Ariana Grande leaves problems at home as her tour hits the UK
Ariana Grande performed at London's O2 arena, marking her first UK tour appearance since 2019. The show focused heavily on her vocal performance and musical arrangement, drawing praise for her technical skill despite the high-production environment.
Why it matters
Grande's return to the UK stage is a significant cultural event for pop music fans, highlighting the intersection of her music career and recent film work.
Image source, Katia Temkin Image caption, The star has told fans she may not tour again for a "long, long" time
Music correspondent Published 9 hours ago It feels inconsiderate of Ariana Grande to bring a tour called Eternal Sunshine to the UK at the tail end of the year's fifth heatwave. Haven't we suffered enough already?
But the fans packed into London's O2 arena on Saturday night didn't seem to care about the heat and the sweat.
They came ready to dance. Thousands of them, dressed in cat ears, bridal gowns and elaborate floral headpieces.
They scream when she references rumours she's back together with her ex, Ricky Alvarez. And they bounce in unison when she plays colourful club anthems like Into You and Break Free.
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