Sabrina Carpenter broke out in 2024 with the one-two punch of the song of the summer, “Espresso,” and her witty-sexy album Short ’n’ Sweet. Now, she’s back so quick that it’s like she never left. Carpenter confirmed on June 11 that her next album, Man’s Best Friend, is coming out on August 29, barely a year after her previous record. So far, the album has a lead single, “Manchild,” a release date, and album art. Ruff!
What’s the vibe of the album?
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Based on the album art, where Carpenter is posing next to a man’s legs like a dog, the album will evoke Babygirl. He’s even holding her hair up like a leash!
What about the lead single?
“Manchild” is a kiss-off about a stupid man. In it, she patronizes her man by talking like a caveman, asking, “Why so sexy if so dumb?” It’s been theorized that the song is about Carpenter’s public ex, movie star Barry Keoghan. Are there any indications Man’s Best Friend will be about Keoghan? Well, he does remind some people of Target’s famous dog mascot.
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When’s the album out?
Man’s Best Friend will be out on August 29, 2025 — just a year and six days after Short ’n’ Sweet’s debut on August 23, 2024. She must’ve been workin’ late …
