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SABRINA Carpenter has quickly become the Queen of Pop, but her new album cover has sparked backlash from fans.

The 26-year-old has always been known for pushing the limit, from sexual innuendos in her lyrics to striking suggestive poses while on tour, but fans say her new album cover has gone too far.

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Sabrina’s cover album for her new album, Man’s Best Friend, has sparked backlash[/caption]

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The 26-year-old has been accused of glorifying paedophilia[/caption]

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It’s not the first time the blonde bombshell has got in trouble with her racy behaviour[/caption]

Sharing the image of her new album cover, titled Man’s Best Friend, on Instagram, Sabrina can be seen on all fours while a man dressed in black slacks — whose face is not visible — pulls her blonde hair.

The new album will be released in August and comes after Sabrina, who is worth over £8 million, won Best Pop Vocal Album and Best Pop Solo Performance at the Grammys earlier this year.

While she’s often been praised for daring to show her sexual side, the new artwork has seen her be slammed for appealing to the male gaze and objectifying women.

‘Tradwife’ & ‘Paedophilia’

Furious fans took over the Instagram post to share their thoughts, with one writing: “I get she’s going for transgressive, but this is the opposite of transgressive in this era,” before concluding, “She looks dumb.”

“Pathetic. WTF is she thinking?” said another, while a third quipped: “Dumpster humanity.”

“Album cover setting feminism back 100 years,” another penned, while a fourth chimed in: “How to use violence against women as a bad buzz to make money, disgusting strategy.”

A fourth added: “I get she’s going for transgressive, but this is the opposite of transgressive in this era,” before concluding, “She looks dumb.”

But it seems eagle-eyed fans and critics are not that surprised by Sabrina’s latest stunt.

Many have claimed the pop star has taken inspiration from the controversial film Lolita in recent years.

The film is based on the book by Vladimir Nabokov and explores the ‘relationship’ between a paedophile and a 12-year-old girl who becomes his stepdaughter while he abuses her.

Many have claimed Sabrina has copied scenes from the film multiple times and ‘glorified paedophilia’.

One image of the blonde for W magazine shows her lying in the garden with a tiny sundress on, getting soaked by a sprinkler, much like the garden scene from Lolita.

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Fans have not been receptive of the new artwork[/caption]

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Many have been left uncomfortable by her sexual inunedos on and off stage[/caption]

Others have said the new cover photo of her upcoming album also reminds them of the film.

One took to TikTok saying: “The new Sabrina Carpenter photoshoot made me sick to my stomach because it reminds me of that scene in Lolita and now I’m seeing the comparison, it might have been the inspiration.”

“She’s been Lolitaing for a year a half no one noticed til now??” wrote one viewer.

But it’s not just her racy images that have got her in trouble in the past.

Low key giving normalizing pedophilia and it’s not the first time.

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A clip of her supporting Taylor Swift at the Eras Tour in Mexico saw her describe herself as looking like a little girl before making an innuendo about sex.

In the outro to her hit song Nonsense, she said: “I’m full grown but I look like a niña (little girl).

“Come put something neat in my casita (small house).”

Fans took to X to say they were uncomfortable with the lyrics with one saying: “Ooooo idk bout that one. The implications certainly aren’t great, to say the least.”

Another wrote: “She could want “something big” in her “casita” all she wants, it’s the “I look like a niña” part that doesn’t sit well.”

“Low key giving normalizing paedophilia and it’s not the first time I get this vibes from her. I mean, look at her….her whole image is so off-putting,” a third added.

Missed the Mark?

Last week, the blonde bombshell released the lead single from the upcoming album, titled Manchild.

It quickly made its way to the top spot on both the Spotify U.S. and Global charts.

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Some fans speculate the new album will go in a completely different direction to the album’s title[/caption]

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Her new song seems to prove that the album will challenge misogyny[/caption]

While many have criticised the new album cover, others have defended the pop star and said there’s a deeper meaning behind the seemingly submissive image and album title.

Britton Rae, a novelist and poet said Sabrina was using a ‘bait and switch’ move to promote her album, and everyone was falling for it.

She said: “If you find this to be controversial, misogynistic, or offensive to women, then congratulations, you are giving Sabrina the reaction she intended to get.

“What Sabrina Carpenter is doing is absolutely genius.”

The bait and switch technique means enticing people in with one idea (or drawing criticism like Sabrina has done,) only for it to be something totally different when it’s fully presented

She continued: “I think it’s going to be a story about her recognising that she has been doing this to herself due to the pressure of societal norms.

“I think this album is a bait and switch. She is baiting the public to get all riled up, thinking that she is making herself Man’s Best Friend, making herself more palatable to men.

