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STOP WHAT YOU’RE DOING – Ariana Grande has dropped her highly anticipated new music video for ‘Dangerous Woman.’ The 22-year-old absolut...

STOP WHAT YOU’RE DOING – Ariana Grande has dropped her highly anticipated new music video for ‘Dangerous Woman.’

The 22-year-old absolutely slays in the VEVO video (above) as she writhes around in risqué attire, belting out her sultry vocals.


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Ariana is the epitome of a dangerous woman as she poses in lacy, black lingerie and choker necklace while the R&B jam plays out.


The singer also switches out her signature half-updo for long, flowing waves, which she seductively plays with throughout.

At certain points, she stares longingly into the camera, while running her hands all over her body.

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And no matter which light she is captured in – blue, purple or pink – she looks FABULOUS.

This is the lead single from Ariana’s sophomore LP, though the video title (‘Visual 1’) confirms that there are more videos for the same song to come.


During a recent appearance on Radio One with Nick Grimshaw, the brunette beauty appeared confident that the single would be a big hit because she loved it instantly after laying it down in the studio.

“Sometimes writing can take the longest time and recording can take seconds. Dangerous Woman took literally a second because I loved it,” she explained.

We always knew Ariana Grande could sing, but we didn’t really know just how many people she could sing like. She showed off a whole new s...

We always knew Ariana Grande could sing, but we didn’t really know just how many people she could sing like.

She showed off a whole new skill when she appeared as the host and musical guest on American sketch show Saturday Night Live and impersonated a string of other singers.


In the sketch, Ariana takes on the role of a shy intern at streaming service Tidal, where she has to save the company from ruin after a power outage interferes with the feed of a string of different artists.

Put on the spot, she steps up to the microphone and impersonates Britney, Skakira, Rihanna, Celine Dion and Whitney Houston, complete with signature dance moves.

All the impersonations are close to flawless but she did struggle with Rihanna’s Work though, shrugging: “I truly don’t know what she’s saying.”


The former Nickelodeon star also poked fun at her former employer with this hilarious spoof of the Kids’ Choice Awards, which took place on the same day as the broadcast.

Ariana Grande joined Carson Daly on 97.1 AMP Radio's Daly Download on Friday, and opened up about her support for Kesha. "I love...

Ariana Grande joined Carson Daly on 97.1 AMP Radio's Daly Download on Friday, and opened up about her support for Kesha.

"I love Kesha," Grande, 22, said of the 29-year-old pop singer and songwriter, who penned her 2014 track, "Pink Champagne." "I worked with her when I was a lot younger. We've been friends, I support her, regardless of what's going on."


Grande noted that the two never discussed the details of Kesha's alleged abuse by producer Dr. Luke -- the basis of an ongoing legal battle between the singer, producer and Sony -- but that she supports her fight to regain creative control of her music.

"The incredible double standards that we [women] face on a daily basis, in the industry and just in the world, it's shocking," Grande said. "I would be so amused, and pardon me if this comes across as sexist, but I don't think a male artist would be in this position right now. Sorry."

Grande's not worried, however, about being open in her support of Kesha.

Ariana Grande released a sexy song ahead of her appearance on Saturday Night Live. The 22-year-old pop star debuted the new tune "...

Ariana Grande released a sexy song ahead of her appearance on Saturday Night Live.

The 22-year-old pop star debuted the new tune "Dangerous Woman" on Thursday night and it's definitely sounds like a song to expect in a Shonda Rhimes drama like Scandal or Grey's Anatomy. "Something about you makes me feel like a dangerous woman," Grande croons. "Something about you makes me do things that I shouldn't."


"A lot of people ask me, 'Do you not write about your situation because of what people will say?' Will they be like, 'Oh, that's about this person or this situation?' and I'm like, No. I feel like I would be compromising my artistry if I didn't keep it honest and true to what I'm going through," Grande told ET of her new music. "It's my diary. It's self-expression."

