Ariana Grande's "thank u, next" is eclipsing even Regina George's popularity, as the Mean Girls-inspired music video has gone on to break massive records across digital streaming platforms.
The clip -- which features faithful recreations of several Mean Girls scenes, along with some from Bring It On, 13 Going on 30 and Legally Blonde -- already broke the record for simultaneous viewers for a YouTube premiere thanks to the 829,000 people who watched Grande and company bend and snap at the same time.
But now "thank u, next" has racked up another achievement: it's officially broken the record for most views on a YouTube video in 24 hours. Grande's visual boasts an astounding total of 47 million views and counting, blowing past the benchmark previously established by BTS, whose "Idol" video reached 45 million views in the 24 hours preceding its debut back in August.
"thank u, next" is on track to break Vevo's record and clear 50 million views by the time its first 24 hours are up. Grande is understandably thrilled about this.
p.s. we set a new @vevo record. that's wild. i love u. thank u.
Little Mix have opened up about the drama that’s currently going down between Nicki Minaj and Cardi B and we’re going to need a towel to clean up this amount of spilled tea.
If we dial things back for a second, Nicki took to her Beats 1 radio show on Monday to claim that her friend, Rah Ali, was responsible for attacking Cardi during their argument and it didn’t take long until Cardi came through with a response.
"You lie so much you can't keep up with your lies. That Woman Like Me record? I had to decline it because I've got a lot of pop records, so I can't over-exaggerate myself," she claimed on Instagram Stories. "But that came to me first and then they gave it to you."
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The plot thickened when Perrie Edwards took to social-media to respond that Nicki had only ever been their first choice, writing: “Sorry Cardi hun but this is the T. We've always wanted the Queen,” with the group later announcing their “love and respect” for both artists.
Fans of the band have since stuck up for their decision to clear the air on this one, with some people pointing out that their team probably sent the track to Cardi while negotiations with Nicki were still yet to be pinned down.
Ariana Grande has been mourning the death of her ex-partner, Mac Miller. Her team had revealed that the singer was taking some time away from the public eye to "heal." Grande, who also deals with mental health issues like anxiety and PTSD, seems to have channeled her struggles into the booth. Within 2 months of releasing her last studio album Sweetener, the entertainer is already teasing new music.
The pop star tweeted a short clip of a new song. Here are some of the lyrics that could be heard blaring from the studio in her most recognizable vocal tone.
I should but I don’t give no fucks… I obsessively love too hard. I can be needy, why so damn needy? I can be needy, tell me how good it feels to be needy. I can be needy, so hard to please me, lie down it feels so good to be needed.
HEARTBREAKING details have
emerged about Mac Miller’s suspected overdose, with reports claiming the
rapper was dead for a while before emergency services were called.
Law enforcement sources have told TMZ Ariana Grande’s ex had been dead “many hours” when paramedics arrived at his LA home.
Police are reportedly looking into a party which was held at Miller’s home on Thursday night, the day before he died.
Ariana Grande and Mac Miller had dated for almost two years before splitting in MaySource:Instagram
Miller went into cardiac arrest at his LA home on Friday after a long battle with depression and substance abuse.
An
autopsy has since been completed and his body was released to his
family on Tuesday, with the cause of death being “deferred pending
additional tests”, a Los Angeles County coroner spokeswoman toldPeople magazine.
Miller had been upfront about his drug use. Picture: Kevin WinterSource:Getty Images
Police sources have told TMZ
a small amount of white powder was found at Miller’s house but they
believe the place was “swept clean” before emergency services arrived.
Miller had dated Grande dated for almost two years before splitting
in May, with the singer becoming engaged to comedian Pete Davidson just a
month later.
The rapper had reportedly been struggling following
his breakup from Grande but had given the singer’s engagement his
blessing last month.
“It’s strange. Like, the whole thing is a little strange but it’s not negative,” Miller told Zane Lowe in August.
“It’s just a part of something that’s going to continue to help make me who I am. You know, it’s all positive energy.
“I am happy for her and moving forward with her life just as I’m sure she is with me.”
