Stereogum — Lip syncing allegations are flying this week. Frankie Valli asserted Monday that, at age 90, he’s still singing for real when he’s out there onstage. Lenny Kravitz and Blackpink’s Lisa were also accused of lip syncing at events this week. No... more info

New York Post — “Hate to say it,” the critic penned, “30% lip singing [sic] 30% backing track 40% singing.”  more info

Stereogum — Sabrina Carpenter’s Short N’ Sweet Tour begins with a pre-filmed video of her in a bathtub, giggling as the narrator introduces the show. Wait, shit — it’s starting now?! The screen lifts to show an elaborate stage setup rivaling that of G... more info

Stereogum — On Thursday, NYC Mayor Eric Adams was indicted on charges of bribery, soliciting illegal foreign campaign donations, and wire fraud. Apparently Sabrina Carpenter’s salacious church music video may have helped. more info

Stereogum — Big-deal Australian country star Keith Urban seems to sincerely love present-day pop music. A few months ago, Urban covered Ariana Grande’s “We Can’t Be Friends,” which he said was his “absolute current obsession song.” Earlier this we... more info

Stereogum — Former Disney kid Sabrina Carpenter has been making pop music for a solid decade, but this year marks her leap into the realm of real-deal pop stardom. After dropping the big summer hits “Espresso” and “Please Please Please,” Carpenter rel... more info

Stereogum — Everything’s coming up Sabrina Carpenter! After soundtracking the summer with “Espresso,” topping the Hot 100 with “Please Please Please,” and landing a #1 album with Short N’ Sweet , the pop star is wrapping up her breakout year with... more info

Stereogum — On Wednesday, a lot of musicians gave grandiose performances at the VMAs, such as Chappell Roan, Katy Perry, and Eminem. Another artist to do so was Sabrina Carpenter, and Britney Spears had some thoughts about it. more info

New York Post — Britney knows a thing or two about kissing girls on the VMAs stage. more info

New York Post — While it’s no longer the must-attend affair that it once was, the 2024 VMAs still had the almighty Taylor Swift, who won her fifth Video of the Year award for “Fortnight.” more info