Ariana Grande has completely broken the internet with her second video for her anthem Thank u, Next.
The video, which broke YouTube and Vevo records, has been viewed almost 100 million times since it was uploaded on Friday.
As with all pop culture revolutions, the video has been dissected thousands of times, and fans have pointed out some subtleties that seem to indicate that Ariana is woke when it comes to immigration.
Thank U, Next has racked up an incredible 89 million views and counting.
The video smashed Youtube's record for the most views in 24 hours and it's still trending as number one.
It doesn't really come as a surprise since it incorporated all the films of our entire adolescence and, of course Kris Jenner as Regina's mum was just iconic.
But as we've combed through the video for the millionth time, it becomes clear that Mac Miller is missing from Ariana's burn book and the singer has spoken out to why.
Replying to a fan who tweeted: "When she flips through the thank u next burn book and pics of her with Sean, Ricky, Pete & Mac arrive……………we had to f*cking stan."
But Ariana said the reason why Mac Miller wasn't in the book was because he had a special place next to her.
"M ain't in the book, he's next to my bed," she replied.
If you've been dissecting the video as much as we have since it's release, you'll spot that before the singer closes the burn book, she belts out: "Wish I could say thank you to Malcolm, ‘cause he was an angel."
Now time to super zoom and those of you who are eagled-eyed, you will see on her nightstand, a number of picture frames – though we can't make out what's in them, we can only presume from Ariana's tweet that they're pictures of her late ex.
The moment we have all been waiting for – Ariana Grande's 5 minute long, 00s movie montage video for Thank u, Next has finally landed.
In the opening scene we see Ari posing as Regina George, clutching a Burn Book inspired Thank u, Next diary.
However, instead of being filled with insults, its a scrapbook of happy times with ex boyfriends. Over the picture of ex-fiance Pete, she writes 'Sorry I dipped' in red marker.
Them, Ariana and her Mean Girls crew perform the Jingle Bell Rocks dance – and the one and only KRIS JENNER is there to stand in as the 'Regina George's Mom' character.
Next, we see major references from the iconic film Bring It On – except rather than being hung up on a guy, Ariana is her own love interest, making mix tapes for herself.
The 13 Going On 30 scene is brief – but clearly portrays a lost love of Ariana's who moved on with someone else.
Ariana then sits down in the salon with Jennifer Coolidge and portrays the entire movie of Legally Blonde.
The video ends with Ariana flipping the camera the bird, and laughing, dancing and goofing around with friends. It's clear that while Ariana may have taken inspiration from and paid homage to teenage rom-coms of the past, she's now writing her own script for her future.
Ariana Grande is releasing a new docu-series, Dangerous Woman Diaries, in which she opens up about her emotions surrounding the "horrendous" terrorist bombing at her concert in Manchester last year.
Grande has spoken before about how the event has forever changed her, and she has now penned a letter expressing her devastation one year on from the heart-breaking tragedy.
The global pop sensation had only just finished her set at the Manchester Arena in May of 2017 when a bomb was detonated in the foyer, killing 22 people as they were leaving the concert and injuring another 500.
She has chosen to share a highly personal letter to her fans, and the series has already released four episodes, the final one depicting her pain and sorrow after the incident.
"I'm writing to you this February 22, 2018," she writes. "It's been eight months since the attack at our show at the Manchester Arena. It's impossible to know where to start or to know what to say about this part."
"May 22, 2017, will leave me speechless and filled with questions for the rest of my life."
"Music is an escape," she continued. "Music is the safest thing I've ever known. Music—pop music, stan culture—is something that brings people together, introduces them to some of their best friends, and makes them feel like they can be themselves."
"It is comfort. It is fun. It is expression. It is happiness. It is the last thing that would ever harm someone. It is safe."
"When something so opposite and so poisonous takes place in your world that is supposed to be everything but that…It is shocking and heartbreaking in a way that seems impossible to fully recover from."
Though Grande was thankfully unharmed physically in the attack, she has described her symptoms of PTSD following the bombing.
She boarded a private plan to Florida, so she could be with her grandmother, before co-organising the One Love Manchester concert for victims and their families, where herself and then-boyfriend Mac Miller performed.
Her fans will now get a behind -the-scenes look at the concert, with footage of Ari singing Somewhere Over the Rainbow to be aired.
Her letter went on to preach about the power of not letting hate win in times like these:
"The spirit of the people of Manchester, the families affected by this horrendous tragedy, and my fans around the world have permanently impacted all of us for the rest of our lives. Their love, strength, and unity showed me, my team, my dancers, band, and entire crew not to be defeated."
"To continue during the scariest and saddest of times. To not let hate win. But instead, love as loudly as possible, and to appreciate every moment."
Ariana Grande is gearing up to release her second music video for the anthem Thank u, Next.
The singer has been dropping hints about the video since she began filming – giving us serious 00s nostalgia.
Ariana has posted a series of snaps dressed up as Regina George, holding Burn Book, and with actor Jonathan Bennett who played Aaron Samuels in the cult flick.
This culmination of references led fans to believe the video was Mean Girls focused, however, a behind the scenes video released by Ari shows that there were a few films which will receive homage in Thank u, Next 2.0.
The behind the scenes shows recreated scenes from Bring It On, Legally Blonde and 13 Going On 30.
Ariana is starring alongside actors from the original films in the upcoming videos, including Jennifer Coolidge and Stefanie Drummond (yup, army pants and flip flops girl).
