Swift really has been working late because she’s a singer.
Taylor Swift once again surprised everyone by bringing out an unexpected guest during her mega popular Eras Tour. During the acoustic portion of the set where the 14-time Grammy winner performs different songs each night, Swift welcomed pop star Sabrina Carpenter to the stage.
The bubbly singer opened for the Eras Tour in Melbourne, Sydney and Singapore to start 2024, and is currently on her own Short n’ Sweet Tour. On stage, the duo performed a mashup of Carpenter’s “Espresso” and “Please Please Please” with Swift’s “Now That We Don’t Talk.”
“Espresso” took the world by storm this summer, with the line “I’m working late, cause I’m a singer” seemingly being heard everywhere. Swift was clearly not immune to the pure joy those seven words can muster. When they got to that portion of the song, Swift excitedly asked her singing partner, “Can I do it?”
When permission was given, a giddy “oh my god, I’m about to do it” followed before flawlessly delivering the lyric.
Taylor asking Sabrina if she can sing IM WORKING LATE CAUSE IM SINGER "can I do it?.. oh my god I’m about to do it"😭 pic.twitter.com/xuQMysmdR1
Well, the Maple Leafs lost their season opener. The Phillies got eliminated by the New York Mets in the playoffs. The Cowboys got blown out by the Detroit Lions 47-9 after her fashion choice.
So, be warned, sports fans: look out for what jersey or logo could be coming next. It could mean your favorite team is doomed.
Sabrina Carpenter’s Short n’ Sweet tour continued on Tuesday night with the “Please Please Please” singer performing in Philadelphia at the Wells Fargo Arena. The short-statured and charismatic performer has had an incredible summer with multiple top hits, and now that popularity has filled venues around the country.
Although the Philadelphia Phillies were in New York City for Game 3 of the NLDS against the Mets, Carpenter was still dressed for the occasion. At one point in the concert, she donned a very sparkly Phillies jersey over her costume.
Carpenter performed her massive hit single “Espresso” while wearing the jersey, much to the delight of the crowd.
The “Please Please Please” singer performs a cover song each night as part of her tour.
Sabrina Carpenter has gotten her Short n’ Sweet tour underway, embarking on a 47-show journey across the United States, Canada and Europe. The 25-year-old singer had a massive summer with her hits “Espresso” and “Please Please Please.”
As part of her show, Carpenter performs a cover song each night. To select the song, she plays a game of Spin the Bottle on stage, singing whichever the bottle lands on. It appears that there are only four options on the playing board, and we’ve heard three of the songs through four shows.
Here are the covers she has done so far:
“Mamma Mia” (ABBA) – Columbus, Ohio; New York, New York
“That Don’t Impress Me Much” (Shania Twain) – Toronto, Canada
“Kiss Me” (Sixpence None The Richer) – Detroit, Michigan
Did the Short n’ Sweet singer inadvertently lead to his investigation?
Sabrina Carpenter performed at Madison Square Garden on Sunday night as part of her highly anticipated Short n’ Sweet tour. Carpenter, who has had an absolutely massive year with smash hits like “Espresso” and “Please Please Please,” is four shows into her 47 show tour that will take her all over the United States, plus Canada and Europe.
During the performance Sunday night, the bubbly singer chatted with the crowd between songs. “What now? Should we talk about how I got the mayor indicted?” she said with a smile and a quizzical tone.
How is Sabrina Carpenter involved with New York mayor Eric Adams?
In order to answer that, we have to go back to October of 2023 when Carpenter released the music video for her song “Feather.” The video has the 5-foot singer dealing with unwanted attention from men, having them fight each other and even get hit by a bus. But the part that got the most criticism involved Carpenter singing both inside and outside of Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church in Brooklyn.
Was there an investigation?
There sure was! While Carpenter received permission from Monsignor Jamie J. Gigantiello to shoot the video at and in the church, not everyone was happy with the decision. About a month after the release of the “Feather” video, news broke that Gigantiello had been disciplined and relieved of his administrative duty at the church.
According to the Diocese of Brooklyn, Bishop Robert Brennan was “appalled” by the video and that Carpenter had been allowed to shoot inside the church. The joint statement with the Catholic News Agency also said “The parish did not follow diocesan policy regarding the filming on Church property, which includes a review of the scenes and script.”
So what does Eric Adams have to do with this?