“Really she is just simply personifying how society already sees and views and pressures women into becoming. I think this album is going to tell the story of her recognizing that she has fallen victim to this societal norm as well.”

If Sabrina’s previous albums and lyrics are anything to go by, we’re sure this album isn’t going to be about her love for men or wanting to be submissive to one like the imagery alludes to.

The newest song, Manchild, is all about men being incompetent and not treating women right, and her fans are excited to hear the rest of the album.

One wrote: “This album feels like it’s gonna be a GIANT middle finger to men and I am thrilled for it.”

“Immediately when I saw this cover I thought “she’s saying that men treat women like dogs, like we are sub-human to them” and I was shocked to see the amount of people that didn’t think the same thing,” said another.

CAMPING connoisseurs are rushing to Aldi to get their paws on the perfect outdoor accompaniment.

With so much stuff and so little space, shoppers are going wild over the space-enhancing product.

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The camping must-have can be used for essentials – then squashed down[/caption]

Customers are taking advantage of the penny-pinching Premium Camping Storage Box.

For sale at £6.99 for one, the handy cases come in camouflage-friendly green or grey.

They can be used for camping trips and festivals to store all your essentials.

It can also be used in the car to carry any items you want easy access to – or packed away to give you more space.

The product description reads: “A camping must have to keep everything neat and tidy.

“Use the boxes to transport your belongings, then fold down and store away easy when not in use.”

The design folds down completely flat when it’s not in use and has two pockets for smaller items.

The travel essential helps you keep organised – and can be filled with anything from food and snacks to entertainment.

The product is back just in time for summer and festival season and is ideal for groups heading out to camp in the (hopefully) warm weather.

Elsewhere, The Range is selling everything you need for a weekend camping trip for less than £50.

The budget bundle will set you back just £42.49 and offers everything you need.

The camping bundle offers a tent and all the essential accessories in a convenient single purchase.

It can cater for 2-4 people with the tent having enough space for a maximum of 4 occupants.

Alongside the sizeable tent the kit comes with 2 sleeping bags, perfect for keeping warm in the cold outdoors nights.

It also features two mats for sleeping on to protect your back from uneven ground.

The starter set also includes a lantern for lighting the inside of your new tent.

The German retailer has a whole range of outdoor buys coming to stores and you won’t want to miss out.

The impressive collection is part of Aldi’s wider push to offer low-cost garden essentials this season, with the budget supermarket regularly selling out of its Specialbuys aimed at outdoor living.

Like with all Specialbuy items from the store it will only be available while stock lasts.

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Campers are getting ready for a summer of outdoor activity[/caption]

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A NEW vaccine could cure up to half of all pancreatic cancer cases and may one day wipe out the disease entirely, scientists say.

Pancreatic cancer is the deadliest cancer in the world.

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This vaccine uses nanoparticles to train the body’s immune system to find and kill ‘bad’ cancer cells[/caption]

Some 10,500 people are diagnosed with the disease in the UK each year.

And only about seven out of 100 of them will survive it for five years or more, according to Cancer Research UK.

This is partly because it shows no symptoms until it has already spread to other parts of the body, making it incredibly hard to treat.

While surgery, chemotherapy and radiation can help extend life, they rarely offer a cure.

Now, researchers at Case Western Reserve University and Cleveland Clinic, both in the US, have developed a new type of jab to fight pancreatic cancer.

This vaccine uses tiny particles called nanoparticles to train the body’s immune system to find and kill ‘bad’ cancer cells.

In early tests with animals and lab models of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), the most common and aggressive type of pancreatic cancer, more than half of the treated patients were completely cancer-free months after getting the vaccine.

“Pancreatic cancer is super aggressive,” said Professor Zheng-Rong (ZR) Lu, a biomedical engineer at Case School of Engineering, who has been working on the jab.

“So it came as a surprise that our approach works so well.”

The vaccine also encourages the body to create its own T cells, immune fighters specially trained to attack cancer, while building up ‘immune memory’ for longer-term protection.

Unlike some treatments made just for one person, this vaccine could work for many patients with this type of cancer, the experts said.

The exact cause of pancreatic cancer is not always known, but about one in 10 cases of the disease are thought to be caused by genes that increase a person’s risk of developing the cancer. 

The scientists believe the jab could even be used as a preventive for people at high risk of pancreatic cancer, such as those with inherited gene mutations linked to the disease.

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Pancreatic cancer is the deadliest cancer in the world.[/caption]

“We’ve shown that our vaccine generated immune memory in preclinical models,” said Professor Zheng-Rong.

“If we could do that in patients, we could prevent PDAC before tumors start forming, so the vaccines could be either therapeutic or preventative.”

The researchers hope to move towards human clinical trials, once further safety studies in animal models are completed.

