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Hindustan Times
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Sabrina Carpenter's cheeky new teaser has fans anticipating the next summer pop anthem after Espresso frenzy
16 seconds. That's all it takes Sabrina Carpenter to soft launch what could be the consecutive 2.0 era of her reign on summer time charts and playlists. In a retro-themed short clip posted to her socials, Sabrina can be seen dressed to the nines in the tiniest denim shorts and a frilly summer blouse, trying to haul a ride, seemingly in the middle of the dessert. The sky high heels and the unmissable bouncy, blonde blowout, give away her identity, adding her stamp to the whole thing. The caption to the clip? None. She doesn't need it, because this is more than enough to send the sea of 'Carpenters' into an Espresso-fueled frenzy. A post shared by Sabrina Carpenter (@sabrinacarpenter) Is a summer 2024 magic repeat on the cards? That only time will tell. But in the meantime, loyalists are CONVINCED about Sabrina being back to rule summer, for the second time in a row. "OH WOW YES MOM" commented the official Bratz account as the Recording Academy chimed in with "A true Busy Woman 👑". Spotify swopped in with a "How dare they not stop for sabrina???" as Levis cracked the chicest pun: "jeans on genes". Other comments expressed the very same sentiment: "SABRINA WHAT ARE YOU TRYING TO TELL US". Now it is worth mentioning that there is a high probability of this not being the teaser of a new track at all. Multiple fans and threads have been speculating that Sabrina may just have been working on a music video for her track Busy Woman from the Short n' Sweet album. On the other hand, multiple promotional billboards, credited to SC Entertainment cropped up all over Texas, reading: 'HEY MEN", "AMEN", "I SWEAR THEY CHOOSE ME I'M NOT CHOOSING THEM" and finally, "Manchild", in the Sabrina-stamped cursive aesthetic the girlies have been obsessed with, for the better part of a year now. So while you wait on Manchild (or a brand new MV) it's never a bad idea to cue up Short n' Sweet on your playlists — that is if it ever even went out of circulation!
Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Sabrina Carpenter Drops Teaser in Micro Shorts and Chaos Ensues
Call your therapist, alert your group chat, and cancel your summer plans: Sabrina Carpenter is teasing something, and the Internet is already combusting. Coming hot off the success of her sixth studio album, Short n' Sweet, the same sugary, slinky record that gifted us the cultural tsunami that was 'Espresso,' Carpenter is back to reclaim the crown she didn't even let go of. At this point, let's be honest: everyone else is just renting space in the pop landscape she now owns. On Monday, Sabrina, pop's current it-girl and living embodiment of a Bratz doll with a publishing deal, casually detonated the timeline with a cryptic teaser on social media. The clip? A silent film femme fatale moment, if the femme fatale was blonde, 26, and dangerously close to being America's Next Sweetheart and Homewrecker . In the short video, Carpenter is seen hitchhiking in the most unserious outfit possible: micro denim shorts, a white crop top, heels, and the confidence of a woman who knows she just sold out arenas across Europe. There's barely any audio, just some off-camera laughter and a cheeky 'Oh boy,' delivered with all the nonchalance of someone who knows she's about to upend the pop charts again. No context. No warning. Just legs, vibes, and viral potential. Naturally, the Internet collapsed. By Monday afternoon, the teaser had already ignited a digital maelstrom, with Twitter/X users spiraling into lustful, chaotic worship: 'Second day of Pride and she knew exactly what would get my gay ass.' 'She didn't tell anyone and then BOOM she drops this crazy teaser… with a really outfit.' 'My brake pads would've popped off by how fast I would've stopped the whip lol.' 'Are we seeing this? Am I ready? Are you ready? Is this for real? AHHHH I cannot waittt!!!!!' 'I'm highkey getting distracted and I love it.' If Sabrina's goal was to break the Internet with a 16-second serve and no lyrics, the mission was violently accomplished. While Carpenter has remained tight-lipped about the actual meaning behind the teaser, fan theories are spiraling like espresso shots at 2 a.m. Many are convinced it's a visual hint for a new single, a follow-up to 'Espresso,' or potentially a long-awaited video treatment for Short n' Sweet's track 'Busy Woman,' a fan-favorite that's practically begging for a visual companion. And let's be real: if there's one thing Sabrina Carpenter knows how to do, it's give the girls (and the gays) the moment they need, not the one they expect. The timing, of course, is suspiciously perfect. The North American leg of her Short n' Sweet World Tour resumes in July, and with her momentum showing zero signs of slowing, a new drop, be it a single, a video, or another sonic strut through feminine rage