Sabrina Carpenter is a Force to Be reckoned With

Sabrina Carpenter first rose to fame as an actor on Girl Meets World and since then she has made quite the mark as an actress and model. From bashing ex-partners on ‘Espresso’ to opening up for Taylor Swift on some legs of her Eras tour – Sabrina has had no shortage of opportunities since beginning her acting career! Pennsylvania is certainly keeping busy right now as Sabrina makes waves both personally and professionally!

Girl Meets World

Sabrina Carpenter voices Maya Hart on Girl Meets World. Though its cast includes Rowan Blanchard and August Maturo – two familiar faces from Boy Meets World – its stark differences are hard to overlook; much more geared toward preteens and teens (while slightly too childish for adults).

This series follows an 11-year-old schoolgirl through her adolescent coming-of-age story as she navigates friendships, romantic interests and academic challenges under the tutelage of teachers Cory Matthews (Ben Savage) and Topanga Lawrence (Danielle Fishel). Lucas (Peyton Meyer), Riley’s love interest who also has feelings for Maya but may prefer Farkle (Corey Fogelmanis). Together these characters add charm for viewers aged 10-13.

The Hate U Give

The Hate U Give is an eye-opening, captivating film that proves there’s more to YA fiction than just magic and romance. Led by Amandla Stenberg’s standout performance, this emotionally charged flick will resonate with audiences around the globe.

Based on Angie Thomas’ 2017 best-selling YA novel, The Hate U Give follows Starr Carter (Amandla Stenberg). She lives in Garden Heights while attending Williamson Prep on the other side of town; both worlds can present difficult circumstances for Starr as she attempts to understand entrenched prejudice while managing personal struggles at once.

After opening for Taylor Swift at her Eraser Tour, Carpenter gained immense fame and released two chart-topping singles on Billboard 200: “Espresso” and “Please Please Please.” Her sixth album Short n’ Sweet became her first platinum record release later that same month.

Tall Girl 1 & 2

Tall Girl 1 & 2 is actually two films combined into one; with the first film following Jodi (Ava Michelle) as she attempts to overcome negative self-talk and insecurities. Directed by Nzingha Stewart and also featuring Griffin Gluck, Luke Eisner and Sabrina Carpenter.

The second film picks up several months after the first and focuses on Jodi auditioning for her school production of Bye Bye Birdie. Although dating Dunkleman now, she must still battle her negative inner voice and insecurities. Luckily, however, the film manages to hold together thanks to strong acting from its cast and an engaging story; and it features some delightful teen characters!

Work It

Sabrina’s father built her a purple recording studio in their basement, so it came as no surprise when she began uploading songs to YouTube at only 10 years old. Soon thereafter, Sabrina amassed an army of fans – which led to an acting career which flourished simultaneously.

Work It is an authentic teen dance flick with its unforgettable dance training montage straight out of “Footloose,” as well as its memorable schoolyard dance-off, which wouldn’t look out of place in High School Musical.

Short n’ Sweet was released earlier this year and reached #1 on US Billboard charts with singles such as “Espresso” and “Please Please Please”. Additionally, Barry Keoghan made guest appearances.

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Singer-songwriter Lana Del Rey charmed an audience of millions as she delighted them with one hit after another and garnered multiple gold certifications for her songs. Her shows sold out worldwide and she served as direct support on Taylor Swift’s Eraser Tour.

On The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, she performed her latest single “Espresso.” Accompanied by a band that gave the track an uptempo jazz soundscape, it provided the ideal showcase for her latest single.

She is in a relationship with Saltburn actor Barry Keoghan and can often be seen together at award show after-parties in 2023, appearing together in Work It and becoming Time’s Emerging Leaders of 2024. Additionally, the busy actress will soon embark on both a tour and movie project.

Chainsmokers Bring Millennials to Final Atlantic City Beach Concert, Officials Hope to Continue Live Nation Partnership

The Chainsmokers brought thousands of people to the Atlantic City beach on Sunday afternoon, which marked the last of six concerts produced by Live Nation in what was a three-year, $6 million deal with the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA).

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The Chainsmokers lit up the Atlantic City beach on Sunday. (Image: Live Nation)

The 4:15 pm Sunday afternoon show was to culminate a star-packed concert weekend in Atlantic City, but after Demi Lovato’s Friday show was canceled due to the singer’s apparent overdose last week, The Chainsmokers were the biggest headliners in town.

Live Nation booked Cheat Codes, an electronic music DJ trio, in Lovato’s place, and made the concert a free event. Demi ticketholders were able to receive refunds or attend The Chainsmokers concert.

With perfect weather, the beach was packed on Sunday. Attendance estimates have not yet been released, but the show seemed to satisfy Live Nation’s contract with the CRDA that requires the concert organizer to book acts that draw 30,000 or more people.

Millennial Impact

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The Chainsmokers attracted a demographic long-sought by Atlantic City casinos: the millennial.

Numerous studies have shown that the 18- to 34-year-old doesn’t enjoy slot machines nearly as much as their parents and grandparents. A report from YouGov, a research firm in London, said recently that nearly one in two millennials even find casinos depressing.

“Everyone seems really positive about that,” Live Nation Philadelphia President Geoff Gordon told the Press of Atlantic City about the show bringing in younger people. The millennials might not necessarily be rushing to the slot machines after the concert, but they spent money on food and beverages, lodging, and other entertainment.

“We’re looking at a longer-term promotion of the city as a resort and as a destination,” CRDA Executive Director Matt Doherty explained. “It’s an attempt to expand the market of people who come to Atlantic City with a non-gaming event. The more people that come, the more revenue generated.”

Continuing Partnership

With the openings of Hard Rock and Ocean Resort, Atlantic City needs more visitors, and lots of them, to support being a nine-casino town. With commercial casinos now in Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, and New York, the necessity for east coasters to travel to New Jersey’s gambling hub to spin a slot machine are no longer.

Hard Rock and Ocean Resort are betting on entertainment and experiences as catalysts to return visitation to numbers experienced in decades prior.

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The rock ‘n’ themed casino plans to host live entertainment nightly, and opened with A-listers Carrie Underwood and Pitbull. Ocean Resort welcomed celebrities Mark Wahlberg and Jamie Foxx during its debut festivities and hopes its Topgolf Swing Suite lounge, as well as its smoker-friendly casino area, will be enough to keep the resort busy.

The CRDA, the state agency tasked with investing in projects that benefit the city’s economy and development, says it hopes the summer beach concert series continues next year.

“I believe it will go forward,” Doherty stated. “There may be some alterations to the concerts … but I think it’s a beneficial relationship to advancing tourism in Atlantic City.”

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