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Ariana Grande

The latest news on Ariana Grande, American singer-songwriter and actress, including showbiz news and updates.

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26 Jun 1993

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Entertainment, Music

Job Title

Singer

Defendant Beran A hides his face while being escorted out of court in Austria. He is standing trial for plotting to carry out an attack on one of superstar singer Taylor Swift’s 2024 Vienna concerts. Photo: AP

United States

Austrian citizen admits plot to kill at Taylor Swift concert in Vienna

The 21-year-old and two other men also planned attacks in Saudi Arabia, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates.

28 Apr 2026 - 6:52PMvideocam

Music

KPop Demon Hunters song Golden earns first K-pop Grammy

2 Feb 2026 - 4:48PM

Fashion

Wicked stars’ incredible costumes among exhibits at Oscar winner’s new show

14 Jan 2026 - 7:15PM

Celebrity style

Back to black: monochrome reigns supreme on the 2026 Golden Globes red carpet

The night showcased a focus on monochrome, from Miley Cyrus to Heated Rivalry’s Hudson Williams, but Jennifer Lawrence and Emma Stone brought pops of colour.

12 Jan 2026 - 10:33AM

Timothée Chalamet and Lisa from Blackpink at the 2026 Golden Globes. Photos: Invision/AP, AFP

Icons and Influencers

Meet Taylen Biggs, the 12-year-old influencer who interviews celebrities

The fashion prodigy with 2 million Instagram followers was only 18 months old when she modelled for the Kardashians’ kids clothing line – and just featured in Zootopia Two.

8 Jan 2026 - 6:00PM

Singapore

Gaffes, breaches and sinkhole stars: Singapore’s 2025 social storms

Passionate online discussions have revealed concerns about power, accountability and how the country sees itself.

25 Dec 2025 - 11:30AM

Beauty

Why 1960s Bardot-style glamour is coming back

Sydney Sweeney, Selena Gomez and Zendaya add to the bombshell revival, with voluminous blowouts and cinematic drama back on the red carpet.

11 Dec 2025 - 7:00AM

Jisoo from Blackpink, complete with 60s beehive hair, for Self-Portrait’s fall/winter 2025 campaign. Photo: Handout

Australia

Ariana Grande’s Singapore harasser kicked out of Lady Gaga show in Australia

Videos taken on Tuesday show Johnson Wen being escorted from the concert venue in Australia before Lady Gaga’s performance began.

10 Dec 2025 - 5:13PM

Fashion

2025’s best archival fashion moments on the red carpet

Hailey Bieber stunned in a Chanel skirt suit, TSITP and Y2K style queen Lola Tung donned a Dior dress, while Sabrina Carpenter channelled Madonna, Cher and Britney Spears.

9 Dec 2025 - 2:00PM

Fame and celebrity

Who plays Dorothy in Wicked: For Good? Meet Bethany Weaver

The actress’ identity was kept secret until the premiere, and although she has no dialogue in the film, Weaver says the role is ‘an honour’.

25 Nov 2025 - 6:00PM

Bethany Weaver plays Dorothy Gale in Wicked: For Good. Photo: @bethanyweavesx/Instagram

Singapore

Australian’s ‘Wicked’ stunt with Ariana Grande in Singapore ends in deportation

Johnson Wen, sentenced to 9 days for public nuisance, was told by the judge his ‘attention-seeking’ acts had consequences.

24 Nov 2025 - 4:37PM

Johnson Wen (right) was charged for public nusiance after he jumped over a barricade at a movie premiere in Singapore and rushed actress Ariana Grande. Photo: TikTok/pyjamamann, UR Dinie

SCMP Highlights

Singapore minister’s apology, China’s tourists cancel Japan trips: 7 highlights

From an apology over remarks about Hong Kong’s football team to tourists avoiding Japan, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.

21 Nov 2025 - 12:12PM

SCMP Highlights

Late-night tango in Hong Kong, new Wicked film review: 7 Lifestyle highlights

From legacy of China’s Qing dynasty to Hong Kong romance films that pushed boundaries, here are seven stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.

20 Nov 2025 - 3:57PM

American cinema

Review | Wicked: For Good – Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo dazzle in Part 2

Jon M. Chu’s follow-up to his 2024 smash shines like a rainbow with splendid visuals and acting. Could Grande and Erivo bag Oscars this time?

19 Nov 2025 - 1:00AMvideocam

Ariana Grande (left) and Cynthia Erivo in a still from Wicked: For Good (category: I), directed by Jon M. Chu and co-starring Michelle Yeoh.

Singapore

‘Excellent’: Singapore lauded for jailing man who grabbed Ariana Grande

Social media users urge the rest of the world to ‘learn from Singapore’ in taking a firm approach towards breaches of public order.

19 Nov 2025 - 10:54AM

Johnson Wen was jailed for disrupting Ariana Grande’s Singapore premiere. Photo: TikTok/pyjamamann, UR Dinie

Celebrity style

24 magical looks from Wicked’s press tour

Cynthia Erivo donned sculptural pieces by Prada and Jean Paul Gaultier, while Michelle Yeoh stunned in Givenchy and custom Self-Portrait.

