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The Star
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Star
More 'Espresso'. Pop sensation Sabrina Carpenter confirms new music
The 26-year-old singer on Tuesday announced the release of a new single, 'Manchild'. Photo: Sabrina Carpenter/Instagram Sabrina Carpenter is at it again. The Espresso singer, 26, on Tuesday announced the release of a new single, Manchild . "This one's about you!!" she wrote on Instagram, also noting its Thursday release date alongside a "special" 7" vinyl record, available now. The photo from the announcement post comes from a Monday teaser video that left fans with plenty of questions about the star's upcoming plans. Now, they certainly have an answer. The video, posted to both Instagram and X, shows Carpenter in mini denim shorts standing next to a brown suitcase. As a truck approaches, she attempts to hitchhike from the side of a desert road, only to strike out. The clip remains inaudible until the very end, when audio of her laughing and saying "oh boy" interrupts the silence. Shortly after the teaser, new music was all but confirmed to be on the way as a fan account for Carpenter said billboards had been spotted on I-69 in Texas that could be attributed to the singer. "I swear they choose me, I'm not choosing them," one reads. "Hey men!" says another, with a third adding, "Manchild." Another fan pointed out further evidence: an "SC" logo in the bottom left corner of one of the billboards. Carpenter has had a successful year, picking up two Grammy awards in February. She won pop solo performance for Espresso and pop vocal album for Short n' Sweet . But she's not only been recognised for her talents in the studio and on stage — she also commenced this year's Pride Month by signing an open letter from the Trevor Project. It called for the protection of federal funding dedicated to LGBTQ+ suicide prevention measures. "We are heartbroken by the proposal to eliminate federal funding for the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline's LGBTQ+ Youth Specialized Services — a move that will have devastating, life-threatening consequences for young people across the country," the letter, also signed by the likes of Dua Lipa and Pedro Pascal, read. "As artists, creators, and public figures, our platforms come with responsibility. And today, that responsibility is clear: We must speak out to protect the mental health and lives of LGBTQ+ youth. We will not stay silent." – Los Angeles Times/Tribune News Service
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Sabrina Carpenter confirms new music: 'Manchild' goes live on Thursday
Sabrina Carpenter is at it again. The 'Please Please Please' singer, 26, on Tuesday announced the release of a new single, 'Manchild.' 'This one's about you!!' she wrote on Instagram, also noting its Thursday release date alongside a 'special' 7' vinyl record, available now. The photo from the announcement post comes from a Monday teaser video that left fans with plenty of questions about the star's upcoming plans. Now, they certainly have an answer. The video, posted to both Instagram and X, shows Carpenter in mini denim shorts standing next to a brown suitcase. As a truck approaches, she attempts to hitchhike from the side of a desert road, only to strike out. The clip remains inaudible until the very end, when audio of her laughing and saying 'oh boy' interrupts the silence. Shortly after the teaser, new music was all but confirmed to be on the way as a fan account for Carpenter said billboards had been spotted on I-69 in Texas that could be attributed to the singer. 'I swear they choose me, I'm not choosing them,' one reads. 'Hey men!' says another, with a third adding, 'Manchild.' Another fan pointed out further evidence: an 'SC' logo in the bottom left corner of one of the billboards. Carpenter has had a successful year, picking up two Grammy awards in February. She won pop solo performance for "Espresso" and pop vocal album for "Short n' Sweet.' But she's not only been recognized for her talents in the studio and on stage — she also commenced this year's Pride Month by signing an open letter from the Trevor Project. It called for the protection of federal funding dedicated to LGBTQ+ suicide prevention measures. 'We are heartbroken by the proposal to eliminate federal funding for the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline's LGBTQ+ Youth Specialized Services — a move that will have devastating, life-threatening consequences for young people across the country,' the letter, also signed by the likes of Dua Lipa and Pedro Pascal, read. 'As artists, creators, and public figures, our platforms come with responsibility. And today, that responsibility is clear: We must speak out to protect the mental health and lives of LGBTQ+ youth. We will not stay silent.' Get notified when the biggest stories in Hollywood, culture and entertainment go live. Sign up for L.A. Times entertainment alerts. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.
Los Angeles Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
Sabrina Carpenter confirms new music: ‘Manchild' goes live on Thursday
Sabrina Carpenter is at it again. The 'Please Please Please' singer, 26, on Tuesday announced the release of a new single, 'Manchild.' 'This one's about you!!' she wrote on Instagram, also noting its Thursday release date alongside a 'special' 7' vinyl record, available now. The photo from the announcement post comes from a Monday teaser video that left fans with plenty of questions about the star's upcoming plans. Now, they certainly have an answer. The video, posted to both Instagram and X, shows Carpenter in mini denim shorts standing next to a brown suitcase. As a truck approaches, she attempts to hitchhike from the side of a desert road, only to strike out. The clip remains inaudible until the very end, when audio of her laughing and saying 'oh boy' interrupts the silence. Shortly after the teaser, new music was all but confirmed to be on the way as a fan account for Carpenter said billboards had been spotted on I-69 in Texas that could be attributed to the singer. 'I swear they choose me, I'm not choosing them,' one reads. 'Hey men!' says another, with a third adding, 'Manchild.' Another fan pointed out further evidence: an 'SC' logo in the bottom left corner of one of the billboards. Carpenter has had a successful year, picking up two Grammy awards in February. She won pop solo performance for 'Espresso' and pop vocal album for 'Short n' Sweet.' But she's not only been recognized for her talents in the studio and on stage — she also commenced this year's Pride Month by signing an open letter from the Trevor Project. It called for the protection of federal funding dedicated to LGBTQ+ suicide prevention measures. 'We are heartbroken by the proposal to eliminate federal funding for the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline's LGBTQ+ Youth Specialized Services — a move that will have devastating, life-threatening consequences for young people across the country,' the letter, also signed by the likes of Dua Lipa and Pedro Pascal, read. 'As artists, creators, and public figures, our platforms come with responsibility. And today, that responsibility is clear: We must speak out to protect the mental health and lives of LGBTQ+ youth. We will not stay silent.'
