History of Ariana Grande in Timeline
Ariana Grande-Butera is an American singer, songwriter, and actress, widely recognized as a pop icon and influential figure in popular music. She's celebrated for her impressive four-octave vocal range. Grande's achievements include two Grammy Awards, a Brit Award, two Billboard Music Awards, three American Music Awards, and ten MTV Video Music Awards. In 2020, she was the world's highest-paid female musician. With over 90 million records sold globally, Grande is one of the best-selling music artists of all time.
1964: Beatles Occupy Top 5 Spots
In 1964, The Beatles occupied the top five spots on the Billboard Hot 100, an achievement Ariana Grande would emulate years later when she became the first solo artist to occupy the top three spots on the Billboard Hot 100.
1964: Grande Family Ownership of Hose-McCann Communications
In 1964, the Grande family has owned Hose-McCann Communications.
1964: Billboard Hot 100 Top 3 Since 1964
On February 23, 2019, Ariana Grande's singles occupied the top three spots on the Billboard Hot 100 for the first time since The Beatles achieved the same in 1964.
1972: Copyright Infringement Claim
In 2013, Ariana Grande was later sued by Minder Music for copying the line "What we gotta do right here is go back, back in time" from the 1972 song "Troglodyte (Cave Man)" by The Jimmy Castor Bunch.
June 26, 1993: Ariana Grande's Birth
On June 26, 1993, Ariana Grande-Butera was born in Boca Raton, Florida, to Joan Grande and Edward Butera.
1997: Celine Dion's album Let's Talk About Love release
In 1997 Celine Dion released Let's Talk About Love, which Ariana Grande later reflected on by posting videos of herself singing songs from the album on her social media.
2001: Highest charting song credited to three or more female soloists
In 2001, Christina Aguilera, Mýa, Pink and Lil' Kim's "Lady Marmalade" held the record for the highest-charting song credited to three or more female soloists on the Hot 100, until the release of "34+35" remix.
2007: Kids Who Care Fundraising
In 2007, the youth singing group Kids Who Care, co-founded by a ten-year-old Ariana Grande, raised over $500,000 through charitable fund-raisers.
2008: Broadway Debut in 13
In 2008, Ariana Grande began her career as a teenage actress by appearing in the Broadway musical '13'.
2008: Cast in Broadway Musical 13
In 2008, Ariana Grande was cast as cheerleader Charlotte in the Broadway musical '13'.
2009: Cast in Victorious
In 2009, Ariana Grande was cast in the Nickelodeon television show 'Victorious' as Cat Valentine.
2009: Broadway in South Africa
In 2009, Ariana Grande, as a member of Broadway in South Africa, performed and taught music and dance to children in Gugulethu, South Africa, alongside her brother Frankie.
March 2010: Victorious Premieres
In March 2010, the Nickelodeon show 'Victorious' premiered to the second-largest audience for a live-action series in Nickelodeon, with 5.7 million viewers. Ariana Grande played Cat Valentine.
August 2010: Working on Debut Album
In August 2010, after the first season of 'Victorious' wrapped, Ariana Grande began working on her debut album.
2010: Rise to Fame in Victorious
In 2010, Ariana Grande rose to fame as Cat Valentine in the Nickelodeon television series 'Victorious'.
2010: Grande became first female artist since Rihanna and Katy Perry to have three number-one singles
In 2010, Grande became the first female artist since Rihanna and Katy Perry to have three number-one singles in a single calendar year.
2010: Release of Oh Santa! by Mariah Carey
In 2010, Mariah Carey released the original version of the Christmas song 'Oh Santa!'
April 2011: Victorious Season 2 Premiere
In April 2011, the second season of 'Victorious' premiered to 6.2 million viewers, becoming the show's highest-rated episode.
May 2011: Appearance in Greyson Chance's Video
In May 2011, Ariana Grande appeared in Greyson Chance's video for the song "Unfriend You" from his album 'Hold On 'til the Night'.
August 2011: First Musical Appearance on Victorious Soundtrack
In August 2011, Ariana Grande made her first musical appearance on the track "Give It Up" from the 'Victorious' soundtrack.
November 2011: Voicing Role in Snowflake, the White Gorilla
In November 2011, Ariana Grande voiced the title role in the English dub of the Spanish-language animated film 'Snowflake, the White Gorilla'.
December 2011: Release of First Single
In December 2011, Ariana Grande released her first single, "Put Your Hearts Up", which she later disowned.
June 5, 2012: Release of Victorious 2.0 Soundtrack
On June 5, 2012, Ariana Grande supplied vocals as part of the show's cast for the song "5 Fingaz to the Face" on the second soundtrack, Victorious 2.0.
