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Ariana Grande

The latest news on Ariana Grande, American singer-songwriter and actress, including showbiz news and updates.

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26 Jun 1993

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Entertainment, Music

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Singer

Jisoo from Blackpink, complete with 60s beehive hair, for Self-Portrait’s fall/winter 2025 campaign. Photo: Handout

Beauty

Why 1960s Bardot-style glamour is coming back

Sydney Sweeney, Selena Gomez and Zendaya add to the bombshell revival, with voluminous blowouts and cinematic drama back on the red carpet.

5 hours ago

Australia

Ariana Grande’s Singapore harasser kicked out of Lady Gaga show in Australia

10 Dec 2025 - 5:13PM

Fashion

2025’s best archival fashion moments on the red carpet

9 Dec 2025 - 2:00PM

Fame and celebrity

Who plays Dorothy in Wicked: For Good? Meet Bethany Weaver

The actress’ identity was kept secret until the premiere, and although she has no dialogue in the film, Weaver says the role is ‘an honour’.

25 Nov 2025 - 6:00PM

Bethany Weaver plays Dorothy Gale in Wicked: For Good. Photo: @bethanyweavesx/Instagram

Singapore

Australian’s ‘Wicked’ stunt with Ariana Grande in Singapore ends in deportation

Johnson Wen, sentenced to 9 days for public nuisance, was told by the judge his ‘attention-seeking’ acts had consequences.

24 Nov 2025 - 4:37PM

SCMP Highlights

Singapore minister’s apology, China’s tourists cancel Japan trips: 7 highlights

From an apology over remarks about Hong Kong’s football team to tourists avoiding Japan, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.

21 Nov 2025 - 12:12PM

SCMP Highlights

Late-night tango in Hong Kong, new Wicked film review: 7 Lifestyle highlights

From legacy of China’s Qing dynasty to Hong Kong romance films that pushed boundaries, here are seven stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.

20 Nov 2025 - 3:57PM

Professional dancers Kyoko and Tzu-Han performed in Fringe Club, Central on October 14. Photo: Sun Yeung

American cinema

Review | Wicked: For Good – Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo dazzle in Part 2

Jon M. Chu’s follow-up to his 2024 smash shines like a rainbow with splendid visuals and acting. Could Grande and Erivo bag Oscars this time?

19 Nov 2025 - 1:00AMvideocam

Singapore

‘Excellent’: Singapore lauded for jailing man who grabbed Ariana Grande

Social media users urge the rest of the world to ‘learn from Singapore’ in taking a firm approach towards breaches of public order.

19 Nov 2025 - 10:54AM

Celebrity style

24 magical looks from Wicked’s press tour

Cynthia Erivo donned sculptural pieces by Prada and Jean Paul Gaultier, while Michelle Yeoh stunned in Givenchy and custom Self-Portrait.

18 Nov 2025 - 3:43PM

Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande at the Wicked: For Good premiere in New York. Photo: Reuters

Singapore

Singapore jails Australian over Ariana Grande Wicked premiere stunt

Johnson Wen received nine days’ jail for public nuisance after rushing Ariana Grande at a movie premiere in Singapore last week.

17 Nov 2025 - 5:06PM

Singapore

Serial intruder grabs Ariana Grande at film premiere in Singapore

Co-star Cynthia Erivo protected Grande from Pyjama Man, who was escorted out by security after the incident.

14 Nov 2025 - 8:18PM

Halloween

Not sure what to wear for Halloween? Try Tay Tay’s showgirl vibe or get Wicked

Planning your Halloween costume last minute? Read on for ideas from pop culture, from Netflix’s Wednesday and Stranger Things to Leonardo DiCaprio’s latest film.

30 Oct 2025 - 3:59PM

American cinema

12 Hollywood movies to watch in autumn 2025, from Zootopia 2 to Tron: Ares

Our list also includes Regretting You, Wicked: For Good, Predator: Badlands, Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 and Now You See Me: Now You Don’t.

