query: when is ariana grande album sweetner coming out

pos: Sweetener (album) Sweetener (album) Sweetener is the fourth studio album by American singer Ariana Grande. It was released on August 17, 2018, through Republic Records. The album is the follow-up to her 2016 studio album, "Dangerous Woman", and features guest appearances from Pharrell Williams, Nicki Minaj and Missy Elliott. The album debuted at number one on the US "Billboard" 200 earning 231,000 album-equivalent units in its first week of which 127,000 were from pure sales, thus becoming Grande's third release to reach the top position in the country and subsequently marking the largest opening week numbers of her career. It also topped

pos: Better Off (Ariana Grande song) Better Off (Ariana Grande song) "Better Off" is a song from Ariana Grande's fourth studio album, "Sweetener". It was released through Republic on August 17, 2018. It was written by Grande, Kim "Kaydence" Krysiuk and its producers Tommy Brown, Chauncey Hollis and Brian Malik Baptiste. Grande confirmed "Better Off" on June 2, 2018 on her Twitter account. She said her and Tommy Brown were deciding on different endings for the song. Grande revealed on Twitter that the song is the closest to a ballad on the album. On June 25, 2018, Grande confirmed that the song is old and she

pos: Ariana Grande was made available for pre-order on June 20, 2018, along with the promotional single "The Light Is Coming", featuring rapper Nicki Minaj. The album's second single, "God Is a Woman", was released on July 13, 2018. It peaked at number 8 on the Hot 100 and was Grande's 10th song to reach the top 10 on that chart. The album was released on August 17, 2018. Grande gave four concerts to promote the album, billed as "The Sweetener Sessions", at New York City's Irving Plaza, The Vic Theatre in Chicago, Ace Theater in Los Angeles, and KOKO in London between

pos: Better Off (Ariana Grande song) scrapped it off one of her previous albums. She also said "it's beautiful and has always been one of my favs and I'm very happy she's on there. [I am] excited to share it with you.". It has been confirmed that this track is about escaping a toxic relationship. Chris DeVile of Stereogum called the song a "melancholy slow drift". Grande debuted the song live on The Sweetener Sessions. Better Off (Ariana Grande song) "Better Off" is a song from Ariana Grande's fourth studio album, "Sweetener". It was released through Republic on August 17, 2018. It was written by Grande,

pos: Pete Davidson (song) Pete Davidson (song) "Pete Davidson" is a song from Ariana Grande's fourth studio album, "Sweetener". It was released through Republic Records on August 17, 2018. The song was written by Grande, Victoria Monét and its producers Tommy Brown and Charles Anderson. The song is named after Grande's fiancé at the time, comedian Pete Davidson. The song was the last recorded from "Sweetener". The song was written when Grande and her now ex-fiancé, Pete Davidson, began dating. It was first teased on May 31, 2018, after Grande posted her first picture with Davidson on Instagram with the description: "i thought u

neg: Yours Truly (Ariana Grande album) Yours Truly (Ariana Grande album) Yours Truly is the debut studio album by American singer and actress Ariana Grande. It was released on September 3, 2013, by Republic Records. Incorporating R&B, "Yours Truly" was influenced by Whitney Houston, Amy Winehouse, Christina Aguilera and Mariah Carey, amongst Grande's other greatest idols. Grande describes the album's first half as a "throwback" to the R&B music of the 1990s, and the second half being "very unique and very special that I've sort of written" which is completely original. On the album, Grande co-wrote six out of the twelve tracks. Contribution by Harmony Samuels,

neg: The Light Is Coming The Light Is Coming "The Light Is Coming" is a song by American singer Ariana Grande, featuring American rapper Nicki Minaj. Both artists co-wrote the song with its producer Pharrell Williams. It was released on June 20, 2018, as the first promotional single from Grande's fourth studio album, "Sweetener". Commercially, the song peaked at number 89 on the US "Billboard" Hot 100. On May 27, 2018, Ariana Grande teased "The Light Is Coming" with a 21 second clip on her Instagram page. On June 2, she debuted a preview of the song at Wango Tango, announcing that the song would

neg: Ariana Grande: Dangerous Woman Diaries Ariana Grande: Dangerous Woman Diaries Ariana Grande: Dangerous Woman Diaries is an American documentary web television series, created by Alfredo Flores, that premiered on November 29, 2018, on YouTube Premium. The series documents singer and songwriter Ariana Grande, her backup tour dancers, management team, album producers, friends and family as they embark on her 2017 Dangerous Woman Tour. "Ariana Grande: Dangerous Woman Diaries" follows Ariana Grande during her 2017 Dangerous Woman Tour and features "the making of Grande's last album, Sweetener, concert performances, never-before-seen highlights from the Dangerous Woman Tour and moments from her One Love Manchester tribute concert." On

neg: My Everything (Ariana Grande album) My Everything (Ariana Grande album) My Everything is the second studio album by American singer and actress Ariana Grande, released on August 25, 2014 by Republic Records. Grande wanted "My Everything" to sound as "an evolution" from her debut album, "Yours Truly" (2013); it explores more mature themes and genres. In the album's production, Ariana worked with a host of producers – including Max Martin, Shellback, Benny Blanco, Ryan Tedder, Darkchild, Ilya Salmanzadeh, Zedd, and David Guetta. Upon its release, the album debuted atop the "Billboard" 200, selling 169,000 copies in its first week. It debuted at number one in

neg: Everyday (Ariana Grande song) straight lyrics coming across the screen". The music video was broadcast in its original form on MTV Live with a TV-PG rating. As of October 2018, the lyric and music video have a combined total of approximately 250 million views on Vevo. Grande first performed "Everyday" as part of her album showcase for Vevo in New York on May 21, 2016. It was included on the setlist for Grande's 2017 Dangerous Woman Tour. "Everyday" was also performed at the iHeartRadio Festival 2016. Credits adapted from "Dangerous Woman"s liner notes. Everyday (Ariana Grande song) "Everyday" is a song by American singer

neg: Into You (Ariana Grande song) liner notes. https://www.riaa.com/gold-platinum/?tab_active=default-award&se=Ariana+Grande#search_section Into You (Ariana Grande song) "Into You" is a song by American singer Ariana Grande from her third studio album "Dangerous Woman" (2016). Grande co-wrote the song with Savan Kotecha, Alexander Kronlund, and its producers Max Martin and Ilya Salmanzadeh. The song was made available by digital download on May 6, 2016 via pre-order of the album and was later serviced to contemporary hit and rhythmic radio on June 28, 2016 as the album's second single. "Into You" is a dance-pop song and features "a thudding disco beat, lurking synths and sharp clicks" in its instrumentation. The

neg: My Everything (Ariana Grande album) video streams, track sales equivalent of two million album-equivalent units. In Japan, "My Everything" remained atop the iTunes Store chart for nine weeks, thus earning Grande the longest at number one in 2014, breaking the previous record held by "Frozen: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack. In 2015, "My Everything" was ranked as the 17th most popular album of the year on the "Billboard" 200. Notes Sample credits Adapted from album liner notes. Vocal credits Managerial and creative Technical !scope="row"| South Korea My Everything (Ariana Grande album) My Everything is the second studio album by American singer and actress Ariana Grande, released

