Overview

• Sabrina Carpenter told CBS Mornings that critics should "get out more" and said the cover was a deliberate choice aligned with the album’s themes.
• She said the photo was vetted with family and friends, adding that her parents saw the image and "loved" it.
• The album was released Friday and outlets report strong early performance, including what Promiflash describes as the best Spotify debut of 2025 for a female artist.
• A new five-minute video for the single Tears features Colman Domingo, who appeared in drag and pushed back on transphobic posts on X by noting he was playing a character.
• Reviews and commentary highlight how the project’s sexualized visuals engage with the male gaze as a layered artistic strategy, fueling ongoing cultural discussion.