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New York Post
a day ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Sabrina Carpenter will ‘absolutely' consider banning phones at her concerts: It will ‘piss off my fans'
Please, please, please don't prove she's right. Sabrina Carpenter has claimed that she would 'absolutely' consider banning phones at future concerts after she had to lock up her own device during a recent show she attended. 'This will honestly piss off my fans, but absolutely,' the 26-year-old 'Espresso' singer told Rolling Stone about the possibility in an interview published Wednesday. Advertisement 7 Sabrina Carpenter has claimed that she would 'absolutely' consider banning phones at her future concerts. WireImage 7 Carpenter discussed the possibility of banning phones at her concerts during an interview with Rolling Stone on Wednesday. Stefano Giovannini Carpenter started thinking about having fans lock their phones away in pouches after seeing the Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak duo, Silk Sonic, do just that during a performance in Las Vegas. Advertisement 'They locked my phone,' she said. 'I've never had a better experience at a concert. I genuinely felt like I was back in the Seventies — wasn't alive. Genuinely felt like I was there.' 'Everyone's singing, dancing, looking at each other, and laughing,' she added. 'It really, really just felt so beautiful.' 7 'This will honestly piss off my fans, but absolutely,' the 'Espresso' singer said regarding the possibility. Andy Kropa/Invision/AP 'I've grown up in the age of people having iPhones at shows,' the 'Please Please Please' superstar acknowledged. 'It unfortunately feels super normal to me. I can't blame people for wanting to have memories.' Advertisement But Carpenter's fanbase might not need to worry just yet. The 'Manchild' singer suggested that she would not start enforcing the no-phone rule for quite some time. 'Depending on how long I want to be touring, and what age I am, girl, take those phones away,' she said. 'You cannot zoom in on my face.' 7 Carpenter started thinking about having fans lock their phones away in pouches after seeing Silk Sonic do just that during a performance in Las Vegas.'Right now, my skin is soft and supple. It's fine,' she added. 'Do not zoom in on me when I'm 80 years old up there.' Advertisement The 'Nonsense' songstress received mixed reactions for her phone remarks. 'Bad idea for people who have responsibilities, like what if something urgent happened?' one person wrote on X, formerly Twitter. 'Oh, sorry, my phone was locked. I was in a concert.' 7 The 'Please Please Please' singer's fans were left divided over the idea of having to lock their phones away during Carpenter's concerts. / MEGA 'I think people should be able to do that whatever they want. Their life, their experience,' another person commented. 'They pay money to go to concerts. They should be able to film it if they want.' 'Charge less for tickets, fees and parking, then you can have a small hill to stand on in terms of taking away the memories people take with vids and phones,' added a third. However, others welcomed the idea and agreed that a no-phone rule could heighten the audience's concert experience. 7 'I think people should be able to do that whatever they want,' one fan responded. 'Their life, their experience,' Getty Images 'All phones should be banned at concerts,' one fan tweeted. 'Everyone should live in the moment and trust their memory.' Advertisement 'She gets it!' added another. 'It's about living in the moment and enjoying the experience fully.' 'I love this idea [because] I went to one of her concerts and could barely see her because of everyone's phones,' a third critic wrote on X. 'No one was even dancing or enjoying [because] they were just filming and screaming.' 7 The Disney Channel alum faced backlash for the album cover of her upcoming record, 'Man's Best Friend.' Sabrina Carpenter Elsewhere during the interview, the 'Short n' Sweet' artist discussed the scrutiny she and other female artists face. Advertisement Carpenter's remarks came shortly after she announced her upcoming album, 'Man's Best Friend,' and the controversial cover art that shows the Disney Channel alum in a black dress and down on her hands and knees while a person off-camera pulls her hair. 'I don't want to be pessimistic, but I truly feel like I've never lived in a time where women have been picked apart more, and scrutinized in every capacity,' the 'Bed Chem' singer told the outlet. 'I'm not just talking about me. I'm talking about every female artist that is making art right now.' 'We're in such a weird time where you would think it's girl power, and women supporting women, but in reality, the second you see a picture of someone wearing a dress on a carpet, you have to say everything mean about it in the first 30 seconds that you see it,' Carpenter added.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
How Big a Deal for Sabrina Carpenter Is ‘Manchild' Debuting at No. 1?
