"We gotta hand that to Lady Gaga": Internet reacts as Rolling Stone predicts Sabrina Carpenter's 'Manchild' for 2026 Grammy Song of the Year

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Rolling Stone has sparked an online conversation after predicting that Sabrina Carpenter’s hit single “Manchild” could win Song of the Year at the upcoming 2026 Grammy Awards.

The magazine’s annual forecast placed Sabrina Carpenter at the top of its list, citing her “sharp lyricism” and “world-class songwriting.” Fans have been reacting across social media. Carpenter’s supporters celebrated the nod, while others pointed out that Lady Gaga has yet to win in this category despite four nominations. One such netizen declared:

"love the song but we gotta hand that to Lady Gaga no shade"

Internet reactions to Rolling Stone predicting Sabrina Carpenter's 'Manchild' for 2026 Grammy Song of the Year

Pop Base took to its official X (formerly Twitter) page to share that,

"Rolling Stone predicts that ‘Manchild’ by Sabrina Carpenter will win Song of the Year at the 2026 Grammys."

Fans were quick to gather under the comments of the X post as they shared their views on Rolling Stone's prediction regarding Sabrina Carpenter's Manchild. Below are some of their remarks:

"the same song people joked about for months becoming the one that defines the year. It’s like the Grammys’ favorite plot twist: underestimate the pop girl, then watch her snatch the gold.", noted a netizen.
"Nah, i hope its APT. Conquered the world with no.1 hit like Gangnam Style. APT. won SOTY at this year's vma", added another.
"Rolling Stone already calling it 👀 If this happens, Sabrina Carpenter's 2025 dominance will officially be Grammy-certified. ✨", commented a third.

Others also chimed in:

"Sabrina Carpenter keeps raising the bar, Manchild is a masterpiece that deserves every bit of recognition and celebration coming its way", hyped a fan.
"I want Luther to win, but I could understand the Grammys not wanting Kendrick to have song of the year twice in a row, so I wouldn’t mind this song winning too.", opined another.
"Rolling stone gave 100 score on taylor's new,terrible album, their taste is questionable", commented a third.

Alongside Sabrina Carpenter's “Manchild,” Rolling Stone's shortlist includes Gracie Abrams' "That's So True," Lady Gaga's "Abracadabra," Bad Bunny’s "Baile Inolvidable," Chappell Roan's "The Subway," Kendrick Lamar's "Luther," Huntr/x's "Golden," and Alex Warren's "Ordinary."

Carpenter's "Manchild" is produced by Jack Antonoff. It debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song is featured on her latest album, Man's Best Friend. She is officially set to hit the road this year. The tour will stretch across North America and Latin America. A complete itinerary is as follows:

October 2025, North America

  • Tuesday, October 7, 2025, Nashville, TN, at Grand Ole Opry House
  • Saturday, October 11, 2025, Austin, TX, at Austin City Limits Music Festival 2025
  • Thursday, October 23, 2025, Pittsburgh, PA, at PPG Paints Arena
  • Friday, October 24, 2025, Pittsburgh, PA, at PPG Paints Arena
  • Sunday, October 26, 2025, New York, NY, at Madison Square Garden
  • Tuesday, October 28, 2025, New York, NY, at Madison Square Garden
  • Wednesday, October 29, 2025, New York, NY, at Madison Square Garden
  • Friday, October 31, 2025, New York, NY, at Madison Square Garden
  • Saturday, November 1, 2025, New York, NY, at Madison Square Garden
  • Tuesday, November 4, 2025, Nashville, TN, at Bridgestone Arena
  • Wednesday, November 5, 2025, Nashville, TN, at Bridgestone Arena
  • Monday, November 10, 2025, Toronto, ON, at Scotiabank Arena
  • Tuesday, November 11, 2025, Toronto, ON, at Scotiabank Arena
  • Sunday, November 16, 2025, Los Angeles, CA, at Crypto.com Arena
  • Monday, November 17, 2025, Los Angeles, CA, at Crypto.com Arena
  • Wednesday, November 19, 2025, Los Angeles, CA, at Crypto.com Arena
  • Thursday, November 20, 2025, Los Angeles, CA, at Crypto.com Arena
  • Saturday, November 22, 2025, Los Angeles, CA, at Crypto.com Arena
  • Sunday, November 23, 2025, Los Angeles, CA, at Crypto.com Arena

March 2026, Latin America

  • Friday, March 13, 2026, Santiago, Chile, at Lollapalooza Chile 2026
  • Sunday, March 15, 2026, San Isidro, Argentina, at Lollapalooza Argentina 2026
  • Friday, March 20, 2026, São Paulo, Brazil, at Lollapalooza Brasil 2026
  • Sunday, March 22, 2026, Bogotá, Colombia, at Estéreo Picnic 2026

April 2026, United States

  • Friday, April 10, 2026, Indio, CA, at Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival 2026

Available tickets can be purchased from the official website of Sabrina Carpenter.


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Edited by Gourab Kundu