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Hear Ariana Grande's New Single "No Tears Left To Cry"

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The 'Dangerous Woman' returns with the uplifting lead single from her forthcoming album
Nate Hertweck
GRAMMYs
Apr 20, 2018 - 8:41 am

Ariana Grande has released a brand-new song and video, "No Tears Left To Cry," from her forthcoming album, and it's here to lift your spirits.

The singer has reportedly been working with everyone from Pharrell Williams to Max Martin on the follow up to her 2016 GRAMMY-nominated album Dangerous Woman. Just yesterday, Grande teased her new single with a cryptic video and album artwork featuring upside-down lettering, and now "No Tears Left To Cry" arrives as the first sneak peek of the project that Williams called "amazing" in a recent interview.

Undoubtedly, Grande was influenced by the tragic events of her May 2017 concert in Manchester where a terrorist detonated a bomb outside the arena, but "No Tears Left To Cry" leaves fans with a positive message of moving on. The GRAMMY nominee helped organize the "One Love Manchester" benefit concert two weeks after the tragedy and raised over $13 million for victims of the bombing on her way to being named Manchester's first "honorary citizen."

While no official release date or title have been revealed for what will be Grande's fourth studio album, her new single shows the pop star moving in a very positive direction.

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Ariana Grande & Nicki Minaj's "The Light Is Coming" Arrives

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The new Pharrell-produced single from Grande's upcoming album 'Sweetener' is her latest in a string of collaborations with Minaj
Nate Hertweck
GRAMMYs
Jun 20, 2018 - 7:37 am

Just one day after Ariana Grande revealed the full artwork for her upcoming album Sweetener, the pop superstar drops her new single, "The Light Is Coming," featuring Nicki Minaj.

Produced by none other than Pharrell Williams, the song's frantic beat, quirky effects and stair-step melody are right in line with the producer's signature style. Minaj bursts out of the gate, delivering her bars up front before Grande enters with the promising chorus, singing "the light is coming to give back everything the darkness stole."

The latest Grande/Minaj collaboration follows "Bed," which dropped on June 14 and showed a more sultry side of both artists. "Bed" is set to be included on Minaj's new album, Queen, out Aug. 10. Grande and Minaj have joined forces several times in the past, teaming up for  "Side To Side" on Grande's 2016 album Dangerous Woman, "Band Bang" with Jessie J from her 2014 album Sweet Talker, and "Get On Your Knees" from Minaj's 2014 LP The Pinkprint. 

"The Light Is Coming" also follows Grande's first single from Sweetener, "No Tears Left To Cry," which has fought its way into contention for song of the summer and has climbed its way to No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Sweetener is due out Aug. 17 an available for pre-order now via Grande's website.

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Ariana Grande Teases Album Artwork For 'Sweetener' In Pieces

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Ahead of her highly anticipated fourth studio album, the "No Tears Left To Cry" singer launches a new Instagram account to reveal the cover art one piece at a time
Nate Hertweck
GRAMMYs
Jun 13, 2018 - 8:21 am

Fans across the globe were already hyped for Ariana Grande's fourth album, Sweetener, which will be available for preorder starting June 20. But now the GRAMMY-nominated singer has taken to instagram to tease the album's visuals with a mysterious new account and what appears to be a fragment of the album artwork.

The post comes from an account named after the album and features an upside-down shot of Grande's eyelash and brow set against a plain peach-tan background. Mysterious indeed. But the inverted element matches much of the visuals on Grande's website and the artwork for her smash lead single from the new album, "No Tears Left To Cry." Fans have found their way to the new Instagram account, and they are intrigued. The post has already racked up more than 70,000 likes in less than a day.

Sweetener preorders start on June 20, the same day Grande's collaboration with Nicki Minaj, "The Light Is Coming," is set to drop, according to Billboard. Minaj also recently revealed her new album artwork via social media for her own upcoming fourth release, Queen, due out Aug. 10.

If Grande's aforementioned first single from Sweetener is any indication, all of the hype is for good reason. "No Tears Left To Cry" arrived on Apr. 20 and climbed its way to No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song was also listed as Apple Music's No. 2 early contender for 2018 song of the summer. Not a bad way to start the follow-up to her GRAMMY-nominated 2016 album Dangerous Woman.

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Camila Cabello and Pharrell Williams

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Camila Cabello, Pharrell Williams Mix It Up On "Sangria Wine"

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Two of pop's biggest names join forces for a celebratory, bilingual new single
Nate Hertweck
GRAMMYs
May 18, 2018 - 8:42 am

Summer is so close you can taste it — and Pharrell Williams and Camila Cabello have started the party early with their new single, "Sangria Wine."

The celebratory song features Williams delivering a hook, answered by Cabello singing in both English and Spanish. The duo mixes it up over a salsa-infused beat with hints of reggae, a dash of horns and trippy vocal delay throws.

Williams and Cabello debuted the song last month in Vancouver during a stop on Cabello's Never Be The Same Tour. Both artists began teasing the single this week on social media with photos of each other and the hashtag #sangriawine.

Williams has been busy re-launching N.E.R.D. with their fifth album, No One Ever Really Dies, which arrived in December 2017. He will be joining Cabello on stage again soon as the duo are slated to perform their new single on May 20 at the Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas.

Cabello is having a huge year already. The "Havana" singer released her debut full-length album on Jan. 12, Camila, which landed at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. She was also featured in the mini-documentary Made In Miami, which provided a heartfelt look into her childhood, immigration experience, and family.

The former Fifth Harmony member's tour continues in the U.S. through June 2 before she heads to Europe for most of June, returning stateside for 34 additional North American dates through October. A full list of tour dates can be found on Cabello's website.

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Demi Lovato's Pride Fundraiser Takes Off, Raises Funds For GLAAD

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The pop songstress launches an online campaign to raise money in support of the organization that amplifies the voice of the LGBTQ community, and fans follow suit
Nate Hertweck
GRAMMYs
Jun 27, 2018 - 7:13 am

While we recognize the LGBTQ community during Pride Month each June, Demi Lovato has taken the celebration one step further. The GRAMMY-nominated singer/songwriter launched a fundraising campaign via Facebook in support of GLAAD, and her fans responded generously.

Lovato set an initial fundraising goal of $5,000 on June 26, and donations have already surpassed $8,500, driving the superstar to raise the bar to a new goal of $30,000.

"Join me in supporting a good cause," she wrote. "I'm raising money for GLAAD and your contribution will make an impact, whether you donate $5 or $500. Every little bit helps."

GLAAD is a non-governmental media monitoring organization with the mission of promoting understanding, increasing acceptance and advancing equality by amplifying the voice of the LGBTQ community. The organization also empowers real people to share their stories and holds the media accountable for the words and images they present. In April, GLAAD honored Britney Spears with their prestigious Vanguard Award.

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Other stars from the world of entertainment and sports have also contributed to the cause this month, including Iggy Azalea, who auctioned off her iconic cheerleading costume from her 2014 Billboard Music Awards performance. The auction raised more than $2,000.

Lovato is currently on the road in Europe, returning for a run of North American dates next month and heading to South America this fall. For a full list of dates and ticket information, visit Lovato's website.

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