Sabrina Carpenter unveils mysterious teaser and billboard campaign for rumoured new song 'Manchild'
The pop star posted a 16-second clip on social media featuring her hitchhiking in micro denim shorts and heels, closing with a casual 'Oh boy.' The silent video captioned " we're READY" instantly went viral, sparking speculation over what's coming next.
Fans believe the clip is linked to a new track likely titled 'Manchild' after promotional billboards surfaced across Texas.
The billboards, credited to SC Entertainment, include phrases like 'HEY MEN,' 'AMEN,' and 'I SWEAR THEY CHOOSE ME I'M NOT CHOOSING THEM,' with one prominently featuring the word 'Manchild' in quotes alongside a 2025 copyright.
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Carpenter has not confirmed if the new release is a single, a video, or both, but her timing is strategic. With the North American leg of her Short n' Sweet Tour resuming in July, a summer anthem seems imminent. Additionally, she will be headlining Primavera Sound Barcelona this weekend alongside Charli XCX and Chappell Roan.
In addition to her music, Carpenter is rumoured to be in talks for Mamma Mia! 3, potentially playing a character related to Meryl Streep's.
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