Prior to this sultry single, Grande was featured on the song "Over and Over Again" with her ex-boyfriend, The Wanted's Nathan Sykes, but he insisted to ET that the two kept it professional. "I spoke to [Ariana] and I was like, 'It's only as awkward as everyone else makes it,'" he said. "If we don't make it awkward, then at the end of the day, after a couple of weeks, it's not going to be awkward anymore."

Ariana Grande is a woman of many talents. Not only is she a chart topping pop superstar but she can also perform amazing impersonations of ...

Ariana Grande is a woman of many talents. Not only is she a chart topping pop superstar but she can also perform amazing impersonations of her musical peers.

Earlier this week 22-year-old Ariana guest hosted Saturday Night Live and took on Celine Dion – and nailed it – before trying her hand at other divas including Shakira and Whitney Houston.


But the Love Me Harder singer has insisted her impressions aren't meant to cause offence and revealed exactly what Celine Dion, 47, thinks of them.

Speaking during a US radio appearance, Ariana told Elvis Duran: "No, no, no! When I met Celine, she told me, she was like, 'When I saw you, I peed!' I'm just a big fan. I'm a really big fan."


And it seems Ariana had just as much fun performing on Saturday Night Live as we did watching her. She continued: "It was one of the most exhausting and overwhelming weeks of my life, but every single moment was so much fun. I had the best time."

Ariana Grande and her boyfriend Ricky Alvarez were spotted getting intimate at an after-party held by NBC's Saturday Night Live (SNL)...

Ariana Grande and her boyfriend Ricky Alvarez were spotted getting intimate at an after-party held by NBC's Saturday Night Live (SNL) at New York City's La Biblioteca on 12 March. The Problem singer appeared as a guest on the show, but ended up hosting it, which was a well received by fans and critics alike.


"Grande and Alvarez were all over each other all night," an eyewitness told ET online. The singer's entourage saw her friends including Victorious co-star Liz Gillies. Though the singer was seen with her pals she often wondered back to her boyfriend," the report said.

Gillies later posted a selfie on Instagram and captioned it: "Post-SNL with my talented little dingus last night."


Grande was seen leaving the night club along with her boyfriend and friend Gillies at 5.15 am. On the show, the 22-year-old showed off her skills where she imitated vocal styles of artists like Britney Spears, Rihanna and Celine Dion. "Last night was an absolute dream come true. forever grateful @nbcsnl," Grande later wrote on Twitter.

In July 2014, Grande was criticised after she was caught on a surveillance camera licking a doughnut and saying: "What the f**k is that? I hate Americans. I hate America". The singer was with her boyfriend at the time of the incident at a doughnut shop in Lake Elsinore, California.

The 2016 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards rolled out the orange carpet at The Forum in Los Angeles, California, on Saturday night, and from ...

The 2016 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards rolled out the orange carpet at The Forum in Los Angeles, California, on Saturday night, and from the first orange blimp awarded to the final sliming, the fun didn’t stop!

Highlights from the show included host Blake Shelton’s Star Wars-inspired intro, Fuller House star John Stamos getting inducted into the prestigious (and messy!) Celebrity Slime Club (see above), Captain America: Civil War stars Robert Downey Jr. and Chris Evans staging an adorable thumb wrestling match, and Joe Jonas performing a high-energy rendition of “Cake By the Ocean,” with his band, DNCE.


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Here is the full list of who won orange blimps at the 2016 KCAs:

Favorite TV Show: The Thundermans

Favorite Family TV Show: The Muppets

Favorite Male TV Star – Kids’ Show: Ross Lynch, Austin & Ally

Favorite Male TV Star–​ Family Show: Jim Parsons, The Big Bang Theory


Favorite Female TV Star –​ Kids’ Show: Zendaya, K.C. Undercover

Favorite Female TV Star – Family Show: Sofia Vergara, Modern Family

PICS: Kids’ Choice Awards 2016 – See the Stars on the Red Carpet!