18 Nov 2025 - 3:43PM

Singapore

Singapore jails Australian over Ariana Grande Wicked premiere stunt

Johnson Wen received nine days’ jail for public nuisance after rushing Ariana Grande at a movie premiere in Singapore last week.

17 Nov 2025 - 5:06PM

Singapore

Serial intruder grabs Ariana Grande at film premiere in Singapore

Co-star Cynthia Erivo protected Grande from Pyjama Man, who was escorted out by security after the incident.

14 Nov 2025 - 8:18PM

Ariana Grande (left) and Cynthia Erivo attend the “Wicked: For Good” premiere in Singapore on Thursday. Photo: Getty Images/TNS

Halloween

Not sure what to wear for Halloween? Try Tay Tay’s showgirl vibe or get Wicked

Planning your Halloween costume last minute? Read on for ideas from pop culture, from Netflix’s Wednesday and Stranger Things to Leonardo DiCaprio’s latest film.

30 Oct 2025 - 3:59PM

American cinema

12 Hollywood movies to watch in autumn 2025, from Zootopia 2 to Tron: Ares

Our list also includes Regretting You, Wicked: For Good, Predator: Badlands, Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 and Now You See Me: Now You Don’t.

16 Sep 2025 - 5:15PMvideocam

Horoscopes

Love, health and travel predictions in September 2025, Wood Rooster month

It’s the Dragon’s luckiest month of the year, but those born in the Year of the Pig or Goat may need to watch out.

9 Sep 2025 - 10:54AM

How does the Wood Rooster affect your luck in September 2025? Illustration: SCMP Graphics

Fame and celebrity

Meet Ariana Grande’s childhood best friend, Courtney Chipolone

Name-checked on Ariana Grande’s song ‘Bye’, Chipolone is clearly an important part of the singer’s life – so what do we know about this friend and colleague who might also be her cousin?

25 Apr 2025 - 5:00AM

Meet Ariana Grande’s childhood BFF, Courtney Chipolone, who works at R.E.M. Beauty. Photos: @meghanosleyy_/X; @courtneychipolone/Instagram

Taylor Swift

Who is Ariana Grande impersonator Paige Niemann, who’s been heavily criticised?

Niemann found fame cosplaying as Grande’s Victorious character Cat Valentine and even walked as the singer at New York Fashion Week, but some felt her OnlyFans bio was intentionally ambiguous.

16 Feb 2025 - 4:00AM

Fame and celebrity

Who is singer Fancy Hagood, who’s worked with Ariana Grande and Meghan Trainor?

Hagood felt under pressure to hide his true self after being rejected in Nashville, going to work behind the scenes of LA’s pop world instead; now he’s out and proud and doing country music his way.

18 Feb 2025 - 10:22AMvideocam

Music

Are Billie Eilish and Ariana Grande collaborating? Singers drop hints

Eilish, in slip of the tongue moderating a Q&A, says only time for a few more songs, instead of questions. ‘We need to do that,’ Grande says.

7 Feb 2025 - 10:30AM

Billie Eilish and Ariana Grande during the 96th Academy Awards in Los Angeles in 2024. Eilish interviewed Grande after a screening of Wicked. Photo: TNS

Music

‘Healing and freeing,’ how making music helped save Ariana Grande’s life

After a terrorist attack at one of her concerts and the death of an ex-boyfriend, the Wicked star released two albums in quick succession.

7 Feb 2025 - 11:15AM

Ariana Grande at the Los Angeles premiere of Wicked in 2024. After a terrorist attack at one of her concerts in 2017 and the death of an ex-boyfriend in 2018, the singer says music helped save her life. Photo: FilmMagic

Fame and celebrity

Who is Gina Loudon, the Trump surrogate who slammed Ariana Grande in Wicked?

The Maga mouthpiece wrongly called Grande Hispanic, dubbing her performance ‘racist’ – the mum of 5 previously spoke out against a ‘sinful’ couple on Wife Swap as well as ‘the horrors of abortion’.

18 Dec 2024 - 10:48AM

Fame and celebrity

Meet Marissa Bode, the actress who plays Nessarose in Wicked

Marissa Bode has been a wheelchair user since the age of 11, and is now blazing a trail in Hollywood as the first version of Wicked’s Nessa to be authentically cast.

21 Nov 2024 - 5:00AM

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Austrian citizen admits plot to kill at Taylor Swift concert in Vienna

The 21-year-old and two other men also planned attacks in Saudi Arabia, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates.

KPop Demon Hunters song Golden earns first K-pop Grammy

Wicked stars’ incredible costumes among exhibits at Oscar winner’s new show

Back to black: monochrome reigns supreme on the 2026 Golden Globes red carpet

The night showcased a focus on monochrome, from Miley Cyrus to Heated Rivalry’s Hudson Williams, but Jennifer Lawrence and Emma Stone brought pops of colour.

Meet Taylen Biggs, the 12-year-old influencer who interviews celebrities

The fashion prodigy with 2 million Instagram followers was only 18 months old when she modelled for the Kardashians’ kids clothing line – and just featured in Zootopia Two.