It's a highly static week in the Billboard Hot 100's top 10 — with one very notable exception, courtesy of pop superstar Sabrina Carpenter. Helped by an excellent start on streaming, an action-packed music video and a good amount of physical sales on vinyl, Carpenter's new single 'Manchild' bows atop the Hot 100 this week, marking Carpenter's second No. 1 (after 2024's 'Please Please Please') and first debut atop the chart. Below it, each of last week's top nine on the Hot 100 dutifully move down one spot to make room for it. More from Billboard Young Singer Wins Over 'AGT' Judges With Ed Sheeran Cover Ozzy Osbourne's DNA Will Be Sold in Limited Edition Liquid Death Cans Kneecap Launch London Billboard Takeover Ahead of 'Witch-Hunt' Court Appearance How big a deal is the No. 1 bow for Carpenter? And how long do we anticipate 'Manchild' lasting on top? Billboard staffers answer these questions and more below. 1. 'Manchild' debuts at No. 1, becoming Sabrina Carpenter's second No. 1 and first to debut atop the chart. On a scale from 1-10, how big a deal would you rate this achievement for her? Christopher Claxton: I'd rate this a 9. Debuting at No. 1 is a major milestone — and has been anything but stupid, slow or useless. Sabrina's fan engagement has been steadily growing since she dropped Emails I Can't Send in 2023, and her continued chart success proves her rising mainstream appeal and streaming power. This is a huge step forward, and Carpenter clearly knows it: 'I can't tell you how much this means to me!!!!' she wrote on her Instagram Story, sharing Billboard's post announcing her No. 1. The fact that this marks her second No. 1 and her first to debut at the top shows real momentum in her career — and it's clear Sabrina Carpenter is a star. Hannah Dailey: I'd say 8. It's obviously very exciting, but not at all unexpected for her considering how far she's come over the past year. Kyle Denis: Maybe around 7. It's kind of wild to call a No. 1 Hot 100 debut a footnote, but it does feel as such in a year that found Sabrina wrapping up her Short N' Sweet victory lap with her first two Grammy wins and an arena tour extension. While I doubt 'Manchild' commands the same cultural gravity as the first three SNS singles when it's all said and done, this No. 1 debut definitely confirms Carpenter is not a one-era wonder. Her commercial pull as a Main Pop Girl™ is solidified; she's at that post-2018 Ariana Grande phase where all she has to do is blink and a No. 1 hit is practically guaranteed. Jason Lipshutz: An 8. Regardless of how high this new single had debuted on the Hot 100, Sabrina Carpenter would still be an A-list pop artist with plenty of interest in her upcoming music; as a relatively new superstar, however, Carpenter had only scored top 10 hits from one album, last year's Short n' Sweet, and hadn't proven that her commercial power would transcend that project. Now she has: with 'Manchild' debuting atop the Hot 100, Carpenter has maintained her momentum from her breakthrough 2024, kicking off a quick-turn new era in the strongest possible fashion. She didn't need a No. 1 debut — but a No. 1 debut is really, really good for her. Andrew Unterberger: An 8.5. If you haven't noticed, we don't have a lot of songs debuting at No. 1 these days — 'Manchild' is just the third this year, after Travis Scott's '4×4' and Morgan Wallen's Tate McRae-featuring 'What I Want,' and the first from an artist who's never done that before. It's another big level-up for Sabrina Carpenter, in an 18-month period with more such level-ups than we can still really count. 2. 'Manchild' debuts atop of what is otherwise a static top 10 – with every one of last week's top nine sliding down one spot to make room for it on top. On another scale of 1-10, how much would you say the top 10 could use its infusion of new blood? Christopher Claxton: I'd give it an 8 out of 10 — the top 10 definitely needed some fresh energy. Stagnation starts to feel predictable, and the charts have been looking the same for far too long. Fresh entries keep things exciting, and artists might need to start rethinking their rollout strategies and how they're engaging with their fanbases in order to break through. Sabrina Carpenter's debut at No. 1 isn't just a personal win — it's a win for all of us. We finally get to see some real movement and a shake-up in the Hot 100. Hannah Dailey: I guess I'll give it a 10. I think everyone is still waiting for the undisputed song of the summer to present itself, so any new contender entering the chat is exciting. Kyle Denis: 10. Desperately. Please. I'm begging. Let's get 'Mutt' and 'Love Me Not' in there. 