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Ariana Grande Steamy New Music Video Rebukes Ethan Slater Romance Haters With Style on January 15, 2024 at 4:29 pm The Hollywood Gossip

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With “Yes, And?,” Ariana Grande is hitting back at relationship critics. The song also happens to a be a bop.

Late last summer, Ariana Grande fired Scooter Braun. She was not alone in cutting ties with the controversial record executive.

Now, it’s time for her musical comeback. But this comes at a complex time for her.

A lot of people have had a lot to say about her relationship with Ethan Slater. Ariana is clapping back — with art.

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Ariana Grande arrives for the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards on January 26, 2020. (Photo Credit: VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images)

It’s been a hot minute since we got a new Ariana Grande song

For many years, “And what about it?” has remained one of Ariana Grande’s most defining quotes.

The line refers to her gaining confidence early in her years of mega-fame. She went from apologetically posing for hordes of reporters to having more self-assurance.

Now, she is channeling that energy into her first single of 2024, “Yes, And?”

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Ariana Grande performs onstage during the 62nd Annual GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on January 26, 2020. (Photo Credit: Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Ariana has been pretty busy in recent years.

She has her still-relatively-new cosmetics brand, her major role in Wicked, and she had a whole marriage and divorce.

We were already excited to get new music from her (just as we received “J Christ” form Lil Nas X — our cup runneth over!). The video is a work of art — and an even less subtle message to critics than the lyrics thmselves.

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Cheat sheet: what is Ariana’s “Yes, And” all about?

As you probably noticed, it’s about the things that people — who do not know her, and will never know her — say about and even to her online.

The song includes specific remarks about the body-shaming that she receives.

Notably, Ariana has slammed body-shamers in the past, and for good reason. Body-shaming is always unacceptable … but some of her critics had more nuance.

Ariana Grande is seen at the GRAMMY Charities Signings during the 62nd Annual GRAMMY Awards at STAPLES Center on January 26, 2020. (Photo Credit: Robin Marchant/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)

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Last year, the world learned that Ariana Grande is dating Ethan Slater.

At first, this was somewhat neutral news.

It was relatively soon after her split with ex-husband Dalton Gomez, but no one but Ariana and Dalton actually cared about that relationship.

Ethan Slater attends the 37th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards at NYU Skirball Center on May 01, 2022. (Photo Credit: Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Lucille Lortel Theatre)

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So why are people mad about Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater?

Simply put, Ariana got with Ethan really quickly after her split with Dalton. And it was also a short time after Ethan and his own wife separated.

The timeline raised red flags for fans. Some of them accused them both of having cheated with each other before their breakups.

Stories of Ariana hanging out with Ethan’s wife and baby before their breakup turned critics’ stomachs.

Ariana Grande attends the 62nd Annual GRAMMY Awards at STAPLES Center on January 26, 2020. (Photo Credit: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)

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Ariana is not being subtle about setting a boundary with fans.

During the song, she literally asks fans why they care whose dong she rides.

One could argue that caring about it, positively or negatively, is just part of fan culture. That doesn’t mean that Ari has to like it.

Ariana Grande performs onstage during the 62nd Annual GRAMMY Awards at STAPLES Center on January 26, 2020. (Photo Credit: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)

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Is Ariana Grande’s “Yes, And?” message right?

Ariana seems to be ignoring that the source of concern isn’t that Ethan Slater is a silly little guy, which does seem to be her type. (The guy literally played Spongebob Squarepants on Broadway)

Rather, the issue is over allegations of cheating and “homewrecking.” But, let’s be clear, that’s where critics are wrong.

Ariana did not, could not have, “stolen” Ethan or any other man. She did not “take” this man from his wife or from their child, because he’s a grown adult making his own choices.

Ethan Slater attends “Spamalot” Opening Night at St. James Theatre on November 16, 2023. (Photo Credit: Cindy Ord/Getty Images)

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Life & Style reports that Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater moving in together in New York is fulfilling for both of them despite their busy schedules.

“Whenever Ethan gets a break, he’ll spend time with Ariana or join her in the studio,” the insider reported.

The source then added: “He’s very open about the fact that they’re crazy in love and looking to take things to the next level.”

Ariana Grande attends the 62nd Annual GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on January 26, 2020. (Photo Credit: Amy Sussman/Getty Images)

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Ultimately, what are fans to make of Ariana’s relationship with Ethan? What of the drama and controversy surrounding it?

As Ari noted, the relationship itself is her decision. (His decision too, but let’s be real, mostly hers)

When it comes to the controversy … folks, this whole thing is just normal theater kid drama. It’s just happening among adults and on a much more public stage.

Ariana Grande Steamy New Music Video Rebukes Ethan Slater Romance Haters With Style was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

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What We Can Learn Inside 50 Cent’s Explosive Diddy Documentary: 5 Reasons You Should Watch

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50 Cent’s new Netflix docuseries about Sean “Diddy” Combs is more than a headline-grabbing exposé; it is a meticulous breakdown of how power, celebrity, and silence can collide in the entertainment industry.

Across its episodes, the series traces Diddy’s rise, the allegations that followed him for years, and the shocking footage and testimonies now forcing a wider cultural reckoning.

For viewers, it offers not just drama, but lessons about media literacy, accountability, and how society treats survivors when a superstar is involved.

Rapper 50 Cent pictured in Tup Tup Palace night club with owners James Jukes and Matt LoveDough, Newcastle, UK, 7th November 2015

1. It Chronicles Diddy’s Rise and Fall – And How Power Warps Reality

The docuseries follows Combs from hitmaker and business icon to a figure facing serious criminal conviction and public disgrace, mapping out decades of influence, branding, and behind-the-scenes behavior. Watching that arc shows how money, fame, and industry relationships can shield someone from scrutiny and delay accountability, even as disturbing accusations accumulate.

