History of Ariana Grande in Timeline
Ariana Grande-Butera is a highly influential American singer, songwriter, and actress, celebrated for her impressive four-octave vocal range. She is widely recognized as a prominent figure in popular music, with Rolling Stone, Billboard, and Time acknowledging her significant impact and artistic achievements. Time magazine included her in their list of the 100 most influential people in both 2016 and 2019, further solidifying her status as a cultural icon.
1990: Publication of Oh, the Places You'll Go!
In 1990, Dr. Seuss's book "Oh, the Places You'll Go!", which Ariana Grande will later star in the animated film adaptation of, was published.
1997: Influence of Let's Talk About Love
Ariana Grande reflected on her childhood by posting videos of herself singing songs from Celine Dion's 1997 album "Let's Talk About Love" on her social media, indicating the album's influence on her.
2007: Kids Who Care Fundraising in 2007
In 2007, Kids Who Care, the South Florida youth singing group co-founded by Ariana Grande, raised over $500,000 through charitable fund-raisers.
2009: Broadway in South Africa in 2009
In 2009, as a member of the charitable organization Broadway in South Africa, Ariana Grande and her brother Frankie performed and taught music and dance to children in Gugulethu, South Africa.
August 2012: Beginning of on-again, off-again relationship with Jai Brooks
From August 2012, Ariana Grande was in an on-again, off-again relationship with Australian YouTuber Jai Brooks.
2012: Recording "The Way"
After recording "The Way" in 2012, Ariana Grande began dating rapper Mac Miller in 2016.
2013: Leaving the Catholic Church
Around 2013, during the pontificate of Benedict XVI, Ariana Grande left the Catholic Church, opposing its stance on homosexuality because her half-brother Frankie is gay.
2013: Campaign against online bullying in 2013
In 2013, Ariana Grande was featured with Bridgit Mendler and Kat Graham in Seventeen magazine in a public campaign to end online bullying called "Delete Digital Drama".
2013: Adopting a vegan diet
Since 2013, Ariana Grande has been following a vegan diet.
August 2014: End of on-again, off-again relationship with Jai Brooks
Until August 2014, Ariana Grande was in an on-again, off-again relationship with Australian YouTuber Jai Brooks.
September 2014: Stand Up to Cancer performance in September 2014
In September 2014, Ariana Grande participated at the charitable Stand Up to Cancer television program, performing her song "My Everything" in memory of her grandfather.
2014: Release of Santa Tell Me
Due to her 2014 song "Santa Tell Me" becoming a 21st-century Christmas standard and having a lasting impact, Grande was dubbed the "Princess of Christmas".
2014: Shift in Style
In 2014, Ariana Grande abandoned her earlier "age appropriate" style and adopted a style featuring short skirts and crop tops with knee-high boots, often complemented by cat and bunny ears.
2014: Criticism for alleged impolite behavior
In 2014, Ariana Grande faced criticism for alleged impolite interactions with reporters and fans, which she dismissed as "weird, inaccurate depictions".
2014: Awards and recognition in 2014
In 2014, Ariana Grande won a Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Award for Favorite TV Actress for her role on Sam & Cat, received the Breakthrough Artist of the Year Award from the Music Business Association and Best Newcomer at the Bambi Awards. She was also named Billboard Women in Music's Rising Star.
February 2015: The Honeymoon Tour Begins
In February 2015, Ariana Grande started her first worldwide concert tour, The Honeymoon Tour, to promote her album My Everything. The tour included shows in North America, Europe, Asia and South America.
March 2015: Featured on "Adore"
In March 2015, Ariana Grande was featured on Cashmere Cat's song "Adore", which was released that month.
July 2015: Doughnut Controversy
In July 2015, Ariana Grande sparked controversy after being seen on surveillance video in a doughnut shop licking doughnuts that were on display and saying "I hate Americans. I hate America. This is disgusting".
October 2015: Collaboration with Andrea Bocelli
In October 2015, Ariana Grande recorded the duet "E Più Ti Penso" with Italian recording artist Andrea Bocelli, which was released as the lead single from Bocelli's album Cinema (2015).
November 2015: Scream Queens Appearance
From September to November 2015, Ariana Grande guest-starred on several episodes of the Fox comedy-horror television series Scream Queens as Sonya Herfmann/Chanel #2.
