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Sabrina Carpenter hosted a private listening party for 26 LA fans calling it the “first playdate for Man’s Best Friend.”

Updated on: Aug 15, 2025, 12:35:42 IST

By Eshana Saha

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Fifteen days are left till Sabrina Carpenter's Man's Best Friend comes out and blesses the world, but some super lucky fans have already started getting a taste! The pop princess gave the opportunity of a lifetime to 26 fans from LA, when she turned them into VIPs and invited them for a secret album-listen playdate. She seems to be following in the footsteps of industry big sister Taylor Swift, who is famous for hosting secret sessions with fans ahead of album releases.

Sabrina Carpenter hosted a private listening party for her new album ahead of its release. (x/@SabrinaAnnLynn)

Sabrina tweeted, “Last night was the first playdate for Man’s Best Friend! I asked 26 of my beautiful LA fans to meet at a private location and then get on a bus to come meet me at the studio where i got to play the whole album for them.”

The catch? No phones allowed!

The fans were asked to assemble at a secret location and then whisked away on a bus to watch Carpenter give them a preview of her new album. One important detail however, was that all devices were confiscated, to maintain privacy and avoid pre-release leaks.

Sabrina highlighted the most important aspect of her private listening party - presence and respect. The fans were asked to give away their phones to minimize distractions, allowing for an immersive experience for both the listeners and the performer.

“Genuinely one of my favorite nights”

Sabrina shared how the evening unfolded: “they were gracious enough to let me take their phones so they were totally present and respectful and amazing and it was genuinely one of my favorite nights in such a long time!”

The pop icon known for her flirty lyrics and steamy, over-the-top choreography, seems to have had a ball playing for an audience of 26 fans - and if she says it was one of her favorite nights in a while, one can only imagine the excitement and electricity among the crowd. The surprise gathering was not just a listening session - it highlights the bond Sabrina has forged with her fans, allowing them exclusive glimpses of pure pop extravaganza!

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A new era full of excitement

Man's Best Friend drops in 15 days, and this era seems to be the most exhilarating one yet - Sabrina confessed in her tweet, “The excitement i get to play this album top to bottom is really like no other record I’ve made.” Internet buzz is at an all time high, with the album's lead single “Manchild” charting at No. 1 in the US, UK, and Ireland, ahead of the album release. Fans can't wait to experience Sabrina's infectious energy and humorous storytelling that she pours into her work, heading towards her best chapter yet!

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Eshana Saha
Eshana Saha is a fresh face in lifestyle and cultural journalism, bringing a refined, multidisciplinary perspective to the intersection of entertainment, fashion and holistic wellbeing. With less than a year of professional experience, she has quickly adapted to high-pressure editorial environments and currently works full-time with HT Media. Prior to this, she interned for nearly six months with Hindustan Times’ entertainment and lifestyle vertical, where she gained hands-on experience in digital reporting, trend analysis and editorial storytelling. Based in New Delhi, Eshana specialises in comprehensive coverage of major cultural moments — from international film press tours to the curated aesthetics of global fashion showcases, award shows and music-centred events. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in English from St Xavier’s University, Kolkata, and a Master’s degree in English from the University of Delhi, equipping her with a strong academic foundation and a keen ability to deconstruct complex cultural trends into clear, high-impact narratives. Beyond the red carpet, Eshana has developed a growing focus on health and wellbeing reporting. She bridges the gap between celebrity-driven trends and practical, evidence-informed lifestyle advice, ensuring her work remains both aspirational and grounded in editorial rigour. She has extensively covered the health implications of Delhi’s air pollution crisis, while also playing a key role in amplifying expert-led insights on women’s health and mental wellbeing, helping translate complex medical perspectives into informed, impactful public awareness. An artist at heart, she explores multiple creative forms — from visual arts and music to culinary experiments — and brings a creative’s eye for nuance, texture and detail to every story. Whether analysing runway dynamics or examining emerging wellness movements, she remains committed to accuracy and the highest standards of contemporary journalistic ethics.Read More

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