16 Sep 2025 - 5:15PMvideocam

Nick Wilde (left, voiced by Jason Bateman) and Judy Hopps (Ginnifer Goodwin) in a still from Zootopia 2. Photo: Disney Enterprises, Inc.

Horoscopes

Love, health and travel predictions in September 2025, Wood Rooster month

It’s the Dragon’s luckiest month of the year, but those born in the Year of the Pig or Goat may need to watch out.

9 Sep 2025 - 10:54AM

How does the Wood Rooster affect your luck in September 2025? Illustration: SCMP Graphics

Fame and celebrity

Meet Ariana Grande’s childhood best friend, Courtney Chipolone

Name-checked on Ariana Grande’s song ‘Bye’, Chipolone is clearly an important part of the singer’s life – so what do we know about this friend and colleague who might also be her cousin?

25 Apr 2025 - 5:00AM

Taylor Swift

Who is Ariana Grande impersonator Paige Niemann, who’s been heavily criticised?

Niemann found fame cosplaying as Grande’s Victorious character Cat Valentine and even walked as the singer at New York Fashion Week, but some felt her OnlyFans bio was intentionally ambiguous.

16 Feb 2025 - 4:00AM

Fame and celebrity

Who is singer Fancy Hagood, who’s worked with Ariana Grande and Meghan Trainor?

Hagood felt under pressure to hide his true self after being rejected in Nashville, going to work behind the scenes of LA’s pop world instead; now he’s out and proud and doing country music his way.

18 Feb 2025 - 10:22AMvideocam

Changing attitudes mean Fancy Hagood is finally back in Nashville. Photo: Getty Images

Music

Are Billie Eilish and Ariana Grande collaborating? Singers drop hints

Eilish, in slip of the tongue moderating a Q&A, says only time for a few more songs, instead of questions. ‘We need to do that,’ Grande says.

7 Feb 2025 - 10:30AM

Music

‘Healing and freeing,’ how making music helped save Ariana Grande’s life

After a terrorist attack at one of her concerts and the death of an ex-boyfriend, the Wicked star released two albums in quick succession.

7 Feb 2025 - 11:15AM

Fame and celebrity

Who is Gina Loudon, the Trump surrogate who slammed Ariana Grande in Wicked?

The Maga mouthpiece wrongly called Grande Hispanic, dubbing her performance ‘racist’ – the mum of 5 previously spoke out against a ‘sinful’ couple on Wife Swap as well as ‘the horrors of abortion’.

18 Dec 2024 - 10:48AM

Meet Gina Loudon, the Trump surrogate and Sean Hannity co-host who accused Ariana Grande and Wicked of “racial appropriation”. Photo: @realdrgina/Instagram

Fame and celebrity

Meet Marissa Bode, the actress who plays Nessarose in Wicked

Marissa Bode has been a wheelchair user since the age of 11, and is now blazing a trail in Hollywood as the first version of Wicked’s Nessa to be authentically cast.

21 Nov 2024 - 5:00AM

Marissa Bode, who is playing Nessarose in Wicked, is disabled in real life. Photo: @marissa_edob/Instagram

Fame and celebrity

Meet Gigi Perez, the singer-songwriter making waves with ‘Sailor Song’

She credits her late sister and her experience of growing up gay in a conservative environment for inspiring her music, and names Ariana Grande as her favourite artist.

18 Nov 2024 - 6:19PM

Gwyneth Paltrow

Recap | From Rihanna and Selena Gomez to Kylie Jenner and Gwyneth Paltrow, discover which celebrities have their own beauty brands

The world of beauty and lifestyle brands seems to have been cornered by celebrities, movie stars and the big names of the music industry. Even male celebrities are getting in on the act. Find out who has launched their own brands, and how they are faring in a crowded market.

