Ariana Grande's Glittering Return to the Stage in Los Angeles
Ariana Grande kicked off her first tour since 2019 with a five-show run in Los Angeles, performing songs from her album "Eternal Sunshine" and her biggest hits.
Ariana Grande returned to the stage for the first time since 2019, starting a five-show residency at Los Angeles' Crypto.com Arena. The show was dedicated to her 2024 album "Eternal Sunshine" and featured a 23-song setlist, leaning heavily on tracks from that album. Grande blended emotional moments with her characteristic cheekiness throughout the performance.
The concert opened with "Yes, And?", a song dismissing rumors about her relationships. After her separation in 2023, Grande began dating her "Wicked" co-star Ethan Slater, but they have since broken up. She also performed hits like "Positions", "The Boy is Mine", and "Dangerous Woman", the latter showcasing her impressive vocal range with multiple whistle notes.
One poignant moment saw Grande alone on stage, using a digital looping station to layer her vocals. Visuals projected during the show showed Grande walking through a flooded house and watching a version of herself hooked up to a memory-erasing machine, which she eventually destroyed. The show ended with Grande being lifted into the lights, symbolizing overcoming hardships.
