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Scotsman
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Win Sabrina Carpenter VIP tickets, hotel stay and £500 spending money
You could win a Sabrina Carpenter VIP experience in this Wowcher comp | AFP via Getty Images This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission on items purchased through this article, but that does not affect our editorial judgement. One lucky winner will get Diamond VIP access to Sabrina Carpenter's Hyde Park show – with a five-star hotel and £500 cash thrown in. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... If you're a Sabrina Carpenter fan, this is your dream night out – but you've only got until Wednesday 3 July to enter. A new Wowcher competition is offering one lucky winner the chance to live it up in true VIP style at Sabrina's Short n' Sweet Tour stop at London's Hyde Park on Friday 5 July – with two Diamond VIP tickets, a five-star Hilton Park Lane hotel stay, and a whopping £500 spending money all included. Tickets start from just £5.95 for Wowcher VIP members – and with 20 to 200 entries included depending on which option you pick, this is a low-cost chance to bag a high-end experience. What you'll win The prize includes two Diamond VIP standing tickets with front-of-stage access at the British Summer Time Hyde Park show. Expect a high-energy set packed with Sabrina's biggest hits – including Espresso, Please Please Please, and Feather – plus surprise covers and guest appearances from rising stars like Clairo and Olivia Dean. You'll also enjoy early entry and exclusive access to the VIP Summer Garden – complete with premium bars, street food, chill-out zones, and private toilets. Then it's off to the 5-star Hilton London Park Lane, where your queen room stay includes breakfast, luxe Italian marble bathrooms, spa access, and sweeping views over the London skyline. And to top it all off, you'll get £500 in spending money – perfect for shopping, food, and some serious Sabrina merch. Final entries must be submitted online before 3 July 2025. Entry is also possible by post, with full T&Cs available on the Wowcher site. Butlin's just opened its biggest-ever Soft Play – and your kids will go wild Looking for a family getaway that delivers maximum kid-energy burn-off and a bit of peace for the grown-ups? 🎉 Butlin's has just opened its biggest-ever Soft Play centre – and it's a whopper. 🧸 Four storeys tall, 3,000 square feet wide, and filled with colourful themed zones inspired by the Skyline Gang – it's all included in the price of your day pass or break. 👟 Ready to dive in? Click here to book your Butlins break and let the little ones loose 🌈
India Today
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Approved by God: Sabrina Carpenter shares alternate cover for Man's Best Friend
Singer Sabrina Carpenter recently faced backlash for the cover art of her latest album, 'Man's Best Friend'. The singer has shared an alternate album cover, while poking fun at the sharing the cover on her social media, the artiste captioned "I signed some copies of Man's Best Friend for you guys & here is a new alternate cover approved by God ". (Photo Credit: Instagram/sabrinacarpenter) advertisementThe 26-year-old singer, first came under public scrutiny in 2023. When she released the music video of her song 'Feather'. According to Rolling Stone, the Diocese of Brooklyn called the music video "violent and sexually provocative". Additionally, she faced backlash for non-violent but sexually provocative performances of 'Juno' and 'Bed Chem'. Then, earlier this month, she received hatred for her album cover art. In the cover, Sabrina was seen in a dog-like pose with a person grabbing her the alternate cover, the artiste evokes the glamour of a Hollywood starlet, caught candidly by the paparazzi. Dressed in a beaded gown, she leans against the arm of a man gazing off into the distance. The playful reference marks the first time the musician has subtly responded to the backlash surrounding the original cover, also shot by Bryce Anderson. While she hasn't directly addressed the controversy, she has spoken more broadly about the growing wave of criticism that holds her accountable for how others choose to perceive Carly Simon best known for her song 'You're So Vain' came to Sabrina's defence, 'She's not doing anything outrageous. It seems tame. There have been far flashier covers than hers. One of the most startling covers I've ever seen was (The Rolling Stones') Sticky Fingers. That was out there in terms of sexual attitude. So I don't know why she's getting such flak,' she told Rolling is all set for the release of 'Man's Best Friend' on August 26. This follows after the singer received great reception for her 'Short n Sweet' album. The album also won Best Pop Vocal Album at the GRAMMYs.- Ends