neg: Sweetener (album) on the album. Grande's manager Scooter Braun told "Variety" that the album has a more mature sound: "It's time for [Ariana] to sing the songs that define her ... Whitney, Mariah, Adele – when they sing, that's their song. Ariana has big vocal moments; it's time for her song." Pharrell Williams told "Los Angeles Times": "The things that [Ariana] has to say on this album, it's pretty next-level." Producers Max Martin and Savan Kotecha were later confirmed to have collaborated with Grande in the album. On December 28, 2017, Grande shared several pictures of her in the studio throughout the

neg: Yours Truly (Ariana Grande album) chart at number eleven. In 2013, "Yours Truly" was ranked as the 106th most popular album of the year on the "Billboard" 200. Notes Adapted from AllMusic and album liner notes. Vocalists and musicians Managerial and creative Technical Yours Truly (Ariana Grande album) Yours Truly is the debut studio album by American singer and actress Ariana Grande. It was released on September 3, 2013, by Republic Records. Incorporating R&B, "Yours Truly" was influenced by Whitney Houston, Amy Winehouse, Christina Aguilera and Mariah Carey, amongst Grande's other greatest idols. Grande describes the album's first half as a "throwback" to the R&B

neg: The Light Is Coming website. It was directed by Dave Meyers, who had also directed the music video for Grande's "No Tears Left to Cry", and features Nicki Minaj performing her verse and Ariana Grande singing in a dimly-lit forest. One day later, the video was released worldwide on YouTube and Vevo. Grande performed a preview of the song at Wango Tango on June 2, 2018. Recording and management Personnel Credits adapted from the liner notes of "Sweetener". The Light Is Coming "The Light Is Coming" is a song by American singer Ariana Grande, featuring American rapper Nicki Minaj. Both artists co-wrote the song

neg: Greedy (Ariana Grande song) have good grounds to label it an epidemic. And there's good reason for that, because the moral of this story is that Ariana has caught all the feels for her new boyfriend and she wants more, more, more." Auin Moreland of "Pitchfork" considered "Greedy" one of the highlights on the album, the editor described it as a romp that announces that Grande truly shines when she is given center stage. Reviewing the song for "Nylon", Jenna Igneri wrote positively: "Greedy" is everything you'd expect from the petite pop princess. It's upbeat and catchy, and very Ariana Grande, as she belts

neg: Everyday (Ariana Grande song) Everyday (Ariana Grande song) "Everyday" is a song by American singer Ariana Grande from her third studio album, "Dangerous Woman", featuring rapper Future. The song was written by Savan Kotecha, Ilya, Grande and Future, and produced by Ilya. "Everyday" first premiered on Beats 1 in May 2016, as part of a countdown a week ahead of the release of the parent album, "Dangerous Woman". On January 10, 2017, the single was serviced to rhythmic contemporary playlists, and later sent to contemporary hit radio on February 14, 2017, serving as the fourth and final single from the album. "Everyday" is a

neg: My Everything (Ariana Grande album) Ross's "I'm Coming Out." "Love Me Harder", featuring The Weeknd, is a mid-tempo synthpop and R&B song, which starts small before its "'throbbing', electro-heavy chorus", with a guitar riff, while "big vacuum-esque synths zip" can be heard throughout the track. Rob Copsey wrote for The Official Charts Company that the song reminded him of Drake at his most emotional. Lyrically, the song has Grande demanding romantic satisfaction, using double entendres about BDSM. The track "Just a Little Bit of Your Heart" is the album's second ballad, co-written by Harry Styles. Official Charts compared the eleventh track, "Hands on Me", featuring

neg: The Best (Ariana Grande album) a B2 notification poster. The Best (Ariana Grande album) The Best is the first greatest hits album by American singer Ariana Grande. It features the singles from her first three studio albums: "Yours Truly" (2013), "My Everything" (2014) and "Dangerous Woman" (2016), plus her duet with John Legend, "Beauty and the Beast", for the "Beauty and the Beast: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack" (2017) and "Faith" with Stevie Wonder for the "" (2016). It was released, digitally and physically, exclusively in Japan on September 27, 2017, by Universal Music Japan. In Japan, the album sold 24,764 copies in its first week

neg: The Best (Ariana Grande album) The Best (Ariana Grande album) The Best is the first greatest hits album by American singer Ariana Grande. It features the singles from her first three studio albums: "Yours Truly" (2013), "My Everything" (2014) and "Dangerous Woman" (2016), plus her duet with John Legend, "Beauty and the Beast", for the "Beauty and the Beast: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack" (2017) and "Faith" with Stevie Wonder for the "" (2016). It was released, digitally and physically, exclusively in Japan on September 27, 2017, by Universal Music Japan. In Japan, the album sold 24,764 copies in its first week peaking at number two.

neg: Into You (Ariana Grande song) Into You (Ariana Grande song) "Into You" is a song by American singer Ariana Grande from her third studio album "Dangerous Woman" (2016). Grande co-wrote the song with Savan Kotecha, Alexander Kronlund, and its producers Max Martin and Ilya Salmanzadeh. The song was made available by digital download on May 6, 2016 via pre-order of the album and was later serviced to contemporary hit and rhythmic radio on June 28, 2016 as the album's second single. "Into You" is a dance-pop song and features "a thudding disco beat, lurking synths and sharp clicks" in its instrumentation. The song peaked at

neg: The Way (Ariana Grande song) it being played from Republic co-founder Monte Lipman's office. "It was 8:00 one night, and I heard a song coming from Monte's office through my wall. He called me down and I played a video, a DIY of Ariana Grande. We heard the song and I immediately made the decision to set it up [and] put the song out." Grande created online buzz in the weeks leading up to her single's release through social media. She first tweeted about "The Way" on March 5, 2013, stating that the song would be released later that month. On March 13, she announced

neg: Ariana Grande discography Ariana Grande discography American singer Ariana Grande has released four studio albums, one compilation album, one remix album, four extended plays (EPs), thirty-nine singles (including eleven as a featured artist), seven promotional singles and thirty-three music videos. After signing with Republic Records, she released her debut single "Put Your Hearts Up" in December 2011, but it failed to enter any official record chart. Grande made her chart debut in April 2013 with "The Way", which peaked at number nine on the United States chart "Billboard" Hot 100. Her debut studio album "Yours Truly" reached the top ten in many countries

neg: Let Me Love You (Ariana Grande song) Let Me Love You (Ariana Grande song) "Let Me Love You" is a song recorded by American singer Ariana Grande, featuring American rapper Lil Wayne from her third studio album "Dangerous Woman" (2016). It was written by Thomas Brown, Victoria McCants, Steven Franks, Grande and Wayne, with production being done by Franks and Brown, the latter under the name TB Hits. The song was released as the second promotional single from the album on April 18, 2016. A slow-paced, sultry R&B track, "Let Me Love You" features delicate piano chords, electro-beats, smooth, deep bass, trap-lite, hip-hop beats, and interspersed vocals.

