The 'Espresso' singer shamelessly acknowledges that her controversial music video has unexpectedly become intertwined with the indictment of the New York City mayor.
- Sep 30, 2024
AceShowbiz - Sabrina Carpenter's "Feather" music video, filmed at the Our Lady of Mount Carmel-Annunciation Parish in Brooklyn, sparked controversy last year due to its provocative content. The video's depiction of men killing themselves over Carpenter and her scantily clad dancing in front of an altar led to outrage from the Catholic church leadership.
Monsignor Jamie J. Gigantiello, the pastor who approved the video, was subsequently demoted from his administrative duties. Diocese officials were "appalled" by the video and reconsecrated the church.
Last week, a federal subpoena was issued to the parish, seeking information on "business dealings" between Gigantiello and Adams' former chief of staff Frank Carone. The Brooklyn Diocese responded with a statement emphasizing its commitment to cooperating with law enforcement investigations involving priests, fueling speculation that Carpenter's video may have triggered the review of Gigantiello's conduct.
Gigantiello and Carone have been close friends for decades and have been seen dining together on several occasions. The New York Post suggests that the Diocese's response to the subpoena implies that Carpenter's video played a role in the federal probe into Adams.
Carpenter has not been named in any subpoenas, but she has acknowledged the connection between her video and Gigantiello's indictment. At a recent performance, she joked about her role in getting the mayor indicted. She asked her audience, "Should we talk about how I got the mayor indicted?"
The indictment of Adams has also sparked calls for his resignation from LGBTQ+ lawmakers in New York. Multiple council members have accused Adams of corruption and believe he is no longer fit to lead the city.
Sabrina Carpenter's "Feather" video has unexpectedly become a significant factor in the investigation into Mayor Adams. While the singer's involvement may have been unintentional, it highlights the potential consequences of controversial actions, even within religious spaces.