Overview

• During a live performance of Tears, dancers including drag queens held protest signs reading Protect Trans Rights and In Trans We Trust.
• Retro costumes and a New York street set evoked early LGBTQ+ protest history, echoing Stonewall-era imagery.
• Carpenter was recognized with three MTV Video Music Awards, including a best album honor.
• GALA.de, citing The Hollywood Reporter, noted she was the only artist to make an explicit political statement in support of the transgender community on the night.
• Her album Man's Best Friend reached No. 1 on Germany’s Official Album Charts, while she drew red-carpet attention in a semi-sheer red Valentino gown.