November 2015: Release of handbag with Coach
In November 2015, Ariana Grande released a limited edition handbag in collaboration with Coach.
December 2015: Release of Christmas & Chill
In December 2015, Ariana Grande released her second Christmas EP, Christmas & Chill.
2015: Grande's acknowledgement of enunciation issues
In 2015, Ariana Grande acknowledged criticisms regarding her enunciation in her earlier recordings, expressing her hope to improve her pronunciation.
2015: Launch of debut fragrance, Ari by Ariana Grande
In 2015, Ariana Grande launched her debut fragrance, Ari by Ariana Grande, with Luxe Brands.
2015: Philanthropic activities in 2015
In 2015, Ariana Grande performed a cover of "Don't Dream It's Over" with Miley Cyrus to benefit the Happy Hippie Foundation, headlined the Dance On the Pier event, wrote an essay decrying misogyny, joined Madonna to raise funds for orphaned children in Malawi, and recorded "Better Days" with Victoria Monét in support of the Black Lives Matter movement.
2015: Begins Recording "Dangerous Woman"
In 2015, Ariana Grande started recording songs for her third studio album, Dangerous Woman, which was originally titled Moonlight.
2015: Launch of Grande's fragrance line
Since its launch in 2015, Ariana Grande's fragrance line has made over $1 billion in retail sales globally.
January 2016: Launch of makeup collection with MAC Cosmetics
In January 2016, Ariana Grande launched a makeup collection with MAC Cosmetics and donated 100% of proceeds to the MAC AIDS Fund.
January 2016: Featured on "Over and Over Again" Remix
In January 2016, Ariana Grande was featured in the remix version of "Over and Over Again", a song by English singer Nathan Sykes from his solo debut studio album Unfinished Business.
February 2016: Launch of fashion line with Lipsy London
In February 2016, Ariana Grande launched a fashion line with Lipsy London.
March 2016: "Dangerous Woman" Release and SNL Appearance
In March 2016, Ariana Grande released "Dangerous Woman" as the lead single from her retitled album of the same name, debuting at number ten on the Billboard Hot 100. The same month, Grande appeared as host and musical guest of Saturday Night Live, where she performed "Dangerous Woman" and debuted the promotional single "Be Alright".
May 20, 2016: Dangerous Woman Album Release
On May 20, 2016, Ariana Grande released Dangerous Woman, which debuted at number two on the Billboard 200.
2016: Beginning of relationship with Mac Miller
In 2016, Ariana Grande began dating rapper Mac Miller after recording "The Way" in 2012.
2016: Begins Working on Sweetener
In 2016, Ariana Grande began working on songs for her fourth studio album, Sweetener, with Pharrell Williams.
2016: MAC Viva Glam partnership in 2016
In 2016, Ariana Grande launched a line of lip shades, "Ariana Grande's MAC Viva Glam", with MAC Cosmetics, the profits of which benefited people affected by HIV and AIDS.
2016: Release of Frankie fragrance
In 2016, Ariana Grande released the limited edition Frankie fragrance.
2016: Named one of Time's 100 most influential people
In 2016, Ariana Grande was named one of Time's 100 most influential people in the world, recognizing her impact and influence.
2016: Launch of Sweet Like Candy fragrance
In 2016, following the success of her debut fragrance, Ariana Grande launched her third fragrance, Sweet Like Candy, with Luxe Brands.
2016: Doughnut incident parodied on Saturday Night Live
In 2016, while hosting Saturday Night Live, Ariana Grande poked fun at the 2015 doughnut licking incident, joking about kid stars ending up doing drugs, in jail, pregnant, or "get caught licking a doughnut they didn't pay for".
2016: Jason Robert Brown's article in Time magazine
In a 2016 Time magazine article, composer and playwright Jason Robert Brown praises Ariana Grande's undeniable vocal talent and its power to overcome obstacles.
February 2017: "Beauty and the Beast" Duet and Dangerous Woman Tour
In February 2017, Ariana Grande released the title track of the soundtrack for the 2017 live-action remake of Disney's Beauty and the Beast as a duet with John Legend. The same month, she began the Dangerous Woman Tour.
May 22, 2017: Manchester Arena Bombing
On May 22, 2017, a suicide bombing occurred at Ariana Grande's concert at Manchester Arena, resulting in 22 deaths and hundreds of injuries.