and flirty chaos, is more than likely. She is, after all, a busy woman. And as if dominating the pop scene wasn't enough, Carpenter has been everywhere since wrapping her European tour in April. She recently appeared on Saturday Night Live alongside Quinta Brunson and sauntered into the Met Gala in a Louis Vuitton look that screamed: 'glamorous Wall Street mistress in the best way.' One-piece blazer. Thigh. Train. It was giving the CEO of Being the Moment. There's also that juicy rumor about a possible role in Mamma Mia! 3, sparked after legendary producer Judy Craymer name-dropped Carpenter in an interview with Deadline: 'She'd be a goddess or some relation who would look very much like Meryl Streep.' Let's pause. Sabrina Carpenter playing Meryl Streep's daughter in a musical about ABBA songs, Greek beaches, and unplanned pregnancies. Yeah. That's gay rights. While the film hasn't been confirmed (yet), early development is reportedly underway, and Carpenter is already the Internet's top contender. Sabrina Carpenter isn't just playing the game anymore. She's setting the rules, changing the outfits, and telling you when to scream. Short n' Sweet made her a superstar. 'Espresso' turned her into a cultural juggernaut. And now, whatever she's about to drop next? It's not just anticipated; it's being prayed for. As we head into another sun-soaked, serotonin-starved summer, let's be clear: Sabrina Carpenter is not coming to play. She's coming to conquer, confuse, and make you question your sexuality in 15 seconds or less. Oh boy, indeed. The post Sabrina Carpenter Drops Teaser in Micro Shorts and Chaos Ensues appeared first on Where Is The Buzz | Breaking News, Entertainment, Exclusive Interviews & More.
Daily Mail
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Millie Mackintosh flaunts her toned figure in bold bikini as she's drenched with water by her children in playful video after revealing she secretly struggled with her sexuality during alcohol battle
has showcased her incredible figure in a tiny bikini as she shared a playful video demonstrating the challenges of parenting. The former Made In Chelsea star, 35, took to her Instagram on Wednesday to post a video clip of her relaxing on a sun lounger during her family getaway to Turkey. As she topped her bronzed tan, the star slipped into a bright pink two-piece that displayed her cleavage and toned legs, while shielding her eyes behind red cateye shades. Captioning the clip set to Sabrina Carpenter's hit son Busy Woman, Millie wrote: 'POV: Catching up with your bestie when you both have 2 kids'. She then attempted to give her followers an insight into her attempts to unwind while on holiday for four children, including her own two daughters Sienna, three, and two-year-old Aurelia. 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. As she topped her bronzed tan, the star slipped into a bright pink two-piece that displayed her cleavage and toned legs, while shielding her eyes behind red cateye shades Beaming as she soaked up the sunshine, she quickly became the target of an impromptu water fight, with her being hit by the spray of a water gun wielded by one of the kids. Millie burst into laughter as she tried to escape the water assault, before one of the children returned to douse her with a whole bowl of water. To add insult to injury, as she tried in vain to cover herself with a towel, a child emerged to pop a bucket on top of her head. Her followers flooded the comments to voice their amusement at the video, with her husband and dad to Sienna and Aurelia, leaving a string of cry-laughing emojis. While Carrie Johnson, who just welcomed her fourth child with husband Boris last week, was quick to comment: 'Haha I relate to this so hard'. Her funny post comes after Millie candidly revealed she was secretly struggling with her sexuality at the height of her battle with alcohol. The reality star has spoken openly about the issues she had with booze before going sober in 2022, and has since released a book about her struggles, titled Bad Drunk. In an interview on her pal Caggie Dunlop 's Saturn Returns Podcast this week, Millie explained that she struggled to express her attraction to women during her teenage years and would only find the courage to 'kiss' them when she was drunk. Her followers flooded the comments to voice their amusement at the video, with her husband and dad to Sienna and Aurelia, leaving a string of cry-laughing emojis While Carrie Johnson, who just welcomed her fourth child with husband Boris last week, was quick to comment: 'Haha I relate to this so hard' She went onto admit that she had developed 'intimacy issues' with women after being bullied at an all-girls' school, and would upset her male partners by brazenly kissing girls when she was drinking. Millie said: 'As a teen when I would drink, I would make out with women, but that's not something I felt confident to do when I was sober... 'I had crushes on girls at school and I just didn't have the awareness to go "I like girls as well." I'd just have crushes and get all weird about them. 