August 2012: Began on-again, off-again relationship with Jai Brooks
From August 2012 to August 2014, Ariana Grande was in an on-again, off-again relationship with Australian YouTuber Jai Brooks.
November 6, 2012: Release of Victorious 3.0 Soundtrack
On November 6, 2012, the third and final soundtrack, Victorious 3.0, was released, which featured a duet by Ariana Grande and Victoria Justice titled "L.A. Boyz".
December 2012: Collaboration on Popular Song
In December 2012, Ariana Grande collaborated on the single version of "Popular Song", a duet with British singer and songwriter Mika.
2012: Began dating Mac Miller after recording "The Way"
After recording "The Way" in 2012, Ariana Grande began dating rapper Mac Miller in 2016.
February 2013: Victorious Finale Airs
In February 2013, after four seasons, 'Victorious' was not renewed, with the finale airing.
August 2013: Duet with Nathan Sykes and Joining Believe Tour
In August 2013, Ariana Grande recorded the duet "Almost Is Never Enough" with Nathan Sykes of The Wanted and joined Justin Bieber on his Believe Tour for three shows.
August 2013: Release of Right There
In August 2013, the third single, "Right There", featuring Detroit rapper Big Sean, from the album 'Yours Truly' was released.
August 30, 2013: Release of Yours Truly
On August 30, 2013, Ariana Grande released her debut album, 'Yours Truly', which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200.
December 2013: Release of Christmas Kisses EP
In December 2013, Ariana Grande released a four-song Christmas EP, 'Christmas Kisses'.
2013: Left the Catholic Church
Around 2013, Ariana Grande left the Catholic Church during the pontificate of Benedict XVI, opposing its stance on homosexuality and stating that her half-brother Frankie is gay.
2013: Winx Club Role
From 2011 to 2013, Ariana Grande was cast in the role of fairy Princess Diaspro in the Nickelodeon revival of 'Winx Club'.
2013: Release of Yours Truly and Sam & Cat Debut
In 2013, Ariana Grande signed with Republic Records and released her debut studio album, 'Yours Truly,' which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200. Also in 2013, she starred in the spin-off series 'Sam & Cat'.
2013: Delete Digital Drama Campaign
In 2013, Ariana Grande was featured with Bridgit Mendler and Kat Graham in Seventeen magazine in a public campaign called "Delete Digital Drama" to end online bullying. She also urged fans to stop supporting SeaWorld after watching the film Blackfish that year.
January 2014: Recording Second Album and People's Choice Award
In January 2014, Ariana Grande began recording her second studio album and earned the Favorite Breakout Artist award at the People's Choice Awards 2014.
March 2014: Singing at the White House
In March 2014, Ariana Grande sang at the White House concert, "Women of Soul: In Performance at the White House".
August 2014: Ended on-again, off-again relationship with Jai Brooks
From August 2012 to August 2014, Ariana Grande was in an on-again, off-again relationship with Australian YouTuber Jai Brooks.
August 25, 2014: Release of My Everything
On August 25, 2014, Ariana Grande released her second studio album 'My Everything', which debuted atop the Billboard 200.
September 2014: Stand Up to Cancer Performance
In September 2014, Ariana Grande participated in the Stand Up to Cancer television program, performing her song "My Everything" in memory of her grandfather, who had died of cancer that July.
September 27, 2014: Saturday Night Live Performance
On September 27, 2014, Ariana Grande was the musical performer on Saturday Night Live, with Chris Pratt as the host.
November 2014: Featured in Major Lazer's "All My Love"
In November 2014, Ariana Grande was featured in Major Lazer's song "All My Love" from the soundtrack album for the film The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 (2014). Also, later that month, Grande released the Christmas song "Santa Tell Me" as a single from the reissue of her first Christmas EP, Christmas Kisses (2014).
2014: "Santa Tell Me" impact as a Christmas standard
Due to her 2014 song "Santa Tell Me" becoming a modern-day Christmas standard, Ariana Grande was dubbed the "Princess of Christmas".
2014: Shift in Style
In 2014, Ariana Grande abandoned her earlier modest style and adopted short skirts and crop tops with knee-high boots for live performances and red carpet events.
2014: Criticism for Alleged Impolite Interactions
In 2014, Ariana Grande faced criticism for alleged impolite interactions with reporters and fans, which she dismissed as "weird, inaccurate depictions".
2014: Release of My Everything
In 2014, Ariana Grande released her second album, 'My Everything', blending pop, R&B, and electronic music.
