Sabrina Carpenter Unveils New Album Art Amid Backlash Over Original Cover

Pop sensation Sabrina Carpenter has unveiled new alternate album artwork for her upcoming release, 'Man's Best Friend,' following widespread backlash over the original cover. The initial artwork depicted Carpenter on her hands and knees in a black mini-dress, with a man grabbing her hair, sparking a heated debate online. Critics argued that the image pandered to the male gaze and promoted misogynistic stereotypes. One fan on X, however, defended the singer, stating, "The cover is clearly satirical with a deeper meaning, portraying how the public views her, believing she is just for the male gaze." Conversely, Heather Binning of the Women's Rights Network told the BBC that "violence against women should never be used as satire." In response to the controversy, Carpenter posted two new black and white alternate covers on Wednesday, featuring images of herself holding a suited man's arm. This is not the first time the 26-year-old artist's work has drawn significant attention. At this year's Brit Awards in March, media watchdog Ofcom received 825 complaints regarding Carpenter's pre-watershed opening performance, which saw her wearing a red sparkly military-style mini-dress with matching stockings and suspenders.