'I remember having sleepovers and going "I wonder if they're going to kiss me".' Millie added that a lot of her struggles have been unpacked in therapy, telling Caggie: 'I've explored a lot of my relationship to women, I was bullied so I definitely have intimacy issues with women, but there's this attraction as well. 'Obviously I'm married to a man, it's not something that affects our relationship at all now, but looking back and realising that was one of the reasons I drank in a destructive way, because there was a part of myself I didn't understand and I didn't know how to express it and I felt scared to express it. 'Everytime I would drink I would just keep doing it, even if I was in a relationship.' Sharing the moment she opened up to husband Hugo Taylor about her sexuality, she revealed that he was incredibly supportive. The reality star has spoken openly about the issues she had with booze before going sober in 2022, and has since released a book about her struggles, titled Bad Drunk It comes after Millie admitted she 'barely recognises the person she used to be' as she shared a 'drunken' throwback snap in a candid Instagram post. She went sober more than two years ago following the realisation that she had become an 'angry' drunk. As an MIC original, Millie's early scenes on the show often revolved around partying and drinking leading to flare-ups with fellow cast members which she has since claimed got in the way of her relationships. Continuing to raise awareness of sobriety and how much her life has changed for the good since going alcohol free, Millie wrote: 'Now vs. Then. 'Looking back ten years, I barely recognise the person I used to be—drinking heavily, always hungover, and completely lost. 'I was stuck in a cycle of self-medicating, not realising that the change I so badly needed was waiting for me on the other side of discomfort. 'Choosing an alcohol-free life has been the best decision I've ever made. It's the ultimate life hack—realising that I have the power to say no. 'Not because I have to, but because I get to. Sobriety isn't a sacrifice; it's a privilege, a gift I've given to myself, and one I'll never take for granted. 'The journey from bad drunk to alcohol-free has been the most transformative thing I've ever done. And hearing from so many of you who are on this path too means so much. 'Your messages about my book and your own experiences remind me why this conversation is so important. 'If you're navigating this too, know that you're not alone—we're in this together. How are you feeling about your own journey right now? Let's chat. ✨' Millie decided to go and see a sober coach, who helped her and has now steered clear of booze for more than two years.
Forbes
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Sabrina Carpenter's Breakout Smash Is Still Miles Ahead Of All Her Other Hits
Since she first dropped "Espresso" in April 2024, Sabrina Carpenter has scored several additional hit songs in the United States. Her album Short N' Sweet produced multiple smashes, and the recently-released deluxe edition spawned new wins as well. Her entire catalog continues to perform well, but the focus remains on "Espresso," which transformed her from a rising talent into a certified superstar. The cut continues to extend its dominance as her biggest career win this week, and none of her other big wins can compare. Carpenter fills three spaces on the Hot 100 this week. "Espresso" is her top-performing title on Billboard's ranking of the most consumed songs in America — a feat that is made especially impressive considering the fact that it's also her longest-charting hit by months. This frame, "Espresso" holds steady at No. 19 on the Hot 100. It previously peaked at No. 3 — a fact that may surprise some, as many likely assumed it went all the way to No. 1, based on how popular it became. Both "Taste" and "Busy Woman" slide from where they landed last time around. The former remains inside the top 40, dipping from No. 30 to No. 38, while the latter — the focus track from the deluxe edition of Short N' Sweet — drops two spots to No. 86. The fact that "Espresso" continues to outperform newer tunes after so much time underscores its incredible popularity. With 56 weeks on the Hot 100, it has spent more time on the competitive list than both "Taste" and "Busy Woman" – her only other two hits at the moment – combined, and yet it still leads the pack by a wide margin. "Espresso" is Carpenter's only cut to spend a full year on the Hot 100. Several other smashes, such as "Please Please Please," "Taste," "Feather," and "Bed Chem,' have racked up months on the roster, which blends sales, streaming activity, and airplay. Still, "Espresso" is months ahead of all of them. While it's still doing well, its time could soon be up. According to Billboard's rules, after a full year, a track must remain above No. 25 to avoid removal. Carpenter's tune is currently just a few spaces ahead of that cutoff.
