Ariana Grande

Ariana Grande, born on June 26, 1993, is a multifaceted American singer, songwriter, and actress. Renowned for her remarkable four-octave vocal range, which includes the whistle register, she has established herself as a significant figure in contemporary music. Grande's influence has been recognized by major publications, with Rolling Stone and Billboard naming her among the greatest artists in history. Additionally, Time magazine honored her as one of the world's 100 most influential people in both 2016 and 2019.

Her career took off in her teenage years with a role in the Broadway musical 13 in 2008, but she gained widespread recognition as Cat Valentine in Nickelodeon's Victorious from 2010 to 2013 and its spin-off, Sam & Cat, from 2013 to 2014. After signing with Republic Records, Grande released her debut album, Yours Truly, in 2013, which topped the Billboard 200. She continued to evolve her sound with her subsequent albums, My Everything in 2014 and Dangerous Woman in 2016, both of which featured hit singles like 'Problem', 'Break Free', and 'Into You'.

Grande's personal experiences deeply influenced her later works, including the albums Sweetener in 2018 and Thank U, Next in 2019, the latter of which produced chart-topping singles such as 'Thank U, Next' and '7 Rings'. Her 2020 album, Positions, showcased her versatility, leading to multiple number-one debuts in the US. Following a brief hiatus, she ventured into dance music with Eternal Sunshine in 2024, yielding hits like 'Yes, And?' and 'We Can't Be Friends (Wait for Your Love)'.

In addition to her music career, Grande returned to acting in the political satire Don't Look Up in 2021 and took on the role of Glinda in the highly anticipated film adaptation of Wicked, set for release in 2024, which earned her an Academy Award nomination. With over ninety million records sold, she is one of the best-selling music artists of all time and was named the highest-paid female musician in 2020. Her accolades include three Grammy Awards, a Brit Award, and numerous other honors, alongside a significant social media presence, being the sixth-most-followed individual on Instagram.