Apparently the investigation of Monsignor Gigantiello with regards to the “Feather” video brought attention to his dealings and relationship with Frank Carone, Adams’ former chief of staff. The federal inquiry into the known associates of Mayor Adams was part of the piece-by-piece case put together that led to the indictment.
Who knew a music video could potentially have such an impact?
The summer’s star has kicked off her first headlining tour.
The Short n’ Sweet Tour got underway on Monday night as rising pop star Sabrina Carpenter kicked off her first headlining gig in Columbus, Ohio.
Carpenter, whose career hit new levels in the summer of 2024 with massive hits “Espresso” and “Please Please Please,” is playing 47 shows across the United States, Canada and Europe through March 2025.
Her 20 song setlist — plus one encore — was revealed with her first show, and it spans all the hits from the 5-foot former Disney star. Carpenter opens the Short n’ Sweet Tour with “Taste,” the first track off the album of the same name. While most of the setlist is understandably hits from Short n’ Sweet, Carpenter also includes songs like “Feather,” “because i liked a boy” and “Nonsense.”
Here’s everyone you’ll get to hear perform on Wednesday night.
The 2024 MTV Video Music Awards take place on Wednesday night as musicians from all genres will descend upon New York City with the hope of taking home a coveted Moon Man trophy. A whopping 17 acts will take the stage at UBS Arena in New York City starting at 8 p.m. ET, including two of the biggest stars of the summer.
Both Chappell Roan and Sabrina Carpenter — the pop songstresses behind “Good Luck Babe” and “Espresso” — are both slated to perform, headlining an impressive list of new and old artists across all genres. Rapper Eminem will open the show, his first time performing at the VMAs since 2022 and his first time kicking off the festivities since 2010.
Performers include:
Anitta
Benson Boone
Camila Cabello
Chappell Roan
Eminem
GloRilla
Halsey
Jessie Murph
KAROL G
Lenny Kravitz
LE SSERAFIM
LISA
LL COOL J
Megan Thee Stallion
Rauw Alejandro
Sabrina Carpenter
Shawn Mendes
Teddy Swims
The awards show will be broadcast on MTV, along with several Paramount channels like BET, VH1 and Nickelodeon.
Actor Barry Keoghan was in attendance at the Vanity Fair party in Los Angeles on Thursday night, kicking off Oscars weekend in style. The Saltburn and Masters of the Air star has had a meteoric rise in recent months, becoming a fan favorite quickly.
At Thursday’s event, Koeghan was photographed wearing a friendship bracelet that read “Sabrina,” a nod to his girlfriend, singer Sabrina Carpenter. Carpenter has been opening for Taylor Swift on this leg of her Eras Tour in Tokyo, Japan and Singapore, and Keoghan made a trip to take in the show earlier this month.
🚨| Barry Keoghan wore a friendship bracelet with the name 'Sabrina' at Vanity Fair's party last night in LA. pic.twitter.com/5Sbm49j2hm
— Sabrina Carpenter All-News 💌 (@SCANews_) March 8, 2024
The friendship bracelet trend became popular for fans going to the Eras Tour thanks to a line in Swift’s “You’re On Your Own Kid.”
Singer Sabrina Carpenter has joined the Eras Tour in Australia, with the 24-year-old serving as the opening act for Taylor Swift. On Friday night’s show in Sydney — the first of four — Carpenter wasn’t able to take the stage before Swift due to weather delays brought on by lightning in the area.
Instead, Swift welcomed Carpenter out during the surprise song portion of the show. The duo performed a mashup of Swift’s “White Horse” from her Fearless album and “Coney Island” off of Evermore.
one day you’re singing white horse by taylor swift then fast forward to a decade later and you’re singing white horse with taylor swift pic.twitter.com/XdcizETbDj
Here’s who will be the opening act for Taylor Swift in Australia.
The Eras Tour gets back underway this weekend as Taylor Swift heads Down Under for seven shows in Australia. Swift will play three nights (February 16-18) in Melbourne before heading to Sydney for four nights (February 23-26).
The 14-time Grammy winner has a chance to play in front of a record audience for her tour as the Melbourne Cricket Ground holds just over 100,000 people officially.
But will there be an opening act for this leg of the tour? According to Taylor Swift’s tour website, singer Sabrina Carpenter is set to open in both Melbourne and Sydney. During the first U.S. leg of the Eras Tour, acts like Haim, Phoebe Bridgers and Paramore were among openers for Swift.