neg: Be Alright (Ariana Grande song) Be Alright (Ariana Grande song) "Be Alright" is a song recorded by American singer Ariana Grande for her third studio album "Dangerous Woman" (2016). The singer co-wrote the track with Tommy Brown, Victoria McCants, Khaled Rohaim, Nicholas Audino, Lewis Hughes and Willie Tafa, while its production was handled by Twice as Nice and Brown. The song was released as the first promotional single from the album on March 18, 2016. In terms of music, "Be Alright" is inspired by 1990s deep house and also influences from R&B and Chicago house. Lyrically, it is a carefree song about being optimistic. It

neg: Imagine (Ariana Grande song) Imagine (Ariana Grande song) "Imagine" is a song recorded by American singer Ariana Grande, from her upcoming fifth studio album "Thank U, Next" (2018). Written by Grande, Pop Wansel, Jameel Roberts, Happy Perez and Priscilla Renea, and produced by Wansel and Perez, the song was released December 14, 2018. Lyrically, the song speaks about Grande's denial of failed relationships. On December 11, 2018, Grande teased the song with a post on her Instagram story, with a countdown of its official release. The song was previewed a day later, with Grande tweeting the title using Chinese characters. The song and its

neg: Everytime (Ariana Grande song) Everytime (Ariana Grande song) "Everytime" is a song by American singer Ariana Grande from her fourth studio album "Sweetener", released in 2018. The song was written by Grande, Savan Kotecha and its producers Max Martin and Ilya Salmanzadeh. Rolling Stone's Elias Leight noted "At first Grande delivers an unyielding staccato rap, but she abruptly returns to supple singing on the line-ending phrase “back to you;” the effect is like a boxer following a series of short jabs with an uppercut. As more and more pop singers are forced to reckon with trap, the fusion achieved on “Everytime” offers them a

neg: Ariana Grande at the BBC shown. During the interview, Grande and McCall discussed a variety of topics, including the May 2017 Manchester Arena bombing and the singer's mental health. According to BBC, at least 1.4 million viewed the program. Adam White of "The Telegraph" rated the special four out of five stars. The special was produced by Livewire Pictures, with Anouk Fontaine serving as executive producer. The program was commissioned by Jan Younghusband and Charlotte Moore. Ariana Grande at the BBC Ariana Grande at the BBC is a BBC television special featuring Ariana Grande. Grande performed thirteen songs during the hour-long special, and was interviewed

neg: One Last Time (Ariana Grande song) One Last Time (Ariana Grande song) "One Last Time" is a song recorded by American singer Ariana Grande for her second studio album "My Everything". It was written by David Guetta, Savan Kotecha, Giorgio Tuinfort, Rami Yacoub, and Carl Falk. The song was produced by the latter two, with Tuinfort serving as a co-producer and Ilya serving both as a co-producer and vocal producer. "One Last Time" was first released on the iTunes Store on August 22, 2014 as the second promotional single from the album. On February 10, 2015, the song was sent to contemporary hit radio as the

neg: Everytime (Ariana Grande song) path forward. In his review, Taylor Weatherby of "Billboard" called the song an "upbeat" track. Brittany Spanos of "Rolling Stone" called the song a "gorgeous, self-reflective break-up ballad". Stereogum's Chris DeVile noted "The brokenhearted trap-pop aesthetic definitely manifests on the sparkling Max Martin and Ilya production". Grande debuted the song live at The Sweetener Sessions. Everytime (Ariana Grande song) "Everytime" is a song by American singer Ariana Grande from her fourth studio album "Sweetener", released in 2018. The song was written by Grande, Savan Kotecha and its producers Max Martin and Ilya Salmanzadeh. Rolling Stone's Elias Leight noted "At first

neg: Imagine (Ariana Grande song) Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon", on December 18, 2018. Credits adapted from Tidal. Imagine (Ariana Grande song) "Imagine" is a song recorded by American singer Ariana Grande, from her upcoming fifth studio album "Thank U, Next" (2018). Written by Grande, Pop Wansel, Jameel Roberts, Happy Perez and Priscilla Renea, and produced by Wansel and Perez, the song was released December 14, 2018. Lyrically, the song speaks about Grande's denial of failed relationships. On December 11, 2018, Grande teased the song with a post on her Instagram story, with a countdown of its official release. The song was previewed a day

neg: Ariana Grande discography (her first solo number-one single and the first since "Bang Bang" in 2014). Notes for albums and songs Notes for peak chart positions Ariana Grande discography American singer Ariana Grande has released four studio albums, one compilation album, one remix album, four extended plays (EPs), thirty-nine singles (including eleven as a featured artist), seven promotional singles and thirty-three music videos. After signing with Republic Records, she released her debut single "Put Your Hearts Up" in December 2011, but it failed to enter any official record chart. Grande made her chart debut in April 2013 with "The Way", which peaked at

neg: Greedy (Ariana Grande song) Personnel Greedy (Ariana Grande song) "Greedy" is a song recorded by American singer Ariana Grande. The track appears on "Dangerous Woman" (2016), her third studio album. The song was written by Max Martin, Savan Kotecha, Alexander Kronlund, and Ilya Salmanzadeh (known mononymously as Ilya), and produced by Martin and Ilya. The song was released on May 14, 2016, as an instant gratification track to accompany digital pre-orders of "Dangerous Woman". Grande debuted "Greedy" on Apple Music the day after "Everyday". "Greedy" was written by Alexander Kronlund, Ilya Salmanzadeh, Savan Kotecha and Max Martin who also produced the song with Salmanzadeh.

neg: Greedy (Ariana Grande song) Greedy (Ariana Grande song) "Greedy" is a song recorded by American singer Ariana Grande. The track appears on "Dangerous Woman" (2016), her third studio album. The song was written by Max Martin, Savan Kotecha, Alexander Kronlund, and Ilya Salmanzadeh (known mononymously as Ilya), and produced by Martin and Ilya. The song was released on May 14, 2016, as an instant gratification track to accompany digital pre-orders of "Dangerous Woman". Grande debuted "Greedy" on Apple Music the day after "Everyday". "Greedy" was written by Alexander Kronlund, Ilya Salmanzadeh, Savan Kotecha and Max Martin who also produced the song with Salmanzadeh. The

neg: The Way (Ariana Grande song) The Way (Ariana Grande song) "The Way" is a song recorded by American singer Ariana Grande for her debut studio album, "Yours Truly" (2013). It was written by the song's producer Harmony Samuels, alongside Amber Streeter, Al Sherrod Lambert, Jordin Sparks, Brenda Russell, and Mac Miller, who is featured in the song. "The Way" was released on March 25, 2013 by Republic Records as the lead single from "Yours Truly". The song's backing track is based on the piano melody from Russell's 1979 song "A Little Bit of Love", and the song has melodic and lyrical similarities to Big Pun's

neg: The Way (Ariana Grande song) The suit argued that the songs' similarities include "nearly identical lyrics; similar enunciation speed with a fast and consistent pace for 'What we gotta do right' and a slightly slower pace for 'here is go back,' and substantially similar placement" at the beginning of both songs. Minder Music sought a permanent injunction, statutory damages of $150,000 per infringement, and legal fees. The case was settled outside of court in 2015. J Balvin remix The Way (Ariana Grande song) "The Way" is a song recorded by American singer Ariana Grande for her debut studio album, "Yours Truly" (2013). It was written