August 2017: Carpool Karaoke Appearance
In August 2017, Ariana Grande appeared in an Apple Music Carpool Karaoke episode, singing musical theatre songs with Seth MacFarlane.
August 2017: White nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia in August 2017
In August 2017, the white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia happened, the victims of which, Ariana Grande performed in A Concert for Charlottesville in September 2017 to benefit.
September 2017: Becoming a brand ambassador for Reebok
In September 2017, Ariana Grande became a brand ambassador for Reebok.
September 2017: Dangerous Woman Tour Ends
In September 2017, Ariana Grande concluded the Dangerous Woman Tour, which had been suspended after the Manchester Arena bombing.
September 2017: A Concert for Charlottesville performance in September 2017
In September 2017, Ariana Grande performed in A Concert for Charlottesville, which benefited the victims of the August 2017 white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia.
December 2017: Billboard's Female Artist of the Year
In December 2017, Billboard magazine named Ariana Grande as "Female Artist of the Year".
2017: Billboard year-end Top Female Artist of 2017
Ariana Grande was named the Billboard year-end Top Female Artist of 2017.
2017: One Love Manchester concert in 2017
In 2017, Ariana Grande organized the One Love Manchester concert to aid the victims of the Manchester Arena bombing and re-released "One Last Time" and her live performance of "Over the Rainbow" at the event as charity singles, raising $23 million.
2017: Release of Sweet Like Candy Limited Edition
In 2017, Ariana Grande released the limited edition Sweet Like Candy fragrance.
2017: Release of Moonlight fragrance
In 2017, Ariana Grande's fifth fragrance, Moonlight, was released with Luxe Brands.
2017: Transition from Ingénue to Independent Artist
In 2017, Celia Almeida of the Miami New Times noted that Ariana Grande made the most convincing transition from "ingénue to an independent female artist" among the biggest pop stars of the past 20 years.
March 2018: Participation in March for Our Lives in March 2018
In March 2018, Ariana Grande participated in March for Our Lives to support gun control reform.
April 2018: "No Tears Left to Cry" Release
In April 2018, Ariana Grande released "No Tears Left to Cry" as the lead single from Sweetener, debuting at number three on the Billboard Hot 100.
May 2018: End of relationship with Mac Miller
By May 2018, Ariana Grande's relationship with Mac Miller had ended, and she entered a relationship with Pete Davidson.
June 2018: Featured on "Bed" and "Dance to This"
In June 2018, Ariana Grande was featured in "Bed", the second single from Nicki Minaj's album Queen, and on Troye Sivan's single "Dance to This" from his album Bloom.
August 2018: Partnership with American Express for The Sweetener Sessions
In August 2018, Ariana Grande partnered with American Express for The Sweetener Sessions.
August 2018: Sweetener Album Release
In August 2018, Ariana Grande released Sweetener, which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200.
September 4, 2018: The Sweetener Sessions End
Ariana Grande's four concerts to promote the album Sweetener, billed as The Sweetener Sessions, ended on September 4, 2018, in London.
November 2018: "Thank U, Next" Single Release
In November 2018, Ariana Grande released the single "Thank U, Next", which debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 100.
November 29, 2018: Ariana Grande: Dangerous Woman Diaries Release
On November 29, 2018, Ariana Grande's four-part docuseries, Ariana Grande: Dangerous Woman Diaries, was released in collaboration with YouTube.
2018: Anxiety due to Manchester Arena bombing
In 2018, Ariana Grande nearly pulled out of her performance in the broadcast A Very Wicked Halloween due to anxiety developed after the Manchester Arena bombing.
2018: Release of Cloud fragrance
In 2018, Ariana Grande released her fragrance, Cloud, with Luxe Brands.
2018: Woman of the Year in 2018
In 2018, Ariana Grande was named Billboard Women in Music's Woman of the Year and one of the ten best-selling global recording artists by the IFPI.
January 2019: Coachella Headliner
In January 2019, Ariana Grande headlined the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.
January 18, 2019: "7 Rings" Single Release
On January 18, 2019, Ariana Grande released "7 Rings", which debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 issue dated February 2.
February 8, 2019: Thank U, Next Album Release
On February 8, 2019, Ariana Grande released Thank U, Next, which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200.
February 2019: Most-followed woman on Instagram
From February 2019 to January 2022, Ariana Grande was the most-followed woman on Instagram, highlighting her significant presence and influence on the platform.