6 Nov 2024 - 6:00PM

Fame and celebrity

Meet Sadie Pierson, daughter of Mistress of the Dark, Elvira

Elvira described meeting Grande as her ‘least favourite’ celebrity encounter, then made headlines again for endorsing Harris; her daughter has maintained a low profile and avoids controversy.

31 Oct 2024 - 7:00PM

Meet Elvira’s daughter Sadie Pierson: the Mistress of the Dark just called out Ariana Grande and endorsed Kamala Harris – her daughter used to dress as her character and now avoids the spotlight. Photo: Getty Images

Fame and celebrity

9 celebrities with the scariest stalkers – from Harry Styles to Taylor Swift

By now we’re well aware that being famous has its share of downsides too – including being followed by obsessive fans who sometimes take it too far

2 Feb 2024 - 6:09PM

The downside of fame: Justin Bieber, Taylor Swift, Colin Farrell and Ariana Grande have all suffered distress at the hands of stalkers. Photos: Getty Images; @justinbieber/Instagram; GC Images; Brian Bowen Smith; WireImage

Fame and celebrity

Who are the top 10 most-followed celebrities on Instagram in 2023?

Many celebs have enormous followings on Instagram, but who do you think tops the list in 2023? From Kim Kardashian and Ariana Grande to Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson and Lionel Messi …

8 Dec 2023 - 10:23AM

Fame and celebrity

11 most shocking celebrity divorces in 2023, from Ariana to Britney

The year of divorce? Glamorous couples including Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner, Ariana Grande and Dalton Gomez, and Sofia Vergara and Joe Manganiello all decided to go separate ways in 2023

1 Dec 2023 - 4:00AM

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Ariana Grande

Why 1960s Bardot-style glamour is coming back

Sydney Sweeney, Selena Gomez and Zendaya add to the bombshell revival, with voluminous blowouts and cinematic drama back on the red carpet.

Ariana Grande’s Singapore harasser kicked out of Lady Gaga show in Australia

2025’s best archival fashion moments on the red carpet

Who plays Dorothy in Wicked: For Good? Meet Bethany Weaver

The actress’ identity was kept secret until the premiere, and although she has no dialogue in the film, Weaver says the role is ‘an honour’.

Australian’s ‘Wicked’ stunt with Ariana Grande in Singapore ends in deportation

Johnson Wen, sentenced to 9 days for public nuisance, was told by the judge his ‘attention-seeking’ acts had consequences.

Singapore minister’s apology, China’s tourists cancel Japan trips: 7 highlights

From an apology over remarks about Hong Kong’s football team to tourists avoiding Japan, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.

Late-night tango in Hong Kong, new Wicked film review: 7 Lifestyle highlights

From legacy of China’s Qing dynasty to Hong Kong romance films that pushed boundaries, here are seven stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.

.css-sioo19{color:#c79a00;}Review | Wicked: For Good – Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo dazzle in Part 2

Jon M. Chu’s follow-up to his 2024 smash shines like a rainbow with splendid visuals and acting. Could Grande and Erivo bag Oscars this time?

‘Excellent’: Singapore lauded for jailing man who grabbed Ariana Grande

Social media users urge the rest of the world to ‘learn from Singapore’ in taking a firm approach towards breaches of public order.

24 magical looks from Wicked’s press tour

Cynthia Erivo donned sculptural pieces by Prada and Jean Paul Gaultier, while Michelle Yeoh stunned in Givenchy and custom Self-Portrait.

Singapore jails Australian over Ariana Grande Wicked premiere stunt

Johnson Wen received nine days’ jail for public nuisance after rushing Ariana Grande at a movie premiere in Singapore last week.

Serial intruder grabs Ariana Grande at film premiere in Singapore

Co-star Cynthia Erivo protected Grande from Pyjama Man, who was escorted out by security after the incident.

Not sure what to wear for Halloween? Try Tay Tay’s showgirl vibe or get Wicked

Planning your Halloween costume last minute? Read on for ideas from pop culture, from Netflix’s Wednesday and Stranger Things to Leonardo DiCaprio’s latest film.

