Ariana Grande Be Alright: A Viral PR Stunt?

Ariana Grande recently faced technical issues during her massive tour. Specifically, the pop star paused her Sunday night show in Brooklyn, New York. She told the massive crowd that her crew needed time to fix a mechanical problem.

Therefore, she decided to stall for time. She asked the audience if they should sing a song together. Next, she supposedly locked eyes with a lucky fan in the crowd.

A Very Convenient Choice

The fan reportedly requested a decade-old hit. Consequently, the singer happily agreed to the song choice. She immediately began singing the opening lyrics to “Be Alright.”

Furthermore, she sang the popular track entirely a cappella. During the chorus, she even turned the microphone toward the screaming audience. However, the timing of this spontaneous choice is highly suspicious.

In reality, the very next scheduled song on her setlist was the title track from that exact same album, Dangerous Woman. This convenient choice created a perfectly seamless transition.

Generating Headline Hype

The crew quickly fixed the mechanical issue. Next, she finished the rest of her concert without any further problems. She successfully wrapped up her fifth and final performance at the famous Barclays Center.

Here are some of the massive hits she performed that night:

• “Thank U, Next”

• “7 Rings”

• “Positions”

• “We Can’t Be Friends”

Interestingly, she used “Thank U, Next” to tweak a lyric and tease a reunion with her ex-boyfriend, Ricky Alvarez. Ultimately, this perfectly timed viral moment and relationship gossip happened just weeks before her new album drops on July 31.

If you love reading about major pop culture debates, check out our recent post about the most famous British Harry. Finally, you can view Grande’s incredible chart history directly on Billboard.