Favorite Talent Competition Show: The Voice

Favorite Reality Show: The Voice 

Favorite Cooking Show: Cake Boss

Favorite Cartoon: SpongeBob SquarePants

Favorite Movie: Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Favorite Movie Actor: Will Ferrell, Daddy’s Home

Favorite Movie Actress: Jennifer Lawrence, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 2


Favorite Animated Movie: Hotel Transylvania 2

Favorite Voice From an Animated Movie: Amy Poehler, Inside Out

Favorite Music Group: Fifth Harmony

Favorite Male Singer: Justin Bieber

Favorite Female Singer: Ariana Grande

Favorite Song Of The Year: “Hello,” Adele

Favorite New Artist: Shawn Mendes

Favorite Collaboration: “See You Again,” Wiz Khalifa feat. Charlie Puth

Favorite Book: Diary of a Wimpy Kid series

Favorite Video Game: Just Dance 2016

Ever since Kesha lost her court case to be released from her Sony record contract in order to stop working with producer Dr. Luke, who sh...

Ever since Kesha lost her court case to be released from her Sony record contract in order to stop working with producer Dr. Luke, who she’s accused of raping her, the celebs have been out in force to offer their support.


With Lady Gaga championing Kesha at every opportunity, Ariana Grande has now given her thoughts on the whole situation.

Speaking out in a new interview, Ariana revealed that she has been friends with Kesha for years as she blasted the music industry for their sexist attitude towards women.

The 22-year-old explained: “I love Kesha. I worked with her when I was a lot younger. We’ve been friends, I support her, regardless of what’s going on.


"The incredible double standards that we [women] face on a daily basis, in the industry and just in the world, it’s shocking.

Victoria Beckham's special edition Range Rover is on the market. The fashion designer was commissioned by Land Rover to help build a li...

Victoria Beckham's special edition Range Rover is on the market. The fashion designer was commissioned by Land Rover to help build a limited run of the Evoque model but she is selling the luxury car after only racking up 1,400 miles in three years.

Just 200 of the £80,000 cars were built, with Victoria owning one of the luxurious SUVs since 2013. Speaking the year before, Victoria said: "I've stayed very true to myself. I've designed a car that I want to drive, a car that I think David wants to drive."


However, the mum-of-four hasn't made use of her lavish car, which is still in her name. The plush vehicle is being sold on behalf of her father through Lookers Land Rover in Bishops Stortford, Herts.

When preeminent feminist philosopher Beyoncé said girls "run the world" in 2011, the world listened. Yet it seems some countries ...

When preeminent feminist philosopher Beyoncé said girls "run the world" in 2011, the world listened. Yet it seems some countries were listening more carefully to her words than others.

In honor of International Women's Day, Spotify shared lists of its most streamed female artists in the United States and abroad. Considering the fact that the American entertainment industry is still the largest in the world, the lists are very similar. However, there are are some surprising differences. The position of one name in particular stands out: Nicki Minaj.



Check where she appears on the list of top female artists in the US.

1. Beyoncé 
2. Nicki Minaj
3. Ariana Grande
4. Rihanna
5. Lana Del Rey
6. Katy Perry
7. Ellie Goulding
8. Adele
9. Selena Gomez
10. Lorde 
And look where she appears on the international list:

1. Rihanna 
2. Ariana Grande
3. Beyoncé
4. Ellie Goulding
5. Katy Perry
6. Lana Del Rey
7. Sia
8. Adele
9. Selena Gomez
10. Meghan Trainor

Nowhere.


It's hard to guess what's caused this massive gap in interest. Hip-hop is a global movement, but the scenes are still young in many countries. Minaj's fierce raps toward reclaiming female sexuality aren't nearly as accessible as that of the Ariana Grandes, Ellie Gouldings and Selena Gomezes of the world.