February 2019: Grammy Win and Brit Award
In February 2019, Ariana Grande won her first Grammy for Best Pop Vocal Album for Sweetener. The same month, Grande won a Brit Award for International Female Solo Artist.
February 23, 2019: Top three spots on Billboard Hot 100 on February 23, 2019
On the week of February 23, 2019, Ariana Grande became the first solo artist to occupy the top three spots of the Billboard Hot 100 since the Beatles in 1964 with "7 Rings", "Break Up with Your Girlfriend, I'm Bored", and "Thank U, Next".
March 2019: Partnership with Starbucks for the launch of the Cloud Macchiato beverage
In March 2019, Ariana Grande partnered with Starbucks for the launch of the Cloud Macchiato beverage.
May 1, 2019: Billboard Music Awards Wins
On May 1, 2019, Ariana Grande won two Billboard Music Awards for Billboard Chart Achievement and Top Female Artist, performing via a pre-recorded performance from her Sweetener World Tour.
May 2019: Becoming the face of Givenchy's fall-winter campaign
In May 2019, Ariana Grande was announced as the face of Givenchy's fall-winter campaign.
August 2019: "Boyfriend" Single Release
In August 2019, Ariana Grande released the single "Boyfriend" with pop duo Social House, which debuted at number eight on the Hot 100.
August 16, 2019: Co-Wrote Normani's Motivation
On August 16, 2019, Ariana Grande co-wrote singer Normani's debut solo single "Motivation".
October 25, 2019: Featured on "Good as Hell" Remix
On October 25, 2019, Ariana Grande was featured on the remix of Lizzo's song "Good as Hell".
November 1, 2019: Charlie's Angels Soundtrack Release
On November 1, 2019, Ariana Grande co-executive produced the soundtrack to the film Charlie's Angels, also co-writing and performing various songs for the record.
November 2019: Endorsement of Bernie Sanders' presidential bid
In November 2019, Ariana Grande endorsed Bernie Sanders' second presidential bid.
December 22, 2019: Sweetener World Tour Concludes
On December 22, 2019, Ariana Grande's Sweetener World Tour concluded, spanning 97 shows through North America and Europe.
2019: Most-streamed female artist on Apple Music in 2019
As of 2019, Ariana Grande was the most-streamed female act on Apple Music and was the first female act to reach 3 billion total streams on the platform.
2019: "Thank U, Next" Streaming Success
In 2019, "Thank U, Next" was the most-streamed song by a woman globally on Apple Music.
2019: Release of Thank U, Next fragrance
In 2019, Ariana Grande released her fragrance, Thank U, Next, with Luxe Brands.
2019: Named one of Time's 100 most influential people again
In 2019, Ariana Grande was once again named one of Time's 100 most influential people in the world, solidifying her status as a significant cultural figure.
2019: Billboard Music Awards in 2019
In 2019, Ariana Grande won 2 Billboard Music Awards, including Top Female Artist.
2019: Questions about vegan diet due to Starbucks drink
In 2019, fans questioned whether Ariana Grande was still vegan after she worked with Starbucks to create a special edition of one of her favorite drinks that contained eggs.
2019: Last Concert Tour Before Eternal Sunshine Tour
The Eternal Sunshine Tour in 2026 will be Ariana Grande's first concert tour since 2019.
January 2020: Beginning of relationship with Dalton Gomez
In January 2020, Ariana Grande began dating real estate agent Dalton Gomez.
January 2020: iHeartRadio Music Awards nominations and Grammy performance
In January 2020, Ariana Grande received multiple nominations at the 2020 iHeartRadio Music Awards, including Female Artist of the Year. She also performed a medley at the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards.
May 8, 2020: Release of "Stuck with U"
On May 8, 2020, Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber released their collaboration song "Stuck with U," with proceeds donated to the First Responders Children's Foundation. The song debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 100.
May 2020: Philanthropic and activism efforts in May 2020
In May 2020, Ariana Grande announced that all net proceeds from her collaboration with Justin Bieber, "Stuck With U", would be donated to the First Responders Children's Foundation and joined a Los Angeles protest against the murder of George Floyd.
May 2020: Relationship with Dalton Gomez made public in "Stuck with U" music video
In May 2020, Ariana Grande's relationship with Dalton Gomez was made public in the music video of her and Justin Bieber's charity single "Stuck with U".