Rapper 50 Cent pictured in Tup Tup Palace night club with owners James Jukes and Matt LoveDough, Newcastle, UK, 7th November 2015

2. Never-Before-Seen Footage Shows How Narratives Are Managed

Exclusive footage of Diddy in private settings and in the tense days around his legal troubles reveals how carefully celebrity narratives are shaped, even in crisis.

Viewers can learn to question polished statements and recognize that what looks spontaneous in public is often the result of strategy, damage control, and legal calculation.

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3. Survivors’ Stories Highlight Patterns of Abuse and Silence

Interviews with alleged victims, former staff, and industry insiders describe patterns of control, fear, and emotional or physical harm that were long whispered about but rarely aired in this detail. Their stories underline how difficult it is to speak out against a powerful figure, teaching viewers why many survivors delay disclosure and why consistent patterns across multiple accounts matter.

4. 50 Cent’s Approach Shows Storytelling as a Tool for Accountability

As executive producer, 50 Cent uses his reputation and platform to push a project that leans into uncomfortable truths rather than protecting industry relationships. The series demonstrates how documentary storytelling can challenge established power structures, elevate marginalized voices, and pressure institutions to respond when traditional systems have failed.

5. The Cultural Backlash Reveals How Society Handles Celebrity Accountability

Reactions to the doc—ranging from people calling it necessary and brave to others dismissing it as a vendetta or smear campaign—expose how emotionally invested audiences can be in defending or condemning a famous figure. Watching that debate unfold helps viewers see how fandom, nostalgia, and bias influence who is believed, and why conversations about “cancel culture” often mask deeper questions about justice and who is considered too powerful to fall.

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South Park’s Christmas Episode Delivers the Antichrist

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A new Christmas-themed episode of South Park is scheduled to air with a central plot in which Satan is depicted as preparing for the birth of an Antichrist figure. The premise extends a season-long narrative arc that has involved Satan, Donald Trump, and apocalyptic rhetoric, positioning this holiday episode as a culmination of those storylines rather than a stand‑alone concept.

Episode premise and season context

According to published synopses and entertainment coverage, the episode frames the Antichrist as part of a fictional storyline that blends religious symbolism with commentary on politics, media, and cultural fear. This follows earlier Season 28 episodes that introduced ideas about Trump fathering an Antichrist child and tech billionaire Peter Thiel obsessing over prophecy and end‑times narratives. The Christmas setting is presented as a contrast to the darker themes, reflecting the series’ pattern of pairing holiday imagery with controversial subject matter.

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Public and political reactions

Coverage notes that some figures connected to Donald Trump’s political orbit have criticized the season’s portrayal of Trump and his allies, describing the show as relying on shock tactics rather than substantive critique. Commentators highlight that these objections are directed more at the depiction of real political figures and the show’s tone than at the specific theology of the Antichrist storyline.

At the time of reporting, there have not been widely reported, detailed statements from major religious leaders focused solely on this Christmas episode, though religion-focused criticism of South Park in general has a long history.

Media and cultural commentary

Entertainment outlets such as The Hollywood Reporter, Entertainment Weekly, Forbes, Slate, and USA Today describe the Antichrist arc as part of South Park’s ongoing use of Trump-era and tech-world politics as material for satire.

These reports emphasize that the show’s treatment of the Antichrist, Satan, and prophecy is designed as exaggerated commentary rather than doctrinal argument, while also acknowledging that many viewers may see the storyline as offensive or excessive.

Viewer guidance and content advisory

South Park is rated TV‑MA and is intended for adult audiences due to strong language, explicit themes, and frequent use of religious and political satire. Viewers who are sensitive to depictions of Satan, the Antichrist, or parodies involving real political figures may find this episode particularly objectionable, while others may view it as consistent with the show’s long‑running approach to controversial topics. As with previous episodes, individual responses are likely to vary widely, and the episode is best understood as part of an ongoing satirical series rather than a factual or theological statement.

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Sydney Sweeney Finally Confronts the Plastic Surgery Rumors

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Sydney Sweeney has decided she is finished watching strangers on the internet treat her face like a forensic project. After years of side‑by‑side screenshots, “then vs now” TikToks, and long comment threads wondering what work she has supposedly had done, the actor is now addressing the plastic surgery rumors directly—and using them to say something larger about how women are looked at in Hollywood and online.

Sweeney at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival red carpet premiere of Christy

Growing Up on Camera vs. “Before and After” Culture

Sweeney points out that people are often mistaking normal changes for procedures: she grew up on camera, her roles now come with big‑budget glam teams, and her body has shifted as she has trained, aged, and worked nonstop. Yet every new red‑carpet photo gets folded into a narrative that assumes surgeons, not time, are responsible. Rather than walking through a checklist of what is “real,” she emphasizes how bizarre it is that internet detectives comb through pores, noses, and jawlines as if they are owed an explanation for every contour of a woman’s face.

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The Real Problem Isn’t Her Face

By speaking up, Sweeney is redirecting the conversation away from her features and toward the culture that obsesses over them.

She argues that the real issue isn’t whether an actress has had work done, but why audiences feel so entitled to dissect her body as public property in the first place.

For her, the constant speculation is less about curiosity and more about control—another way to tell women what they should look like and punish them when they do not fit. In calling out that dynamic, Sweeney isn’t just defending herself; she is forcing fans and followers to ask why tearing apart someone else’s appearance has become such a popular form of entertainment.


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