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Forbes
5 days ago
- Business
- Forbes
Ariana Grande's Singles Rebound As Her Newest Tune Falls
Ariana Grande is entering a relatively quiet period on the charts in the United Kingdom. The music she released alongside the first of the two Wicked musical movies has largely disappeared, and her latest album, Eternal Sunshine, is mostly declining. Just one tune from the expanded edition of that set remains, but it's likely to vanish in the coming weeks as her most recent releases fade. However, two of the pop star's most successful singles have managed to rebound and reappear on the same tally. This week, Grande fills two spaces on the Official Physical Singles chart, as both of her current wins soar back onto the list. Both have already spent months on this tally in the past. 'One Last Time' ranks highest between the pair, as it reenters at No. 61. At the same time, 'The Boy Is Mine' — Grande's casual reworking of the Brandy and Monica R&B staple — blasts back in at No. 74. Both of those Grande smashes have previously cracked the top 10 on the Official Physical Singles chart. 'The Boy Is Mine' missed out on ruling the list of the top-selling individual songs on any physical format by just one space, while 'One Last Time' peaked at No. 5. Between the two, the newer of the bunch, 'The Boy Is Mine,' has actually spent more time on the ranking, now up to 35 frames. 'One Last Time' trails by exactly 20 weeks. Grande sees just one other track appear on a U.K.-based ranking at the moment. 'Twilight Zone,' the focus cut from the deluxe edition of her album Eternal Sunshine, which she titled Brighter Days Ahead, can still be found on the Official Singles chart this week. It drops from No. 49 to No. 56 in its eighth stay on the roster. Speaking of Eternal Sunshine, that project outperforms all of her current singles, as it holds a place on four different rankings. The set climbs a few spots on both the Official Albums Sales and Official Physical Albums charts, while slipping several spaces on the main tally of the most consumed releases in the country and the Official Albums Streaming roster.
Straits Times
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Straits Times
Life Listens: New music from Rose, Ariana Grande, Shazza and Benjamin Kheng
The Straits Times curates the most buzz-worthy music you need to know about that was released in the past month. PHOTOS: ROSES_ARE_ROSIE/INSTAGRAM, AFP, CROSS RATIO ENTERTAINMENT SINGAPORE – In this monthly column, The Straits Times curates the most buzz-worthy music you need to know about that was released in the past month. Stream This Song: Rose – Messy The latest single from Rose of K-pop girl group Blackpink is also her first contribution to a film soundtrack. Messy is the second single from F1: The Movie , the sports action drama starring Brad Pitt. It is set to open in Singapore cinemas on June 26. The minimally produced, electronic-tinged pop ballad has her taking a more restrained approach, with more crooning and less belting. Lyrically, it shares the same space as her previous solo single, Toxic Till The End. She also explores the darker side of complicated relationships in Messy, and how being in love can blind one to toxic traits. 'How bad could it really hurt?' she asks in the song. The South Korean-New Zealand singer is credited as a songwriter on the track, together with a team that includes Lostboy, the British songwriter-producer who won a Grammy for Best Pop Dance Recording for Australian diva Kylie Minogue's 2023 hit Padam Padam. Messy is also gaining traction among local listeners, and made its debut on Rias' Official Singapore Chart at No. 6 in mid-May. Must-see MV: Ariana Grande – Supernatural In the new music video for Supernatural, American singer-actress Ariana Grande walks through a burning, post-apocalyptic neighbourhood and get s abducted by aliens. It sounds like the plot of a B-grade science-fiction flick, but there are layers of hidden meanings behind the visuals. The UFO at the end, for example, is a symbol of the otherworldly love and loss of control she sings about on the track from her seventh album Eternal Sunshine (2024), while the destruction is a metaphor for the end of a doomed relationship. Directed by Grande and American music video director Christian Breslauer, the video first appeared as part of Brighter Days Ahead, the short film that accompanied Eternal Sunshine. It spawned a reissue, Eternal Sunshine Deluxe: Brighter Days Ahead, released in March. American singer-songwriter Ariana Grande in the music video for her song Supernatural, which is also part of Brighter Days Ahead, a short film that accompanies her seventh album Eternal Sunshine (2024). PHOTO: ARIANAGRANDE/YOUTUBE In the Brighter Days Ahead film set 70 years after the events of her We Can't Be Friends (Wait For Your Love) MV, Grande plays Peaches, a character who has her memories of a past relationship wiped out. If that sounds familiar, it is because it was influenced by Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind, the 2004 sci-fi romance film starring Jim Carrey and Kate Winslet that inspired Grande's album title. Ace Album: Sleep Token – Even In Arcadia Even In Arcadia is the fourth album by enigmatic British band Sleep Token. PHOTO: RCA RECORDS In the last couple of years, Sleep Token went from viral sensations to chart-topping global music stars. Fronted by a singer and multi-instrumentalist who is known only as Vessel, the enigmatic, mask-wearing British band are known for widening the scope of metal music by incorporating pop, R&B and electronic, ambient soundscapes. Even In Arcadia, Sleep Token's fourth album, strays even further from their hard rock and metal roots. Vessel croons passionately in