Arianators everywhere are counting down to the release of Ariana Grande’s new single on Friday – and the biggest teaser yet is coming toni...

Arianators everywhere are counting down to the release of Ariana Grande’s new single on Friday – and the biggest teaser yet is coming tonight in New York.



Ariana has been dropping a few hints over the last week ahead of Dangerous Woman’s official unveiling, but there’ll be a proper preview tonight as part of the Victoria’s Secret Swim Special.

From what we’ve seen so far Ariana is getting in touch with her naughty side, with cheeky shots posted on social and lyrics like “who makes me wanna do things that I shouldn’t” – but all will be revealed this week.
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Dangerous Woman is the second single off Ariana’s third album, following Focus which only made it to number 10 in the UK single chart last year, and the song will feature as model Candice Swanepoel walks the runway on the TV special.


And in a big week for Ariana, she’s also set to host and perform on Saturday Night Live.

What a crappy night! Ariana Grande and Demi Lovato "shat" themselves after deciding it'd be a good idea to go to the Mans...

What a crappy night!

Ariana Grande and Demi Lovato "shat" themselves after deciding it'd be a good idea to go to the Manson murder house on Friday evening. You know, just another night out for the pop stars.

After their excursion, Lovato, 23, took to Twitter to, uh, release intimate details of their frightening jaunt. "@ArianaGrande and by shat ourselves we mean we literally s--t our pants," Lovato wrote, before explaining that this was no ordinary "shat": "Except yours had glitter in it. And the Chanel logo." We wouldn't expect anything less!

The thrill seekers were lucky to have each other as they braved the historical murder site in Los Angeles where members of Charles Manson's "family" killed actress Sharon Tate and four others on Aug. 9, 1969.

"Friday night was lit," Grande, 22, tweeted to Lovato during their exchange. "And by lit I mean terrifying because we hiked on foot to the Manson murder house bye."

Ariana Grande and Demi Lovato "shat" themselves after deciding it'd be a good idea to go to the Manson murder house on Friday...

Ariana Grande and Demi Lovato "shat" themselves after deciding it'd be a good idea to go to the Manson murder house on Friday evening. You know, just another night out for the pop stars.

After their excursion, Lovato, 23, took to Twitter to, uh, release intimate details of their frightening jaunt. "@ArianaGrande and by s**t ourselves we mean we literally s**t our pants," Lovato wrote, before explaining that this was no ordinary poop. "Except yours had glitter in it. And the Chanel logo." We wouldn't expect anything less!

This is surely one memory they'll want to flush forever.

Less freaky, luckily, is this precious pic of Grande's adorable pup, which she posted just after hiking to the Manson house. Grande shared the snap to celebrate a major Instagram milestone.

Taylor Swift has joined many celebrities showing incredible support for Kesha by donating $250,000 - although not everyone appears to be ha...

Taylor Swift has joined many celebrities showing incredible support for Kesha by donating $250,000 - although not everyone appears to be happy about it.

On Friday, a judge denied Kesha an injunction which would allow her to release music outside of her contract with Sony and Dr Luke.

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Kesha originally filed a lawsuit against producer Dr Luke, real name Lukasz Gottwald, in 2014, claiming he drugged her and ‘sexually, physically, verbally and emotionally’ abused her.

Despite this, a judge has denied Kesha’s pleas to let her record music without him, leaving the singer in tears in the courtroom.

BuzzFeed reports that Sony have said she can record with another producer, but her attorney, Mark Geragos, says the promise cannot be trusted because the label are ‘setting her up for failure’.

While many celebrities, including Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande and Kelly Clarkson, have tweeted their support for Kesha (#FreeKesha), Taylor Swift has been criticised for not saying anything.

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Now though, it’s been revealed that she’s actually shown her support in a different way, donating $250,000 to help Kesha with any ‘financial needs’.

Taylor’s spokesperson told E! News: “In a show of support, Taylor Swift has donated $250,000 to Kesha to help with any of her financial needs during this trying time.”

