Instagram/Jack Antonoff & Taylor Sw Music Jack Antonoff responds to rumors about his absence from Taylor Swift's new album, expressing gratitude and explaining the value of creative collaboration. April 30, 2026 AceShowbiz - Jack Antonoff, frontman of Bleachers, recently addressed rumors about his absence from Taylor Swift's latest album, The Life of a Showgirl, during an appearance on Howard Stern's SiriusXM show on April 28. Antonoff dismissed talk of any tension between him and Swift, expressing gratitude for their long-standing collaboration.