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Ariana Grande breaks records with “Positions”

Ariana Grande breaks records with “Positions”
The fifth chart-topping album in a row, Grande seeks healing in her own way.
Emily Coffey, Managing Editor November 3, 2020

Opening in a theatrical, war-like string symphony, “Positions” follows every rule Ariana Grande has ever set for herself. It is about healing, love, sex and the search for fulfillment in the wake of loss and love. A downward emotional pull, the album leaves everything unresolved, an honest show of...

“thank u, next” Review: Ariana Grande bares soul in latest album

The pop songstress channels grief in her fifth studio album.
Kayla Santos, Arts & Entertainment Editor February 14, 2019

Released almost six months after “Sweetener,” Ariana Grande’s latest studio album “thank u, next” honestly expresses her whirlwind of heartache. Although Billboard crowned her 2018 Woman of the Year, Grande confessed that it had been the “best year of [her] career and the worst of [her] life.”...

The best of Ariana Grande playlist

Listen to these Ariana Grande essentials before diving into her new album.
Kayla Santos, Arts & Entertainment Editor February 9, 2019

On Friday, Feb. 8, Ariana Grande released her fifth studio album, “thank u, next.” Since the release of her debut album, “Yours Truly,” Grande has evolved into one of today’s most well-known pop artists. Before your first taste of Grande’s latest project, listen to these favorites from her...

Christian artist Lauren Daigle soars above popular, secular artists

Look Up Child’s authentically hopeful message finds mainstream success.
Kayla Santos, Arts & Entertainment Editor October 4, 2018

Christian artist Lauren Daigle’s sophomore album, “Look Up Child,” is blowing the music world away. Since its Sept. 7 release, the album has climbed its way to the top ten of Billboard’s Top 200 Albums, sneaking its way to No. 3. Surpassing big names such as Ariana Grande, Nicki Minaj and Cardi...