2014: Awards and Recognition in 2014
In 2014, Ariana Grande won a Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Award for Favorite TV Actress for her performance on Sam & Cat. She also 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 embarked on her first worldwide concert tour, The Honeymoon Tour, to further promote My Everything, with shows in North America, Europe, Asia and South America.
March 2015: Featured on Cashmere Cat's "Adore"
In March 2015, Ariana Grande was featured on Cashmere Cat's song "Adore". She also signed an exclusive publishing contract with the Universal Music Publishing Group, covering her entire music catalog during this time.
July 2015: Doughnut Shop Controversy
In July 2015, Ariana Grande sparked controversy after being seen on surveillance video in a doughnut shop licking doughnuts and saying "I hate Americans. I hate America. This is disgusting".
October 2015: Duet 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: Guest-Starred on Scream Queens
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: Released Handbag with Coach
In November 2015, Ariana Grande released a limited edition handbag in collaboration with Coach.
December 2015: Christmas & Chill EP Release
In December 2015, Ariana Grande released her second Christmas EP, Christmas & Chill.
2015: Grande Acknowledges Enunciation Criticisms
In 2015, Ariana Grande admitted that pronunciation was something she hoped to improve, acknowledging criticisms of her enunciation, particularly on her earlier recordings.
2015: Happy Hippie Foundation Benefit
In 2015, Ariana Grande and Miley Cyrus performed a cover of Crowded House's "Don't Dream It's Over" as part of Cyrus' "Backyard Sessions" to benefit her Happy Hippie Foundation, which helps homeless and LGBT youths. Grande also headlined the Dance On the Pier event during LGBT Pride Week in New York City.
2015: Began Recording Dangerous Woman Album
In 2015, Ariana Grande began recording songs for her third studio album, Dangerous Woman, originally titled Moonlight. In October of that year, she released the single "Focus", initially intended as the lead single from the album.
2015: Launched debut fragrance, Ari by Ariana Grande
In 2015, Ariana Grande launched her debut fragrance, Ari by Ariana Grande.
2015: Launched Fragrance Line
Since its launch in 2015, Ariana Grande's fragrance franchise has made over $1 billion in retail sales globally.
January 2016: Launched makeup collection with MAC Cosmetics
In January 2016, Ariana Grande launched a makeup collection with MAC Cosmetics, donating 100% of proceeds to the MAC AIDS Fund.
January 2016: Featured on Nathan Sykes' "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: Launched fashion line with Lipsy London
In February 2016, Ariana Grande launched a fashion line with Lipsy London.
March 2016: Saturday Night Live Hosting and Musical Guest
In March 2016, Ariana Grande released "Dangerous Woman" as the lead single from the retitled album of the same name. 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 her album Dangerous Woman, which debuted at number two on the Billboard 200.
2016: Began dating Mac Miller after recording "The Way"
After recording "The Way" in 2012, Ariana Grande began dating rapper Mac Miller in 2016.
2016: Began working on Sweetener Album
In 2016, Ariana Grande began working on songs for her fourth studio album, Sweetener with Pharrell Williams.
2016: Saturday Night Live doughnut incident poke
In 2016, Ariana Grande hosted Saturday Night Live and made a joke about the doughnut incident.
2016: MAC Viva Glam Collaboration
In 2016, Ariana Grande launched a line of lip shades, "Ariana Grande's MAC Viva Glam", with MAC Cosmetics, with the profits benefiting people affected by HIV and AIDS.
2016: Launched third fragrance, Sweet Like Candy
In 2016, Ariana Grande launched her third fragrance, Sweet Like Candy.
2016: Release of Dangerous Woman
In 2016, Ariana Grande released her third album, 'Dangerous Woman', which contained internationally successful singles.
2016: Released limited edition Frankie fragrance
In 2016, Ariana Grande released the limited edition Frankie fragrance.
2016: Featured on the Time 100
In 2016, Ariana Grande was featured on the Time 100 list.
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.
2016: Release of Die for You by The Weeknd
In 2016, The Weeknd released the original song "Die for You".
2016: Jason Robert Brown's article in Time magazine
In 2016, composer and playwright Jason Robert Brown wrote in a Time magazine article about Ariana Grande's unbelievable sound allowing her to shut down every objection and obstacle.
February 2017: Release of Beauty and the Beast Duet
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. Also, that month she embarked on her third concert tour, the Dangerous Woman Tour, to promote the album.
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: Charlottesville White Nationalist Rally
In September 2017, Ariana Grande performed in A Concert for Charlottesville, which benefitted the victims of the August 2017 white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia.
September 2017: Dangerous Woman Tour Concludes
Ariana Grande's Dangerous Woman Tour, which was suspended after the Manchester Arena bombing, resumed on June 7 and ended in September 2017.
