Facing resurgent cancer, Michael Tilson Thomas announces final concerts
On Monday, the Grammy-winning conductor and composer and Kennedy Center honoree, Michael Tilson Thomas, took to social media to announce his final performances after his medical team confirmed the return of an aggressive brain tumor. Tilson Thomas, 80, was first diagnosed with glioblastoma multiforme, an aggressive type of brain cancer, in 2021.
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The Grammys Add New Country Category for 2026
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Fans of Quakertown's Sabrina Carpenter in awe of her bold new look; check out music video
Did Quakertown's Sabrina Carpenter just launch the song of the summer? The Grammy-winning 'Espresso' singer dropped the single 'Manchild' in this first week of June, accompanied by the music video. Music industry pundits and fans alike suggest the song is poised to take over Summer 2025 playlists. The song isn't the only thing expected to trend for the pop diva this summer. "Micro" shorts are officially making a comeback this summer after going away for a year or two, and it is all thanks to Carpenter. The Bucks County singer's new look, which consists of a white button-up, baby blue heels and denim cutoffs, continues to turn heads on social media. The discussion, mostly admiration, surrounding the outfit began June 2, when Carpenter posted a short clip of herself hitchhiking on the side of a highway. Carpenter later revealed that the video was tied to the release of "Manchild." "this one's about you!!" Carpenter wrote in a separate social media post. "'Manchild' is out this Thursday 6/5 (at) 8pm EST. special 7 (inch) vinyl available now." Here's what people are saying about Carpenter's look, including a look back at the "micro" short trend. Sabrina surprises on SNL: Bucks County's Sabrina Carpenter cameos on SNL musical monologue with host Quinta Brunson While Carpenter did not start the trend, she certainly revived it with her most recent social media post (And her fans are eating it up). Free People, on the other hand, did not see the same success when they promoted their own version of the "micro" denim shorts on social media in March 2024, about five months before Carpenter's "Short n' Sweet" album was released. Customers of the high-end retailer weighed in on the length of the shorts in the social media post's comments, joking about how the length of the shorts would not work for the average adult woman. "Everybody relax with these rude, aggressive comments. I bought them for my hamster and she loves them!' one user wrote. Those who chimed in bonded over their mutual dislike of the shorts. The response to Carpenter's outfit was completely different, with brands, fans and even haters showering her with compliments. "My brake pads would've popped off by how fast i would have stopped my car," one user wrote in the comments of her recent social media post. Carpenter, who has a penchant for all things glitter and lace, has been rocking babydoll negligees, blazer dresses without pants, corsets with garters, nightgowns, ballgowns, mini-skirts and of course hotpants even before the release of her sixth studio album "Short n' Sweet." "Femininity is something that I've always embraced," Carpenter told TIME in an October 2024 interview. "And if right now that means corsets and garter belts and fuzzy robes or whatever the (expletive), then that's what that means." Sabrina Carpenter Grammy-winner: Bucks County's Sabrina Carpenter scores Grammy nominations for Song, Record, Album of the Year The Grammy-award winning singer is leaning into that for her new single as well, donning casual garments, such as a pair of denim shorts and a long button-up shirt like a true girly girl would. While there has been some commotion, or a frenzy if you will, about the outfit, fans have also taken to social media to express their support and excitement for Carpenter's new song: This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Sabrina Carpenter teases new music in a cheeky outfit: See bold look
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Quakertown's Sabrina Carpenter stirs controversy with provocative image; see new album cover
Quakertown's Sabrina Carpenter apparently isn't Please, Please, Pleasing all of her fanbase with what appears to be the cover of her forthcoming album. Following the release of her latest single "Manchild," the Grammy-winning pop princess revealed the title and release date for her new album, "Man's Best Friend," on her social media pages June 11. "My new album, 'Man's Best Friend' 🐾 is out on August 29, 2025," Carpenter, 26, wrote. "I can't wait for it to be yours x" The post also included an image of what appears to be the album's cover. The photo shows Carpenter, dressed in a black dress and high heels, kneeling on the ground in a dog-like pose while an unidentified individual stands off to the side and pulls her by the hair. "Man's Best Friend," Carpenter's seventh studio effort, follows the release of her breakthrough 2024 album "Short n' Sweet." The album, which peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, spawned the hit singles "Espresso," "Please Please Please," "Taste" and "Bed Chem," as well as solidified the singer's playful pin-up girl image. Carpenter first teased "Man's Best Friend" with the release of "Manchild" on June 5. The music video for the synth-pop track drew buzz on social media for Carpenter's bold look, which consisted of a white button-up, baby blue heels and denim "micro" album cover for "Man's Best Friend" set the comments section ablaze, with fans online chiming in with their hot takes on the provocative image. "Love (you) Sabrina but in this political climate with Trump as president and women's control over their bodies being taken away in the US… this is kind (of) insensitive," Instagram user @taylorrram wrote. "This just set us back about 5 decades," @uhhhlexa_ wrote, while user @mgracegunderson weighed in, "Excited for new music but this cover is a big no from me, dawg. In this political climate?? Girls, get up!" However, other fans welcomed Carpenter's daring imagery along with the announcement of new music. "SUMMER OF SABRINA FOR A SECOND YEAR IN A ROW," Instagram user @aislinndalston exclaimed. Big talk over micro shorts: Fans of Quakertown's Sabrina Carpenter in awe of her bold new look; check out music video "Sabrina is coming for album of the year, artist of the year, pop vocal album, all of it and I'm here for it 😍," @erik_osterberg wrote. Responding to some of the criticism aimed at Carpenter, X user @wickednewshub offered a more analytical view of the album artwork. "For those of you who may lack critical thinking skills, the cover is clearly satirical with a deeper meaning, portraying how the public views her, believing she is just for the male gaze," the user wrote. Carpenter channels sexual desire unapologetically in nearly every song from her most recent album "Short n' Sweet." On "Juno," a cheeky track about wanting to become pregnant because of how much she adores her partner, she croons: "Wanna try out some freaky positions?" The singer's tour performance of "Juno," in which she flaunted a sequined mini skirt and pantomimed a sex position while singing the line "Have you ever tried this one?," sparked fierce debate among fans, with some defending Carpenter's saucy performance style and others criticizing it as "male-focused." This debate actually focuses on a "false dichotomy," Leora Tanenbaum, author of "Sexy Selfie Nation: Standing Up For Yourself in Today's Toxic, Sexist Culture," previously told USA TODAY. "(People) ask if she's trying to appeal to the 'male gaze' — appearing hot to cater to hetero men's sexual desires — or to the 'female gaze' — looking sexy on her own terms to make a point about women's confidence and sex-positivity." Sabrina Carpenter changing views of sex Quakertown's Sabrina Carpenter, hookup culture and why the way we talk about sex is changing In a changing cultural landscape, in which views on female sexual agency are being reevaluated, women like Carpenter are often scrutinized for their overt sexuality. "Carpenter's lyrics are sexually explicit and may not be appropriate for the Disney audience of children she used to cater to, but her sexual frankness is shocking in this day and age only if you believe that women who are open about sexuality are sluts," Tanenbaum said. Contributing: Alyssa Goldberg, USA TODAY This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Quakertown's Sabrina Carpenter sparks controversy; see album cover here
