There's no one who can disrupt quite like Taylor Swift. She knows how to whip the world into a frenzy and to buck trends. And the release of her new music video for "Opalite" continues on this trend. Rather than releasing it on YouTube like most people, Swift has decided to keep the video from that platform entirely. You can only view it on Spotify and Apple Music...but why? Here is the breakdown of why she changed her rollout and how you can catch the star-studded video right now.Where to Watch Taylor Swift's "Opalite" Right NowOn Friday, February 6, 2026, the Grammy winner released the official music video for Opalite, a track from her latest album, The Life of a Showgirl.But you can only watch it exclusively on Spotify and Apple Music.When Will "Opalite" Be on YouTube?If you’re holding out for the free version on Vevo, you won't have to wait long. According to reports, the video is scheduled to hit YouTube on Sunday, February 8, 2026.So why would the singer opt to put something on platforms that require subscriptions right away? What's the win for her? Why the Delay? The Billboard FactorThere's a very good reason why Swift opted to forgo YouTube first and to hold her music video back. She wants to have a number one hit single...and to do that...you need to avoid YouTube. Because as of 2024, YouTube streams no longer count toward the Billboard Hot 100.Here's a quote from 2024 from a Hollywood Reporter article...
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