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Sabrina Carpenter Might Ban Phones At Her Concerts

The pop star said a phone-free requirement at a recent concert inspired her to consider similar policies for her own tours.

Phone-free policies have become commonplace at high profile stand-up comedy shows and some Broadway productions, but are also gaining popularity in the music world. Major artists like Jack White, Bob Dylan, Madonna and Alicia Keys have required audience members to lock up their phones before entering concert venues. The pouches can only be unlocked in a designated place in the venue, preventing audience members from filming, taking photos or FaceTiming during a show.

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