Ariana Grande is putting out a Mean Girls and general romcom-themed video for her smash hit about getting over a breakup, thank u, next. We know this because she’s been posting stills from the video shoot to her social media. It even features original Mean Girls actor Jonathan Bennett. As part of the hype for the video, Ariana posted a trailer for it. This is a trailer for a three and a half minute music video, which is a concept that makes me roll my eyes. I’m old though, and this isn’t new. We’ve seen trailers for other artists’ videos including Taylor Swift. Here’s the trailer, which opens with comedian Colleen Ballinger in the halls of a high school saying that she got pregnant because she heard a rumor that Ariana was pregnant. There are a few other actors, including an Ariana lookalike, playing high school students, repeating stories about her and admitting to doing stupid things to be like her. There’s swearing if you don’t want your kids or coworkers to hear that.
This is a play on all the hype surrounding Ariana, and how dumb it is, along with contributing to the hype. It’s meta that way and it did work in that we’re talking about it and it got me excited for the video. I wish that we knew exactly when the “thank u, next” video was coming out, but that must be part of the lead up too. The release date of the damn music video will get its own news cycle. That’s how things are now and we’re part of that whole ecosystem. If I didn’t like Ariana so much I would question that more. You know who else I want to see triumph over her personal life like this? Demi Lovato. I want to see her killing it like Ari, but she needs time.
Stiffler’s mom is in this too!
Somewhere in Dubai or Moscow, Lindsay Lohan died after seeing this.
I just spit my coffee out. 🙂
Same
A lot of artists put out trailers for music videos now. It’s fun for fans and builds hype. Don’t see an issue with it.
Yeah, I’m thinking, they do the shoot and then the post production stuff takes a while to get it perfected, so why not release some stills or a teaser/trailer?
I’m looking forward to whatever Ari does next. But I still think that someone over at that Cats movie is asleep at the wheel!
I remember the way Taylor Swift hyped up ‘Bad Blood’ you would think it was going to be the next Thriller or Moonwalk, and it was less than 4 minutes. I dont think its necessary just release the damn video.
But they want to hype it up, so that it gets a lot of views on youtube.
This song is awful but everything she puts out is awful so at least she’s consistent.
Into You was one of the best pop songs of the year, as was Breathin’. All of her albums are at 70 or above on Metacritic (her most recent, Sweetener, got “universal critical acclaim”) which is huge for a pop artist, so I think you’re alone in that opinion.
You’re not alone. I hate most of her music. Breathin’ was ok, the rest is garbage. I don’t know why she is popular.
You’re definitely not alone, I don’t enjoy her music at all. Her voice always sounds so nasally to me.
Not alone. She may be a nice girl, but I have yet to hear one song that I like from her since ‘Focus.’
I want to cringe and roll my eyes… but after everything she’s been through, and bc of the movie nostalgia, I’m admittedly looking forward to the video. She’s cute and I hope she’s learned her lesson with dating a certain type of guy. And +1 on wanting to see big success from Demi when/if she’s ready in the future!
The pregnant lookalike is Colleen Ballinger (she’s a successful YouTuber and expecting a child). I’m excited to see this video! because I’ve been wondering when a big pop star will capitalise on YouTube & instagram meme culture with these pop culture references.✨
Am I the only one who thinks this song is really bad?
I listened to it a couple of times and I still dont like it. Its not catchy AT ALL.
Nope. Her voice just annoys me
So Ariana is 25 years old and wearing a cheer uniform in her video? I like her voice and some of her music, but girrrrl grow up!!
Goooo Toros!
This is supposed to be inspired by Mean Girls, especially rumors about Regina George, and if I’m not mistaken, that jock is the same actor too? Not sure. I read she is also doing a sort of homage to Bring it On, Clueless and Legally Blonde, therefore, the same looks and people.
Stifflers mom! I actually watched Austenland so many times ’cause she cracks me up. Coolidge ftw!
I heard a Kardashian will be making a cameo in this video, which makes me hate it already.
I really hope Ariana and Demi decide to do that duet that Demi says she wants, once Demi is in a place where she feels up to it.
@DS, I’ve watched Austenland a number of times because of Jennifer C. too’
Love it! It’s cute and fun nostalgia, like Iggy’s Clueless homage.
She is smashing it out of the park – great work Ariana!
I’m a bit sad for the mean girls actors coming back to reprise roles – have any of them done anything since? Oh well…
Can’t wait!
She’s just basically taking advantage of gay culture to sell more and have a hit.
Just release the damn video and that’s it.
Clearly you are not a Mean Girls fan.