Kesha’s mum has also tweeted to show her gratitude for the donation:

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However, Demi Lovato, who has already tweeted her support for Kesha and shared some powerful thoughts about female empowerment, isn’t quite so impressed with Taylor’s donation.

Demi initially tweeted: “Take something to Capitol Hill or actually speak out about something and then I’ll be impressed”, prompting a big response from Taylor’s fans.

After Kesha’s recording contract with Dr. Luke was upheld in court Friday (Feb. 19), the pop star’s famous friends and fans hit social me...

After Kesha’s recording contract with Dr. Luke was upheld in court Friday (Feb. 19), the pop star’s famous friends and fans hit social media to share their support.

Kesha Denied Injunction Bid in Dispute With Dr. Luke

Kesha alleges that songwriter/producer Dr. Luke drugged and raped her and asked the court that she be allowed to record outside his purview. Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande, Lorde, Lily Allen, Alessia Cara, Halsey and other musical peers took to Twitter to share their “disgust” over Kesha being forced to work with her alleged abuser or not work at all, many using the trending hashtag #FreeKesha.

See their supportive tweets below:

There are people all over the world who love you @KeshaRose. And I can say truly I am in awe of your bravery.

—Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) February 19, 2016

My heart is with @KeshaRose. –

—Ariana Grande (@ArianaGrande) February 19, 2016

standing with @KeshaRose through this traumatic, deeply unfair time. send good vibes her way everyone

—Lorde (@lorde) February 19, 2016

My thoughts are with @KeshaRose today. I’m sorry you’ve had to endure this experience.

—lily (@lilyallen) February 19, 2016

really disappointing to hear about this kesha case. no one should be denied freedom from their abuser, nor freedom of their creativity.

—ac (@alessiacara) February 19, 2016

Disgusted by anyone in power positions abusing their authority. My heart breaks for Kesha and all people affected by this toxicity. Fuck.

—HALSEY (@halsey) February 19, 2016

I don’t even know what I would do… I only hope she can find peace and find a way to continue to create express herself without fear.

—HALSEY (@halsey) February 19, 2016

–“@KeshaRose: don’t let anything stop you from shining pic.twitter.com/zSONuIrdDs”

—Wale (@Wale) February 19, 2016

This is some legit bullshit #FreeKesha https://t.co/EDgIXYnoIp

—Best Coast (@BestCoast) February 19, 2016

if you don’t know what’s been happening to kesha go scroll through the hashtag

—bea (@BeaMiller) February 19, 2016

it disgusts me and breaks my heart that any court or person would continuously question a woman who claims she has been assaulted

—bea (@BeaMiller) February 19, 2016

the fact that kesha has to choose to either freely make music or avoid the person who abused her is outrageous and degrading #freekesha

—bea (@BeaMiller) February 19, 2016

#FreeKesha https://t.co/HXU6Xnh8Hu

—Margaret Cho (@margaretcho) February 19, 2016

What Kesha is going through is an example of the law letting down abuse victims. I can’t imagine what she’s feeling right now. So sad.

—Chlöe Howl (@ChloeHowl) February 19, 2016

Think some ppl think the music industry is a magical bubble where everything goes.It is NEVER ok to use your position to prey on young girls

—Chlöe Howl (@ChloeHowl) February 19, 2016

@KeshaRose I’ll write songs w u

—wheatus (@wheatus) February 19, 2016

#FreeKesha We love u and support u @KeshaRose

—Jon M. Chu (@jonmchu) February 19, 2016

Orlando Bloom and Katy Perry are doing nothing but fuel these dating rumours, with it now being reported that the actor supported his rumou...

Orlando Bloom and Katy Perry are doing nothing but fuel these dating rumours, with it now being reported that the actor supported his rumoured girlfriend at her lavish pre-Grammy’s party.

Where was our invite, eh?

