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Ariana Grande on Acting and Music

Feb 6, 2025

Lecture Notes: Ariana Grande and Jimmy Fallon's Conversation

Introduction

  • Warm greetings between Ariana and Jimmy
  • Nostalgic sentiment about missing each other

Acting Career

  • Discussion about Ariana's audition process
    • Filming for "Masked Christmas" music video
    • Jimmy helped her during the audition process
  • Ariana's excitement about getting a role in a production she couldn't reveal yet
    • Tried to hint to Jimmy through her outfit choices

Wicked Production

  • Jimmy mentions a tweet from Ariana in 2011 about wanting to play Glinda
  • Discussion on the trailer release and public response
    • Collaborated with Cynthia Erivo
    • Highlighting the hard work behind the scenes and practical sets designed by Nathan

Childhood Memories

  • Ariana shares a story about meeting Kristen Chenoweth at age 10
    • Experience of winning backstage access
    • Cleaning up after Kristen's dog
    • Receiving a magical shower gel from Kristen

New Album: Eternal Sunshine

  • Surprise album release after the strike
    • Collaboration with Max Martin in the studio
    • Completed five songs in a week
  • Recognition of Ariana's success
    • First female artist with 14 songs surpassing 1 billion streams on Spotify
    • Mention of the staggering number of 40 billion streams

Upcoming Performance

  • Announcement of performing "The Boy Is Mine"
  • Teaser about the music video featuring Penn Badgley
  • Encouragement to request the song on radio stations

Conclusion

  • Jimmy gives Ariana a sweatshirt as a gift
  • Closing remarks about Ariana's performance scheduled later in the show
  • Invitation for the audience to stay tuned for more content

These notes summarize the key points and themes discussed in the conversation between Ariana Grande and Jimmy Fallon, highlighting both personal anecdotes and professional achievements.