over intellectual property rights, particularly when performers and artists use similar branding across different media.

Swift and her label, UMG Recordings, have not publicly commented on the lawsuit.

As the case unfolds, it could set an important precedent for trademark protections involving album titles and live entertainment branding, especially in the competitive world of pop music.