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Sabrina Carpenter Unveils Cryptic Desert Teaser as ‘Manchild’ Billboards Pop Up

Carpenter’s June 2 Instagram clip featuring her in ultra-cropped jean shorts against a desert backdrop prompted fan predictions of a new single or music video after cryptic ‘Manchild’ billboards appeared

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Overview

  • Sabrina Carpenter posted a 15-second Instagram video on June 2 showing her hitchhiking through a desert landscape in ultra-cropped jean shorts, a tied-up blouse and slingback heels
  • Fans are speculating the teaser may preview a music video for “Busy Woman” from her Short n’ Sweet (Deluxe) album or herald an entirely new single
  • Mysterious billboards bearing phrases like “Manchild” and “I swear they choose me, I’m not choosing them” have surfaced in multiple cities, intensifying theories of an upcoming project
  • The teaser’s retro visuals and Carpenter’s signature style build on the vintage-inspired aesthetic that defined her Short n’ Sweet album release and tour performances
  • The North American leg of Carpenter’s Short n’ Sweet tour is scheduled to resume in November 2025, offering a platform for live debuts of her next material