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Katy hosted Creators Party in association with Spotify at Cicada restaurant in Los Angeles, with Orlando attending to help support the star and ensure that everything ran smoothly.

A source dished to PEOPLE magazine: “It’s really sweet. The party is for music producers and artists only but Orlando showed up a bit later and they’re together.”

Sia, Ariana Grande, and Missy Elliot are also among the stars to have attended the bash, with Katy’s popstar nemesis, Taylor Swift, refusing to show despite Katy offering an olive branch by inviting her.

From Lady Gaga’s theatrical David Bowie tribute to Kendrick Lamar’s powerful political performance. here are the moments that dominated the...

From Lady Gaga’s theatrical David Bowie tribute to Kendrick Lamar’s powerful political performance. here are the moments that dominated the Stapes Center stage this year.

Adele performs at the 58th annual Grammy Awards on Monday, Feb. 15, 2016, in Los Angeles.
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Taylor Swift performs onstage during The 58th GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on February 15, 2016 in Los Angeles. 

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Sam Hunt and Carrie Underwood perform onstage during The 58th GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on February 15, 2016 in Los Angeles. 
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Ariana Grande speaks onstage during The 58th GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on February 15, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. 


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Demi Lovato and Luke Bryan perform onstage during The 58th GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on February 15, 2016 in Los Angeles, California.  
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Ellie Goulding and Andra Day perform onstage during The 58th GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on February 15, 2016 in Los Angeles, California.  
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LL Cool J and TV personality James Corden speak onstage during The 58th GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on February 15, 2016 in Los Angeles, California.  
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Meghan Trainor and Tyrese Gibson perform onstage during The 58th GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on February 15, 2016 in Los Angeles, California.  
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The Weeknd performs onstage during The 58th GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on February 15, 2016 in Los Angeles, California.  
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John Legend performs onstage during The 58th GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on February 15, 2016 in Los Angeles, California.  
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Jimi Westbrook, Karen Fairchild, and Kimberly Schlapman of music group Little Big Town perform onstage during The 58th GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on February 15, 2016 in Los Angeles, California.  
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Tori Kelly and James Bay perform onstage during The 58th GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on February 15, 2016 in Los Angeles, California.  
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Kendrick Lamar performs onstage during The 58th GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on February 15, 2016 in Los Angeles, California.  
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Justin Bieber, center, performs with Jack U at the 58th annual Grammy Awards on Monday, Feb. 15, 2016, in Los Angeles. 
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Lady Gaga performs a tribute to David Bowie at the 58th annual Grammy Awards on Monday, Feb. 15, 2016, in Los Angeles.
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Duff McKagan, left, performs with Alice Cooper and Johnny Depp of Hollywood Vampires at the 58th annual Grammy Awards on Monday, Feb. 15, 2016, in Los Angeles.
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Robin Thicke, Pitbull, and Joe Perry perform at the 58th annual Grammy Awards on Monday, Feb. 15, 2016, in Los Angeles. 
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Sofia Vergara, and Pitbull perform at the 58th annual Grammy Awards on Monday, Feb. 15, 2016, in Los Angeles.
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Nathan Sykes and Ariana Grande are so past their romantic relationship that the former singer of The Wanted told ET that he wasn't un...

Nathan Sykes and Ariana Grande are so past their romantic relationship that the former singer of The Wanted told ET that he wasn't uncomfortable at all recording a love song with his famous ex.

"I think it's only as awkward as everyone else makes it," Sykes said of their duet, "Over and Over Again."

"I think it's a very easy storyline for everyone in the media world," he added. "I think as soon as everyone found out we were doing this, it was like, 'Headlines for days! Thank you so much, Nathan and Ariana, that is so kind of you!'"

The two dated briefly from August to December 2013, and since that time, Sykes says he's "experienced so much life experience in those years [that] it does feel like forever ago."

"It's not weird to me at all," Sykes continued. "I think the most important thing for me is that she's an incredible vocalist and I really think she brings something great to the song."

