Ariana Grande @arianagrande

Ariana Grande is an American singer, songwriter, and actress who gained fame in the early 2010s and is renowned for her four-octave vocal range. Born Ariana Grande-Butera in Boca Raton, Florida, she began her career on Broadway in the musical "13" before becoming a household name playing Cat Valentine on the Nickelodeon TV series "Victorious" and its spinoff "Sam & Cat."

Her breakthrough as a music artist came with her debut album "Yours Truly" (2013), followed by several successful albums including "My Everything" (2014), "Dangerous Woman" (2016), "Sweetener" (2018), "Thank U, Next" (2019), and "Positions" (2020).

She is celebrated for hits like "Problem," "7 Rings," "Thank U, Next," and collaborations such as "Rain on Me" with Lady Gaga. Ariana was the first solo artist to have the top three songs on the Billboard Hot 100 simultaneously.

She has won two Grammy Awards, including Best Pop Vocal Album for "Sweetener" and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for "Rain on Me," along with numerous other awards like MTV VMAs, American Music Awards, and Brit Awards. Ariana is also notable for her activism, resilience after the Manchester Arena bombing tragedy in 2017, and her significant impact on pop culture and music.

Ariana Grande began her acting career as a child, performing in local theater productions in Florida. At age 15, she landed a role in the Broadway musical "13" in 2008, which helped her gain experience and recognition. Her big break came in 2010 when she was cast as Cat Valentine, a bubbly redhead, on the Nickelodeon TV series "Victorious," a show about students at a performing arts high school. The series ran for four seasons, followed by her starring role in its spin-off "Sam & Cat" (2013-2014).

Alongside acting, Ariana pursued a music career. During her time on "Victorious," she recorded songs for the show's soundtrack and uploaded cover songs to YouTube. Her talent caught the attention of Republic Records president Monte Lipman, who signed her in 2011. In December 2011, she released her first single "Put Your Hearts Up." Ariana’s debut album "Yours Truly" came out in 2013, featuring a retro-inspired pop and R&B sound that quickly rose to the top of the Billboard 200 chart, marking the start of her successful music career.

Her early acting exposure laid a foundation for her musical achievements, blending powerful vocals and strong stage presence. She transitioned seamlessly from television actor to globally recognized pop star.