September 2017: Became brand ambassador for Reebok
In September 2017, Ariana Grande became a brand ambassador for Reebok.
September 2017: A Concert for Charlottesville Performance
In September 2017, Ariana Grande performed in A Concert for Charlottesville, which benefitted the victims of the August 2017 white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia.
December 2017: Named Billboard's 'Female Artist of the Year'
In December 2017, Billboard magazine named Ariana Grande '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, Ariana Grande organized the One Love Manchester concert to aid the victims of the Manchester Arena bombing. She also re-released "One Last Time" and her live performance of "Over the Rainbow" at the event as charity singles, raising $23 million.
2017: Released Sweet Like Candy Limited Edition fragrance
In 2017, Ariana Grande released Sweet Like Candy Limited Edition fragrance.
2017: Released fifth fragrance, Moonlight
In 2017, Ariana Grande's fifth fragrance, Moonlight, was released.
2017: Transition from Ingénue to Independent Artist
In 2017, Celia Almeida of the Miami New Times wrote that Ariana Grande made the most convincing transition from ingénue to an independent female artist.
March 2018: March for Our Lives Participation
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, with the song debuting at number three on the Billboard Hot 100.
May 2018: Ended relationship with Mac Miller
By May 2018, Ariana Grande's relationship with Mac Miller had ended, and she entered a whirlwind romance with comedian Pete Davidson.
June 2018: Featured on Nicki Minaj's "Bed"
In June 2018, Ariana Grande was featured in "Bed", the second single from Nicki Minaj's fourth studio album Queen. The same month, she was featured on Troye Sivan's single "Dance to This" from his sophomore album Bloom.
August 2018: Partnered with American Express for The Sweetener Sessions
In August 2018, Ariana Grande partnered with American Express for The Sweetener Sessions, a partnership which continued through the Sweetener World Tour in 2019, alongside T-Mobile.
August 2018: Sweetener Album Release
Released in August 2018, Ariana Grande's album Sweetener debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and received acclaim from critics.
September 4, 2018: Sweetener Sessions
Ariana Grande gave four concerts to promote the album Sweetener, billed as The Sweetener Sessions, in New York City, Chicago, Los Angeles, and London between August 20 and September 4, 2018.
November 2018: "Thank U, Next" Single Release
In November 2018, Ariana Grande released the single "Thank U, Next" and announced her fifth studio album of the same name. The song debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 100.
November 29, 2018: Ariana Grande: Dangerous Woman Diaries Docuseries Debut
On November 29, 2018, Ariana Grande released, in collaboration with YouTube, a four-part docuseries titled Ariana Grande: Dangerous Woman Diaries, showcasing behind-the-scenes footage from her Dangerous Woman Tour and the making of Sweetener.
2018: Developed PTSD and anxiety after Manchester Arena bombing
Following the Manchester Arena bombing, Ariana Grande developed post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and anxiety; she nearly pulled out of her performance in the 2018 broadcast A Very Wicked Halloween due to anxiety.
2018: Released Cloud fragrance
In 2018, Ariana Grande released Cloud fragrance.
2018: Release of Sweetener and First Grammy Win
In 2018, Ariana Grande released her trap-infused album 'Sweetener', which won her first Grammy Award.
2018: Billboard's Woman of the Year in 2018
In 2018, Ariana Grande was named Billboard Women in Music's Woman of the Year.
January 2019: Coachella Headliner
In January 2019, it was announced that Ariana Grande would be headlining the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, where she became the youngest and only the fourth female artist ever to headline the festival.
January 18, 2019: "7 Rings" Single Release
On January 18, 2019, Ariana Grande released her single "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 her album Thank U, Next, which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and garnered Grande's largest sales week of all time in the United States.
February 2019: Sweetener Wins Grammy Award
In February 2019, Ariana Grande earned 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, Ariana Grande's singles "7 Rings", "Break Up with Your Girlfriend, I'm Bored", and "Thank U, Next" charted at numbers one, two, and three respectively on the Billboard Hot 100, making her the first solo artist to occupy the top three spots of the chart since The Beatles in 1964.
March 2019: Partnered 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
On May 1, 2019, Ariana Grande won two awards for Billboard Chart Achievement and Top Female Artist at the 2019 Billboard Music Awards.
May 2019: Announced as 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: Release of single 'Boyfriend' with Social House
In August 2019, Ariana Grande released the single "Boyfriend" with pop duo Social House. The song debuted at number eight on the Hot 100 and topped the Rolling Stone Top 100 chart, becoming the first song by a woman to do so.