SHOPPERS are racing to snap up a set of string lights designed to brighten up outdoor spaces while blending in with softer garden aesthetics.

These LED string lights adorned with warm white bulbs and artificial pink roses offer a simple way to introduce light and colour to gardens.

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These string includes integrated LEDs[/caption]

Retailing for £10 at The Original Factory Shop, the LED rose string lights promise to suffuse gardens, terraces and gazebos with warmer hues.

The product description reads: “It’s a great no-fuss addition to any garden, terrace or gazebo, providing light in those darker corners and colour all year long.”

The faux foliage and rose detailing aim to replicate the look of real climbing plants without the maintenance.

While not a replacement for outdoor lighting, the set can be a low-effort ambient addition to a space.

The Original Factory Shop (TOFS) is a British discount department store chain established in 1969 by Peter Black.

Its first store opened in Keighley, West Yorkshire, and it originally sold surplus soap produced by one of Black’s factories.

TOFS today operates over 180 stores across the UK.

It comes as an expert revealed to The Sun seven ways to make a garden look bigger.

One easy method is to create zones, according to Ivana Agustina, Head of Project Management at ShrubHub, an online landscape design service.

Agustina said: “The human brain perceives multiple small experiences as more substantial than one uniform space.

“By dividing your garden into zones – perhaps a dining area, a lounge space, and a planting section – visitors mentally ‘travel’ through your garden, making it feel much bigger.”

Another approach is to train climbing plants to grow up trellises or along walls.

Agustina explained: “Vertical gardening is both practical and visually expanding.

“By drawing the eye upward with wall-mounted planters, trellises with climbing plants, or tall, narrow planters, you create height that makes the garden feel more spacious.”

Meanwhile, Gardener’s World recently named trumpet vines (Campsis) as one of the best plants for covering walls and fences that are an eyesore.

These deciduous climbers produce striking tubular flowers in shades of red, orange or yellow, typically that bloom from late summer into autumn.

Known for their rapid growth, they can quickly cover trellises or frameworks, though experts recommend pruning annually to keep them in check.

While they thrive in warmer conditions, they are also frost-hardy once established.

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A WARNING has been issued for Dubai-style chocolate products over concerns for customer health.

The FSA issued a warning on June 12 urging customers to remain cautious when purchasing the trendy chocolate product.

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They cited concerns over labelling which could affect customers with allergens[/caption]

It comes after the watchdog identified a number of products that pose a health risk to customers with allergies.

Imported products may not be intended for sale within the UK and might not comply with UK labelling laws, meaning allergens might not be accurately labelled.

Other products may contain additives and colours which are banned in the UK market.

An investigation is underway as the FSA is surveying and sampling the products to work out how widespread the issue is.

They are also working alongside allergy charities to raise awareness of the risks to customer health.

While they reported that “most” of the Dubai-style chocolates available in UK shops was safe, customers are asked to remain vigilant and to report any concerns to your local authority.

Professor Robin May, chief scientific advisor to the FSA, said: “The vast majority of food in the UK is safe, but some imported Dubai-style chocolate products don’t meet our standards and could be a food safety risk, especially for consumers with allergies.

“If you are looking to buy Dubai-style chocolate, we advise sticking with trusted retailers, like the ones you’d use for your weekly shop, as products are more likely to be made for UK consumers and so are safe to eat.”

This advice is particularly important for customers with food allergies or intolerances, as Robin went on to say: “we advise you do not buy the product unless you’re certain it’s intended for sale here.”

Customers that are concerned about specific products are advised not to buy it, and to report it to the local authorities so that it can be removed from sale “as swiftly as possible” if it fails to meet the FSA’s standards.

If you have already purchased a product that you’re unsure of, customers are advised not to eat it.

In order to comply with UK regulations, food labels must highlight any of the 14 allergens present in the product.

Customers can look for certain information to check whether a product is UK legal compliant.

This includes a clearly labelled English description with the following information:

• The name of the food e.g. milk chocolate with pistachio paste filling;
• A list of ingredients, with allergens emphasised;
• The weight of the food in grams;
• A best before or use by date;
• The name and address of the UK or EU business responsible for the product information. If the food is not from the UK or EU, the name and address of the importer must be included

Pistachios already present a risk to some customers, with tree nut allergies affecting 0.5% of the adult population.

Symptoms of a tree nut allergy usually occur within minutes but can take up to two hours.

Some people could suffer from severe allergies that result in life-threatening anaphylaxis so it is important to be informed on the foods you’re consuming.

Labels should highlight if an item contains a tree nut, as well as including precautionary labelling like “may contain” to adequately inform customers.

For more information on food allergens and how to stay safe, consumers should visit food.gov.uk

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The FSA has issued a warning for imported Dubai-style chocolate products[/caption]