neg: Yours Truly (Ariana Grande album) young singer who has already proven herself on the pop charts, and even if the songs on her debut could not equal the quality of "The Way," Grande had the fan base and powerful pipes to survive a misfire." At PopMatters, Scott Interrante rated the album eight discs out of ten, writing that "Minor missteps aside, "Yours Truly" is ultimately an impressive debut for Grande." Ryan Dennehy of AbsolutePunk rated the album a 70-percent, stating that ""Yours Truly" is more tempered and less likely to put you in a beaming state of catatonia" that is "a missive containing some of

neg: Let Me Love You (Ariana Grande song) and "looking for love", mostly "a one-night stand," as stated by Digital Spy's Lewis Corner and seen in the lines: "I just broke up with my ex, now I'm out here single/ I don't really know what's next, but I ain't even tripping, I'ma chill and sit back/ I know they'll be coming from the right and the left, left, left." Wayne responds to her verses with what was considered "catchy word play", such as "she's grinding on this Grande," which turns the singer's last name into a sexual innuendo. "And when it comes to that nigga, I'll give her

neg: Bang Bang (Jessie J, Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj song) Bang Bang (Jessie J, Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj song) "Bang Bang" is a song recorded by English singer Jessie J, American singer Ariana Grande and American rapper Nicki Minaj. It was written by Max Martin, Savan Kotecha, Rickard Göransson and Minaj, and produced by Martin, Göransson and Ilya, with Kuk Harrell serving as a vocal producer. The song was first sent to hot adult contemporary radio on July 28, 2014 through Republic Records and released as a digital download the next day by Lava and Republic Records as the lead single from Jessie J's third studio album "Sweet Talker"

neg: Ariana Grande musical material. Julianne Escobedo Shepherd of "Billboard" wrote that both Carey and Grande have "the talent to let their vocals do the talking ... that's not where the similarities end. ... Grande is subverting it with cute, comfortable, and on-trend dresses with a feminine slant." Grande responded to the comparisons, "[I]t's a huge compliment, but when you hear my entire album, you'll see that Mariah's sound is much different than mine." Steven J. Horowitz of "Billboard" wrote in 2014, "With her sophomore album, the "Problem" singer no longer resembles [Carey] – and that's okay." Grande's vocals have gained praise from

neg: Ariana Grande: Dangerous Woman Diaries Kayla Cobb praised the series and recommended that audiences "Stream it for sure. Ariana Grande is an increasingly fascinating celebrity with a touching relationship with her fans. She's one of the good things out there, and we all need to celebrate our pop queen more." In a more mixed critique, "Common Sense Media"s Melissa Camacho awarded the series three out of five stars criticized the series saying, "If you’re not an Ariana Grande fan, you won't find much here beyond a lot of self-promotion. But chances are that tween and younger teen fans will find a lot of fun here."

neg: My Everything (Ariana Grande album) is "Blending sugar and spice" together to create a pleasing concoction to satisfy the varying palates of her supporters." Stephen Thomas Erlewine says for AllMusic that "Grande doesn't embody the songs the way an old-fashioned diva would, but she functions as a likeable pop ringleader, stepping aside when the track calls for it and then unleashing a full-throated wail when it's her time to shine." Jason Lipshutz from "Billboard" writes that the album "turned Grande into a dance artist, pop artist, and soul artist" with a more uniformed and more mature sound. Gary Graff says on behalf of "The Oakland

neg: The Sweetener Sessions The Sweetener Sessions The Sweetener Sessions (officially American Express x Ariana Grande: The Sweetener Sessions in the United States, and Capital Up Close Presents Ariana Grande in the United Kingdom) was the first promotional tour by Ariana Grande, in support of her fourth studio album "Sweetener" (2018). It began on August 20, 2018 in New York, United States and ended on September 4, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. Three performances took place at New York City's Irving Plaza, The Vic Theatre in Chicago, and Los Angeles' Ace Theater between August 20 and 25, 2018, following the release of her studio

neg: Goodnight and Go 7" vinyl Promo CD "Goodnight n Go" is a song by American singer Ariana Grande covered/remixed the song for her album "Sweetener", released in 2018. Grande's version uses a sample of the original as part of an original arrangement but with extra harmonies and different song structures, with a new verse penned by Grande. It was written by Grande, Heap and Victoria Monét, With Tommy Brown, Charles Anderson and Michael Foster. In terms of music "Goodnight n Go" is a EDM and future bass song that contains trap and deep house elements. It was written by Imogen Heap, Ariana Grande

neg: One Last Time (Ariana Grande song) and Carl Falk, with Dutch producer Giorgio Tuinfort and French DJ David Guetta. Kotecha had already previously collaborated with Grande when producing the first, second, third and fourth single from "My Everything". Guetta was working on his album "Listen", and while making the album he chose to give "One Last Time" to Grande, since "[he] had like 120 songs and [was] trying to make an album that ma[de] sense because some of the songs can be great, but that doesn’t mean that they would fit together. ["One Last Time" is] one example," he claimed. "One Last Time" was strongly considered

neg: My Everything (Ariana Grande album) (or real surprises) surface", yet it "further establishes Grande as a consummate performer and vocal interpreter." Kitty Empire from "The Observer" notes that Grande's vocal ability is showcased but that the songs lack personality. Evan Sawdey, writing for "PopMatters", commented that Grande mimicks other artists, leaving her distinguished voice with only the support of hollow lyricism. In agreement, Will Robinson rated the album a 2.5 out of five for Sputnikmusic, saying it "ends up ringing hollow". Writing for "Vibe" magazine, Adelle Platon was positive towards the album's sound and compared Grande's vocals to those of Mariah Carey and Christina Aguilera.

neg: Ariana Grande at the BBC Ariana Grande at the BBC Ariana Grande at the BBC is a BBC television special featuring Ariana Grande. Grande performed thirteen songs during the hour-long special, and was interviewed by Davina McCall. The program was announced on August 31, 2018, recorded on September 6, and aired on November 1. The BBC special is scheduled to also air in France on December 19, 2018 on NRJ. Grande performed the following songs, backed by an all-female orchestra: Grande also performed "Better Off", "Pete Davidson", "Get Well Soon", and a cover of "Them Changes" by Thundercat during the recording, however these performances weren't

neg: Sweetener (song) Sweetener (song) "Sweetener" is a song by American singer Ariana Grande from her fourth studio album of the same name, released in 2018. It was written by Grande and Pharrell Williams, who also produced the track. In terms of music "Sweetener" is a 90's hip hop soul song that contains trap and neo soul elements. Lyrically it contains messages of care free and empowerment. It was written by Ariana Grande and Pharrell Williams who also handled the production. Grande's vocals were recorded by Sam Holland and Noah Passovoy at MXM Studios in Los Angeles, California, with Jeremy Lertola providing recording

neg: Popular Song (Mika song) Popular Song (Mika song) "Popular Song" is a song by Lebanese-British recording artist Mika, released as the second single in the United States from his third studio album, "The Origin of Love". The song features American singer and actress Ariana Grande and is included on her debut album, "Yours Truly". The track was written by Mika, Priscilla Renea, Mathieu Jomphe and Stephen Schwartz, and produced by Mika and Greg Wells. The radio version featuring Ariana Grande was produced by Jason Nevins. The song is an updated cover of the original version, based on the song "Popular" from the musical "Wicked".