August 16, 2019: Grande co-wrote Normani's debut solo single
On August 16, 2019, Grande co-wrote singer Normani's debut solo single, "Motivation".
October 25, 2019: Featured on remix of Lizzo's song 'Good as Hell'
On October 25, 2019, Ariana Grande was featured on the remix of American singer and rapper Lizzo's song "Good as Hell".
November 1, 2019: Release of Charlie's Angels soundtrack
On November 1, 2019, the soundtrack to the film Charlie's Angels, co-executive produced by Grande, was released. Grande co-wrote and performed various songs for the record, which received a lukewarm reception.
November 2019: Endorsed Bernie Sanders' presidential bid
In November 2019, Ariana Grande endorsed Bernie Sanders' second presidential bid.
December 22, 2019: Sweetener World Tour Conclusion
On December 22, 2019, Ariana Grande concluded her Sweetener World Tour, which began on March 18. A live album of the tour's setlist, titled K Bye for Now (SWT Live), was released on December 23.
2019: Grande becomes Most-Followed Woman on Instagram
In 2019, Ariana Grande became the most-followed woman on Instagram.
2019: Release of Thank U, Next and Billboard Hot 100 Domination
In 2019, Ariana Grande released the album 'Thank U, Next', which garnered US number-one singles. She became the first solo artist to occupy the top three spots of the Billboard Hot 100.
2019: Released Thank U, Next fragrance
In 2019, Ariana Grande released the fragrance Thank U, Next.
2019: Named One of Time's 100 Most Influential People Again
In 2019, Ariana Grande was again named one of Time's 100 most influential people in the world.
2019: Featured on the Time 100 and Forbes Celebrity 100
In 2019, Ariana Grande was featured on the Time 100 and Forbes Celebrity 100 lists.
2019: Most-Streamed Female Artist on Apple Music
In 2019, Ariana Grande was the most-streamed female act on Apple Music, and was the first female act to amass 3 billion total streams on the platform.
2019: Billboard Music Awards Win
In 2019, Ariana Grande won two Billboard Music Awards, including Top Female Artist.
2019: "Thank U, Next" Success
In 2019, Ariana Grande's "Thank U, Next" was the most-streamed song by a woman globally on Apple Music.
2019: Fans questioned if she was still vegan after Starbucks partnership
In 2019, fans questioned whether Ariana Grande was still a vegan after working with Starbucks to create a special edition of one of her favorite drinks which was revealed to contain eggs.
January 2020: Began dating Dalton Gomez
In January 2020, Ariana Grande began dating real estate agent Dalton Gomez.
January 2020: Multiple Nominations at iHeartRadio Music Awards and Grammy performance
In January 2020, Ariana Grande received multiple nominations at the 2020 iHeartRadio Music Awards, including Female Artist of the Year. At the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards, Grande performed a medley of "Imagine", "My Favorite Things", "7 Rings", and "Thank U, Next". She also received nominations for Album of the Year (Thank U, Next) and Record of the Year ("7 Rings").
May 8, 2020: Release of 'Stuck with U' with Justin Bieber
On May 8, 2020, Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber released the collaboration song "Stuck with U". The net proceeds from the song were donated to the First Responders Children's Foundation in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. The song debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming Grande's third chart-topping single.
May 2020: "Stuck With U" Proceeds Donation
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.
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, Ariana Grande's album Thank U, Next 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. It debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, becoming Grande's fifth number-one album. The lead single, also titled "Positions", was released on October 23 and also debuted atop the Billboard Hot 100.
November 13, 2020: Surprise appearance on Adult Swim Festival
On November 13, 2020, Ariana Grande made a surprise appearance on the Adult Swim Festival, performing music artist Thundercat's song "Them Changes" alongside him.
December 4, 2020: Featured on remix of Mariah Carey's 'Oh Santa!'
On December 4, 2020, Ariana Grande and Jennifer Hudson featured on a remix of Mariah Carey's 2010 Christmas song "Oh Santa!", which was released as part of Mariah Carey's Magical Christmas Special.
December 20, 2020: Announced 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' concert film 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: Release of Positions and Number-One Debuts
In 2020, Ariana Grande achieved the most number-one debuts in Hot 100 chart history with the title track of her sixth album, 'Positions', as well as the collaborations "Stuck with U" and "Rain on Me".
2020: Grande Refrains from Interviews
In 2020, Ariana Grande admitted to refraining from interviews for a while out of fear of being labeled a "diva" and that her words would be misconstrued.
2020: Record-Breaking Number One Debuts
In 2020, Ariana Grande became the first act to have her first five number-one singles, "Thank U, Next", "7 Rings", "Stuck With U", "Rain on Me", and "Positions" debut at number one. That year, 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. Grande also became the first artist to have three singles debut at number one on a single calendar year.