Gaffes, breaches and sinkhole stars: Singapore’s 2025 social storms

Passionate online discussions have revealed concerns about power, accountability and how the country sees itself.

Why 1960s Bardot-style glamour is coming back

Sydney Sweeney, Selena Gomez and Zendaya add to the bombshell revival, with voluminous blowouts and cinematic drama back on the red carpet.

Ariana Grande’s Singapore harasser kicked out of Lady Gaga show in Australia

Videos taken on Tuesday show Johnson Wen being escorted from the concert venue in Australia before Lady Gaga’s performance began.

2025’s best archival fashion moments on the red carpet

Hailey Bieber stunned in a Chanel skirt suit, TSITP and Y2K style queen Lola Tung donned a Dior dress, while Sabrina Carpenter channelled Madonna, Cher and Britney Spears.

Who plays Dorothy in Wicked: For Good? Meet Bethany Weaver

The actress’ identity was kept secret until the premiere, and although she has no dialogue in the film, Weaver says the role is ‘an honour’.

Australian’s ‘Wicked’ stunt with Ariana Grande in Singapore ends in deportation

Johnson Wen, sentenced to 9 days for public nuisance, was told by the judge his ‘attention-seeking’ acts had consequences.

Singapore minister’s apology, China’s tourists cancel Japan trips: 7 highlights

From an apology over remarks about Hong Kong’s football team to tourists avoiding Japan, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.

Late-night tango in Hong Kong, new Wicked film review: 7 Lifestyle highlights

From legacy of China’s Qing dynasty to Hong Kong romance films that pushed boundaries, here are seven stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.

.css-19im5qg{color:#c79a00;}Review | Wicked: For Good – Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo dazzle in Part 2

Jon M. Chu’s follow-up to his 2024 smash shines like a rainbow with splendid visuals and acting. Could Grande and Erivo bag Oscars this time?

‘Excellent’: Singapore lauded for jailing man who grabbed Ariana Grande

Social media users urge the rest of the world to ‘learn from Singapore’ in taking a firm approach towards breaches of public order.

24 magical looks from Wicked’s press tour

Cynthia Erivo donned sculptural pieces by Prada and Jean Paul Gaultier, while Michelle Yeoh stunned in Givenchy and custom Self-Portrait.

Singapore jails Australian over Ariana Grande Wicked premiere stunt

Johnson Wen received nine days’ jail for public nuisance after rushing Ariana Grande at a movie premiere in Singapore last week.

Serial intruder grabs Ariana Grande at film premiere in Singapore

Co-star Cynthia Erivo protected Grande from Pyjama Man, who was escorted out by security after the incident.

Not sure what to wear for Halloween? Try Tay Tay’s showgirl vibe or get Wicked

Planning your Halloween costume last minute? Read on for ideas from pop culture, from Netflix’s Wednesday and Stranger Things to Leonardo DiCaprio’s latest film.

12 Hollywood movies to watch in autumn 2025, from Zootopia 2 to Tron: Ares

Our list also includes Regretting You, Wicked: For Good, Predator: Badlands, Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 and Now You See Me: Now You Don’t.

Love, health and travel predictions in September 2025, Wood Rooster month

It’s the Dragon’s luckiest month of the year, but those born in the Year of the Pig or Goat may need to watch out.

Meet Ariana Grande’s childhood best friend, Courtney Chipolone

Name-checked on Ariana Grande’s song ‘Bye’, Chipolone is clearly an important part of the singer’s life – so what do we know about this friend and colleague who might also be her cousin?

Who is Ariana Grande impersonator Paige Niemann, who’s been heavily criticised?

Niemann found fame cosplaying as Grande’s Victorious character Cat Valentine and even walked as the singer at New York Fashion Week, but some felt her OnlyFans bio was intentionally ambiguous.

Who is singer Fancy Hagood, who’s worked with Ariana Grande and Meghan Trainor?

Hagood felt under pressure to hide his true self after being rejected in Nashville, going to work behind the scenes of LA’s pop world instead; now he’s out and proud and doing country music his way.

Are Billie Eilish and Ariana Grande collaborating? Singers drop hints

Eilish, in slip of the tongue moderating a Q&A, says only time for a few more songs, instead of questions. ‘We need to do that,’ Grande says.

‘Healing and freeing,’ how making music helped save Ariana Grande’s life

After a terrorist attack at one of her concerts and the death of an ex-boyfriend, the Wicked star released two albums in quick succession.

Who is Gina Loudon, the Trump surrogate who slammed Ariana Grande in Wicked?

The Maga mouthpiece wrongly called Grande Hispanic, dubbing her performance ‘racist’ – the mum of 5 previously spoke out against a ‘sinful’ couple on Wife Swap as well as ‘the horrors of abortion’.

Meet Marissa Bode, the actress who plays Nessarose in Wicked

Marissa Bode has been a wheelchair user since the age of 11, and is now blazing a trail in Hollywood as the first version of Wicked’s Nessa to be authentically cast.

Review | Wicked: For Good – Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo dazzle in Part 2