Ariana Grande, born Ariana Grande-Butera and often called Ari or AG, is a US pop and R&B singer and actor from Boca Raton, Florida, United States. Her music spans pop, R&B, dance-pop and trap‑inflected styles, is noted for her agile vocals and a whistle register.
She began on stage in the musical "13" before TV roles on Nickelodeon’s "Victorious" and "Sam & Cat". Her debut album "Yours Truly" introduced her as a chart force with "The Way". She followed with "My Everything" and singles such as "Problem", "Break Free" and "Bang Bang", then "Dangerous Woman". "Sweetener" earned major acclaim and a Grammy, and "Thank U, Next" delivered cultural touchstones with "thank u, next" and "7 rings". Later projects include "Positions" and "Eternal Sunshine", alongside collaborations like "Rain on Me" with Lady Gaga. She has also worked in film, including a starring role in the cinematic adaptation of "Wicked".
Her accolades include Grammy Awards, American Music Awards, Billboard Music Awards, MTV Video Music Awards and a Brit Award. Key tracks across her catalogue include "No Tears Left to Cry", "God is a woman", "Positions", "yes, and?" and "we can’t be friends (wait for your love)".
