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4 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Is Sabrina Carpenter's New Track, Manchild, About Ex Barry Keoghan? Singer Says…
Last Updated: Sabrina revealed she wrote Manchild 'on a random Tuesday' with Amy Allen and Jack Antonoff. Ever since Sabrina Carpenter released her latest single, titled Manchild, fans have been wondering if the track is about any of her former boyfriends. While Sabrina has not named anyone in the song, many fans believe that the single is about her ex, actor Barry Keoghan. Following days of speculations, the 26-year-old pop star has finally opened up about the meaning of the track, which was released on June 5. Sabrina dropped a new Instagram post with a still from the sets of Manchild. Dressed in a white lace top and blue bottoms, she was seen cradling a puppy. The Espresso crooner revealed that she wrote Manchild 'on a random Tuesday" with Amy Allen and Jack Antonoff not long after finishing her work on her sixth studio album, Short n' Sweet. 'It ended up being the best random Tuesday of my life, not only was it so fun to write, but this song became to me something I can look back on that will score the mental montage to the very confusing and fun young adult years of life," Sabrina added. The Please Please Please singer's Instagram carousel post also featured a photo with her co-writers, Amy and Jack. It included a cute snap of Sabrina dancing with a puppy. The post concluded with an image of the dog with a hat on. Further, in the caption, Sabrina wrote, 'It sounds like the song embodiment of a loving eye roll, and it feels like a never-ending road trip in the summer! Hence why I wanted to give it to you now- so you can stick your head out the car window and scream it all summer long!" Before ending her post, she thanked her fans, saying, 'Thank you always and forever for listening and thank you men for testing me!!" View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sabrina Carpenter (@sabrinacarpenter) Fans immediately reacted to the post, with one user commenting, 'Sabrina be writing better diss tracks than rappers, lmao." Another added, 'Thank you, Sabrina, for saving the summer definitely on repeat." A fan said, 'Thank you, S, for giving us this amazing song! I'm obsessed!" Though the caption of her latest post did not mention anything about Barry, many fans still linked Manchild to the Saltburn actor. Barry and Sabrina first sparked buzz in 2023 when they were spotted grabbing dinner together in Los Angeles. They reportedly broke up in 2024. First Published:
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Royel Otis Issue Apology Following Allegations of Misogynistic Lyrics in New Single
Australian duo Royel Otis have issued an apology relating to the lyrics of their latest single, 'moody.' The single, which was released on May 9 as the first taste of their new era, was written by the pair (comprising Royel Maddell and Otis Pavlovic) alongside Grammy-winning songwriter Amy Allen. More from Billboard Demi Lovato Marries Jordan 'Jutes' Lutes in California Wearing Vivienne Westwood Wedding Gown Billy Ray Cyrus & Elizabeth Hurley Make Red Carpet Debut as a Couple Fans Choose MGK's 'Cliché' as This Week's Favorite New Music However, the track has reportedly attracted criticisms of misogyny, largely due to the chorus line which states, 'My girl's a b–h when she's moody.' In a press release issued alongside the song, Royel Otis remained relatively tight-lipped, simply noting 'It's a song about a girl,' in keeping with the text featured on the single's artwork. In a report from Australian outlet a former school friend of Pavlovic claimed the band were 'deleting [social media] comments that call out the lyrics and video, while only replying to the positive ones.' The friend added, 'In 2025, it's disheartening to hear a local Australian artist – someone I know or I knew – casually refer to women as 'b–hes' in their lyrics.' A statement received from the publication by Kay and Hughes Art and Entertainment Lawyers quoted the track's recent successes while downplaying the lyrical content present within. 'This song is written from a specific perspective, it is not intended to convey a broader view or standpoint about women in general,' Royel Otis said in the statement. 