June 2020: Thank U, Next Certified Double Platinum
In June 2020, Thank U, Next by Ariana Grande was certified double platinum by the RIAA.
October 30, 2020: Release of Positions album
On October 30, 2020, Ariana Grande's sixth studio album, Positions, was released, debuting at number one on the Billboard 200.
November 13, 2020: Appearance on Adult Swim Festival
On November 13, 2020, Ariana Grande made a surprise appearance on the Adult Swim Festival, performing Thundercat's song "Them Changes".
December 4, 2020: Release of "Oh Santa!" remix
On December 4, 2020, Ariana Grande and Jennifer Hudson featured on a remix of Mariah Carey's 2010 Christmas song "Oh Santa!" as part of Mariah Carey's Magical Christmas Special.
December 20, 2020: Engagement to Dalton Gomez
On December 20, 2020, Ariana Grande announced her engagement to Dalton Gomez after 11 months of dating.
December 21, 2020: Release of Excuse Me, I Love You on Netflix
On December 21, 2020, Ariana Grande released the concert film for her Sweetener World Tour, Excuse Me, I Love You, exclusively on Netflix.
2020: Thank U, Next featured in Guinness World Records 2020 edition
Eleven records were achieved from the success of her album Thank U, Next which was featured in the 2020 edition of the Guinness World Records.
2020: Refraining from interviews
In 2020, Ariana Grande admitted to refraining from interviews out of fear of being labeled a "diva" and having her words misconstrued.
2020: Collaboration with Lady Gaga and Forbes Ranking
In 2020, Ariana Grande appeared on Lady Gaga's "Rain on Me", which debuted at number one. She also became the highest-earning woman in music on Forbes's 2020 Celebrity 100 list.
2020: Chart Records in 2020
In 2020, Ariana Grande became the first act to have her first five number-one singles debut at number one. Grande also broke the record for the most number one debuts and became the first female artist topping Global 200, Global 200 Excl. US and Hot 100 simultaneously and she became the first artist to have three singles debut at number one on a single calendar year.
2020: Endorsement of Joe Biden for president
In 2020, Ariana Grande endorsed Joe Biden for the presidential election.
2020: Release of R.E.M. fragrance
In 2020, Ariana Grande released her fragrance, R.E.M., with Luxe Brands.
2020: Top-selling global recording artist in 2020
In 2020, Ariana Grande was named as one of the ten best-selling global recording artists by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI).
2020: "First pop diva of the streaming generation"
In 2020, Bloomberg News named Ariana Grande the "first pop diva of the streaming generation", highlighting her impact on the music industry in the digital age.
January 15, 2021: "34+35" remix release
On January 15, 2021, Ariana Grande released a "34+35" remix featuring Doja Cat and Megan Thee Stallion.
February 19, 2021: Positions deluxe edition release
On February 19, 2021, the deluxe edition of Positions was released, including the "34+35" remix and other bonus tracks.
April 2021: Featured on "Save Your Tears" Remix
In April 2021, Ariana Grande was featured on a remix of The Weeknd's "Save Your Tears", which reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and Canadian Hot 100.
April 2021: Positions Achieves Vinyl Sales Record
In April 2021, the vinyl release of Ariana Grande's 'Positions' achieved the largest vinyl sales week by a female artist since 1991, selling 32,000 copies.
May 15, 2021: Marriage to Dalton Gomez
On May 15, 2021, Ariana Grande married Dalton Gomez in a private ceremony at her home in Montecito, California.
May 2021: Saturday Night Live Ratings
The October 12, 2024 episode of Saturday Night Live that Ariana Grande hosted had the show's highest ratings since May 2021.
June 2021: Equality Act support and BetterHelp partnership in June 2021
In June 2021, Ariana Grande signed an open letter to Congress requesting passage of the Equality Act and partnered with BetterHelp, giving away $2 million worth of therapy to fans.
June 2021: Featured on "I Don't Do Drugs"
In June 2021, Ariana Grande was featured on the song "I Don't Do Drugs" from Doja Cat's third studio album, Planet Her.
September 2021: Joins The Voice as a Coach
In September 2021, Ariana Grande joined as a coach on the twenty-first season of The Voice, becoming the highest-paid coach in the show's history.
November 2021: Launch of R.E.M. Beauty makeup line
In November 2021, Ariana Grande launched her makeup line R.E.M. Beauty.
