Ariana Grande axes Grammy performance

Wednesday, 6 February 2019 15:45

The 25-year-old singer has reportedly pulled out of performing at the Grammy awards following a dispute with producers.

Sources told Variety that Ariana Grande felt "insulted" when producers wouldn't allow her to perform her latest single '7 Rings' at Los Angeles' Staples Centre but a compromise was reached where the track would be part of a medley.
However, when the organisers insisted they would be choosing her second song, she pulled out, with the insider explaining no similar restrictions had been placed on any of the evening's other performers.

Ariana is nominated for Best Pop Vocal Performance.

More from Entertainment

Reddit sues Australia over social media ban

Message board website Reddit filed a lawsuit in Australia's highest court on Friday seeking to overturn the country's social media ban for children, calling it an intrusion on free speech and setting the stage for a protracted legal battle.
Eurovision winner Nemo to send trophy back in protest over Israel's participation

Swiss Eurovision winner Nemo announced on Thursday they were handing back their trophy in the latest protest about Israel's continued participation in the contest over the war in Gaza.
World-famous cellist Hauser to perform in Abu Dhabi

Known for transforming the cello into a powerful, expressive voice that bridges classical music with pop and rock, celebrated star Hauser will headline a special night at the Abu Dhabi Festival 2026 on May 2.
BRIDGE Summit: Bassem Yousef says satire isn't meant to fix the world

Celebrated political satirist Bassem Yousef said he will continue to "make jokes at the powerful" but clarified that satire does not attempt to change world issues "because it was not designed to".