'Am I Okay?' too. Hell, I'll even take 'Blue Strips.' Jason Lipshutz: A 7. Sure, 'Manchild' and 'What I Want,' the Morgan Wallen-Tate McRae team-up that topped the Hot 100 three weeks ago, are both new hits that will likely receive plenty of pop radio play and millions of streams as summertime wears on. Outside of those two singles and Jessie Murph's 'Blue Strips' at No. 18, every other song in this week's top 20 has been on the chart for double-digit weeks. Just as 'Manchild' kicks off a new Carpenter era, the song that started her last one, 'Espresso,' is still at No. 17 on the Hot 100! Here's to hoping that we get some more new tunes to shake up the upper tier of the chart over the next month. Andrew Unterberger: Gotta be at least a 9. If 'Manchild' falls out of the top 10 before 'Lose Control,' 'Die With a Smile' or 'Beautiful Things,' it'll be a 10. 3. The new song is thought to be the advance single from Sabrina Carpenter's recently announced summer album . Does the song take her in any particularly exciting or interesting new directions to you, or is it more a consolidation of established strengths? Christopher Claxton: 'Manchild' is clever and catchy, but it feels more like a continuation of Sabrina Carpenter's current lane than a bold new chapter. She's leaning into what works with Jack Antonoff, but I'm hoping she pivots more fully into pure pop on Man's Best Friend, in the vein of tracks like 'Nonsense' and 'Feather.' There's still a hint of country in the delivery of 'Manchild' that feels like a leftover from her Short n' Sweet era — and at this point, she's more than ready to leave that behind. Hannah Dailey: Honestly, I don't think 'Manchild' shows us any side to Sabrina that we haven't seen before. From its flippant tone to its country influences and tongue-in-cheek lyrical themes, everything about 'Manchild' feels like a strong continuation of what she was honing on Short n' Sweet – which isn't necessarily a bad thing. Kyle Denis: 'Manchild' definitely feels like a purposeful extension of SNS's country-lite pop sound, which isn't particularly exciting or interesting, but probably necessary. Not to bring up Grande again, but 'Manchild' feels like a spiritual sibling of 'Focus,' the 2015 Hot 100 top 10 that initially served as the lead single for 2016's Dangerous Woman LP. While I highly doubt 'Manchild' faces the same fate as 'Focus,' it certainly feels like Carpenter is consciously retreading tried-and-true ground before offering something more markedly difficult on Man's Best Friend – much like 'Focus' reheated Grande's 'Problem' nachos. Jason Lipshutz: Whereas Short n' Sweet hits like 'Espresso' and 'Taste' offered up danceable pop, the single that Carpenter released in between them, 'Please Please Please,' was defined by a singular amalgamation of country, synth-pop, alternative and even disco. 'Manchild' functions similarly as a sonic gumbo — part '80s synths, part country-fried guitar, part modern pop hooks, and all imbued with Carpenter's quick-drip wit. Her ability to synthesize different styles, while still maintaining her sense of self, is part of the reason why Carpenter has broken through as a singer and songwriter. I can't wait to see how else she pulls that trick off on Man's Best Friend. Andrew Unterberger: The evolution to me is less in the song than in the music video, which feels like a continuation of the sort of surreal party videos that Diane Martel did for Miley Cyrus in the mid-'10s. It's Carpenter's best yet and feels like a new part of her superstar identity being unlocked. 4. Considering we're not even a year removed from her LP and that songs from that album era are still populating the Billboard Hot 100, some might have wondered if this was a little soon for Carpenter to launch an entirely new album campaign. Does the initial 'Manchild' success refute any such notions, or is it still way too early to make any judgments there? Christopher Claxton: It's a fair question. 'Manchild' has seen quick success, but that doesn't necessarily mean it wasn't too soon to launch a new album rollout. Sabrina Carpenter is clearly striking while the iron's hot — and so far, it's working. She's everywhere right now, fresh off major collaborations with Dunkin', Fortnite and more. The momentum she's built over the past year hasn't slowed down, and while Short n' Sweet is still producing Hot 100 hits, it seems like she's aiming to add even more to that list. The real question is whether introducing new tracks will push her older songs off the charts — or if she'll simply claim even more spots. You could view this new rollout in two ways: either it's premature, or it's a savvy move that leverages her current visibility and cultural relevance. Right now, I'd say it's the latter, but ultimately, it's too early to make a definitive call: Whether 'Manchild' is just a flashpoint or the beginning of a sustained new era depends on what follows. But all signs point to Sabrina understanding the moment — and running with it. Hannah Dailey: I personally would have liked to see her take more time to develop a more solidified next chapter and evolve artistically before launching a new album, but I do agree with her when she says there's no real reason to slow down if the inspiration is still flowing. My