Ariana Grande
Ariana Grande
1993 — ?
États-Unis
Ariana Grande is an American singer, songwriter, and actress born in 1993 in Florida. She rose to fame through the TV series Victorious before becoming one of the most influential pop artists of her generation. Her response to the 2017 Manchester bombing earned her international recognition.
Key Facts
- 1993: Born in Boca Raton, Florida
- 2010–2013: Role of Cat Valentine in the Nickelodeon series Victorious
- 2013: Release of her debut album Yours Truly, which reached number 1 in the United States
- 2017: Terror attack at her concert in Manchester — she organizes the benefit concert One Love Manchester
- 2019: Thank U, Next becomes one of the most-streamed singles in history
Works & Achievements
Ariana Grande's debut studio album, which debuted straight at number 1 on the Billboard 200. Influenced by 1990s R&B and pop, it showcases a voice of exceptional power and range, particularly in the whistle register.
Her second album, cementing her international status through collaborations with Iggy Azalea, Nicki Minaj, and Zedd. It includes the single 'Problem', which sold over 6 million copies worldwide.
Her third album, in which Ariana Grande asserts her independent artistic identity, embracing an image of strength and freedom. The album reached number three on the Billboard 200.
A solidarity concert held two weeks after the Manchester Arena bombing, bringing together international artists. Broadcast worldwide, it raised over £17 million for the victims and marked a turning point in pop artists' civic engagement.
Her fourth album, which won the Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Album in 2019. Ariana Grande addresses the trauma of the Manchester bombing, post-traumatic stress disorder, and resilience with raw honesty, helping to destigmatize mental health in popular culture.
Released just six months after 'Sweetener', this album set a historic record: three of its singles simultaneously occupied the top three spots on the Billboard Hot 100, a feat unseen since the Beatles in 1964.
Ariana Grande plays Glinda the Good Witch in the film adaptation of the hit Broadway musical 'Wicked'. The role marks her return to her theatrical roots and confirms her artistic versatility.
Anecdotes
Ariana Grande began her artistic career not in pop music, but on Broadway at the age of 8, in the musical '13' (2008). This rigorous theatrical training gave her the vocal and performance foundations that would earn her worldwide recognition.
On May 22, 2017, a terrorist attack struck Manchester Arena at the end of her concert, killing 22 people and injuring hundreds more. Rather than retreating from public life, Ariana Grande organized the humanitarian concert 'One Love Manchester' two weeks later, on June 4, 2017, bringing together 50,000 attendees and raising over £17 million for the victims.
In February 2019, Ariana Grande became the first artist in history to simultaneously hold the top three spots on the Billboard Hot 100 with three songs from the same album ('Thank U, Next', '7 Rings', and 'Break Up with Your Girlfriend, I'm Bored'). This feat had last been achieved by the Beatles in 1964.
Her most recognizable visual signature — the sky-high ponytail — was born out of practical necessity: during the filming of the TV series 'Sam & Cat' in 2013, repeated bleaching required by the production had damaged her hair so severely that she had to conceal it under this hairstyle, which went on to become her global trademark.
Ariana Grande is one of the most followed personalities in the world on social media, with over 370 million Instagram followers as of 2024. She uses these platforms not only to promote her music, but also to speak out on social issues: women's rights, support for the LGBTQ+ community, and the mental health of artists.
Primary Sources
I am broken. From the bottom of my heart, I am so sorry. I don't have words. Tonight, and every night, I am thinking of the victims, their families and all those affected by this cowardly attack.
I want to thank my fans, the Arianators, because without you none of this would be possible. This album ['Sweetener'] is for everyone who has been through something difficult and found the courage to keep going.
Running away would have been the worst thing I could have done. I want to be with my fans. I want to show love, not fear. We cannot let hatred win.
The One Love Manchester benefit concert raised over £17 million for the victims and their families. Artists including Coldplay, Justin Bieber, Katy Perry and many others performed to show solidarity with the city of Manchester.
Key Places
Ariana Grande's hometown, located in Palm Beach County. It is in this coastal Florida city that she grew up and developed a passion for musical theater and singing from a very young age.
The heart of American musical theater, where Ariana Grande took her first professional steps at age 14 in the musical '13'. Broadway is considered the premier training ground for performing artists in the United States.
A 21,000-capacity venue where tragedy struck on May 22, 2017: a terrorist bombing at the end of her concert claimed 22 lives. The site has since become a global symbol of resilience in the face of terrorism and of solidarity through art.
The world capital of the entertainment industry, where Ariana Grande built her career from the 2010s onward. The city is home to the recording studios, production companies, and television networks that shaped her artistic journey.
The venue for the 'One Love Manchester' concert on June 4, 2017, two weeks after the attack. Performed before 50,000 attendees and millions of viewers worldwide, this benefit concert became one of the most significant musical events of the decade.
Gallery
Ariana Grande - Madame Tussauds Bangkok
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Ariana Grande - Madame Tussauds Bangkok (cropped)
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Ariana Grande by David Shankbone (cropped)
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Ariana Grande - SheSaid ansichtkaart
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Ariana Grande - boekenlegger
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Ariana Grande Wicked Interview 2024 03
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Ariana Grande promoting Wicked (2024)
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AN ASSESSMENT OF LIKELIHOOD: POTENTIAL COOPERATION BETWEEN MEXICAN DRUG CARTELS AND AL QAEDA OR ISIS
Wikimedia Commons, Public domain — Moeykens, Justin M.