The Contenders is a midweek column that looks at artists aiming for the top of the Billboard charts, and the strategies behind their efforts. This week, for the upcoming Billboard 200 dated April 12,

Playboi Carti and Ariana Grande are battling for another week at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. Carti took to social media on Tuesday night (April 1) and quoted some of his Music lyrics about his plans of “goin’ three for three” atop the charts.

One of her earliest memories in the film features a home video of Ari as a child, where her grandparents, her mom Joan Grande, and her dad Ed Butera are seen at family gatherings. Later in the 26-minute short film, Ed appears in her most recent memories as he attempts to patch up his daughter á la Frankenstein.

Ariana Grande released the deluxe version of her 2024 album “eternal sunshine” March 28, introducing five new songs and an accompanying short film titled “brighter days ahead.”

Ariana Grande released the deluxe version of her album "Eternal Sunshine" on Friday, paired with a short film inspired by blockbuster films.

Following the release of Ariana Grande's deluxe album 'Eternal Sunshine: Brighter Days Ahead,' fans quickly started to read between the lines and wondered if she's singing about her ex husband Dalton Gomez and current boyfriend Ethan Slater.

Patrick Schwarzenegger has become a household name due to his impressive performances in various roles. However, before he shone as the womanizing Saxon Ratliff in Season 3 of The White Lotus, he starred in a music video for a song by Ariana Grande - a performance he still claims is one of his finest works.