neg: Popular Song (Mika song) The album version of the song features vocals from Priscilla Renea, and features mature language. The single version replaces Renea with Ariana Grande, removes the mature language, and modifies the instrumental arrangement and tempo to create a version which heavily links to Mika's former hits, "Grace Kelly" and "We Are Golden". The version with Ariana Grande, produced by Jason Nevins, is the main version which was officially released. The original version of the song was made available on Mika's third studio album, "The Origin of Love", and features vocals from songwriter Priscilla Renea. This version is based on the original

neg: My Everything (Ariana Grande album) Recording sessions began in October 2013 with Grande working with previous producers from her debut album Harmony Samuels and Tommy Brown. Grande was initially aiming at releasing the album around February 2014. In January 2014, Grande confirmed she had been working with new producers Ryan Tedder, Savan Kotecha, Benny Blanco, Key Wane and Max Martin. Grande stated in late February that she wanted to name her album after a song she had finished that weekend that is very honest and makes her cry. It was announced on March 3, 2014 that Grande would be featured on the fifth single from

neg: Ilya Salmanzadeh Lloyd's song, "I Wish", and Fifth Harmony's award-winning song, "Me & My Girls". Alongside Max Martin, he co-wrote and produced Ariana Grande's "Problem" and Jennifer Lopez's "First Love" in 2014. "Problem" went on to become one of the fastest-selling singles in iTunes history before winning a Teen Choice Award, VMA and EMA months later. In June 2014, Ilya was nominated for the Denniz Pop Awards, an annual prize handed out to up-and-coming musicians. "Bang Bang", co-produced by Ilya, was released as a joint single by Jessie J, Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj on 29 July 2014 to universal acclaim. In

neg: My Everything (Ariana Grande album) Press" that it is "a solid step forward for Grande, which makes 'there's more to see' an intriguing promise rather than a threat." In a 7.7 out of ten review for "Pitchfork", Meaghan Garvey explains how it "feels like Grande's arrival as a true pop fixture, not just a charming novelty... and while the best songs here may not be timeless, they certainly feel right for right now." The album was placed at number eleven on Digital Spys Best Albums of 2014 list. Jessica Goodman and Ryan Kistobak of "The Huffington Post" included the album on their list of 2014's

neg: My Everything (Ariana Grande album) the top ten since Adele in 2012. It also reached number one on the "Billboard" Dance/Electronic Digital Songs chart. "Break Free" has sold 1.9 million copies as of April 2018, and is certified triple platinum by the RIAA. "Bang Bang" by Jessie J, Ariana Grande, and Nicki Minaj, was first sent to hot adult contemporary radios on July 28, 2014, through Republic Records, the label that houses all three artists, being released as a digital download on July 29, 2014, through Lava and Republic, serving as a joint single. It serves as the lead single from Jessie J's album "Sweet

neg: Ariana Grande had begun recording her second studio album, with singer-songwriter Ryan Tedder and record producers Benny Blanco and Max Martin. Grande is credited as a songwriter on several tracks of the album. The same month, she earned the Favorite Breakout Artist award at the People's Choice Awards 2014. In March 2014, Grande sang at the White House concert, "Women of Soul: In Performance at the White House". The following month, President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama invited Grande again to perform at the White House for the Easter Egg Roll event. Grande released her second studio album "My Everything"

neg: Ariana Grande Kelly Clarkson, Lady Gaga and Chris Martin. Katy Perry said that Grande delivers "the best female vocal in pop music today. She has literally ... the best voice live." Mark Savage commented in "BBC News": "Ariana Grande is one of pop's most intriguing and gifted singers. A magnetic performer with unrivalled vocal control". In "The New York Times", Jon Pareles wrote that Grande's voice "can be silky, breathy or cutting, swooping through long melismas or jabbing out short R&B phrases; it's always supple and airborne, never forced." Composer and playwright Jason Robert Brown addressed Grande in a 2016 "Time" magazine

neg: Breathin Breathin "Breathin" (stylized in all lowercase) is a song by American singer Ariana Grande from her fourth studio album "Sweetener" (2018). It was written by Grande, Savan Kotecha, Peter Svensson, and its producer Ilya Salmanzadeh. The song was sent to US contemporary hit radio on September 18, 2018, serving as the album's third and final single. Lyrically, the song speaks about how breathing is affected when suffering from anxiety and is based on Grande's own experience. "Breathin" was written by Grande, Savan Kotecha, Ilya Salmanzadeh and Peter Svensson, with Ilya handling the production. Grande's vocals were recorded by Sam Holland

neg: My Everything (Ariana Grande album) days following the announcement, Grande revealed that due to the song's delay, she would be releasing the first single from her upcoming sophomore studio album instead. She finished working on the album in late May 2014. On June 28, Grande confirmed the title of the album to be "My Everything" and the release date to be August 25, 2014. The photos for the packaging in the album were taken on May 27, 2014. Grande stated that she chose the cover artwork because she felt that "each song is so strongly themed that I just wanted to have a very simple

neg: Put Your Hearts Up Put Your Hearts Up "Put Your Hearts Up" is the debut single by American singer Ariana Grande. She released the single under Universal Republic Records on December 12, 2011. The song samples "What's Up?" by 4 Non Blondes. Three years after its release, Grande expressed dissatisfaction with "Put Your Hearts Up", stating that she in fact hated the song and its accompanying music video. She later called it "the worst moment of my life" and "straight out of hell" in a 2014 "Rolling Stone" interview. Grande began working on her debut album while she was filming "Victorious" and formally started

neg: Yours Truly (Ariana Grande album) the US "Billboard" 200 chart, with 138,000 copies sold in its first week, becoming Grande's first number-one album as a solo artist. This made Grande the fifteenth female artist ever and the first female artist to have their first album debut atop of the charts since January 2010, when Kesha's "Animal" opened at number one. Grande's sales were especially strong digitally, as 108,000 of her first-week sales were from digital downloads, while the album sold 30,000 copies through physical sales. In its second week, the album dropped eight places to number nine selling 31,000 more copies, bringing its total sales

neg: My Everything (Ariana Grande album) Chris Brown's album "X" titled "Don't Be Gone Too Long". The single was originally set for release on March 25, 2014. However, it was postponed due to Brown being sent to jail awaiting trial on assault charges. Grande had announced the song's delay on March 17, 2014 via Twitter stating "My loves… so obviously some things have changed recently... So we have to delay the dbgtl countdown, some things are out of our control". That same night she held a live stream to make up for the single's delay, where she previewed four new songs from her second album. Two

neg: Heatstroke (song) Heatstroke (song) "Heatstroke" is a song by Scottish DJ and record producer Calvin Harris. It features vocals from American rapper Young Thug, American singer and rapper Pharrell Williams and American singer Ariana Grande. It is the second single from Harris's fifth studio album, "Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 1" (2017). It was released on 31 March 2017 through Sony Music, following "Slide". The song was written by Calvin Harris, Young Thug, Ariana Grande, Pharrell Williams, Brittany Hazzard, Robin Hannibal, and Cecilie Karshøj. Initially Hannibal and Karshøj of Danish duo Quadron were not credited as co-writers. According to Karshøj, Quadron wrote the

