Ariana Grande, the queen of sunshine and rainbows, has bravely ventured into the fiery abyss known as Hot Ones! Yep, she’s gone toe-to-toe with Sean Evans and his lineup of sauces that could make a dragon weep.
In this rollercoaster of a finale, Ariana dishes out the goods on her new album, her role as Glinda in Wicked (a.k.a. the role of a lifetime), collaborating with the legendary Max Martin, her views on music leaks, and the sacred ritual of vocal warm-ups.
On the “i wish i hated you” Track and Channeling Those Tears:
Ariana reveals that when she first heard the track, she burst into tears—no, not because she was chopping onions, but because it hit her right in the feels. It was like the universe handed her a soundtrack for an emotional rollercoaster, and she was buckled in for the ride.
On Wicked’s Crazy Stunts and Cynthia Erivo’s Superpowers:
Picture this: Ariana Grande, soaring high and signing bubbles without a harness. Sounds like a superhero origin story, right? But seriously, nothing could top Cynthia Erivo up in the air, looking like a magical witch straight out of a fairytale, belting out “Defying Gravity” as if she was just casually ordering coffee. Talk about some out-of-this-world showbiz moments!
On Max Martin and the Legendary “Break Free” Recording Session:
Remember “Break Free”? That’s right, the song that practically invented the phrase “dance like nobody’s watching.” Ariana reminisces about her younger self fighting over the song’s vocal nuance with Max Martin. She was like, “Do I really have to sing it like that?” And he was like, “Yes, make it poppin’!” And boy, did it ever. Now, she’s all about those “pingy” vibes, and so are we!
On the Trials of Music Leaks:
When it comes to leaked music, Ariana’s got some mixed feelings. On one hand, it’s a huge bummer when her unreleased stuff gets out there. It’s like someone spilling the beans at a surprise party. But on the other hand, she’s flattered that fans care so much that they’re willing to break into the vault. It’s a bittersweet symphony, really.
On Old Hits She’d Like to Retire (Or at Least Put on a Time-Out):
Ariana reflects on her early hits and how they were tied to her whirlwind rise to fame. At first, some songs felt like emotional landmines, but with time (and therapy), she’s learned to love them again. They’re like old friends who gave her some seriously intense growing pains—but now, they’re a source of pride and joy.
Ariana Grande, brave soul and spicy wing conqueror, proving that even superstars have their fiery trials. Catch the full episode of Hot Ones for a dose of fun, tears, and hot sauce!
