Ariana Grande’s Audition Goes Wrong in New “Petal” Video
Pitchfork • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Ariana Grande released a seven-minute short film for the title track "Petal," directed by Christian Breslauer, featuring a dark narrative about an aspiring actress named Pepper facing rejection and violence in the industry.
- The video includes a parental advisory warning and showcases Grande's character delivering a chilling performance after being accused of inauthenticity by a shadowy producer.
- "Petal" was co-written and executive produced by Grande and Ilya, who previously collaborated on Grande's 2014 hit "Problem," with Grande describing the album as a symbol of growth through adversity.
- Grande is currently on her first tour in nearly seven years, promoting her pandemic-era album "Positions," the "Wicked"-era record "Eternal Sunshine," and potentially new material from "Petal."
- After the tour and a multi-night residency in London, Grande plans to pursue legal action against hackers leaking her music and private photos.