Yahoo
13-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Trump official tasked with defending DOGE cuts posted fashion influencer videos from her office
As the Office of Personnel Management oversaw the layoffs of thousands of federal workers and pressed others to justify their positions, the agency's chief spokesperson repeatedly used her office for a side hustle: aspiring Instagram fashion influencer. In at least a dozen videos filmed in her OPM office, political appointee McLaurine Pinover modeled her outfit choices for the day, while directing followers from her Instagram account to a website that could earn her commissions on clothing sales. On the same day OPM sent a government-wide memo pressing federal officials to identify barriers they faced in their work to 'swiftly terminate poor performing employees,' Pinover posted a video blowing a kiss to the camera with the caption 'work look' and the hashtag #dcinfluencer. Her Instagram account linked to a site where viewers could buy the $475 purple skirt she wore in the video. One watchdog group said her videos could run afoul of rules restricting the use of government property for personal benefit because, while in the workplace, she was using a website that pays content creators commissions from the clothing brands they promote. Former OPM staffers during the Biden administration also told CNN that they were offended by Pinover posting as a fashion influencer on government property while defending mass layoffs of federal workers – at a time when top Trump administration officials have accused career employees of being lazy and wasteful. 'Your number one job as a leader is to protect and support your people,' said Jack Miller, who preceded Pinover as the politically appointed OPM communications director under President Joe Biden. 'So instead of fighting tooth and nail to keep your team, we're posting fashion videos. It's absurd.' Pinover, who started her job at the federal government's human resources agency in January, has issued numerous statements backing the Trump administration's moves to lay off probationary employees and offer buyouts to tens of thousands of others. When OPM sent federal employees an email last month asking them to list five bullet points of things they had done in the past week, Pinover described it as 'a commitment to an efficient and accountable federal workforce.' Pinover did not respond to a list of questions. But she deleted her Instagram account, @getdressedwithmc, minutes after CNN asked about it. On Instagram, where she had about 800 followers, Pinover's posts were adorned with hashtags like #dcstyle and #dcinfluencer, and soundtracked with hits like Sabrina Carpenter's 'Busy Woman.' She had posted as recently as Tuesday, when she uploaded a video showing herself typing on her office computer. Her account did not identify her as a federal employee. The videos were filmed inside the office of the OPM communications director on the fifth floor of the agency's Washington, DC, headquarters, according to three former OPM staffers. The office is across the hall from a secure annex that has become a hub for workers at the Department of Government Efficiency, the cost-cutting effort pushed by Trump ally Elon Musk. 'I saw it, and I was like, 'Are you kidding me, that's my office,'' a former OPM communications staffer, who asked not to be named out of concern for retaliation, told CNN. 'She's the spokesperson for the agency that is advocating for the firing based on performance and efficiency of the rest of the government workforce, and she's using government property as a backdrop for her videos.' Pinover's Instagram page linked to her account on the fashion website ShopMy, which featured links for viewers to buy the same pieces of clothing Pinover wore in her videos. At least some of the links on Pinover's ShopMy page were 'affiliate links' for clothing brands like Quince and Reformation, as well as retailers like Nordstrom and Bloomingdale's – a technique used by social media influencers to receive payments from companies whose products they promote. Brands pay commissions to ShopMy users who send them customers through affiliate links, according to the website, with the influencers sometimes receiving about 15% of the sales price. It's not clear what commission rate Pinover could have earned or whether she received any money through the links. Pinover also deleted all the content on her ShopMy page on Tuesday. According to federal regulations, government employees must not use public property 'for other than authorized purposes,' with exceptions for 'de minimis personal use,' such as sending a personal email from a government account. Donald K. Sherman, the chief counsel for the watchdog group Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington, said Pinover's posts appeared to violate rules prohibiting the use of government resources for private gain, and would not be considered 'de minimis.' The rules don't 'give cover to a federal employee using government resources to subsidize their private business,' Sherman said. 'It is highly problematic that while dedicated civil servants who want to work for the government are being fired for all manner of dubious reasons, or are being forced out by this administration, that someone at the agency leading that attack on the civil service is using their government job for private gain.' Still, Kathleen Clark, a government ethics expert at Washington University in St. Louis, said Pinover's conduct was small potatoes compared to what she described as more serious ethical and constitutional violations in the Trump administration. Because Pinover didn't reference her OPM position in her online posts, 'she does not appear to be attempting to trade on the prestige of government office,' Clark noted. Some federal agencies also have regulations that say certain employees need to get approval before pursuing a 'business relationship or activity involving the provision of personal services by the employee for direct, indirect, or deferred compensation,' although it's unclear if a similar rule covers OPM workers. Several of the Instagram videos from Pinover's office were posted during business hours, according to a review of code embedded in the social media website, and most appear to have been filmed during the daytime. The former OPM staffers say they were particularly offended by one video Pinover posted on February 13. That was the day that OPM reportedly held a call with other federal agencies directing them to lay off thousands of probationary employees – and when about 20 people on Pinover's team were told their jobs would be cut, according to Miller, her predecessor. The agency's communications team 'worked their butts off to support other agencies and the workforce,' Miller said. 'To post that video the very day your entire team is getting laid off is ridiculous.' 'While her team is getting axed, she's twirling around in her office,' added the other former staffer. Pinover also posted a video on February 28, the day that OPM sent out a second government-wide email asking federal employees to summarize their work. Administration officials like Musk have described those emails as part of a broader effort to root out employees who were not using their time efficiently. 'Pretending to work while taking money from taxpayers is no longer acceptable,' Musk posted on his social media network, X, in January. Before Pinover joined OPM at the beginning of Trump's second term, she worked as a senior director at a public affairs firm, and was a deputy communications director for the House Foreign Affairs Committee, according to her LinkedIn page. She also worked as an assistant in the Executive Office of the President during Trump's first term. Editor's Note: This story has been updated with additional comments from government ethics expert Kathleen Clark. CNN's Katelyn Polantz contributed reporting.