only holdup is that 'Manchild' is so Short n' Sweet-coded – it would truly fit so effortlessly on the tracklist – which could dampen Man's Best Friend's chances of standing out on its own and cast it more as a Short n' Sweet Part 2. But is that such a bad fate if the success of 'Manchild' is any indication of the numbers MBF will pull regardless? Perhaps not. Kyle Denis: I would say it's not too soon for a new SC album campaign – and the initial 'Manchild' success backs me up. While SNS was a massive album era, it feels finished. We got three gargantuan singles, several tracks had quasi-viral moments across socials, and she's currently on a break before the final leg of her accompanying tour. Between the 'Manchild' success and the already mind-numbing discourse inspired by the Man's Best Friend album artwork, I think people have genuinely – and gladly – bought into a new Sabrina Carpenter album campaign. Jason Lipshutz: Carpenter coming back so quickly is a stroke of brilliance for an artist trying to establish herself as one of the defining pop voices of the 2020s. Instead of taking a break in 2025 and resting on her laurels following the Short n' Sweet success, Carpenter has come roaring back with a new hit for the summer, a new album for the fall and (hopefully) plenty of follow-up singles to take her into 2026. Her ambition and release strategy reminds me a bit of her pal Taylor Swift, who, every time you think she's going to take a breather, has instead stomped on the gas pedal, and gotten even bigger. Andrew Unterberger: It's definitely still a risk — even with the early success of 'Manchild,' and the fact that it doesn't look to be falling apart in its second week. It still comes down to whether she can bring enough new on this album era to not feel like she's repeating herself or spinning her wheels. But if she can do that, the potential upside is enormous: Becoming one of the biggest pop stars in the world in your breakout year and then matching (or even topping) that in year two is the kind of stuff that legendary careers are built from. 5. Make a prediction: How many total weeks will 'Manchild' spend atop the Hot 100? Christopher Claxton: I give it 3-5 weeks. Hannah Dailey: It's splashy, catchy and taking off on TikTok – all good signs that 'Manchild' will spend at least two weeks at the top, maybe even more. My official prediction is four. Kyle Denis: Less than five total weeks. Or maybe forever since the top 10 is so relentlessly stagnant. Jason Lipshutz: Let's say 4. 'Manchild' is competing with songs like 'Ordinary,' 'Luther' and 'Die With a Smile' that have a lot more radio buy-in… but as Carpenter proved last year, she can dominate at radio, too! As 'Manchild' grows across platforms, I think it'll ultimately log a nonconsecutive month at No. 1. Andrew Unterberger: I'll say two. But I think it'll stay in the top 10 for a very long time. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Sabrina Carpenter Throws Shade at Album Cover Critic
Sabrina Carpenter did not hold back from shading a netizen criticizing her new album's cover art. The singer and songwriter is gearing up for the release of her upcoming record 'Man's Best Friend.' Recently, Carpenter sent fans into a frenzy when she unveiled the racy cover art for her new music project. However, despite the hype around her upcoming album, the suggestive visual left the internet divided and even garnered criticism from some. Now, Carpenter herself has hit back at the negative remarks. Sabrina Carpenter maintained her playful charm while hitting back at a netizen criticizing the cover art for her upcoming album 'Man's Best Friend.' While the 26-year-old singer has entered a new era, she is continuing her sexy vixen persona. Notably, this has been the highlight of her 'Short n' Sweet' breakthrough album run. The racy NSFW cover art shows Carpenter, dressed in a black minidress, bending down on her knees. The 'Espresso' hitmaker seemingly goes into the submissive style position for a man who stands nearby, loosely gripping some of her blonde hair. The suggestive cover art was quick to garner mixed reactions on the internet. This included a netizen asking on X (formerly Twitter), 'Does she have a personality outside of sex?' Days after the remark, Carpenter hit back at the criticism. Carpenter didn't shy away from subtly, as well as charmingly, bashing the netizen's critical remark on her album's cover art. The 'Please Please Please' hitmaker reposted the comment on X, writing, 'girl yes and it is goooooood.' Carpenter's playful remark came in response to the netizen's question about the singer's 'personality outside of sex.' It is clear the popstar is not letting the negative reactions hold her back from going all out for the upcoming release. Meanwhile, Sabrina Carpenter's new album 'Man's Best Friend' will be released on August 29. The post Sabrina Carpenter Throws Shade at Album Cover Critic appeared first on Reality Tea.