2020: Endorsed Joe Biden for president
In 2020, Ariana Grande endorsed Joe Biden for the presidential election.
2020: Released R.E.M fragrance
In 2020, Ariana Grande released the fragrance R.E.M.
2020: Collaboration with Lady Gaga and Forbes Recognition
In 2020, Ariana Grande was featured on Lady Gaga's "Rain on Me", which debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 100. She was also named the highest-earning woman in music on Forbes's 2020 Celebrity 100 list, placing 17th overall with $72 million. At the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards, she was nominated for nine awards and won four, including Song of the Year for "Rain on Me".
2020: Featured on the Forbes Celebrity 100
In 2020, Ariana Grande was featured on the Forbes Celebrity 100 list.
2020: Top Ten Best-Selling Global Recording Artist of 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: Highest-Paid Female Musician
In 2020, Ariana Grande was the world's highest-paid female musician. She sold over 90 million records worldwide.
2020: Named "First Pop Diva of the Streaming Generation"
In 2020, Bloomberg News named Ariana Grande the "first pop diva of the streaming generation".
2020: Thank U, Next Featured in Guinness World Records 2020 Edition
In 2020, Eleven of Ariana Grande's records were achieved from the success of her album Thank U, Next which was featured in the 2020 edition of Guinness World Records.
January 15, 2021: Release of '34+35' remix featuring Doja Cat and Megan Thee Stallion
On January 15, 2021, Ariana Grande released a "34+35" remix featuring American rappers Doja Cat and Megan Thee Stallion. The remix helped the song reach a new peak at number two.
February 19, 2021: Release of Deluxe Edition of 'Positions'
On February 19, 2021, the deluxe edition of Positions was released, featuring the "34+35" remix and four other bonus tracks.
April 2021: Featured on remix of The Weeknd's 'Save Your Tears'
In April 2021, Ariana Grande was featured on a remix of The Weeknd's "Save Your Tears". The remix reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and Canadian Hot 100, becoming both artists' sixth number-one single on both charts.
April 2021: Positions Achieved Largest Vinyl Sales Week
In April 2021, following its vinyl LPs release, Positions achieved the largest vinyl sales week (32,000) by a female artist since MRC Data's inauguration in 1991, at that time.
May 15, 2021: Married Dalton Gomez
On May 15, 2021, Ariana Grande married Dalton Gomez in a private ceremony at her home in Montecito, California. Her wedding pictures became the second-most-liked Instagram post and most-liked Instagram post featuring pictures of people at the time, with over 25 million likes.
May 2021: Saturday Night Live Ratings
In May 2021, the highest rating of Saturday Night Live was recorded, before Ariana Grande hosted on October 12, 2024.
June 2021: Featured on Doja Cat's 'I Don't Do Drugs'
In June 2021, Ariana Grande featured on the song "I Don't Do Drugs" from Doja Cat's third studio album Planet Her.
June 2021: Equality Act Open Letter and BetterHelp Partnership
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.
September 2021: Joined The Voice as a coach
In September 2021, Ariana Grande joined as a coach of the twenty-first season of The Voice, becoming the highest-paid coach in the show's history, earning a reported $25 million for that season.
November 2021: Launched makeup line R.E.M. Beauty
In November 2021, Ariana Grande launched her makeup line R.E.M. Beauty.
November 2021: Grande Cast in Wicked
In November 2021, Ariana Grande was cast as Galinda Upland in the two-part film adaptation of Wicked.
December 3, 2021: Release of 'Just Look Up' with Kid Cudi
On December 3, 2021, Ariana Grande released the song "Just Look Up" in collaboration with rapper Kid Cudi to promote the film Don't Look Up.
December 2021: Appeared in 'Don't Look Up' film
In December 2021, Ariana Grande appeared in Adam McKay's film Don't Look Up, alongside Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence, and Meryl Streep.
December 2021: Deletion of Twitter Account
In December 2021, Ariana Grande deleted her Twitter account, explaining that she wanted to prioritize being an artist and having a healthy relationship with her fans and art.
2021: Global Streaming Success
As of 2021, Ariana Grande had amassed 98 billion streams globally, making her one of the most-streamed artists of all time.
2021: Hospital Gifts
In 2021, Ariana Grande gifted nearly 1,000 presents to patients across the hospital network's children's wards and newborn intensive care units at the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital.
2021: Launch of R.E.M. Beauty
In 2021, Ariana Grande launched R.E.M. Beauty, a cosmetics brand.
