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Ariana Grande publicly blasted the Trump administration for using her 2024 hit 'We Can't Be Friends' as the soundtrack to a Team Trump TikTok post, writing 'Never use my music again. Also, your truth is false.' This follows a prior White House use of a version of her song 'Bye' and reflects the broader pattern of artists pushing back against political uses of their music.
Ariana Grande condemned Donald Trump after the campaign used her 2024 single “We Can’t Be Friends (Wait for Your Love)” in a TikTok promoting anti-trans messages, with Grande telling the campaign to never use her music again and calling their portrayal of truth “false.” Her label is pursuing removal of the clip, joining a wave of artists who have objected to unauthorized music use by Trump.
Madonna leads the 2026 VMAs nominations with 11 nods, followed by Taylor Swift with 9; Sabrina Carpenter and Ariana Grande tie for third with 7 each. Nominations span major categories like Artist of the Year, Video of the Year, and Song of the Year, with Madonna’s entries for Confessions II – The Film and Bring Your Love among the notable nods. The show airs Sept. 27 live from Los Angeles on CBS and MTV, with voting open through Sept. 25.
Ariana Grande invited Cynthia Erivo on stage during her Eternal Sunshine Tour stop in London to perform a medley of For Good and Get Happy/Happy Days Are Here Again—reuniting their Wicked partnership from the stage. The London show is part of a broader tour run that ends Sept. 1 at the O2, as Grande continues touring before taking a break from public appearances.
Ariana Grande publicly confirmed her romance with on‑again boyfriend Ricky Alvarez by sharing several Instagram photos, including a hug and a tagged post. Alvarez, a former backup dancer who dated Grande from 2015–2016, reposted her images and has been supportive as Grande continues the Eternal Sunshine tour. Insiders say she is not rushing back into a full relationship and plans a much‑deserved break from the spotlight after the tour ends in September, spending time with Alvarez, family and friends.
Ariana Grande posted an Instagram carousel featuring ex-dancer Ricky Álvarez, tagging him in photos and adding fuel to romance speculation after a decade apart; the move aligns with earlier tour lyric tweaks that teased a reconciliation, following Grande’s recent hiatus and other relationship history.
Ariana Grande went Instagram official with Ricky Álvarez, confirming they’re dating again after reconciling, ten years after their 2015 breakup, sharing photos that include mirror selfies and coordinated outfits.
Ariana Grande posted a series of photos with Ricky Álvarez on Instagram, signaling an Instagram-official reunion. The duo had dated in 2015, were seen together again in June, and fans have noted song lyric tweaks suggesting Grande’s ongoing affection for Álvarez.
Ariana Grande publicly confirmed her rekindled romance with Ricky Alvarez by posting a two-photo Instagram carousel and tagging him, reviving their 2015–2016 relationship. Reports in June suggested they were dating slowly, and a source noted Ari values their friendship and is taking things at a comfortable pace. Grande has just wrapped the North American leg of her Eternal Sunshine Tour and will perform in Europe before taking a planned break from the public eye, a decision she described as thoughtful and empowering.
Ella Langley’s 'Choosin’ Texas' extends its Hot 100 No. 1 run to 17 weeks, becoming the sole fourth-longest leading hit in chart history. The piece also notes Ariana Grande’s two top-5 entries from her new album petal, Langley’s 35th week atop Hot Country Songs, and a rare feat of topping both the Hot 100 and Country Airplay with different songs (Langley and Morgan Wallen). It includes the week’s streams, radio airplay and sales figures and places Langley among the chart’s all-time leaders.
Ariana Grande announced she will take a break from public-facing work after finishing the current tour, with the London leg starting Aug. 15; her brother Frankie Grande publicly vowed to have her back “until the end of time,” sharing a supportive video and praising her artistry as she faces ongoing scrutiny.
Ariana Grande’s album petal debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with 295,000 equivalent album units in its first week, marking her biggest U.S. tally of the 2020s and giving her seventh No. 1 on the chart. The tally includes 168,000 pure album sales, 126,000 streaming-equivalent units, and 1,000 track-equivalent units, with vinyl accounting for a standout 96,000 copies across multiple editions, as she tours behind the release.
Bill Maher joked about Ariana Grande’s weight on Real Time, prompting audible studio groans; the moment occurs as Grande plans to step back from visibility after her Eternal Sunshine Tour amid ongoing public scrutiny, a stance she has described as a planned, thoughtful break and not a reaction to recent events. Maher has a history of fat‑shaming remarks.
The article uses Ariana Grande’s recent video controversy to frame John Early’s Maddie’s Secret as a blunt, accessible critique of eating disorders and the enabling culture surrounding fame. It follows Maddie’s relapse, hospitalisation, and treatment, highlighting how fans, peers, and industry pressures can normalize harmful behavior while masking illness, and argues the film opens a needed dialogue about body shaming, idolization, and wellness culture.
Bill Maher joked about Ariana Grande’s weight during Real Time, pairing a UFO-file punchline with a quip about Grande’s health, which drew laughs from some but groans from others. The piece also notes Grande recently said she’s stepping back from visible public appearances after the Eternal Sunshine Tour due to ongoing scrutiny, explaining the break was planned and thoughtful.