'We apologise if anyone understood those lyrics otherwise.' Royel Otis first formed in 2019, releasing a series of EPs between 2021 and 2023 before issuing their debut album, Pratts & Pain in 2024. Though their 'Sofa King' track reached No. 12 on the Alternative Airplay chart in 2023, the band found widespread fame last year following their cover of Sophie Ellis-Bextor's 'Murder on the Dancefloor' for Australian radio station triple j's Like a Version series. The cover topped the Alternative Airplay charts and also peaked at No. 41 on the Hot Rock & Alternative Songs chart. The group's penchant for covers was again felt when their SiriusXM session rendition of The Cranberries' 'Linger' was released, giving them their first appearance on the Hot 100 when it reached No. 94. In late 2024, Royel Otis won four ARIA Awards from eight nominations, including best group and best rock album, while producer Chris Collins won best produced release and best engineered release for Pratts & Pain. More recently, the pair performed two sold-out shows at the Troubadour in Los Angeles before announcing an additional run of U.S. dates for September and October as part of their Meet Me in the Car tour. 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
Daily Mail
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Aussie band issues apology after fans slam their latest single as misogynistic: 'Shame on you'
An Australian indie rock band has been forced to apologise after fans slammed their latest single. Royel Otis, a guitar-pop duo consisting of Royel Maddell and Otis Pavlovic, released their latest song Moody earlier this month. Despite the track being the strongest performing release to date, many have accused the band of using 'misogynistic' lyrics. The song, which was co-written by Grammy award winner Amy Allen, has sparked considerable backlash online for its use of the word 'b***h'. A line from the single reads: 'She's always givin' it to me. Late nights, she always accusin'. Last time, she said she would kill me. My girl's a b***h when she's moody'. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. An Instagram post announcing the single was met with a flurry of comments from fans, with many taking umbrage with the lyrics. 'Has anyone actually listened to these lyrics?' one fan asked. 'Who let them think this was chill.' Another offered: 'Otis nah releasing a song with lyrics like this during a femicide epidemic is crazy. 'Imagine talking bout your sis like this. Shame. It's just cheap af not cute. Whole team should have a think about this.' A third chimed in with: 'Multimillion $ record deal, 1 of the biggest platforms in aus music, & this is what you decide to contribute. Shame on you.' It wasn't all negative though, with many jumping in to defend the band and refuting the claims of misogyny. 'Blimey… can I just say I'm a woman and this song did not offend me in any way whatsoever,' one supportive fan wrote. 'Using the word misogyny is VERY strong when there are artists out there who talk about women AND men like they want a prison sentence.' Another added: 'To say this is misogynistic is reaching.' An unnamed former school friend of Otis' even weighed in on the drama, accusing the band of contributing to a culture that 'devalues women'. 'In 2025, it's disheartening to hear a local Australian artist- someone I know or I knew- casually refer to women as 'b***hes' in their lyrics,' they told 'When artists use their platforms to propagate harmful language, they contribute to a culture that devalues women and hinders progress toward equality and safety. It's so important that we hold creators accountable and demand more responsible representation.' In a response provided to the publication by Kay and Hughes Art and Entertainment Lawyers on behalf of Roel Otis, the band apologised for any offence caused. 'Moody has been Royel Otis' highest performing release in the first two weeks globally both digitally and on radio,' they said. 'This song is written from a specific perspective, it is not intended to convey a broader view or standpoint about women in general. 'We apologise if anyone understood those lyrics otherwise.' Daily Mail Australia has reached out to the band's management for further comment. Royel Otis went viral for covering Sophie Ellis-Bextor 's disco-pop classic 'Murder on the Dancefloor' for Triple J 's famous cover series Like a Version - which received over 50million Spotify streams. The duo later performed a stripped-back cover of the Cranberries' ballad Linger for SiriusXM, which racked up over 82million streams. They received eight ARIA nominations in 2024, including album of the year, song of the year, best rock album, and best group. Otis is the son of multi-millionaire beauty mogul Carla Oates who owns The Beauty Chef - which is a range of probiotic powders, products and elixirs. Oates shared a photo of the duo recently gushing over her son's success. 'So proud of my beautiful boy. Not just because he works so hard to make great art that brings joy to so many people and is so clever, but because he is such a kind, generous and sweet human.
