Sabrina Carpenter has once again captured the attention of her fans with a stunning new release. On February 14, 2025, she dropped a rendition of her hit song “Please Please Please,” this time featuring the iconic Dolly Parton. The collaboration brought a delightful country twist to the already popular track, with Parton’s signature vocals adding a new layer to the song’s emotional depth.
However, the release has also sparked a lot of buzz due to some intriguing visuals in the music video, which seems to hint at Carpenter’s past relationship with actor Barry Keoghan. In the video, Carpenter and Parton are seen in a car, singing the lyrics to the song, but things take a dramatic turn when Carpenter hands a shovel to Parton, who is standing in the back of a truck. As they drive away, they are followed by the authorities, and a figure is revealed tied up at the back of the vehicle with their face covered. Interestingly, the individual is dressed in the same clothes that Keoghan wore in the original “Please Please Please” music video, sparking speculation about a possible reference to their past relationship.
The video ends with Carpenter pulling over and the tied-up person screaming, while Carpenter and Parton appear to be having a good time, chatting and seemingly unfazed by the dramatic situation. This could be seen as a playful nod to Carpenter’s personal life, with fans interpreting the scene as a symbolic gesture related to her breakup with Keoghan.
According to People magazine, Carpenter and Keoghan, who starred together in the original music video, had an on-and-off relationship for about a year before deciding to take a break. An insider shared that both are focused on their careers, which contributed to their decision to pause their relationship. Given their busy schedules, the breakup was reportedly amicable.