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Sabrina Carpenter Reveals Which Pop Icon She Calls 'Gangster'

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By Taylor Hodgkins on October 7, 2024 at 2:30 PM EDT

Singer Sabrina Carpenter has written pop bops detailing 'emails she can't send,' and her infectious beats have climbed up the charts this summer, including a smash hit where she begs her man to treat her well.

One person in the "Girl Meets World" alumna's world she will likely always please? Her bestie, pop sensation Taylor Swift.

The duo entertained crowds globally when Carpenter, 25, opened for the "Cruel Summer" singer on the "Eras Tour" last year, and now Swift's former concert opener has come into her own, scoring multiple hit songs on her latest album, "Short n' Sweet."

The "Espresso" singer famously proclaims that she has the power to wake someone up, but behind every superstar is a good pal who shares lots of admirable traits and possesses a rock and roll attitude!

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Sabrina Carpenter Has Wow'ed Multiple Hitmakers

Swift isn't the only global superstar with their eyes on Carpenter!

Recently the "Nonsense" songstress joined Christina Aguilera in commemorating the 25th anniversary of the "Beautiful" singer's self-titled debut album.

The duo joined one another for a Spotify-sponsored celebration and sang a duet of Aguilera's smash hit "What A Girl Wants."

What does a woman want? To shout out the achievements of others! Aguilera did just that for her duet partner when the "Slim Pickens" singer earned a spot on Time Magazine's "Next100" list. Carpenter joined many well-known figures across industries on the list. She even graced one of three Time covers.

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The "I Turn To You" singer celebrated Carpenter with a sweet message, encouraging fans to "never underestimate the mighty power" behind the pop star's talents.

Aguilera added, "It’s the reason she has catapulted to her earned spot as one of today’s leading pop artists. She proves great things come in small packages," per PEOPLE, as previously reported by The Blast.

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A Country Legend Is Even All-In On Carpenter

Country Music Superstar Shania Twain At Global Radio In London
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Aguilera isn't the only best-selling diva who has been captivated by Carpenter!

Shania Twain arguably changed the landscape of country music in the 1990s with her release of "Come on Over." The record transcends generations and has inspired countless tributes and covers, including Carpenter's recent live spin on the karaoke staple, "That Don't Impress Me Much."

The video, shot at a Toronto stop during Carpenter's "Short n' Sweet" tour, quickly caught the "What Made You Say That" singer's attention. 

As The Blast recently reported, Twain responded to the video at the People's Choice Country Awards last month.

"It's just a huge compliment," the "Man! I Feel Like A Woman" singer said to E! News. "I mean, [Carpenter is] such a talented person! She's smart, so it's a compliment."

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Sabrina Carpenter Has A Giant Compliment For A Singer She Admires

The trend of women supporting women connected to Carpenter's orbit continues with a close pal and fellow pop princess!

Carpenter has seen her close, fellow pop star friend tackle so much within the music industry and she isn't afraid to go into detail about how much she appreciates the "Love Story" singer.

The "Good Graces" songstress spoke on Swift's ability to tackle so many difficult aspects of fame in an interview with Variety. While perusing through albums at the record store, Carpenter proclaimed that her best bud is "a rock star."

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"She's just such a gangster with all of it," the "Bed Chem" singer continues. "No matter what people are saying, everything that I’ve ever seen her tackle, she’s done so with grace. The posts about me having to ‘ask for her permission’ — no. She’s one of my best, best friends, and we grab dinner or text and catch up like you would with your best friend," Carpenter revealed.

Britney Spears Is Even On The Carpenter Train

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Aguilera isn't the only pop diva from her class to get all in on one of the biggest pop singers of today.

Even Britney Spears has taken a liking to Carpenter! The "...Baby One More Time" hitmaker took to social media the day after the MTV Video Music Awards to give the "Taste" singer a shout-out after she incorporated the spoken interlude to Spears' 2000 hit "Oops! I Did It Again" into her performance.

Spears was a fan of the tribute, as previously reported by The Blast, but she did ponder Carpenter's memorable make-out sesh with an alien, questioning why she didn't lock lips "with a girl."

"Why is she kissing an alien on stage?" Spears asked. "I adore her. I love her to death. I didn't understand that part. Why didn't she kiss a girl?"

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The "Stronger" singer could possibly be referring to the historic moment in VMA history when she and Aguilera kissed Madonna on stage.

Sabrina Carpenter Was Slammed For Her VMAs Performance

Sabrina Carpenter at MTV VMA Awards 2024
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Despite being around for four decades, the MTV Video Music Awards never fails to shock its viewers!

Carpenter's alien smooch left a bad taste in some viewers' memory, and they took to social media to voice their irritation.

The pop princess' performance was described as "tasteless" and "disturbing on all levels" by some viewers, while others longed for the days of simplicity on stage.

"Disturbing on all levels!! Whatever happened to a simple fun, normal live performance??" one social media user wrote. "No wonder why our youth struggle with so many issues. Just look at the content that is consistently shoved down their throats," as previously reported by The Blast.

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