If 2024 has proven anything, it’s that this is Sabrina Carpenter’s world and we’re just living in it. Building momentum since opening for Taylor Swift on the New Zealand and Singapore legs of the ‘Eras Tour’ earlier this year, the release of Carpenter’s song ‘Espresso’ on April 10 catapulted her career to new heights. Since the release of the caffeinated hit, which has been dubbed the ‘song of the summer’, the Short and sweet The singer’s agenda is full to the brim.
From attending her first Met Gala and performing at Coachella to announcing her upcoming album and tour, here’s a look at Carpenter’s nonstop schedule since “Espresso” debuted.
April 11: ‘Espresso’ single and video released
Intent on “putting out a little song” before her Coachella performances, Carpenter released “Espresso,” the lively debut single from her upcoming sixth studio album, Short and sweet. The song’s retro beach-inspired music video was released the same day.
Carpenter told Rolling Stone that the song was inspired by her trip to France last July, where she came across a small café serving espresso.
April 12 and 19: Coachella performances
Carpenter descended on Indio, California, to make her Coachella debut on April 12. During her set, the pop star played a slew of songs, both old and new, including “Feather,” “Nonsense” and her then-brand new single, “Espresso.” On April 19, she took the Coachella stage again for weekend 2 of the festival.
May 6: Met Gala debut
Carpenter attended her first-ever Met Gala in a strapless Oscar de la Renta gown with a black velvet bodice and a voluminous, light blue satin skirt. That evening, Carpenter and her boyfriend, Salt burn actor Barry Keoghan also made their red carpet debut as a couple.
May 8: Marc Jacobs campaign
Just over a month after making her Skims spring campaign debut, Carpenter joined forces with Marc Jacobs for the brand’s new Pre-Fall 2024 campaign. The “Espresso” crooner announced the collaboration on May 8 via Instagram, with photos of her modeling the brand’s Sack bag.
May 11: 25th anniversary
Carpenter took a break from making career moves to celebrate her 25th birthday. To mark the occasion, the ‘Feather’ starlet hosted a party in Brooklyn, NY, where she donned a silk yellow dress modeled on Andie Anderson – Kate Hudson’s character in the 2003 rom-com. How to lose a man in 10 days. Hudson also acknowledged the uncanny resemblance with a response to Carpenter’s Instagram post.
May 19: ‘Saturday Evening Live’ performance
Carpenter literally worked late because she’s a singer! May 19 was her first performance Saturday evening live, in which she sang ‘Feather’ and ‘Nonsense’, followed by ‘Espresso’. In addition to being the musical guest for the Season 49 finale, the Disney alum appeared alongside Jake Gyllenhaal, the evening’s host, in a Scooby Doo –inspired sketch.
May 26: BBC Radio 1’s big weekend in Luton
Carpenter took the stage for yet another festival – only this time it was across the pond. On May 26, she performed on BBC Radio 1 Big Weekend in Luton, England. Fans got an unexpected double dose of the ‘Nonsense’ pop star when Coldplay brought her out to perform ‘Magic’ during their set.
June 3: ‘Short n’ Sweet’ release date announced
Carpenter took to Instagram to reveal the cover art and late summer release date of her upcoming album: Short and sweet.
“Short and sweet MY NEW ALBUM RELEASES AUGUST 23rd!!!! This project is very special to me and I hope it will be something special to you too,” she wrote in the caption of the post. “You can pre-order it now!”
June 6: Single and video ‘Please, Please, Please’ released
Three days after teasing “something special” for fans, Carpenter dropped “Please, Please, Please” – the second single from Short and sweet. The song’s music video was released the same day – and fans quickly noticed a familiar face: Carpenter’s actor Barry Keoghan. In the video, the two play a criminal couple – think modern Bonnie and Clyde – who are as crazy as they are in love.
June 9: Governors Ball performance
Carpenter stopped by the Governors Ball Music Festival, where she performed “Please, Please, Please” for the first time. True to her ultra-feminine, coquettish style, the former Disney Channel star took the stage in a yellow corset minidress with a bedazzled heart cutout.
June 12: Van Leeuwen announces ‘Espresso’ ice cream
The song of the summer gets its own summer ice cream flavor. In a June 12 Instagram post, Van Leeuwen announced they would be collaborating with Carpenter on a limited edition espresso ice cream. The flavor – which consists of chewy brownies, chocolate chips and fudge swirls – will be available in stores and online from June 28.
June 17: Capital’s Summertime Ball performance
Carpenter then landed in London for Capital’s Summertime Ball. On June 17, the 25-year-old singer made her debut performance at the historic Wembley Stadium. “80,000 of you singing along didn’t feel real,” Carpenter wrote on Instagram after the event.
June 18: BBC Radio 1’s Live Lounge
During her BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge set, Carpenter surprised fans with her rendition of fellow pop girl Chappell Roan’s breakout single, “Good Luck, Babe!”
June 18: Louis Vuitton’s Paris Fashion Week show
Carpenter flew to Paris later that day to attend Pharrell Williams’ spring-summer 2025 menswear show. The coquettish crooner wore an oversized white blazer as a mini dress, which she paired with white pumps and a matching mini Louis Vuitton Speedy bag.
June 20: ‘Short n’ Sweet’ tour announced
On June 20, Carpenter announced her 2024 North American tour in support of Short and sweet. The ‘Please, Please, Please’ singer’s headlining tour, scheduled for this fall, will hit cities across the US and Canada with support from singers Amaarae, Declan McKenna and Griff. “I can’t wait to sing with you guys soon,” she wrote on Instagram.