The Complete History Of Nicki Minaj and Cardi B's Relationship
Are they friends or foes? Have they really
been dissing each other? Is there a collaboration on the way? Here's
what's gone down between the female rappers so far...
1. In March 2017, Nicki Minaj allegedly liked a comment dissing Cardi's bars on a video of her rapping.
After Cardi dropped a 1-minute freestyle on
Instagram, a fan captured a screenshot which appeared to show Nicki
liking a comment that read "dumb a** bars". Many users pointed out that
this was probably fake.
2. However, Nicki was spotted dancing to 'Bodak Yellow' a few weeks later.
The 'No Frauds' rapper could be seen nodding her head in appreciation to Cardi's summer smash in a Miami nightclub.
3. Nicki fired a shot at a female rapper in 'No Flag', which features Cardi's boyfriend Offset.
“I heard these labels are trying to make another me /
Everything you’re getting little hoe is because of me,” Minaj spits on
the track. Many believed this to be a Cardi diss...
Picture: Getty
4. Nicki Minaj later tweeted to clarify that the lyric in 'No Flag' was not about Cardi.
The rapper claimed to have written that specific line in previous months. Picture: Instagram
5. Cardi called out an unnamed woman during a performance in August 2017.
“You know this b***h she never f**king liked me, and
all of a sudden she want to be friends with me — no, b**ch,” Cardi
declared on the MoMA PS1 stage. “I still don’t like you b***h.” Was this
about Nicki?
6. Cardi B addressed the rumoured beef during an interview at the 2017 MTV VMAs.
“I don’t want problems with anybody. I just want to
make music and make money,” said Cardi. “I don’t have time to look at
other women and what they’re doing. I don’t have to do that whole
industry beef, you know? I get it poppin’ with these hands.”
7. Cardi B fired an alleged shot during her verse on G Eazy's 'No Limit'.
“Can you stop with all the subs? B***h I ain’t Jared,” the rapper spits in the lyric, which many believed was aimed at Nicki.
8. A few weeks later, Cardi denied dissing Nicki and confirmed that the pair have no beef.
During her interview on The Breakfast Club, the
'Bodak Yellow' rapper said that the two female rappers had
"conversated". She clarified: “This is the thing—you know, people don’t
understand, though, that I got like beef with 10 b*****s still in the
hood, and I still be in the hood."
9. Fans of Nicki and Taylor Swift tried to keep Cardi's 'Bodak Yellow' off the number one spot.
The fandoms began excessively streaming Swift's 'Look
What You Made Me Do' in a bid to keep Cardi's track away. Taylor's fans
wanted their idol at number one, whilst Nicki's fans allegedly felt
threatened by the media's perception of Cardi as "the next Nicki Minaj".
10. After 'Bodak Yellow' hit the number one spot, Nicki took no time in congratulating Cardi.
"This is the only thing that matters!!! Enjoy it"
Nicki wrote. Cari responded to the rapstress's tweet, thanking her and
telling her "This means sooo much coming from you!"
11. Both Nicki and Cardi featured on Migos song 'Motorsport', which was released in October 2017.
The track was the first single released from Migos'
forthcoming album 'Culture II', and marks Nicki and Cardi's first
collaboration together. The pair both appeared in the official music
video, albeit in separate scenes.
12. Cardi cleared up rumours that the pair were actually throwing shots at each other in 'Motorsport'.
During her interview with Capital XTRA, Cardi
revealed that the pair has spoken briefly, adding that Nicki's verse on
the final cut was actually different to the original one Cardi had
heard. She clarified that when Migos' member Quavo approached her to
jump on the song, she was ready to seize the opportunity with the stars.
13. Cardi addressed the beef hours before the release of her debut album 'Invasion Of Privacy'.
"I just feel like it's really internet made-up," she
said during an interview. “I don't really have the time for that. If you
not f*cking my man, or if you're not taking my money from me, if you're
not stopping my money, then I don't really give a f*ck about you." She
added "I spoke to her before, in person. So I always say I don’t want
anybody sneak-dissing me. If its something that we can talk it out, then
we can talk it out, because it’s not always rah rah this or rah rah
that.”
