Cara Buckley -- April 24, 2026
Three brand partners suspended ties with the pop star after a petition over her appearance at a tech executive's event surpassed two million signatures.
Three of Sabrina Carpenter's active brand partnerships have been placed on hold following the circulation of an audio recording, according to two sources with knowledge of the decisions. A spokesperson for Carpenter's team described the recording as edited and misleading and stated that the full recording presents a different account. The brands involved have paused ongoing campaign activity pending an internal review and have not formally terminated their agreements.
The brands have not been named in official statements. The decision to pause rather than terminate the partnerships indicates that the companies are withholding judgment while additional information is assessed, a posture consistent with that of Carpenter's representatives.
Carpenter has not addressed the audio directly on any public platform. Two posts published in the days following the story's emergence made no reference to the matter. All public statements on her behalf have been issued by her representatives, which is consistent with standard practice in the early stages of high-profile talent disputes.