He proudly proclaimed, "I think it shows real maturity that we can both do this and not really let it bother us."

Justin Bieber and Taylor Swift are among the nominees. They could get slimed too. (Photos: Getty Images) Never mind the groundhog. The...

Justin Bieber and Taylor Swift are among the nominees. They could get slimed too. (Photos: Getty Images)
Never mind the groundhog. The nominations are in for the 2016 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards, so we know spring is on the way.

Voting opens today in 22 categories across music, film, and television, and Billboard got the exclusive scoop on two of them. For Favorite Song of the Year, the nominees are “Bad Blood” by Taylor Swift featuring Kendrick Lamar; “Can’t Feel My Face,” The Weeknd; “Hello,” Adele; “Hotline Bling,” Drake; “Thinking Out Loud,” Ed Sheeran; and “What Do You Mean?,” Justin Bieber.
Alessia Cara, DNCE, OMI, Shawn Mendes, Silento, and Walk the Moon are vying for the orange blimp in the Favorite New Artist category.  
Check out this video featuring host Blake Shelton with an exclusive message for Billboard readers. The Kids’ Choice Awards return to the Forum in L.A. on March 12 and will air live at 8 p.m. on Nickelodeon.
In other key music categories, Fall Out Boy, Fifth Harmony, Imagine Dragons, Maroon 5, One Direction, and Pentatonix go head-to-head for Favorite Music Group. Favorite Male Singer noms include Shelton, Drake, Ed Sheeran, Justin Bieber, Nick Jonas, and The Weeknd, while the Favorite Female Singer trophy will go to one of the following: Adele, Ariana Grande, Meghan Trainor, Nicki Minaj, Selena Gomez, or Taylor Swift.

Listen up, youngsters! The 29th Annual Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards nominations have been revealed and it's definitely going t...

Listen up, youngsters! The 29th Annual Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards nominations have been revealed and it's definitely going to be a star-studded event.

Celebs including Jennifer Lawrence, Justin Bieber and Adele are among the famous faces who've made this year's list. What's more, wildly popular flicks such as Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Jurassic World and Pitch Perfect 2 are also vying for votes.


Check out the complete list of nominees below:

Favorite TV Show

Austin & Ally

Girl Meets World

Henry Danger

Jessie

Lab Rats: Bionic Island

The Thundermans



Favorite Family TV Show

Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.

Modern Family

Once Upon a Time

The Big Bang Theory

The Flash

The Muppets

Favorite Male TV Star – Kids' Show

Aidan Gallagher as Nicky Harper in Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn


Casey Simpson as Ricky Harper in Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn

Jace Norman as Henry Hart in Henry Danger

Jack Griffo as Max Thunderman in The Thundermans

Ross Lynch as Austin Moon in Austin & Ally

Tyrel Jackson Williams as Leo Dooley in Lab Rats: Bionic Island



Favorite Male TV Star -- Family Show

Anthony Anderson as Andre 'Dre' Johnson in Black-ish

Ben McKenzie as James Gordon in Gotham

Grant Gustin as Barry Allen in The Flash

Jim Parsons as Sheldon Cooper in The Big Bang Theory

Johnny Galecki as Leonard Hofstadter in The Big Bang Theory

Rico Rodriguez as Manny Delgado in Modern Family

Favorite Female TV Star -- Kids' Show

Debby Ryan as Jessie Prescott in Jessie

Dove Cameron as Liv Rooney in Liv and Maddie

Kira Kosarin as Phoebe Thunderman in The Thundermans

Laura Marano as Ally Dawson in Austin & Ally

Lizzy Greene as Dawn Harper in Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn

Zendaya as K.C. Cooper in K.C. Undercover



Favorite Female TV Star -- Family Show

Chloe Bennet as Daisy "Skye" Johnson in Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.

Jennifer Morrison as Emma Swan in Once Upon a Time

Kaley Cuoco as Penny Hofstadter in The Big Bang Theory

Ming-Na Wen as Melinda May in Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.