14. So what are Cardi B’s social media accounts?
Well guys, she doesn’t have a Snapchat account that
we know of we’re afraid. Or at least we’ve never got wind of a Cardi B
Snapchat name or username. However, a Cardi B Twitter, Cardi B Instagram
AND a Cardi B Facebook page do exist under the name (@iamcardib).
Picture: Getty
15. Cardi B and Nicki Minaj will compete for the Top Female Rap Artist award at the Billboard Awards.
Cardi B and Nicki Minaj will go head-to-head at the
2018 Billboard Music Awards after they were both nominated for the Top
Female Rap Artist award, alongside Bhad Bhabie. Both artists are set to
have new albums in the 2018. Who will win? Picture: Getty
16. Nicki and Cardi bumped into each other at the 2018 Met Gala.
The pair were spotted chatting up a storm during the
star-studded event, sharing what appeared to be a friendly exchange.
It's said that the pair week brought together by designer Jeremy Scott,
who is a close friend of Nicki's and also designed Cardi's gown for the
evening.
17. Nicki Minaj tells Cardi B to stop being so sensitive to criticism.
Nicki Minaj gave Cardi B some back-handed advice
while on her own platform Queen Radio. She said: “To me, she may have
taken an issue with things that I’ve said, but I’m not going to bite my
tongue. You gotta have thick skin. People talk sh*t about me all the
time. You can’t be expect to be liked and loved and praised all the
f*ckin’ time. Give me a break.” Picture: Getty
18. Cardi B attempts to fight Nicki Minaj at New York Fashion Week 2018.
Cardi B reportedly got into a physical altercation
with Nicki Minaj at Haarper's Bizarre's party at New York Fashion Week.
According to TMZ, Cardi approached Nicki's table aiming to resolve their
issues amicably. However after being elbowed in the face, Cardi then
attempted to fight and also threw her shoe into the melee. Picture:
Getty
Early in her career, Minaj was known for her colorful costumes and wigs.[9] Her rapping is distinctive for its fast flow and the use of alter egos and accents, primarily British cockney.[10][11] Minaj was the first female artist included on MTV's annual Hottest MC List. In 2016, Minaj was included on the annual Time 100 list of the most influential people in the world.[12] As a lead artist, she has earned four top-five entries on the Billboard Hot 100: "Super Bass" in 2011, "Starships" in 2012, and "Bang Bang" and "Anaconda", both in 2014. She has the most Billboard Hot 100 entries among women of all genres in the chart's history.[13]
Ariana Grande-Butera (/ˌɑːriˈɑːnəˈɡrɑːndeɪ/;[1] born June 26, 1993)[2] is an American singer, songwriter and actress. She began her career in 2008 in the Broadway musical 13, before playing the role of Cat Valentine in the Nickelodeon television series Victorious (2010–2013) and in the spinoffSam & Cat
(2013–2014). She has also appeared in other theatre and television
roles and has lent her voice to animated television and films.
Grande's second studio album, My Everything (2014), entered at number one in the US and charted in the top 10 in 24 other countries. With the lead single "Problem" and several other singles, she was continuously in the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 for 34 weeks and had the most top 10 singles of any artist in 2014. The next year, Grande gave her first world tour, The Honeymoon Tour, to promote My Everything. In 2016, she released her third studio album Dangerous Woman, which charted at number two on the Billboard 200. Its title track debuted at number 10 on the Billboard
Hot 100, making Grande the first person in the history of that chart to
have the lead singles from each of their first three albums debut
within the top 10 in the US.[3] In 2017, Grande gave her international Dangerous Woman Tour. She released her fourth studio album, Sweetener, in August 2018. The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and in a number of foreign markets.
As of June 2018, Grande's music videos had been viewed a total of more than ten billion times online.[4]Her accolades include three American Music Awards, three MTV Europe Music Awards, two MTV Video Music Awards and four Grammy Award nominations. Grande has sold 30.5 million digital singles in the US.[5] All three of her albums have been certified platinum by the RIAA. She has supported a range of charities[6] and has a large following on social media.[7] In 2016, Time named Grande one of the 100 most influential people in the world on their annual list.[8]