November 2021: Casting in Wicked
In November 2021, Ariana Grande was cast as Galinda Upland in the two-part film adaptation of the musical Wicked, directed by Jon M. Chu.
December 3, 2021: Release of "Just Look Up"
On December 3, 2021, Ariana Grande released the song "Just Look Up", in collaboration with Kid Cudi, to promote the film Don't Look Up.
December 2021: Appearance in Don't Look Up film
In December 2021, Ariana Grande appeared in Adam McKay's film Don't Look Up.
December 2021: Deletion of Twitter account
In December 2021, Ariana Grande deleted her Twitter account, citing concerns about misinterpretations and wanting to prioritize her relationship with her fans and her art.
2021: Streaming success in 2021
As of 2021, Ariana Grande had 98 billion streams globally, making her one of the most-streamed artists of all time and the first female artist to surpass 90 billion streams.
2021: Donation to Royal Manchester Children's Hospital in 2021
In 2021, Ariana Grande had gifted nearly 1,000 presents to patients across the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital network's children's wards and newborn intensive care units.
2021: Release of God Is a Woman fragrance
In 2021, Ariana Grande released her fragrance, God Is a Woman, with Luxe Brands.
2021: Release of Thank U, Next 2.0 and Cloud Intense fragrances
In 2021, Ariana Grande released the limited editions Thank U, Next 2.0 and Cloud Intense fragrances.
2021: Most-Played Artist on iHeartRadio and Positions Ranking
In 2021, Ariana Grande was named the most-played artist on iHeartRadio's stations, reaching 2.6 billion in audience. The album Positions ranked at number eight on the 2021 year-end Billboard 200 chart.
2021: "Thank U, Next" Ranked in Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Songs
In 2021, Rolling Stone ranked Ariana Grande's song "Thank U, Next" number 137 in their revision of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time, recognizing its cultural impact and significance.
January 2022: End of Most Followed Era on Instagram
In January 2022, Ariana Grande's reign as the most followed woman on Instagram ended.
March 2022: R.E.M. Beauty distributed at Ulta Beauty
As of March 2022, Ariana Grande's makeup line R.E.M. Beauty is distributed at Ulta Beauty.
May 2022: 'Bans Off Our Bodies' advertisement in May 2022
In May 2022, Ariana Grande was among 160 artists and influencers, who signed a 'Bans Off Our Bodies' full-page advertisement in The New York Times, in support of abortion rights in the US.
June 2022: Endorsement for Karen Bass in June 2022
In June 2022, Ariana Grande endorsed Karen Bass for 2022 Los Angeles mayoral election.
2022: Release of Mod Vanilla and Mod Blush duo fragrance collection
In 2022, Ariana Grande released the Mod Vanilla and Mod Blush duo fragrance collection with Luxe Brands.
2022: Hospital gifts in 2022
In 2022, Ariana Grande surprised children at hospitals in Manchester with gifts.
2022: Cloud as the best-selling fragrance at Ulta
In 2022, it was reported that Ariana Grande's Cloud fragrance was the best-selling fragrance at Ulta, selling one bottle every eleven seconds.
February 2023: Launch of R.E.M. Beauty in Sephora stores and online sites
In February 2023, Ariana Grande's brand R.E.M. Beauty was launched in 81 Sephora stores and 13 online sites, including across Europe.
February 20, 2023: Separation from Dalton Gomez
On February 20, 2023, Ariana Grande and Dalton Gomez separated.
February 24, 2023: "Die for You" Remix Release
On February 24, 2023, a remix of The Weeknd's 2016 song "Die for You" with Ariana Grande was released, marking their fourth collaboration.
March 11, 2023: "Die for You" Remix Reaches Number One
On March 11, 2023, the remix of "Die for You" reached the top of the Billboard Hot 100, becoming both artists' seventh number-one hit.
July 2023: Beginning of relationship with Ethan Slater
As of July 2023, Ariana Grande is in a relationship with her Wicked co-star Ethan Slater.
August 25, 2023: Reissue of Yours Truly (Tenth Anniversary Edition)
On August 25, 2023, Ariana Grande released a reissue of her debut studio album, Yours Truly (Tenth Anniversary Edition).