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Sabrina Carpenter's Shares Alternate Album Cover ‘Approved by God' for the Meltdown Crowd
Back in 2023, Sabrina Carpenter made some enemies in the church when she filmed what the Diocese of Brooklyn called the 'violent and sexually provocative' music video for 'Feather' at the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in New York. In 2024, she pissed some more people off with her non-violent, but definitely sexually provocative performances of 'Juno' and 'Bed Chem.' Then, earlier this month, she appeared on the cover of her upcoming album Man's Best Friend with her blonde hair gripped in a man's hands. As you can imagine, that didn't go over well with the meltdown crowd — so Carpenter released an outrage-proof alternate version. 'I signed some copies of Man's Best Friend for you guys,' Carpenter wrote on social media. 'Here is a new alternate cover approved by God. Available now on my website.' More from Rolling Stone Sabrina Carpenter Is Under Fire for a Spicy Album Cover. Tell It to Carly Simon Sabrina Carpenter Cold-Plunges Before Every Show and 16 Other Things That Didn't Make Our Cover Story Sabrina Carpenter's 'Manchild' Debuts at Number One on Hot 100 On the alternate cover, the musician channels Hollywood starlet candidly captured by paparazzi. She stands in a beaded gown, hands braced against the arm of a man who stares off into the distance. The cheeky nod is the first time the musician has addressed the backlash to the original cover, which was also captured by Bryce Anderson. But she has spoken more broadly to the increasingly common criticism she receives that attempts to make her responsible for other people's perception of her. 'It's always so funny to me when people complain,' Carpenter told Rolling Stone in her recent cover story. 'They're like, 'All she does is sing about this.' But those are the songs that you've made popular. Clearly you love sex. You're obsessed with it. It's in my show. There's so many more moments than the 'Juno' positions, but those are the ones you post every night and comment on. I can't control that. If you come to the show, you'll [also] hear the ballads, you'll hear the more introspective numbers. I find irony and humor in all of that, because it seems to be a recurring theme. I'm not upset about it, other than I feel mad pressure to be funny sometimes.' Recently, Carly Simon came to Carpenter's defense, telling Rolling Stone, 'She's not doing anything outrageous. It seems tame. There have been far flashier covers than hers. One of the most startling covers I've ever seen was [The Rolling Stones'] Sticky Fingers. That was out there in terms of sexual attitude. So I don't know why she's getting such flak.' Either way, Carpenter is keeping her eyes locked forward. Man's Best Friend will arrive on Aug. 29, just over a year after Short n' Sweet. 'If I really wanted to, I could have stretched out Short n' Sweet much, much longer,' she told Rolling Stone. 'But I'm at that point in my life where I'm like, 'Wait a second, there's no rules.' If I'm inspired to write and make something new, I would rather do that. Why would I wait three years just for the sake of waiting three years? It's all about what feels right. I'm learning to listen to that a lot more, instead of what is perceived as the right or wrong move.' Best of Rolling Stone Sly and the Family Stone: 20 Essential Songs The 50 Greatest Eminem Songs All 274 of Taylor Swift's Songs, Ranked
Local Germany
5 days ago
- Health
- Local Germany
EXPLAINED: What are my options for private health insurance in Germany?