emotionally-laden verses before being engulfed in big, downtuned power chords and polyrhythmic drums. British band Sleep Token are fronted by masked singer and multi-instrumentalist Vessel. PHOTO: ANDY FORD The cathartic screams are kept to a minimum, and he seems more intent on employing vibratos and falsettos in songs that tackle personal introspection and emotional vulnerability. Notably, in Caramel and Damocles, he sings about the burden of fame, and how a rising and increasingly demanding fan base paved the way to existential dread. Thanks to massive streaming numbers – Even In Arcadia registered the highest streaming week for a hard rock album – the release reached No. 1 on the Billboard album charts, a spot normally reserved for pop, hip-hop and country acts. Chart Champ: Morgan Wallen – I'm The Problem I'm The Problem is the fourth album by American country music singer Morgan Wallen. PHOTO: BIG LOUD American country singer Morgan Wallen's I'm The Problem went straight to No. 1 on the US Billboard album chart, its biggest debut so far in 2025. The new offering also scored the highest streaming week for any album released in 2025. His fourth album overall, it is his third to top this chart. A marathon of a listen, I'm The Problem runs a little under two hours, with 37 songs in total. American country music singer Morgan Wallen. PHOTO: DAVID LEHR As the title suggests, there is a distinctive shift to introspective songwriting throughout, a sign that the country star has embraced newfound maturity in his craft. It is a far cry from the carefree, pleasure-loving early works. Songs such as the title track and Kick Myself see Wallen tackle his imperfections, while Superman showcases a desire to be a better role model for his young son. Being one of contemporary country music's most successful artistes is sweet, but as he points out in tracks such as Falling Apart and Genesis, fame can come with a heavy emotional toll. Singapore Scene: Shazza and Benjamin Kheng – Olivia Dean Home-grown singer-songwriters Shazza and Benjamin Kheng collaborated for the first time on a pop song in Olivia Dean. PHOTO: CROSS RATIO ENTERTAINMENT Home-grown singer-songwriters Shazza and Benjamin Kheng collaborate for the first time on Olivia Dean, a sprightly pop track and a paean to first love. The pair mooted the team-up while they were both performers at the 2024 National Day Parade. The upbeat tune ha s an infectious melody and their voices blend harmoniously as they sing about the exhilarating rush of a new romance. Titled after English neo-soul singer-songwriter Olivia Dean, the song also features a catchy, choir-ready bridge as well as orchestral embellishments. Home-grown singer-songwriters Shazza and Benjamin Kheng collaborate for the first time on a pop song in Olivia Dean. PHOTO: CROSS RATIO ENTERTAINMENT Shazza, whose real name is Shareefa Aminah, was recently featured in the 10th edition of Forbes' 30 Under 30 Asia list released on May 15. The list, which includes other Asian personalities such as K-pop boy band Stray Kids, highlighted her viral TikTok videos with Canadian duo Crash Adams and the shoutout she got from Coldplay's singer Chris Martin during the British rock band's 2024 concert in Singapore. Olivia Dean is the second single Kheng released in 2025. He also dropped the pop-punk-tinged tune Spine in April. Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Forbes
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Ariana Grande's Album Cut May Finally Be Receiving The Attention It Deserves
At the moment, Ariana Grande is still promoting her current single, 'Twilight Zone,' which reaches new people every day. The tune serves as the focus track from the deluxe reissue of her latest album, Eternal Sunshine, which she refers to as Brighter Days Ahead. The cut is still performing fairly well at pop radio and growing its audience, but Grande may soon shift her attention to another track — an older one — as there appears to be genuine interest surrounding it. 'Supernatural,' an album cut featured on Eternal Sunshine, returns to one Billboard chart this week. It reappears at No. 146 on the Billboard Global Excl. U.S., the tally that ranks the most consumed songs around the world, excluding all streaming and purchasing activity from the U.S. The tune has only spent five frames on the list, and while it previously peaked at No. 24, the fact that it's back at all suggests there may be some heat behind the pop composition. Grande's team may have anticipated this surge — or it may be a coincidence — as the singer recently released a music video for the track. The visual isn't completely new, but is made up of scenes from her Brighter Days Ahead short film, which debuted at the same time as the deluxe edition release. In just a few days, the 'Supernatural' treatment amassed nearly two million views. Following the release of the 'Supernatural' video, it's entirely possible that the track will rise in consumption in the coming week or two. The tune could climb on the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. once again and may even find its way back to the Billboard Global 200 as well. That tally does include American streams and sales, and YouTube plays factor into where a song lands. While 'Supernatural' is the more exciting of the pair, 'Twilight Zone' remains the Grande single receiving proper promotion at the moment. The track debuts on the Radio Songs chart, hitting Billboard's list of the most successful tunes across all American radio stations. It opens at No. 42, giving the Grammy winner her milestone thirtieth placement on the ranking. Simultaneously, it lifts to a new all-time peak of No. 28 on the Adult Pop Airplay tally and holds at No. 16 on the Pop Airplay list, matching its previously set high point.