December 9, 2023: Surprise Appearance at Mariah Carey's Show
On December 9, 2023, Ariana Grande and Jennifer Hudson made a surprise appearance onstage to sing the "Oh Santa!" remix at Mariah Carey's show at Madison Square Garden.
2023: Earning $1.6 million per sponsored Instagram post
As of 2023, Ariana Grande earns $1.6 million per sponsored Instagram post.
2023: Album units and streams in the US
As of 2023, in the US, Grande has moved 22.4 million album units, and garnered over 23.6 billion streams across lead artist credits, according to Luminate.
2023: Release of Cloud Pink fragrance
In 2023, Ariana Grande released the limited edition Cloud Pink fragrance.
2023: Signing of Artists4Ceasefire open letter
In 2023, Ariana Grande signed an open letter from Artists4Ceasefire to president Joe Biden regarding the Gaza war.
2023: Opposition to book bans in 2023
In 2023, Ariana Grande was one of 175 entertainers to sign an open letter to oppose books bans in US schools.
2023: Ranked among the 200 Greatest Singers of All Time
In 2023, Rolling Stone ranked Ariana Grande at number 43 among the 200 Greatest Singers of All Time, acknowledging her vocal prowess and influence in music.
January 12, 2024: Release of "Yes, And?"
On January 12, 2024, Ariana Grande released "Yes, And?", the lead single from her upcoming album Eternal Sunshine.
March 8, 2024: Release of Eternal Sunshine
On March 8, 2024, Ariana Grande's seventh studio album, Eternal Sunshine, was released to universal acclaim.
March 9, 2024: Saturday Night Live Performance
On March 9, 2024, Ariana Grande appeared as the musical guest on Saturday Night Live to promote Eternal Sunshine.
March 2024: Finalization of divorce from Dalton Gomez
In March 2024, Ariana Grande's divorce from Dalton Gomez was finalized.
May 6, 2024: Performs at the Met Gala
On May 6, 2024, Ariana Grande performed at the Met Gala, joined by Cynthia Erivo for the show's finale.
May 2024: Sharing fundraiser for Palestinians in Gaza
In May 2024, Ariana Grande shared a fundraiser to provide humanitarian aid for Palestinians in Gaza, after an Israeli airstrike on Rafah.
May 2024: Katy Perry Declares Grande 'Best Singer of Our Generation'
In May 2024, Katy Perry declared Ariana Grande to be "the best singer of our generation," highlighting Grande's vocal talent and influence.
July 2024: Becoming a brand ambassador of Swarovski
In July 2024, Ariana Grande became the brand ambassador of Swarovski.
August 22, 2024: Reissue of My Everything
On August 22, 2024, Ariana Grande released a reissue of her second studio album, My Everything, for the tenth anniversary.
October 11, 2024: Featured on Charli XCX's Remix Album
On October 11, 2024, Ariana Grande featured on the remix to "Sympathy Is a Knife" on Charli XCX's remix album Brat and It's Completely Different but Also Still Brat.
October 12, 2024: Hosting Saturday Night Live
On October 12, 2024, Ariana Grande hosted Saturday Night Live to promote the film Wicked. The episode achieved the show's highest ratings since May 2021 and became its most-watched episode on Peacock and social media.
October 2024: First appearance as the face of Swarovski
In October 2024, Ariana Grande's first appearance as the face of Swarovski was in the house's holiday campaign.
November 22, 2024: Theatrical Release of Wicked
On November 22, 2024, the first part of the film adaptation of the musical Wicked, starring Ariana Grande as Galinda Upland, was theatrically released. It became a critical and commercial success, grossing US$756 million worldwide and becoming the highest-grossing musical adaptation film of all time. Grande's performance was praised, earning her nominations for several awards.
2024: Collaboration with Robertet Group and International Flavors & Fragrances
As of 2024, Ariana Grande's fragrances are developed and manufactured in collaboration with Robertet Group and International Flavors & Fragrances.
2024: Milestones on streaming platforms in 2024
In 2024, Ariana Grande became the first artist to have five albums with multiple songs over a billion streams and the first woman with over 123 million monthly listeners on the app.
2024: Endorsement of Kamala Harris for vice president
In 2024, Ariana Grande endorsed Kamala Harris for the presidential election.
2024: Release of Lovenotes fragrance collection
In 2024, Ariana Grande released the Lovenotes collection of four region-exclusive fragrances with Luxe Brands.
