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Sabrina Carpenter

Sabrina Carpenter
Sabrina Carpenter is a prominent American singer, songwriter, and actress. She gained early recognition starring in Disney Channel’s *Girl Meets World* (2014–2017) and has featured in films, including executive-produced *Work It*, alongside a Broadway debut in *Mean Girls*. Her music career has significantly evolved; her 2024 album, *Short n’ Sweet*, topped the Billboard 200, featuring hits like "Espresso" and "Please Please Please," earning her two Grammy Awards. Carpenter’s expertise spans pop and R&B, with notable songwriting and a historic achievement of charting four songs simultaneously on US Pop radio.
Critics accuse celebrities like Sabrina Carpenter (left and right) and Olivia Rodrigo (centre) of using babydoll dresses to deliberately style themselves as childlike while simultaneously sexualising the look. Photo: dpa/TNS/Instagram
Music

Is it girlhood or ‘paedo baiting’? Why the babydoll dress is causing controversy

Olivia Rodrigo and Sabrina Carpenter’s fashion choices have sparked fierce discussion on femininity, agency and the male gaze in pop culture.

Celebrity style

Explainer: What are babydoll dresses and why are they controversial?

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Celebrity style

Met Gala 2026: What did the stars wear to fashion’s biggest night?

Fashion

Mark Gong – loved by Rihanna and Lisa – on designing for the modern woman

The Shanghai-based designer is inspired by female stars like Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter – and is all for women embracing their ‘nasty, messy’ desires.

Shanghai-based Mark Gong is dialed into pop culture and internet memes alike. Photo: Handout
Music

From Bad Bunny to Billie Eilish, who stole the show at the 2026 Grammy Awards?

Bad Bunny thanked his mother and praised his homeland, Puerto Rico, while Billie Eilish criticised ICE at an electric 2026 Grammy Awards.

Celebrity style

The Grammys 2026 red carpet: looks that stunned and sparked conversation

The Katseye crew all wore Ludovic de Saint Sernin gowns, but the most buzzed-about look is certainly Chappell Roan’s sheer Mugler dress.

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Fame and celebrity

Are stars like Charli XCX and Sabrina Carpenter making smoking cool again?

Smoking is all over pop star imagery and lyrics, but its revival as a glamorous accessory faces pushback from experts.

Sabrina Carpenter holds a Louis Vuitton cigar. Photo: @sabrinacarpenter/Instagram
Beauty

Why 1960s Bardot-style glamour is coming back

Sydney Sweeney, Selena Gomez and Zendaya add to the bombshell revival, with voluminous blowouts and cinematic drama back on the red carpet.

Fashion

2025’s best archival fashion moments on the red carpet

Hailey Bieber stunned in a Chanel skirt suit, TSITP and Y2K style queen Lola Tung donned a Dior dress, while Sabrina Carpenter channelled Madonna, Cher and Britney Spears.

Fame and celebrity

Who is Corey Fogelmanis, the former Disney star in I Wish You All the Best?

The 26-year-old LGBTQ actor starred in Girl Meets World with Sabrina Carpenter and is BFFs with Conan Gray – so what else has he been in?

Corey Fogelmanis attends the premiere of I Wish You All the Best at IPIC Theater in October, in New York. Photo: AP
Music

Kendrick Lamar and Lady Gaga lead 2026 Grammy nominations

“Golden” from KPop Demon Hunters and “APT.” by Rose and Bruno Mars are among the tunes vying for song of the year.

Kendrick Lamar performs during the Governors Ball Music Festival in New York in June 2023. Photo: AFP
United States

Taylor Swift breaks streaming records with new ‘Showgirl’ album

The album set streaming records on Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon.

Celebrity style

Olivia Dean’s best style moments of 2025

Styled by Simone Beyene, the songstress has turned heads in her performances and public appearances wearing AYM Studio, Feben and others.

Taylor Swift

The Life of a Showgirl: Taylor Swift’s new album outfits by The Blonds

The singer announced her new album on boyfriend Travis Kelce’s podcast, and has already released several glamorous looks from the project.

Taylor Swift is dripping in jewellery, feathers and showgirl-inspired glamour for her new album. Photo: @taylorswift/Instagram
Fame and celebrity

Meet Rachel Zegler’s new boyfriend, Evita dancer Nathan Louis-Fernand

The starlet was previously linked to her West Side Story co-star Josh Andrés Rivera, while Louis-Fernand has an impressive résumé as a dancer, performing in Hamilton and Wonka with Timothée Chalamet.

Who is Rachel Zegler’s new boyfriend, ensemble castmate Nathan Louis-Fernand? Photos: @nathanlfernand/Instagram, @rachelzegler/Instagram
Skincare

Take a stand for legs: experts advise looking after them better

Angelina Jolie and singer Tina Turner are 2 others who have trotted out leg-baring looks.

Fame and celebrity

Meet TikTok-star-turned-actress, Megan Stalter – who’s in Netflix’s Too Much

Megan Stalter was a TikTok comedian before she landed a role in HBO Max’s Hacks – now, she’s returning to the screen with Lena Dunham’s highly anticipated new Netflix show, Too Much.

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