2021: Released God Is A Woman fragrance
In 2021, Ariana Grande released the fragrance God Is A Woman, which was later expanded to an Ulta-exclusive body care line in 2022.
2021: Released Thank U, Next 2.0 and Cloud Intense fragrances
In 2021, Ariana Grande released the limited edition fragrances Thank U, Next 2.0 and Cloud Intense.
2021: Film acting with Don't Look Up
In 2021, Ariana Grande returned to film acting with the political satire Don't Look Up.
2021: "Thank U, Next" ranked in Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Songs
In 2021, Ariana Grande's song "Thank U, Next" was ranked number 137 in Rolling Stone's revision of their 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.
2021: Most played artist on iHeartRadio's stations
In 2021, Grande was named the most-played artist on iHeartRadio's stations, reaching 2.6 billion in audience. Positions ranked at number eight on the 2021 year-end Billboard 200 chart.
January 2022: End of Reign as Most-Followed Woman on Instagram
In January 2022, Ariana Grande's period 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, 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, Ariana Grande endorsed Karen Bass for the 2022 Los Angeles mayoral election.
2022: Released Mod Vanilla and Mod Blush fragrance duo
In 2022, Ariana Grande released the duo fragrance collection Mod Vanilla and Mod Blush.
2022: Cloud was the best-selling fragrance at Ulta
In 2022, it was reported that Cloud was the best-selling fragrance at Ulta, selling one bottle every eleven seconds.
February 2023: Launched 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: Separated from Dalton Gomez
On February 20, 2023, Ariana Grande and Dalton Gomez separated.
February 24, 2023: Release of 'Die for You' remix with The Weeknd
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 reached the top of the chart
On March 11, 2023, the remix of 'Die for You' reached the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart, becoming both artists' seventh number-one hit.
July 2023: Began relationship with Ethan Slater
As of July 2023, Ariana Grande is in a relationship with her Wicked co-star Ethan Slater.
August 25, 2023: Release 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, during her Merry Christmas One and All! tour.
2023: Earned $1.6 million per sponsored Instagram post
As of 2023, Ariana Grande earns $1.6 million per sponsored Instagram post.
2023: Luminate's Data on Album Units and Streams
As of 2023, according to Luminate, Ariana Grande has moved 22.4 million album units and garnered over 23.6 billion streams across lead artist credits in the US.
2023: Released Cloud Pink fragrance
In 2023, Ariana Grande released Cloud Pink fragrance.
2023: Signed Artists4Ceasefire open letter
In 2023, Ariana Grande signed an open letter from Artists4Ceasefire to president Joe Biden during the Gaza war.
2023: Open Letter Against Book Bans
In 2023, Ariana Grande was one of 175 entertainers to sign an open letter opposing book bans in US schools.
2023: Ranked among Rolling Stone's 200 Greatest Singers of All Time
In 2023, Rolling Stone ranked Ariana Grande among the 200 Greatest Singers of All Time, at number 43.
January 12, 2024: Release of 'Yes, And?' single
On January 12, 2024, Ariana Grande released the lead single "Yes, And?" from her upcoming album Eternal Sunshine. It debuted atop the Billboard Hot 100.
January 17, 2024: Announcement of 'Eternal Sunshine' album
On January 17, 2024, Ariana Grande announced her seventh studio album, titled Eternal Sunshine.
March 9, 2024: Musical guest on Saturday Night Live
On March 9, 2024, Ariana Grande appeared on Saturday Night Live as the musical guest to promote Eternal Sunshine.
March 2024: Divorce from Dalton Gomez finalized
In March 2024, Ariana Grande's divorce from Dalton Gomez was finalized.
May 6, 2024: Performance at the Met Gala
On May 6, 2024, Ariana Grande performed at the Met Gala, and was joined on stage by Cynthia Erivo to close out her performance.
May 2024: Katy Perry claims Grande is the best singer of our generation
In May 2024, Katy Perry claimed that Ariana Grande is "the best singer of our generation".
May 2024: "Bang Bang" Certified Diamond
In May 2024, the song "Bang Bang" was certified diamond by the RIAA for selling over 10 million units in the US; it marked the first all-female collaboration to achieve the certification.
July 2024: Became brand ambassador of Swarovski
In July 2024, Ariana Grande became the brand ambassador of Swarovski; Grande's first appearance as the face was in the house's holiday campaign in October 2024.
August 22, 2024: Release of My Everything reissue
On August 22, 2024, Ariana Grande released a reissue of her second studio album, My Everything, for the tenth anniversary of the record.
