Ariana Grande shared a teaser for an upcoming music video from the album Petal, in which she appears as a character named Pepper.

In the short black-and-white clip released on Tuesday, July 28, Grande plays an aspiring entertainer arriving for an audition. The scene opens with her walking into a reception area, where she introduces herself to a receptionist who barely acknowledges her. “Hello, I’m Pepper, I’m here for the audition today,” she says, before being told to take a number and wait alongside others. The teaser stops short of revealing what the audition is for.

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The visual was shot using VistaVision, a widescreen film format commonly associated with 1950s Hollywood productions. Which contributes to the old-Hollywood atmosphere hinted at in the clip.

In a press release, Grande described Petal as “something that is full of life and growing through the cracks of something cold and hard and challenging.”

The upcoming album Petal is scheduled for release on July 31. The project follows her 2024 album Eternal Sunshine and will feature 12 tracks.

It also includes “Hate That I Made You Love Me,” which has already debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and is part of her current tour setlist.

Grande first previewed the visual earlier this month during her New York City stop on the Eternal Sunshine tour, where she played a teaser during her performance at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center.

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She later shared the clip on Instagram, tagging director Christian Breslauer, choreographer Will Loftis and longtime collaborator Ilya Salmanzadeh.

The singer is currently on her 41-date tour, which began on June 6 and is set to wrap on September 1, 2026.

Rihanna made a surprise return to the stage during Jay-Z’s “Extra Innings” concert at Yankee Stadium in New York. She delivered her first major live performance in years. The appearance excited fans as they watched two top artists perform together.

This was Rihanna’s first major public live appearance since her Super Bowl halftime show in 2023. She kept a low profile, focusing on her businesses and family life.

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Rihanna joined Jay-Z during the final night of his three-show Yankee Stadium concert series on July 12. The event celebrated Jay-Z’s career and featured several guests.

The singer walked onto the stage to perform “Run This Town,” the 2009 collaboration between Rihanna, Jay-Z and Kanye West. The performance brought back memories.

After performing alongside Jay-Z, Rihanna continued with her hit song “Bitch Better Have My Money.” The performance allowed fans to see the superstar return to a live stage.

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Rihanna spoke to the audience about being away from performing for a long time.

Y’all know I’m rusty, right? It’s been a while. Y’all with me right now?” she said.

Before leaving, she told the audience,

“I missed this shit, y’all! New York, I love you guys!”

The concert faced some challenges before the performances began. The show started several hours late after a security issue. Reports said fans were kept waiting outside while officials handled the situation before the concert could begin.

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Jay-Z apologized when he climbed the stage.

“They closed the door for you guys’ safety and everyone’s safety outside. I don’t want to start the music and people get trampled.

“I’m really sorry for the inconvenience, but I had to make sure everyone was OK,” Jay-Z continued. “I appreciate your patience.”

Beyoncé, Usher, Pharrell Williams and Teyana Taylor also performed at the concert.. However, Rihanna’s surprise performance remained the biggest moment due to her time off music.

Rihanna and Jay-Z have come a long way. Rihanna was signed to Jay-Z’s label. Their latest reunion showed that their connection remains strong.

Rihanna appearance at Yankee Stadium shows she still has it in her. It was a rare return from one of the world’s biggest music stars and a reminder of the excitement that surrounds any future project from the singer.

Jay-Z returned to the Roots Picnic stage after being away from the festival since 2019. He appeared in a noticeably new look. The rapper, who has been known for wearing his signature dreadlocks in recent years, stepped out with a combed-out afro while headlining the festival alongside The Roots.

His afro was neatly shaped and combed out, offering a cleaner look compared to the freeform locs he had been seen with over the years. The performance took place at the Belmont Plateau venue in Philadelphia.

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Dressed in an all-black outfit, Jay-Z performed on stage with live backing from The Roots, delivering a headline set that featured guest appearances from Bilal, Jazmine Sullivan, State Property, and Meek Mill. He opened his set with ‘Hovi Baby’ and an unreleased freestyle, which appeared to address recent controversies surrounding him online.

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Some lyrics were linked to the ongoing conversations involving Drake following recent ICEMAN lyrics that referenced him. The freestyle was also aimed at broader criticism directed at him, including commentary tied to his long-running brand, which some speculated could be a response to Tory Lanez and his father.

Ahead of his Roots Picnic appearance, the rapper made a surprise performance at the Foundry the night before, which was attended by Beyoncé and Dave Chappelle.

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He reminded fans why he’s still considered one of the greatest rappers. With three sold-out Yankee Stadium shows already lined up, many see this performance as the start of something bigger.