The artwork for Sabrina Carpenter's upcoming album "Man's Best Friend" is dividing fans with its provocative image.

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A Scottish women’s charity said Carpenter’s new album cover evokes “tired tropes” of women being “possessions,” while fans have defended her cover as satirical commentary on sexism.

The Grammy-winning artist announced a new single dubbed “Manchild,” out June 5, on her social media accounts early Tuesday morning. As she did with her mega hit “ Espresso ” for Coachella last year, Carpenter will likely give the song its live debut during her festival appearance at Primavera Sound in Barcelona on June 6.

On Thursday 12th June, the magazine unveiled its striking new cover, which sees Sabrina posing naked while kneeling on the ground, as her blonde curls flow loosely down her back. Apart from the lace socks, one foot of a pair of white court heels can be seen in the background of the image, as the singer covers her chest.

Carpenter took to Instagram Wednesday morning to announce “Man’s Best Friend,” due Aug. 29, along with its sultry (and divisive) cover art featuring the singer on all fours in front of a man pulling her hair. She also posted a close-up image of a dog whose collar is emblazoned with the album title, highlighting the cheeky play on words.

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