Forbes
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Ariana Grande May Soon Match Taylor Swift's All-Time Record
Ariana Grande's 'Twilight Zone' from Eternal Sunshine deluxe may earn her a fifth Grammy nod for ... More Best Pop Solo Performance—but she's never won the award. LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 18: Ariana Grande attends the "Wicked: Part One" European Premiere at The Royal Festival Hall on November 18, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Neil Mockford/WireImage) Ariana Grande entered the 2025 Grammy Awards with three nominations. Sadly, she didn't take home any trophies, as she lost in all three categories. Her consolation prize, however, was a different kind of recognition: she was also nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Wicked. As the world waits for the second half of that musical blockbuster, Grande dropped several new tunes and re-released her album Eternal Sunshine. The focus of the updated full-length may bring her back to the Grammys in just a few months — and it could help her make history. 'Twilight Zone' is the standout from Eternal Sunshine: Brighter Days Ahead, the deluxe edition of the full-length. The track is the only single pushed from the project – at least thus far – and it's one of five brand new cuts added to the tracklist. The song became a top 20 hit on the Hot 100 and has been steadily gaining at pop radio for weeks. Now, it seems like a real contender for the Grammy for Best Pop Solo Performance — especially in a year that doesn't look like it will be nearly as competitive as recent ceremonies. Grande has already been nominated for Best Pop Solo Performance four times. She's been up for the prize for her smashes 'Dangerous Woman,' 'God Is a Woman,' '7 Rings,' and 'Positions.' Somehow, though, she's never taken home the golden gramophone. Currently, Grande is tied with Adele and Kelly Clarkson for the third-most nominations in the Best Pop Solo Performance category. Only Billie Eilish and Taylor Swift have scored more, and they lead with five apiece. If 'Twilight Zone' earns Grande another nod — which seems highly likely — she will match Eilish and Swift. Although, it's also possible that either of those women could end up nominated as well. Eilish pushed a new tune from her album Hit Me Hard and Soft, 'Wildflower,' in time to be eligible for the upcoming ceremony. Swift doesn't appear to have anything that's a fit at the moment, but that could change, as there are still several months left in the current window, which ends on August 30. Will 'Twilight Zone' finally give Grande her first moment on top in this busy field, or will she have to settle for a fifth loss in a row? Either way, she may soon be headed for a historic showing in what is considered one of the most competitive fields at the Grammys.
Al Bawaba
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Al Bawaba
Here's why Ariana Grande skipped the 2025 Met Gala
ALBAWABA - Ariana Grande was noticeably absent from the 2025 Met Gala—here's what may have kept her away. Following the conclusion of the Met Gala for "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style," celebrities walked the red carpet with the sole directive to adhere to the "Tailored for You" dress code. But who didn't participate in this year's celebrations? Ariana Grande is that person. This year, Ari's co-stars from Wicked, Cynthia Erivo and Jeff Goldblum, were seen on the Met steps, but the multihyphenate was conspicuously missing from the fashion show. And why? Given that she recently released her deluxe album and short film, Eternal Sunshine: Brighter Days Ahead, she is probably attempting to maintain a low profile. US singer Ariana Grande arrives for the 2024 Met Gala (Photo by Angela WEISS / AFP) The last time Ariana was seen, she was in New York with Ethan Slater, supporting her closest friend Liz Gillies at the Broadway production of Little Shop of Horrors. The three were even photographed backstage by photographer Vincenzo Dimino: Ariana is also getting ready for another promotional tour, this time for Wicked: For Good, in case you missed it. During the making of these films, the two became very close friends, and Ariana has talked a lot about their relationship. "It's something that was important to us from the very beginning, to build something real and to know that we could have a safe space in each other for this journey because it was going to be tremendous," she told NPR in February. "We knew it was going to be years and years of some of the hardest work of our lives, and it's something that we started building from the day we were cast. We FaceTimed and congratulated each other, and the announcement happened, and the celebratory dinner happened. I liked her, but it suddenly became extremely real. I contacted them and said, "All right, let's keep in contact and give each other a call while we're looking over the documents. The stakes for this production are going to be quite high, so I want to be there for you and help make sure you have all you need. I also want us to tackle everything together."