neg: Diana Ross N Harmony. "It's My House" has been referenced in music by Snoop Dogg and MC Hammer. "Upside Down" has been covered and sampled by Salt-n-Pepa, Sean Combs, Kid Rock, Missy Elliott and MC Lyte. "I'm Coming Out" has been sampled in music recorded by The Notorious B.I.G. (who also sampled "Missing You"), Keyshia Cole featuring Iggy Azalea and Ariana Grande. "Endless Love" was recorded by Luther Vandross and Mariah Carey, and Ross's partner Lionel Richie later recorded a version with Shania Twain singing Ross's part. "Muscles" was sampled by Lil' Kim and Young Jeezy. "When You Tell Me That You

neg: One Last Time (Ariana Grande song) when you can stretch it out for several bars across three different octaves?'," citing the "lower-key" song as an example. Kathy Iandoli from Idolator labeled it "smooth yet eerily resemble when an adult contemporary artist attempts dance music". Nick Levine of "Time Out" concluded that the song "serves club pop with a side of melancholy". In contrast, Evan Sawdey of "PopMatters" observed that the song "strikes all the dance-pop and EDM-lite poses it needs to without leaving any significant impression afterwards." After being released as a promotional single for the parent album in August 2014, "One Last Time" initially debuted

neg: Be Alright (Ariana Grande song) the One Love Manchester benefit concert on June 4, 2017 with this song. She also performed it at the Concert for Charlottesville benefit concert on September 24, 2017. Grande performed the song at the March for Our Lives rally in Washington, D.C. on March 24, 2018. On June 14, Ariana gave a surprise performance of "Be Alright" at the Songwriters Hall of Fame in New York City. Recording Personnel Credits adapted from the liner notes of "Dangerous Woman", Republic Records. Be Alright (Ariana Grande song) "Be Alright" is a song recorded by American singer Ariana Grande for her third studio

neg: My Everything (Ariana Grande album) A$AP Ferg, with Rihanna's "Cockiness (Love It)" (2012) and Azalea's "Fancy" (2014). Jason Lipshutz of "Billboard" described "Hands on Me" as "an out-of-left-field banger that removes Grande from her teenybopper phase and finds the 21-year-old discovering her inner Rihanna with lines." The title track "My Everything" concludes the standard edition of the album on a somber note, recalling "Intro", and concerns Grande's struggles to regain the solid footing she once had with her partner. The first bonus track on deluxe edition, "Bang Bang", featuring Jessie J and Nicki Minaj is an up-tempo, "soulful" song that features a "clap-heavy" production built

neg: Right There (Ariana Grande song) The single version was performed at the 2014 Wango Tango, the White House Easter Egg Roll 2014 (which she performed with Big Sean), select showcases in Tokyo, Japan, to promote the release of her debut album "Yours Truly" in the country, as well as at the 2014 iHeartRadio Ultimate Pool Party. Grande also performed the song as part of her headlining tour The Listening Sessions, during her opening concerts for Justin Bieber's Believe Tour, and the 2013 KIIS-FM Jingle Ball Tour. Grande performed the song in 2015 during The Honeymoon Tour as well. More recently, Ariana performed part of Right

neg: R.E.M (song) the song live on "BBC Radio 1" in September 2018, and on the one-hour special, "Ariana Grande at the BBC", which was recorded on September 7, 2018, and aired on November 1. Recording and management Personnel Credits adapted from the liner notes of "Sweetener" and Tidal. R.E.M (song) "R.E.M" is a song performed by American singer Ariana Grande from her fourth studio album "Sweetener", released in 2018. It was written and produced by Pharrell Williams. "R.E.M" is a R&B song containing a doo-wop beat. It runs for a duration of four minutes and six seconds. The song "Wake Up" was

neg: Break Free (song) Break Free (song) "Break Free" is a song by American singer Ariana Grande featuring Russian-German music producer Zedd. Written by Savan Kotecha and its producers Zedd and Max Martin, it premiered on July 2, 2014 on "Total Ariana Live", MTV's revival of "Total Request Live". The song was made available by digital download later that day and was serviced to contemporary hit and rhythmic radio on July 8, 2014 as the second single from Grande's sophomore studio album "My Everything" (2014). Musically, the song explores EDM and electro genres, a musical departure for Grande, whose discography is primarily composed of

neg: Thank U, Next that there will be 13 tracks on the album. Thank U, Next Thank U, Next is the upcoming fifth studio album by American singer Ariana Grande. The album is a follow-up to her fourth studio album, "Sweetener" (2018). Its title track was released on November 3, 2018, and became Grande's first number-one single in the United States upon its debut on the "Billboard" Hot 100. In September 2018, Grande's ex-boyfriend, rapper Mac Miller, died from a drug overdose. The following month, Grande announced that she would be taking a break from music. That same month, Grande revealed that she had

neg: One Last Time (Ariana Grande song) after that, I'll let you go.'" Mikael Wood, while reviewing the album for "Los Angeles Times", called it a "delight [with] surging dance beats," while "Digital Spy"s Lewis Corner named it a "restrained sibling" of "Break Free", having "speckles of electronica to save it from falling into dwindling balladry". Jean-Luc Marsh of "Pretty Much Amazing" noted that the "otherworldly notes that Grande hits on 'One Last Time' and 'Why Try' remain standouts several listens through". In a similar mode, "The National"s Adam Workman claimed Grande is "far more effective when she leaves the musical school of 'why sing one note

neg: I'm Coming Out "Break Your Heart Right Back" from Ariana Grande's sophomore album "My Everything" (2014). This song was also covered for the soundtrack to the 2016 movie "Trolls". In 1997, German comedian Hella von Sinnen sampled "I'm Coming Out" for her single "Mein Coming Out", using the term "coming out" in the context of coming out of the closet, or revealing one's homosexuality. In 2003, American singer Amerie covered "I'm Coming Out" for the soundtrack to the film "Maid in Manhattan". Her version was released as a single in select European countries and Australia. The final single version to be released was

neg: Right There (Ariana Grande song) Right There (Ariana Grande song) "Right There" is a song recorded by American singer Ariana Grande featuring rapper Big Sean. It was written by written by Grande, Harmony Samuels, H. "Carmen Reece" Culver, J. "Lonny" Bereal, James "J-Doe" Smith, Al Sherrod Lambert, Jeff Lorber and Sean. It features a prominent sample of the jazz instrumental song "Rain Dance" (1979) by The Jeff Lorber Fusion. The song is a throwback to R&B music of 1990s- a sonority that predominates the production of "Yours Truly" and the first single "The Way" in which Grande considered "Right There" as a sequel to -

neg: Thank U, Next (song) dash of evil, subverting the traditional spurned lover subtweet of the sort preferred by an artist like Taylor Swift. Not all music that comes out of heartbreak has to be introspective, but it is often so much better when it is. Fame rushes people towards a sort of forced maturity in many ways. Pettiness, when used for good, is quite powerful." "Vulture" named "Thank U, Next" the best song of 2018, "rather than zap the pain from memory, Grande assesses the damage and rebuilds from the ground up, rekindling her most crucial relationship: Ariana and Ariana. So 2018 will go

