If 2024 has proven anything, it’s that we’re in Sabrina Carpenter’s world and we’re just living in it.
On June 24, she landed her first number one spot on the Billboard Hot 100 with the country song “Please Please Please.” A day earlier, the Short and sweet The singer made her runway debut at the Vogue World presentation during Paris Fashion Week in an outfit that could have been worn in her “Espresso” music video.
While she’s been gaining momentum since opening for Taylor Swift on the Australian and Singapore legs of the “Eras Tour” earlier this year, the April 10 release of Carpenter’s song “Espresso” propelled her career to new heights. Since dropping the caffeinated hit, which has also been dubbed the “song of the summer,” the Short and sweet the singer’s schedule is full to the brim.
From her first Met Gala appearance and Coachella performance to announcing her next album and tour, here’s a look at Carpenter’s non-stop schedule since dropping “Espresso.”
April 11: “Expresso” single and video released
Intending to “release a little song” ahead of his Coachella performances, Carpenter released “Espresso,” the vibrant first single from his upcoming sixth studio album, Short and sweet. The track’s retro, beach-inspired music video was released the same day.
Carpenter told Rolling Stone that the track was inspired by her trip to France last July, during which she chanced upon a small cafe that served espresso.
April 12 and 19: Coachella performances
Carpenter came down to Indio, California to make her Coachella debut on April 12. During her set, the pop star played a slew of tracks, old and new, including “Feather,” “Nonsense” and her brand new track at the time. single, “Espresso”. She took the stage again at Coachella on April 19 for the festival’s second weekend.
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 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
A little over a month after debuting Skims’ spring campaign, Carpenter has teamed up 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 sporting the brand’s Sack bag.
May 11: 25th anniversary celebration
The “Feather” starlet took a career break to celebrate her 25th birthday. To mark the occasion, the singer threw a party in Brooklyn, New York, where she donned a yellow silk dress in the style of Andie Anderson — Kate Hudson’s character in the 2003 romantic comedy. How to lose a man in 10 days. Hudson also recognized the strange resemblance with a comment on Carpenter’s Instagram post.
May 19: “Saturday Night Live” performance
Carpenter was literally working late because she’s a singer! May 19 marked his first performance on Saturday Night Live, during which she sang “Feather” and “Nonsense” followed by “Espresso.” In addition to being the musical guest on the season 49 finale, she appeared alongside evening host Jake Gyllenhaal in a Scooby Doo –inspired sketch.
May 26: BBC Radio 1’s big weekend in Luton
THE A girl meets the world an alumnus took the stage for another festival – but this time, it was across the pond. On May 26, she performed on the BBC’s Radio 1 Big Weekend in Luton, England. Fans got an unexpected double dose of the “Nonsense” pop star when Coldplay brought her on to perform “Magic” during their set.
June 3: “Short n’ Sweet” release date announced
The pop star took to Instagram to reveal album art and a late summer release date for her upcoming album, Short and sweet.
“Short and sweet MY NEW ALBUM IS OUT AUGUST 23RD!!!! this project is pretty special to me and I hope it’s something special to you too,” she wrote in the caption of the post. “You can pre-order it now!”
June 6: release of the single and clip “Please Please Please”
Three days after teasing “something special” for fans, Carpenter released “Please Please Please” – the second single from Short and sweet. The music video for the track was released the same day – and it wasn’t long before fans noticed a familiar face: Carpenter’s handsome actor, Barry Keoghan. In the video, the pair play a criminal couple – think modern-day 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 and flirtatious style, the former Disney Channel star took the stage in a yellow corset mini dress with a dazzling sweetheart cutout.
June 12: Van Leeuwen announces “Espresso” ice cream
The song of summer takes on its own summer ice cream flavor. In a June 12 Instagram post, Van Leeuwen announced that they would be collaborating with Carpenter on a limited-edition espresso ice cream. The flavor – which features chewy brownies, chocolate chips and fudge swirls – will be available in stores and online starting June 28.
June 17: performance of Capital’s Summertime Ball
Carpenter then landed in London for Capital’s Summertime Ball. On June 17, the 25-year-old singer made her debut at the historic Wembley Stadium. “80,000 of you singing didn’t seem real,” Carpenter wrote on Instagram after the event.
June 18: BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge
During her set on BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge, Carpenter surprised fans with her rendition of fellow pop singer Chappell Roan’s hit single, “Good Luck, Babe!”
June 18: Louis Vuitton show at Paris Fashion Week
Carpenter jetted off to Paris later in the day to attend Pharrell Williams’ Louis Vuitton Spring/Summer 2025 menswear show. The flirtatious crooner wore an oversized white blazer as a mini dress, which she paired with white pumps and a matching Louis Vuitton Speedy mini bag.
June 20: “Short n’ Sweet” tour announced
Carpenter has announced his 2024 North American tour in support Short and sweet. Scheduled for this fall, Carpenter’s headlining tour will hit cities across the United States and Canada with support from singers Amaarae, Declan McKenna and Griff. “I can’t wait to sing with you soon,” she wrote on Instagram.
June 23: start of the Vogue World fashion show
Carpenter can officially add “model” to her resume. The hitmaker made a surprise appearance at the Vogue World: Paris presentation on June 23. The “Espresso” singer strutted across Place Vendôme in a red and white striped ensemble. The Brigitte Bardot-inspired beach look was custom designed by Jacquemus.
June 24: “Please Please Please” reaches number one
Carpenter earned his first No. 1 song on the Billboard Hot 100 with “Please Please Please.” The sophomore single from Short and sweet jumped from No. 2 to No. 1 in its second week on the chart. As for “Espresso,” it currently sits at No. 4.
“I am extremely grateful, so I will surely always remember this day for the rest of my life,” she wrote on Instagram. “Thank you to everyone who listened and made putting these songs out into the world so much fun.”
Carpenter celebrated the milestone with a cake referencing the song’s lyrics with “Please Please Please” co-writer Amy Allen.
June 25: “Short n’ Sweet” pre-sale sparks fan outcry
Excited fans have logged onto Ticketmaster in hopes of securing pre-sale tickets for the North American leg of the “Short n’ Sweet” tour. However, many of them failed to get tickets after waiting in the queue for almost an hour.
Me: I’m waiting an hour to queue for Sabrina Carpenter tickets
Ticketmaster: I hope you are ready….for ANYTHING 🤡 pic.twitter.com/WfqkVEtB98— StayGold ⁷ 𝔼देददृ 🤍 ℝℙ𝕎ℙ 🤍 (@StayGoldJM) June 25, 2024
Ticketmaster is evil. I’m tired of these companies ruining concert ticket purchases with their greed. There’s no reason I couldn’t have found a pair of $100-200 Sabrina Carpenter tickets. Yet people give in because of fear of missing out and payment plans. We’re screwed.
– Molly (@ValentinesTay) June 25, 2024
Updated June 25, 2024 at 4:15 p.m.: This story has been updated to include new information about Carpenter’s chart position and his upcoming tour.