Sabrina Carpenter offers God-approved alternate album cover
Pop star Sabrina Carpenter, 26, has addressed widespread criticism of her upcoming album Man's Best Friend by unveiling a new, more modest album cover. The announcement came June 25, 2025, following intense backlash against the original art.
The initial cover showed Carpenter on her knees with a man tugging her hair, an image that sparked controversy for its perceived misogynistic symbolism.
In response, Carpenter quietly released a black-and-white alternate cover showing her elegantly holding a man's arm while dressed in a glamorous gown. She humorously noted this version was 'approved by God' and made it available through signed vinyl and cassette editions.
The decision drew praise from female music icon Carly Simon, who defended Carpenter's artistic choices. Simon compared the original cover to her own provocative 1975 album and said it 'seems tame' in context of music history.
Despite the alternate edition quickly selling out, both versions will remain available, Carpenter's move seen as a savvy blend of creative expression with audience sensitivity.
Her lead single 'Manchild' has already topped charts in multiple countries, and the full album is set for release on August 29, 2025.
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Sabrina Carpenter offers God-approved alternate album cover
Pop star Sabrina Carpenter, 26, has addressed widespread criticism of her upcoming album Man's Best Friend by unveiling a new, more modest album cover. The announcement came June 25, 2025, following intense backlash against the original art. The initial cover showed Carpenter on her knees with a man tugging her hair, an image that sparked controversy for its perceived misogynistic symbolism. In response, Carpenter quietly released a black-and-white alternate cover showing her elegantly holding a man's arm while dressed in a glamorous gown. She humorously noted this version was 'approved by God' and made it available through signed vinyl and cassette editions. The decision drew praise from female music icon Carly Simon, who defended Carpenter's artistic choices. Simon compared the original cover to her own provocative 1975 album and said it 'seems tame' in context of music history. Despite the alternate edition quickly selling out, both versions will remain available, Carpenter's move seen as a savvy blend of creative expression with audience sensitivity. Her lead single 'Manchild' has already topped charts in multiple countries, and the full album is set for release on August 29, 2025.
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