Carpenter’s “Manchild” launches at No. 2 on the Global 200 with 70.1 million streams and 8,000 sold worldwide June 6-12, following its release late on June 5.

“I don’t think about it, ever,” she said in a deadpan voice when asked about the discourse — after adding that she "didn't really intentionally" try to change any public perception she may have been f...