Sarah Hyland as Haley Dunphy in Modern Family

Sofia Vergara as Gloria Delgado-Pritchett in Modern Family

Favorite Talent Competition Show

America's Got Talent

American Idol

Dance Moms

Dancing with the Stars

The Voice



Favorite Cooking Show

Cake Boss

Cake Wars

Chopped Junior

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Hell's Kitchen

MasterChef Junior

Favorite Cartoon

ALVINNN!!! and The Chipmunks

Gravity Falls

Ninjago

Phineas & Ferb

SpongeBob SquarePants

Steven Universe

Teen Titans Go!

The Amazing World of Gumball



Favorite Movie

Ant-Man

Avengers: Age of Ultron

Cinderella

Daddy's Home

Jurassic World

Pitch Perfect 2

Star Wars: The Force Awakens

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 2



Favorite Movie Actor

Chris Evans as Steve Rogers/Captain America in Avengers: Age of Ultron

Chris Hemsworth as Thor in Avengers: Age of Ultron

Chris Pratt as Owen in Jurassic World

John Boyega as Finn in Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark/Iron Man in Avengers: Age of Ultron

Will Ferrell as Brad Whitaker in Daddy's Home



Favorite Movie Actress

Anna Kendrick as Beca in Pitch Perfect 2

Daisy Ridley as Rey in Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss Everdeen in The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 2

Lily James as Cinderella in Cinderella

Rebel Wilson as Fat Amy in Pitch Perfect 2

Scarlett Johansson as Natasha Romanoff/Black Widow in Avengers: Age of Ultron

Favorite Animated Movie

Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip

Home

Hotel Transylvania 2

Inside Out

Minions

The Peanuts Movie



Favorite Voice From an Animated Movie

Amy Poehler as Joy in Inside Out

Jennifer Lopez as Lucy in Home

Jim Parsons as Oh in Home

Justin Long as Alvin in Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip

Sandra Bullock as Scarlet Overkill in Minions

Selena Gomez as Mavis in Hotel Transylvania 2

Favorite Music Group

Fall Out Boy

Fifth Harmony

Imagine Dragons

Maroon 5

One Direction

Pentatonix



Favorite Male Singer

Blake Shelton

Drake

Ed Sheeran

Justin Bieber

Nick Jonas

The Weeknd

Favorite Female Singer

Adele

Ariana Grande

Meghan Trainor

Nicki Minaj

Selena Gomez

Taylor Swift

Favorite Song Of The Year

"Bad Blood (feat. Kendrick Lamar)" -- Taylor Swift

"Can't Feel My Face" --The Weeknd

"Hello" -- Adele

"Hotline Bling" -- Drake

"Thinking Out Loud" -- Ed Sheeran

"What Do You Mean?" -- Justin Bieber

Favorite New Artist

Alessia Cara

DNCE

OMI

Shawn Mendes

Silento

WALK THE MOON



Favorite Collaboration

"Bad Blood" -- Taylor Swift feat. Kendrick Lamar

"Downtown" -- Macklemore & Ryan Lewis feat. Eric Nally, Melle Mel, Kool Moe Dee and Grandmaster Caz

"Good For You" -- Selena Gomez feat. A$AP Rocky

"Like I'm Gonna Lose You" -- Meghan Trainor feat. John Legend

"See You Again" -- Wiz Khalifa feat. Charlie Puth

"Where Are Ü Now" -- Skrillex, Justin Bieber & Diplo

Favorite Book

Diary of a Minecraft Zombie

Diary of a Wimpy Kid series

Harry Potter series

Star Wars: Absolutely Everything You Need To Know

The Hunger Games series

The Maze Runner series



Favorite Video Game

Disney Infinity 3.0

Just Dance 2016

Minecraft: Story Mode

Skylander SuperChargers

SpongeBob HeroPants

Super Mario Maker