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Early Life and Career Beginnings

Ariana Grande-Butera was born on June 26, 1993, in Boca Raton, Florida. She began performing at age 8 in local theater productions and later starred in the Broadway musical '13'. Her breakthrough came with the Nickelodeon series 'Victorious' (2010-2013), where she played Cat Valentine. This role transitioned into the spinoff 'Sam & Cat', establishing her teen stardom.

Music Career Breakthrough

Grande launched her music career in 2013 with the debut album 'Yours Truly', featuring the chart-topping single 'The Way'. Her sophomore album 'My Everything' (2014) solidified her pop dominance with hits like 'Problem' and 'Break Free'. Subsequent albums—'Dangerous Woman' (2016), 'Sweetener' (2018), 'Thank U, Next' (2019), and 'Positions' (2020)—earned multiple Grammy nominations, with 'Sweetener' winning Best Pop Vocal Album.

Personal Life and Relationships

Grande married real estate agent Dalton Gomez in May 2021 after a whirlwind romance. The couple divorced in late 2023. Previously, she dated rapper Mac Miller (2016-2018), whose death deeply impacted her, and comedian Pete Davidson (2018). She openly discusses mental health struggles stemming from the 2017 Manchester Arena bombing tragedy during her concert.

Business Ventures: REM Beauty & Fragrances

Beyond music, Grande founded REM Beauty in 2021, serving as CEO and creative director. The vegan cosmetics brand emphasizes 'dream-inspired' products. She also launched successful perfume lines, including 'Cloud' and 'God Is a Woman', distributed through Luxe Brands. Additionally, she became Givenchy's first celebrity face in 2019, fronting their campaigns.

Musical Collaborations and Songwriting

Grande co-writes most of her music, including the record-breaking '7 Rings'—inspired by personal experiences with female friends. Collaborators like Victoria Monét, Max Martin, and Pharrell Williams frequently feature in her credits. Her signature style blends R&B, pop, and soul, highlighted by her whistle-tone vocals.

• Grande organized the One Love Manchester benefit concert in 2017, raising $23 million for bombing victims, just 13 days after the attack.
• She faced cultural appropriation accusations for '7 Rings' due to Japanese motifs and allegedly copying Princess Nokia's lyrics, settling the latter confidentially.
• Her 2023 divorce from Dalton Gomez concluded amicably after two years of marriage, with no public disputes over assets.
• Grande holds the record for the most streams in 24 hours by a female artist (for 'Thank U, Next') and the first to occupy the top three Spotify global spots simultaneously.