Yahoo
4 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Ariana Grande & Pedro Pascal among 100 celebrities asking Congress to save LGBTQ+ youth 988 hotline
Over 100 celebrities have signed an open letter to the Trump Administration and Congress urging them not to eliminate funding for 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline's LGBTQ+ Youth Specialized Services. A leaked budget draft, first obtained by The Washington Post in April, shows the Trump administration's plans to eliminate all funding for the federal program, which provides emergency crisis support to LGBTQ+ youth considering suicide. The cuts are set to go into effect October 1. The Trevor Project has now issued a letter calling on lawmakers save the program in the Fiscal Year 2026 budget. It includes signatures from Ariana Grande, Pedro Pascal, Daniel Radcliffe, Gabrielle Union-Wade, Dwyane Wade, Jamie Lee Curtis, Dua Lipa, Sabrina Carpenter, Cara Delevingne, Christina Aguilera, Troye Sivan, Alan Cumming, Kelsea Ballerini, Tove Lo, Sophia Bush, Josh Hutcherson, Jonathan Van Ness, and many more. "This is about people, not politics. At a time of deep division, let this be something we as people can all agree on: no young person should be left without help in their darkest moment," the letter states. "Stripping away this lifeline leaves LGBTQ+ youth with the message that their lives are not worth saving. We refuse to accept that message." The Trevor Project estimates that more than 1.8 million LGBTQ+ youth in the U.S. seriously consider suicide each year, and at least one attempts suicide every 45 seconds. The LGBTQ+ Youth Specialized Services, funded through the Department of Health and Human Services, has provided more than 1.2 million people with queer-inclusive crisis services, and the 988 Lifeline has served more than 14 million, government data shows. The Trevor Project's crisis services saw a 33 percent increase in calls and messages on the day of Trump's inauguration compared to the weeks prior. Volume went up 46 percent the next day in comparison to typical daily rates. This followed a record-breaking 700 percent increase observed across the Trevor Project's crisis lines on November 6, the day after the presidential election. "To every LGBTQ+ young person reading this: you are not alone. We see you. We value you. You have the right to feel safe, supported, and loved exactly as you are," the letter continues. "You deserve access to life-saving services that honor your humanity. You may be hurting. You may be scared. You may feel like no one hears you — but we do. We will keep showing up and speaking out. We will not stop fighting for you." If you or someone you know needs mental health resources and support, please call, text, or chat with the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline or visit for 24/7 access to free and confidential services. Trans Lifeline, designed for transgender or gender-nonconforming people, can be reached at (877) 565-8860. The lifeline also provides resources to help with other crises, such as domestic violence situations. The Trevor Project Lifeline, for LGBTQ+ youth (ages 24 and younger), can be reached at (866) 488-7386. Users can also access chat services at or text START to 678678.
Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Dallas Cowboys hero Dez Bryant slams NFL as gay pride post resurfaces: 'This is far from right'
Former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant has attacked the NFL after their 2021 pride post resurfaced over social media. The 30-second video, shared by the NFL in late June 2021, says: 'Football is gay. Football is lesbian. Football is beautiful. Football is queer. Fotball is transgender. Football is for everyone.' The four-year-old post also encourages followers to donate to the Trevor Project, a suicide prevention organization aimed at helping LGBTQ youth. Now, at the start of pride month this year, the post has recirculated around social media and was noticed by Bryant - who had no hesitancy in underlining how unimpressed he was. 'Football is gay Football is queer Football is transgender.. these are wild statements to my silliness,' he wrote on X. 'I'm going to proudly tell my boys football is none of these things. I have nothing against Gays but this is far from right.' Football is gay Football is queer Football is transgender.. these are wild statements to my silliness. I'm going to proudly tell my boys football is none of these things. I have nothing against Gays but this is far from right — Dez Bryant (@DezBryant) June 2, 2025 Bryant has three childen, two of which are boys. His comment inevitably came under scrutiny, with one fan saying that 'gay people are persecuted while straight folk are not.' The 36-year-old Bryant wrote back: 'People in general are being persecuted daily.' Another follower responded to Bryant and said: 'You're digging a deeper hole and making yourself sound ignorant bro. 'It's not forcing anything, they didn't make a 'GAY Commerical', the commerical doesn't JUST say gay things. Seems to me like YOUR focus is other places.' 'I don't have a problem with gays… I just stated my opinion,' Bryant said back, while in another post to a now-deleted comment, spoke about gay players in the NFL. 'It's gay players in the forcing it in people's send the wrong message... Football is a real community, like the gay community,' Bryant wrote. 'Imagine telling gays they have to advocate for straight probably would have a problem.' Bryant then sent another message addressing the backlash he provoked, saying: 'I hate social media at times because people post fake positive things all the time and get bothered whenever folks have a real conversation. 'It should be a written rule saying you can't have an opinion because people are sensitive and all social platforms should be used for marketing purposes only lol.. I bet the goofy fake woke people have the most skeletons in their closet.' Bryant spent seven years with the Cowboys, from 2010 until 2017. In 2018, he tore his Achilles two days after signing with the New Orleans Saints. In 2020, he signed with the Baltimore Ravens and made six appearances.