October 11, 2024: Featured on Charli XCX 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: Grande hosts Saturday Night Live
On October 12, 2024, Ariana Grande hosted Saturday Night Live to promote Wicked. The episode achieved the show's highest ratings since May 2021.
October 2024: First appearance as the face of Swarovski in holiday campaign
In October 2024, Ariana Grande made her first appearance as the face of Swarovski in the house's holiday campaign.
November 22, 2024: Theatrical Release of Wicked
On November 22, 2024, Wicked, the first part of the two-part film adaptation of the musical, starring Ariana Grande as Galinda Upland, was theatrically released. The film became a critical and commercial success.
2024: Grande a top selling artist in the UK as of 2024
As of 2024, Ariana Grande is one of the best-selling female artists in the UK, with over 31 million certified units.
2024: Second-Most-Streamed Woman on Spotify
As of 2024, Ariana Grande is the second-most-streamed woman and the sixth-most-streamed act ever on Spotify, with over 54 billion streams.
2024: Collaborated with Robertet Group and International Flavors & Fragrances
As of 2024, Ariana Grande's scents are developed and manufactured in collaboration with Robertet Group and International Flavors & Fragrances.
2024: Ranked Sixth-Greatest Pop Star of 2024
Billboard ranked Ariana Grande as the sixth-greatest pop star of 2024.
2024: Endorsed Kamala Harris for president
In 2024, Ariana Grande endorsed Kamala Harris for the presidential election.
2024: Release of Eternal Sunshine and Wicked portrayal
In 2024, Ariana Grande released her seventh album, 'Eternal Sunshine', which yielded the US number-one singles "Yes, And?" and "We Can't Be Friends (Wait for Your Love)". She also received critical praise for her portrayal of Glinda in the fantasy musical Wicked, earning her a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.
2024: Released Lovenotes fragrance collection
In 2024, Ariana Grande released the collection Lovenotes, which consisted of four region-exclusive fragrances.
2024: Five Albums with Billion-Stream Songs
In 2024, Grande became the first artist to have five albums with multiple songs over a billion streams on the streaming platform, and she became the first woman with over 123 million monthly listeners on Spotify.
2024: IFPI Ranking in 2024
In 2024, the IFPI ranked Ariana Grande as the eleventh-best-selling recording artist globally.
January 4, 2025: "Santa Tell Me" Reaches Top 5
A decade after its release, on January 4, 2025, Ariana Grande's "Santa Tell Me" reached number five on the Hot 100, being the first Christmas song released in the 21st century to appear in the chart's top-five region.
January 2025: Collaborated with Giovanna Battaglia Engelbert on a capsule collection
In January 2025, Ariana Grande collaborated with Swarovski's global creative director Giovanna Battaglia Engelbert on a capsule collection.
January 2025: Reposted Advocates for Trans Equality Messaging
In January 2025, Ariana Grande reposted messaging from the nonprofit organization Advocates for Trans Equality, via her social media, in response to US President Donald Trump's order to withdraw federal recognition for transgender people.
March 2, 2025: Grande and Erivo Open the Academy Awards with Wicked Medley
On March 2, 2025, Ariana Grande and her Wicked co-star Cynthia Erivo opened the 97th Academy Awards ceremony with a performance of a Wicked medley, including "Over the Rainbow", "Home", and "Defying Gravity".
March 28, 2025: Release of Eternal Sunshine Deluxe: Brighter Days Ahead and Accompanying Short Film
On March 28, 2025, Ariana Grande released Eternal Sunshine Deluxe: Brighter Days Ahead, a reissue of her album Eternal Sunshine. She also starred as Peaches in the short film Brighter Days Ahead, which she co-directed and co-wrote with Christian Breslauer, marking her directorial debut.
April 2025: Hot 100 Entries in 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" as a Single
In April 2025, "Twilight Zone" was released as the lead single from the reissue of Eternal Sunshine. It achieved top ten status on the Billboard Global 200 and in the UK.
June 2025: Social Media Following as of June 2025
As of June 2025, Ariana Grande's YouTube channel has over 56 million subscribers, and her Spotify profile has amassed over 104 million followers.
June 27, 2025: Scheduled Release of "One Heart, One Voice"
On June 27, 2025, Ariana Grande, Mariah Carey, and Barbra Streisand are scheduled to release "One Heart, One Voice" for Streisand's album The Secret of Life: Partners, Volume Two.
2025: Guinness World Records in 2025
As of 2025, Ariana Grande has broken 39 Guinness World Records, including the most songs to debut at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and most followers on Spotify (female).
2025: Released Cherry Blossom fragrance
In 2025, Ariana Grande released the Cherry Blossom fragrance as a R.E.M. Beauty product via Ulta.
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