Ariana Grande Performs ‘Into You’ At The Met Gala
Ariana Grande attended last night’s Met Gala sleeping beauties theme, paying homage to her Wicked character, Glinda, the Good Witch.
The “we can’t be friends (wait for your love)” singer, who hadn’t attended the Met Gala since 2018, wore Loewe’s bustier dress in mother of pearl, complete with a pleated, multi-layered silk chiffon skirt. Grande told Vogue that the idea for her look was to create an ethereal look inspired by nature and by the way that Mother of Pearl reflects light.
“Pearl is my birthstone,” she told the publication, “so it’s very meaningful to me for that reason—as well as the subtle ways in which I feel like it nods to Glinda’s bubble and to Wicked with its subtle opalescent winks of pink and green.”
Sharing her experience on Instagram, the Grammy-winner said she “had the honor and most special time performing” at the Met in Maison Margiela by John Galliano. The artist changed for her performance in a dreamy sheer green design with a corset and mermaid-like gloves.
Ariana Grande Performs Hits ‘Into You’ and ‘7 Rings’
She sang a medley of hits, including “We Can’t Be Friends” from her latest album, Eternal Sunshine, “7 Rings,” and “Into You.” Of her performance, she said it was “an experience i will cherish forever.”
Her Wicked co-star, Cynthia Erivo, joined her on the Met’s spring carpet and on stage. The pair sang a duet of “When You Believe” by Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston, joined by a group of backup gospel singers. Grande, 30, shared her love for her friend in the caption as well, calling Erivo “divine and magical.” She sweetly added her thanks for joining her in the end and for “lighting up the museum brighter than any star in the sky ever could. it was my honor to have you and to sing with you as always. i love you !”
The pop icon also shared footage of the grand entrance she made for her performance on Instagram and TikTok. With “Once Upon A Dream” playing, Grande was carried in like the sleeping beauty she evoked throughout the night. Dressed in white and her head laying on a luxe pillow, the singer was carried in by four men towards the stage. She begins to “wake,” showing a microphone held in her hand, and the attendees were going wild. As she is hoisted upright, Grande sings “Once Upon A Dream,” in a heavenly tone.
Listening To These 5 Artists Make You A Safer Driver
Music is one of the most popular ways people make their drive more enjoyable. Depending on the type of music, your driving experience may wildly vary from the next person. Upbeat music can make you want to drive faster, while classical music may make you slower or even sleepy.
Optimally, you would want to select music that isn’t too distracting and will leave you feeling alert and in a good mood. Choosing which genre or artists make you drive better to be the most beneficial in helping your concentration when driving is important.
In a study by Auto Trader, the automotive marketplace company conducted a study of what artists help improve concentration behind the wheel. A group of 17 participants were asked to spot and identify driving hazards in a series of virtual driving scenarios, whilst listening to music artists from a range of popular genres.
The study participants completed a series of hazard perception tests while listening to different playlists from 20 different popular artists that have been regularly streamed or played on the radio in 2024. After taking each hazard perception test while listening to the popular playlists, the participants’ scores were recorded and totaled to discover the average result per musician.
While the majority of study participants passed their hazard perception tests while listening to different artists, there were two artists that severely impacted participants’ abilities to spot and react to hazards in a timely manner. Both classical composer Johann Sebastian Bach and rapper Megan Thee Stallion did not prove to be helpful artists to listen to in the car, with participants scoring an average of 42.5 and 37.5, respectively. For context, you must score at least 44 out of 75 in order to pass.
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For optimal driving safety, it is recommended that you listen to music in the car without headphones on and at a low volume. Adjusting the volume while behind the wheel is another distracting factor while driving.
The scores below represent the average score achieved by multiple participants listening to a particular artist during their hazard perception tests; higher scores indicate greater levels of concentration, meaning the participants identified and reacted to hazards quicker when listening to that artist.
The latter half of the top ten is as follows:
10. The 1975 — 54
9. Harry Styles — 54.5
8. Foo Fighters — 55
7. Beyonce — 55.5
6. BTS — 56.5
Take a look at which top 5 artists make you drive better:
