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Ariana Grande - petal | The Needle Drop | Aug. 5, 2026, 6:36 p.m.
Sadly this is even more of a mixed bag than Eternal Sunshine.
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Ariana Grande’s ‘Petal’ Becomes Her Sixth No. 1 Album in Canada | Billboard Canada | Aug. 11, 2026, 7:11 p.m.
All 12 tracks from the pop singer’s eighth studio album land in the top 40 on the Billboard Canadian Albums chart, putting her at sixth all time for most top 10 hits on the Canadian Hot 100 after Drake, Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber, Rihanna and The Weeknd.
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Ariana Grande stares down the public eye in 'Petal' : Pop Culture Happy Hour | NPR
Ariana Grande has been omnipresent the last few years. Discussions of her relationships and her weight have made Grande an internet fixture in recent years. She’s coming off a long run promoting and starring in the two Wicked films, and her hit song “Hate That I Made You Love Me” has been everywhere this summer. She’s also announced she’s taking a step back from public life after her current tour. So with the release of her new album, Petal, what do we make of Grande’s latest batch of songs, and do they successfully capture this moment in her life?Looking for more buzzy pop music conversations? Check out:Olivia Rodrigo seems pretty sad, but does she still generate bangers?On 'Arirang,' BTS nods to K-pop's past, present and futureConnect with Pop Culture Happy Hour:Letterboxd / FacebookOur weekly newsletterSupport public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.
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Ariana Grande wilts on petal | Paste
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‘petal’ blooms with Ariana Grande’s true feelings | The Daily Texan
After performing the lead single from the then-unreleased album “petal” at the Moody Center in June, Ariana Grande released her eighth studio album on Friday. Despite its floral title, the album’s visuals stand dominated by black and white imagery. Grande explores fame and resentment that ultimately leads to self-acceptance, resulting in an album that feels...