12 Hollywood movies to watch in autumn 2025, from Zootopia 2 to Tron: Ares

Our list also includes Regretting You, Wicked: For Good, Predator: Badlands, Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 and Now You See Me: Now You Don’t.

Love, health and travel predictions in September 2025, Wood Rooster month

It’s the Dragon’s luckiest month of the year, but those born in the Year of the Pig or Goat may need to watch out.

Meet Ariana Grande’s childhood best friend, Courtney Chipolone

Name-checked on Ariana Grande’s song ‘Bye’, Chipolone is clearly an important part of the singer’s life – so what do we know about this friend and colleague who might also be her cousin?

Who is Ariana Grande impersonator Paige Niemann, who’s been heavily criticised?

Niemann found fame cosplaying as Grande’s Victorious character Cat Valentine and even walked as the singer at New York Fashion Week, but some felt her OnlyFans bio was intentionally ambiguous.

Who is singer Fancy Hagood, who’s worked with Ariana Grande and Meghan Trainor?

Hagood felt under pressure to hide his true self after being rejected in Nashville, going to work behind the scenes of LA’s pop world instead; now he’s out and proud and doing country music his way.

Are Billie Eilish and Ariana Grande collaborating? Singers drop hints

Eilish, in slip of the tongue moderating a Q&A, says only time for a few more songs, instead of questions. ‘We need to do that,’ Grande says.

‘Healing and freeing,’ how making music helped save Ariana Grande’s life

After a terrorist attack at one of her concerts and the death of an ex-boyfriend, the Wicked star released two albums in quick succession.

Who is Gina Loudon, the Trump surrogate who slammed Ariana Grande in Wicked?

The Maga mouthpiece wrongly called Grande Hispanic, dubbing her performance ‘racist’ – the mum of 5 previously spoke out against a ‘sinful’ couple on Wife Swap as well as ‘the horrors of abortion’.

Meet Marissa Bode, the actress who plays Nessarose in Wicked

Marissa Bode has been a wheelchair user since the age of 11, and is now blazing a trail in Hollywood as the first version of Wicked’s Nessa to be authentically cast.

Meet Gigi Perez, the singer-songwriter making waves with ‘Sailor Song’

She credits her late sister and her experience of growing up gay in a conservative environment for inspiring her music, and names Ariana Grande as her favourite artist.

.css-t3o2dm{color:#4585FF;}Recap | From Rihanna and Selena Gomez to Kylie Jenner and Gwyneth Paltrow, discover which celebrities have their own beauty brands

The world of beauty and lifestyle brands seems to have been cornered by celebrities, movie stars and the big names of the music industry. Even male celebrities are getting in on the act. Find out who has launched their own brands, and how they are faring in a crowded market.

Meet Sadie Pierson, daughter of Mistress of the Dark, Elvira

Elvira described meeting Grande as her ‘least favourite’ celebrity encounter, then made headlines again for endorsing Harris; her daughter has maintained a low profile and avoids controversy.

9 celebrities with the scariest stalkers – from Harry Styles to Taylor Swift

By now we’re well aware that being famous has its share of downsides too – including being followed by obsessive fans who sometimes take it too far

Who are the top 10 most-followed celebrities on Instagram in 2023?

Many celebs have enormous followings on Instagram, but who do you think tops the list in 2023? From Kim Kardashian and Ariana Grande to Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson and Lionel Messi …

11 most shocking celebrity divorces in 2023, from Ariana to Britney

The year of divorce? Glamorous couples including Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner, Ariana Grande and Dalton Gomez, and Sofia Vergara and Joe Manganiello all decided to go separate ways in 2023

Review | Wicked: For Good – Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo dazzle in Part 2

Recap | From Rihanna and Selena Gomez to Kylie Jenner and Gwyneth Paltrow, discover which celebrities have their own beauty brands