NDTV
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Sabrina Carpenter's Blonde Curls And Nude Glam Worked Like A Glam Charm
Sabrina Carpenter made sure to not miss a beauty beat as she dropped yet another look on her social media. The 26-year-old popstar who is basking in the success of her latest single, Manchild hasn't stopped there. She dished out a winning beauty moment with a nude glam vibe that she teamed with her long blonde open locks. What was poignant that this time around though was the fact that she sported an onscreen look that was exclusively featured in her chartbuster song, Manchild. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sabrina Carpenter (@sabrinacarpenter) Sabrina Carpenter looked like a million bucks as she dolled up like a girl from the southside of America. The Please Please Please hit maker was dressed in a sheer white lace shirt with a tie-up detail that she teamed with extremely short high-waist boxer shorts in a blue hue. But what caught our eyes was the pop sensation's glam of the day which featured a full face of makeup including a veil of skin tint teamed with freckles, a bushy brow, a slight wash of sparkle on her eyelids, a delicate winged eyeliner and lots of mascara for dreamy and wispy lash look. Her pretty visage was laden with the right amount of contour, a rose blush and a champagne highlight to add the right amount of colour. Sabrina wrapped up her makeup game on a glamourous high with a stone-nude hued lip colour teamed with a brown lip liner to define her pout. Sabrina's tresses took her fans and followers by storm as she skipped her single voluminous blow out and instead opted for a super voluminous intricate curls look with centre-parted fringes that framed her face just right. Sabrina Carpenter ticked all the beauty boxes right with her nude glam and blonde locks.
Perth Now
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Why pop star considers banning popular fan item at concerts
American songstress Sabrina Carpenter became a bona fide star after touring with Taylor Swift last year, but the 26-year-old has considered banning a popular item at concerts that may have the same fans imploring her to 'Please Please Please' reconsider. Speaking to Rolling Stone recently, the Espresso singer reflected on a Las Vegas show she attended starring Silk Sonic — a.k.a Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak — where the use of phones was forbidden. 'This will honestly p*** off my fans,' she said. 'I've never had a better experience at a concert.' Sabrina Carpenter Credit: Getty Carpenter suggested going hands-free transported her back to a simpler time and enriched the experience. 'I genuinely felt like I was back in the Seventies — wasn't alive. Genuinely felt like I was there. Everyone's singing, dancing, looking at each other, and laughing. It really, really just felt so beautiful,' she said. Other artists to have barred devices from their shows include Jack White and Alicia Keys. Rock band Tool even warned of kicking fans out completely should they fail to live in the moment. One concert-goer shared an email request they received from the American band ahead of a tour in 2019. 'We respectfully request that you please watch and listen to the show, not your phone,' it read. 'You will be ejected from the show without the opportunity to return and without a refund if you violate this simple request and elect to take photos during the performance.' Carpenter joked that snapping almost every inch of her body in its current state wasn't too concerning, but she may not be so willing later in her career. 'I've grown up in the age of people having iPhones at shows,' the singer added. Sabrina Carpenter poses while fans put their torches to the sky. Credit: Sabrina Carpenter/IG / IG 'It unfortunately feels super normal to me. I can't blame people for wanting to have memories. But depending on how long I want to be touring, and what age I am, girl, take those phones away. 'You cannot zoom in on my face. Right now, my skin is soft and supple. It's fine. Do not zoom in on me when I'm 80 years old up there.' With the advent of mobile phones — and the banning of smoking in many public venues around the world — a block on devices might have the effect of crowd black outs, as flashlights cannot be employed as substitutes for lighters. This could in turn remove the sense of community an audience collectively feels, eliminating a form of interaction between the artist and fans. Following a recent pattern of controversy for Carpenter, the singer debuted album cover art for her forthcoming project Man's Best Friend which caused a stir among fans for its provocative themes. Sabrina Carpenter Credit: BANG - Entertainment News It featured the singer on all fours, with an out-of-frame man clutching a chunk of the star's blonde hair. While some argued it was degrading to women, others felt it expressed her signature playfulness and leaned into satire.
