Sabrina Carpenter Plans Global Listening Parties for 'Man's Best Friend' Album Release

Sabrina Carpenter is generating excitement for her new album, Man's Best Friend, through a series of unique fan engagement events and diverse album art releases. She has hosted intimate, phone-free listening parties called "play dates" across major U.S. cities, where fans experience the album together in a personal setting, though she does not attend public listening events like those at record stores. Record stores in multiple countries will hold listening parties with exclusive colored vinyl editions and giveaways, extending the album's reach internationally. The album's artwork has sparked discussion, with Carpenter releasing four distinct cover variants to address controversy and showcase different thematic elements, ranging from soft floral imagery to a Marilyn Monroe-inspired photo. Man's Best Friend follows her sixth studio album, Short n' Sweet, and includes the single "Manchild," which has earned her eight MTV VMA nominations. Additionally, Carpenter is featured on Taylor Swift's upcoming album, The Life of a Showgirl, highlighting her ongoing prominence in the pop music scene.