We cannot WAIT for the actual video to drop today:
Mirroring the cult classic LiLo movie, Collen says, “One time on Twitter, I heard that Ariana was pregnant, so I got pregnant so we could be pregnant at the same time.''
She continues, “Turns out it was just a rumour.”
Jonathan Bennet, who played Lindsay's love interest Aaron, also takes the p*ss out of another line from the movie when he says, “Ariana Grande told me my hair looked sexy pushed back. She’s not wrong.”
As well as all of that, there is even a a not-so-veiled ref to Ariana's engagement to Pete Davidson ending.
The 25-year-old has been teasing us on social media over the last few days, posting amazing pics from behind the scenes, dressed as Regina George and posing with the infamous Burn Book.
And people are seriously excited about it.
One wrote, ''Can you release this shit already im tired of waiting.''
Another said, ''I am not kidding when i say EVERYONE is talking about this mv. family, friends, teachers, people on the train, podcasts, EVERYONE. she really is about to put out the mv of the decade, huh?''
A third said, ''THIS IS GONNA BE ICONIC IM SO FREAKIN READY.''
Thank U, Next is a massive hit for Ariana and looks set to hit its fourth consecutive week at number one in the UK singles chart.
The passing of Mac Miller was one that stunned the music industry and fans of the late rapper. One person who truly felt the significant loss of the Small Worlds singer is his former partner Ariana Grande.
Ariana has been mourning the loss of her ex-boyfriend as well as dealing with the breakdown of her relationship with Pete Davidson. There’s no doubt the past few months have been hell for the singer so the last thing she needs to deal with is people making nasty accusations about her.
Numerous people have taken to Twitter with ludicrous claims that Ariana is ‘milking’ her former partner’s death.
One user wrote: “She milkin’ this shit bruh” and another tweeted: “Ariana let it go… Mourn it behind closed doors. Stop milkin' it when you wasn't even there when he was at his lowest right before it happened."
everything i feel is valid and safe. everything i do is genuine and honest. there is no right or wrong during this period.
The One Last Time singer defended herself in a series of tweets, proving that she is unbelievably strong despite the mass heartache she has gone through this year.
She tweeted: “Some of the shit I read on here makes me sick to my stomach. It scares me the way some people think and I don’t like this world a lot of the time. If only we could be more compassionate and gentle with one another. That’d be sick.”
The Breathin’ singer added: “Everything I feel is valid and safe. Everything I do is genuine and honest. There is no right or wrong during this period.”
The accusations come after the God Is A Woman singer paid tribute to her former beau on Thanksgiving.
She posted a photo of Mac on her Instagram story captioned ‘you’re very missed’.
Mere months have passed since Mac Miller died. His death is certainly still extremely raw for Ariana so she has every right to mourn in whatever way helps her process this tragic loss.
The book and it's launch are chock-a-block with Mean Girls puns.
'Kalteen Bars, Gretchen's Wieners, Fetch-uccine Alfredo, You Go Glen (Hot) Cocoa, Ms. Norberry Pie, Just Stab Caesar Salad and Is Mac and Cheese a Carb?' are all recipes – and of course, it was released on Octber 3rd.
Ariana Grande’s powerful and unique break-up hit thank u, next has been on loop in the SHEmazing office so it’s safe to say we’re excited about the music video.
The One Last Time singer has been teasing fans with behind-the-scenes and exclusive snaps from the music video for her latest hit and we are so ready for it.
The singer is set to pay tribute to some of the most iconic movies of every gals life, including 13 Going on 30, Bring It On, Legally Blonde and Mean Girls.
Ariana took to Instagram last night to give fans a glimpse of her channeling her inner Regina George.
The singer shared three photos from the scene and fans completely lost it. In one of the shots, the singer is hiding behind her very own burn book that has ‘thank u, next’ on the cover.
In another snap, Ariana is lying on the bed with her burn book open. Fans were quick to spot the name Sean written inside a love heart in the book, which is a nod to her ex-boyfriend Big Sean.
We are itching to see the video for thank u, next and it looks like we may not have long to wait.
No one can deny how strong Ariana Grande's Instagram game is. I mean, the gal's got 135 MILLION followers, and she know's how to grab our attention.
This time, she got a little assistance from her cousin and the classic Lindsey Lohan flick Mean Girls in order to troll her fans. God is a woman, so she may as well show them some love, especially since she's officially DONE with marriage.
Ari loves a good practical joke, and this time it involved an affectionate PDA with her longtime pal and relative Courtney Chipolone:
In a photo posted to her Instagram yesterday, the Sweetener singer appears to be kissing Courtney while their other galpal, Alexa Luria, looks on with an uncomfortable 'Thank u, next' expression.
Ariana wrote a caption to quote the cult teen comedy, alluding to the scene when Karen admits to kissing Seth Masakowski: "'Yeah but she’s my FIRST cousin."
According to Karen's logic:
"So, you have your cousins, and then you have your first cousins, and then you have your second cousins…" Classic Karen.
Ariana kept the Mean Girls references coming, adding another Instagram post of herself and her two friends:
It's almost a rite of passage after a big break up to transform your look, and Ariana has certainly followed the trend – so it probably means there's no chance of rekindling things with Pete.
Fans were quick to comment on how much they loved her new hair.
But we aren't quite sure if we were ready to say goodbye to the famous ponytail.