While most people are covered by public insurance (Gesetzliche Krankenversicherung, GKV), those with higher incomes, freelancers, and certain other groups have the option to choose private health insurance (Private Krankenversicherung, PKV). Most people stick with public insurance. But for higher earners and self-employed individuals, private health insurance can offer lower premiums and a wider range of benefits — provided you meet certain criteria. Premiums for PKV are calculated based on a risk assessment done by the insurer, and generally vary based on your age and health. It's important to note you can be rejected by a private insurer if you're deemed too risky to cover. This isn't the case with public health insurance. If you've come to Germany with dependents, such as children or a spouse, they aren't automatically covered by your private health policy and will generally require separate premiums. Advertisement READ ALSO: Do patients in Germany with private health insurance get priority appointments? If you decide on private insurance, you'll have to cover the upfront costs of seeing doctors, going to hospital and obtaining medication. You'll be either fully or partially reimbursed afterwards by your insurer. What private insurance options are there? There are about 40 private health insurance providers in Germany. Some expat-friendly providers include Feather, Ottonova, and GetSafe. You may want to speak with an insurance broker to determine which provider is right for you. These do not charge for advice. English-speaking brokers include KL For Expats and Versicherungsbüro Weiss. Who can benefit from going private? High earners: Private insurance costs don't scale with income in the same way as public insurance, which means that high earners often find it cost-effective to go for private insurance. Advertisement Young professionals: Because costs are based on personal characteristics like age and health rather than income, people in their 20s and 30s may find that private insurance costs less than the fixed percentage approach taken by the public system. Self-employed people: While employers usually pay half the cost of public insurance, the self-employed have no such luck. That means private insurance can often be cheaper for them. What are the cons? Premiums rise with age: Unlike the public system, where contributions remain income-based and stable, private premiums tend to increase with age. That can make switching expensive for people who have already been working for a number of years. You pay for every insured person: Each family member needs a separate private plan, unlike in the public system which covers children and non-working spouses at no extra cost. You can be denied coverage: Private insurers can charge higher premiums or even deny coverage based on your medical history. READ ALSO: How much health insurance costs in Germany have gone up this year Retirement can be costly: Public insurance is usually more affordable in retirement, and it can be difficult to return to the public system once you've been being privately insured. What about expat or student insurance? Some private providers like Feather and Mawista offer so-called 'expat' or 'student' insurance. These plans are usually much cheaper than fully fledged private or public plans but offer extremely limited coverage. Expat insurance can be useful for people who are moving to Germany to look for a job, for example. However, you'll usually need to be able to show you have full coverage if you want to renew a work or residence visa. Advertisement
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'The View''s Sunny Hostin reacts to Sabrina Carpenter album cover controversy: 'I don't know who she is'
The View cohosts reacted to Sabrina Carpenter's Man's Best Friend album cover controversy. "I don't know who she is," Sunny Hostin said. Whoopi Goldberg compared the album cover to a scene from This Is Spinal View cohost Sunny Hostin is actually not thinking about Sabrina Carpenter's me espresso — and never has, apparently. After a small corner of the internet buzzed with blowback to the pop star's irony-laden Man's Best Friend album cover — which sees her on her knees in front of a man — the panelists broke down the reaction by lifting the 26-year-old up. That is, except for Hostin. After Joy Behar revealed that she got married years ago in the same New York City church Carpenter filmed her "Feather" music video in, Hostin told the audience she's unfamiliar with Carpenter in general. "I'll admit, I don't know who she is, I've never heard of her music," Hostin said. "I don't know anything about her." Still, Hostin offered up an opinion on Carpenter's album cover, which some people felt was the antithesis to the feminist themes in Carpenter's lyrics. "I think that imagery is important. And even if her lyrics are strong and she's a feminist, I just think about young girls seeing that who may not understand," Hostin observed of Carpenter, who has two Grammys and amassed three top-ten hits — including the No. 1 smash "Please Please Please" — over the last year. Moderator Whoopi Goldberg broke in to tell her colleagues that the controversy reminded her of a scene from This Is Spinal Tap, which saw a character complaining about a "greased, naked woman on all fours with a dog collar around her neck." Goldberg then praised Carpenter, saying, "The girl is doing her thing, God bless her." Before the segment ended, Joy Behar also compared Carpenter's cover to provocative works by Madonna and Bette Midler, though she said the latter "would've been pulling his hair" instead of on her knees in front of him."I would've bit him," Goldberg said. "No, no, if you're down there, you bite. You want to look like an angry dog." Hostin's admission that she doesn't know Carpenter followed Behar's own revelation during a September 2023 episode that she's not familiar with Game of Thrones actress Sophie Turner. The View airs weekdays at 11 a.m. ET/10 a.m. PT on ABC. Read the original article on Entertainment Weekly