2024: Ranked as one of the top-selling recording artists in 2024
The IFPI ranked Ariana Grande as 2024's eleventh-best-selling recording artist globally.
2024: Ranked among the greatest pop stars in 2024
The magazine also ranked her as the sixth-greatest pop star of 2024.
January 2025: Release of capsule collection with Giovanna Battaglia Engelbert
In January 2025, Ariana Grande collaborated with Swarovski's global creative director Giovanna Battaglia Engelbert on a capsule collection.
January 2025: Reposting messaging from Advocates for Trans Equality
In January 2025, Ariana Grande reposted messaging from the nonprofit organization Advocates for Trans Equality on social media, responding to US President Donald Trump's order to withdraw federal recognition for transgender people.
March 2, 2025: Opening the 97th Academy Awards Ceremony
On March 2, 2025, Ariana Grande and her Wicked co-star Cynthia Erivo opened the 97th Academy Awards ceremony with a medley of "Over the Rainbow", "Home", and "Defying Gravity".
March 28, 2025: Release of Eternal Sunshine Deluxe: Brighter Days Ahead
On March 28, 2025, Ariana Grande released "Eternal Sunshine Deluxe: Brighter Days Ahead", a reissue of her album "Eternal Sunshine", accompanied by a short film where she starred as Peaches, which she directed and co-wrote. This reissue led "Eternal Sunshine" to become her longest-running number one album in the US with three weeks at the top.
April 2025: Billboard Hot 100 entries as of April 2025
As of April 2025, Ariana Grande has 96 entries on the Hot 100, and is the fourth female artist with the most Hot 100 entries.
April 2025: Release of Twilight Zone and Feature on Still Blooming
In April 2025, Ariana Grande released "Twilight Zone" as the lead single from the reissue of Eternal Sunshine, reaching the top ten on the Billboard Global 200 and the UK singles chart. Also in April 2025, she featured on Jeff Goldblum and the Mildred Snitzer Orchestra's jazz album "Still Blooming" for a rendition of the song "I Don't Know Why (I Just Do)".
June 17, 2025: Death of grandmother, Marjorie "Nonna" Grande
On June 17, 2025, Ariana Grande announced that her grandmother, Marjorie "Nonna" Grande, had died at the age of 99.
June 27, 2025: Collaboration on "One Heart, One Voice"
On June 27, 2025, Ariana Grande, Mariah Carey, and Barbra Streisand released "One Heart, One Voice" for Streisand's album, "The Secret of Life: Partners, Volume Two". Melissa Ruggieri of USA Today described the collaboration as "the holy trinity of glorious sound" but labeled the track an "otherwise generic ballad".
November 2025: Scheduled release of Wicked: For Good
In November 2025, the second part of the film adaptation, Wicked: For Good, is scheduled for release.
November 2025: Social Media Influence
As of November 2025, Ariana Grande's YouTube channel has over 56 million subscribers, and her Spotify profile has over 106 million followers, making her one of the most influential celebrities on the internet.
2025: Guinness World Records as of 2025
As of 2025, Ariana Grande has broken 39 Guinness World Records.
2025: Certified Units in the UK
As of 2025, Ariana Grande is one of the best-selling female artists in the UK, with over 36 million certified units.
2025: Second-most-streamed woman on Spotify as of 2025
As of 2025, Ariana Grande is the second-most-streamed woman and the seventh-most-streamed act on Spotify, with over 59 billion streams across all credits.
2025: Kids' Choice Award in 2025
In 2025, Ariana Grande won a Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Award for Favorite Movie Actress for her performance in Wicked.
2025: Ranked in Billboard's Top 100 Women Artists
In 2025, Billboard ranked Ariana Grande at number eight on its list of the "Top 100 Women Artists of the 21st Century", highlighting her contributions and impact in the music industry.
2025: Release of Cherry Blossom fragrance
In 2025, the Cherry Blossom fragrance was released as a R.E.M. Beauty product via Ulta.
2026: Upcoming projects in 2026
In 2026, Ariana Grande is set to appear in the film "Focker In-Law" and embark on the "Eternal Sunshine Tour", her first concert tour since 2019, which will feature 41 shows between June and September.
March 2028: Release of Oh, the Places You'll Go! film adaptation
In March 2028, an animated film adaptation of Dr. Seuss's 1990 book "Oh, the Places You'll Go!" is slated for release, featuring Ariana Grande.
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