neg: Ariana Grande to buy a 14-year-old's R&B album?!'" In 2008, Grande was cast in the supporting role of cheerleader Charlotte in the musical "13" on Broadway, for which she won a National Youth Theatre Association Award. When she joined the musical, Grande left North Broward Preparatory School, but continued to be enrolled; the school sent materials to her so she could study with tutors. She also sang various times at the New York City jazz club Birdland. Grande was cast in the Nickelodeon television show "Victorious" along with "13" co-star Elizabeth Gillies in 2009. In this sitcom, set in a performing arts

neg: Let Me Love You (Ariana Grande song) they felt like "old school Lil Wayne." On April 18, 2016, "Let Me Love You" was released as the album's second promotional single from the album. "Let Me Love You" was written by Thomas Brown, Victoria McCants, Steven Franks, Ariana Grande and Dwayne Carter. The song was produced by Brown and Franks. It features American rapper Lil Wayne and contains an interpolation of the song "All the Time", recorded by Jeremih, Wayne and Natasha Mosley, and produced by Fki. "Let Me Love You" is a "a slow-paced sultry jam", having a laid back R&B melody, delicate piano chords, electro-beats, smooth,

neg: My Everything (Ariana Grande album) over "big bouncy beats and horn blasts". The next track was described by "Billboard" as "short, snappy and sumptuous, 'Only 1' is a light confection that succeeds due to its busy, intricate percussion". The deluxe edition of "My Everything" concludes with the track "You Don't Know Me". On June 28, 2014, Grande announced that her album would be available for pre-order through her website. Those who pre-ordered the album would get exclusive access to Grande's concert stream that will be held on August 24 where she will perform songs from her album live for the first time. Grande embarked on

neg: Yours Truly (Ariana Grande album) 138,000 copies in its opening week. Internationally, the album reached the top-ten position in Australia, Canada, Denmark, Ireland, Japan, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. On March 22, 2016, it was certified platinum by the RIAA for album equivalents of over 1 million units in the US. It had sold 596,000 copies in the US as of April 2018. To promote the album, Grande embarked on her first headlining concert tour, The Listening Sessions. "Yours Truly" is the result of three years of work. The project underwent significant conceptual and sonic changes throughout that time. Grande began working on the

neg: Greedy (Ariana Grande song) out lyrics such as, "You know that I'm greedy for love." There's no doubt that it'll have you dancing all summer long." To promote "Dangerous Woman", Grande performed "Greedy" on "Good Morning America" as a part of the "Central Park Summer Concert", during the show she also performed "Dangerous Woman" and "Be Alright". She also performed the song as part of her album showcase for Vevo on May 21, 2016. Grande performed the song during the Summertime Ball 2016. The song was included on the set list of her Dangerous Woman Tour during its performance, during which counterfeit money featuring

neg: Thank U, Next Thank U, Next Thank U, Next is the upcoming fifth studio album by American singer Ariana Grande. The album is a follow-up to her fourth studio album, "Sweetener" (2018). Its title track was released on November 3, 2018, and became Grande's first number-one single in the United States upon its debut on the "Billboard" Hot 100. In September 2018, Grande's ex-boyfriend, rapper Mac Miller, died from a drug overdose. The following month, Grande announced that she would be taking a break from music. That same month, Grande revealed that she had been in the studio working on new music, despite

neg: Ariana Grande mature, confident record". At the Summertime Ball at London's Wembley Stadium in June, Grande performed three songs from the album as part of her set. In August, Grande released a third single from the album, "Side to Side", featuring rapper Nicki Minaj, her eighth top 10 entry on the Hot 100, which peaked at number four on that chart. The song's music video has been viewed more than 1.4 billion times. The album and the title track were each nominated for 2017 Grammy Awards. "Dangerous Woman" spent more than 100 weeks on the "Billboard 200". Also in 2016, Grande made

neg: Right There (Ariana Grande song) There during one of her 2018 Sweetener Sessions in Chicago. Right There (Ariana Grande song) "Right There" is a song recorded by American singer Ariana Grande featuring rapper Big Sean. It was written by written by Grande, Harmony Samuels, H. "Carmen Reece" Culver, J. "Lonny" Bereal, James "J-Doe" Smith, Al Sherrod Lambert, Jeff Lorber and Sean. It features a prominent sample of the jazz instrumental song "Rain Dance" (1979) by The Jeff Lorber Fusion. The song is a throwback to R&B music of 1990s- a sonority that predominates the production of "Yours Truly" and the first single "The Way" in

neg: Into You (Ariana Grande song) "My Everything", and the song's catchy chorus will definitely have everyone on the dance-floor within seconds." Digital Spy's Lewis Corner called the song a "massive banger", saying that the song had "a solid earworm hook that is sure to dominate radio in the coming months". Jessica Goodman of "Entertainment Weekly" also praised the "monstrous" hook and the chorus "that hears Grande hit high notes." Sarah Grant of "Rolling Stone" added that the song "is primed for dance floor makeout sessions" and that "Grande swaggers with little affect in tight vocal range." Larry Bartleet of "NME" called it a "club anthem-to-be,"

neg: Ariana Grande "Los Angeles Times" review of her third album, "Dangerous Woman", commented that it is "impressive how fully she inhabits the emotional environment of each song here, even when one directly contradicts another. ... She's ... deft [at] adapting to different styles". Grande has cited Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey as her major vocal influences, saying: "I love Mariah Carey. She is literally my favorite human being on the planet. And of course Whitney [Houston] as well. As far as vocal influences go, Whitney and Mariah pretty much cover it." She describes Gloria Estefan as the person who inspired her to

neg: Ariana Grande Ariana Grande Ariana Grande-Butera (; born June 26, 1993) is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. Born in Florida to a family of Italian origin, she began her career in 2008 in the Broadway musical "13", before playing the role of Cat Valentine in the Nickelodeon television series "Victorious" (2010–2013) and in the spinoff "Sam & Cat" (2013–2014). She has also appeared in other theatre and television roles and has lent her voice to animated television and films. Grande's music career began in 2011 with the soundtrack "". Since then, Grande has earned three number-one albums on the US "Billboard"

neg: Yours Truly (Ariana Grande album) haven't left much of a mark on the shape of pop. That's because both shows are fundamentally conservative institutions, privileging the familiar and the unchallenging. They're about emulating, not innovating." Caramanica commended Grande for becoming the first "identifiable pop star" who takes the "rules of those enterprises, uses them as a foundation, and innovates atop them... She uses the "Glee"/"Idol" template as a jumping-off point to make modern pop-R&B with a sturdy vintage backbone." Writing in his track-by-track review Jason Lipshutz from "Billboard" rated the album an eighty-six out of 100, saying that ""Yours Truly" carries the expectations of a

neg: Ariana Grande and the Beast" with John Legend. She also appeared in an Apple Music "Carpool Karaoke" episode, singing musical theatre songs with Seth MacFarlane, and became a brand ambassador for Reebok. Even without releasing a new album in 2017, Grande became "Billboard"s Female Artist of the Year". Grande has released five fragrances with Luxe Brands since 2015. They had grossed over $150 million in global sales by 2017. Grande began working on songs for her fourth studio album with Pharrell Williams in 2016, but "the events in Manchester gave a hard reset to the project's expectations". On April 20, 2018, Grande

neg: Ariana Grande of "Entertainment Weekly" wrote that Grande "not only nailed her musical performances, but also shone as the best part of some of the night's sketches", including a "shockingly good" Jennifer Lawrence impression, continuing, "Grande proved she could hold her own amongst the SNL players." Stephanie Webber of "Us Weekly" praised Grande's Judy Garland scene as a cheeky, boozy starship commander. Grande won an online voting poll on "Entertainment Weekly" as the "best host of the season". In May 2016, among other appearances to promote the album, on "The Voice" season 10 finale, Grande performed the second single from the album,

neg: Right There (Ariana Grande song) chilled out flow on this one, which is his latest foray into the world of young pop stars." Ryan Reed from "Rolling Stone" also applauded Grande's performance comparing her vocals to that of Mariah Carey by stating that she sings "channeling the sweetness (and melodic content)" of Carey's 1995 song "Always Be My Baby" (from Carey's fifth studio album "Daydream"). In the United States, "Right There" debuted at its peak position of number 84 on the "Billboard" Hot 100 chart issued for August 24, 2013, giving Grande her fifth entry on the chart and Sean his eleventh. It left the

neg: Yours Truly (Ariana Grande album) her most personal thoughts and her oft-regrettable youthful impulses." At Pitchfork, Andrew Ryce rated the album a 6.5 out of ten, calling it "a very safe record." Lewis Conner of Digital Spy rated the album four stars out of five, writing how "The production feels fresh, the lyrics are relatable and the melodies are as cool and sweet as a dollop of raspberry ripple", and where he also states that "The tone and pace of the album rarely changes, but the songs feel accomplished, polished and vibrant". Corner concluded by calling "Yours Truly" a "little less than a triumph." At

neg: Yours Truly (Ariana Grande album) Anderson, Jeff Lorber, and Harmony Samuels, who also handled the song's production. "Right There" debuted on the US "Billboard" Hot 100 at number eighty-four. It was then serviced to rhythmic contemporary radio on September 10, 2013. At Metacritic, which assigns a weighted average score out of 100 based on ratings and reviews from mainstream critics, the album received an average of 81, based on 9 reviews. At AllMusic, Matt Collar rated the album four stars out of five, saying that "Yours Truly" was "surprisingly sophisticated and unique" which showcases Grande's soulful R&B vocals. He stated that the album often "brings

neg: Bang Bang (Jessie J, Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj song) of the song, which she decided to record. Following her recording, Martin informed her that Grande wanted to record a verse. Minaj later heard the song and decided to "jump right on it". Jessie later said that "It was like a real females, coming together, empowering, supportive [vibe], and then Nicki jumping on it was like the icing on the cake." On various dates in July 2014, each of the artists uploaded a snippet of the song on her Instagram profile: Jessie J on July 9, Minaj on July 23, and Grande on July 4. "Bang Bang" is an up-tempo,

neg: Right There (Ariana Grande song) lay perfectly over the swirling track." Kevin Goddarg of the "HotNewHipHop" felt that "Right There" was a "fine addition to the growing" body of work that Grande had been developing since "stepping foot in the game." Carl Williot of Idolator described "Right There" as "another bouncy pop-rap marriage" and further appreciated its retro feeling while commented that it is written in the vein of her Mac Miller collaboration "The Way". Williot added that Grande shows off her range once again, all with some "Mariah Carey-inspired runs and vocal melodies coming from all angles." While Sean, cannels Wiz Khalifa "for a

neg: Victoria's Secret Fashion Show featured performances by Taylor Swift, A Great Big World, Neon Jungle and Fall Out Boy. Taylor Swift performed "I Knew You Were Trouble", A Great Big World performed "Say Something", UK's Neon Jungle made their US television debut with "Trouble", and Fall Out Boy performed with Taylor Swift in "My Songs Know What You Did In The Dark" and later performed "The Phoenix". In 2014, the Victoria's Secret Fashion show featured performances by Taylor Swift; Ed Sheeran, Ariana Grande, and Hozier. Taylor Swift performed "Blank Space" and "Style". Ed Sheeran performed "Thinking Out Loud". Ariana Grande performed "Love Me Harder",

neg: Yours Truly (Ariana Grande album) track listing via iTunes, and Republic Records made pre-orders for the album available. A music video for "Almost Is Never Enough" a duet with The Wanted's Nathan Sykes premiered online on Vevo on August 19 to promote the film "". The track is featured on the film's . The album version of the track is two minutes longer and has been slightly altered. It debuted on the "Billboard" Hot 100 at number 84. "Popular Song" featuring Grande was released on 21 December 2012 as a single from Mika's third studio album, "The Origin of Love". The album version of the

neg: Yours Truly (Ariana Grande album) on her 2011 R&B-infused album "Unbroken" as "You're My Only Shorty". In 2013, Grande met up with her label and expressed dissatisfaction with the direction the album was taking. In several interviews during 2013, she admitted to having completely disliked her debut single, "Put Your Hearts Up", and not having an interest in pursuing music of that genre. She expressed a desire to make the type of music she grew up listening to, which was, "urban pop, 90s music." Rapper Iggy Azalea turned down working on the album; she however did collaborate with Grande on her second album "My Everything".

neg: Let Me Love You (Ariana Grande song) in late 2014, as stated by Grande during an interview with Ryan Seacrest. Later, on March 11, 2016, Grande revealed the title of four tracks from the track list of "Dangerous Woman", with one being "Let Me Love You", which was said to have American rapper Lil Wayne as a featured guest. Wayne had previously rapped about Grande on his track "London Roads" off his album "Free Weezy Album" (2015). Ten days later, Grande teased a snippet of the track through her Snapchat account. She also stated that it was one of her favorite verses of his ever and that

neg: Yours Truly (Ariana Grande album) song features vocals from the original songwriter, Priscilla Renea, and contains expletives. However, the single version removes Renea and replaces her with Grande, removing the expletives. Grande performed "The Way" and "Baby I" at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards' Preshow on August 25, 2013. The album was released five days later, and Grande also performed "The Way" with Mac Miller on the "Today Show" along with "Tattooed Heart" on September 3, 2013, she also performed the latter at the 2013 Style Awards on September 4, 2013. Grande also made several other appearances throughout the week appearing on "Live! with

neg: Into You (Ariana Grande song) out and being playful inside and out the motel. The video switches to Grande being in a party filled with other people and a man who may represent one of her ex-boyfriends or her husband. In the party, Grande is interested in other things but the man pulls her arm and she unwillingly smiles at the cameras. Grande and Benjamin, who is apparently one of the man's bodyguards, make eye contact while Grande sees the other man kiss and hug other women. Grande then gets up and leaves with Benjamin following behind her. They then stay together after the party

neg: Ariana Grande accompanying video, covered the song "Zero to Hero" from the film "Hercules" for the compilation album "We Love Disney". Grande also released her second Christmas EP, "Christmas & Chill", which debuted at number 34 on the "Billboard" 200 and number three on "Billboard's" Holiday Albums chart. In March 2016, Grande released "Dangerous Woman" as the lead single from the retitled album of the same name. The single debuted at number 10 on the "Billboard" Hot 100 and was Grande's seventh top 10 entry on that chart. She is the first person in the history of the Hot 100 to have