Ariana Grande gets hit with lemon wedge during her Coachella set... after Beyoncé pay controversy
Four-time Grammy nominee Ariana Grande was pelted with a piece of fruit during her headlining set at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio on Sunday night.
In a video captured by a fan, the 25-year-old pop diva got hit in the chest with a lemon wedge while heading on the main stage to perform her song NASA in a wine- colored Michael Ngo outfit.
Stunned, the Thank U, Next songstress ran offstage and exclaimed: 'What the f***?That's because one of y'all threw a lemon at me! S***.'
How rude! Four-time Grammy nominee Ariana Grande was pelted with a piece of fruit during her headlining set at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio on Sunday night
Moment of impact: In a video captured by a fan, the 25-year-old pop diva got hit in the chest with a lemon wedge while heading on the main stage to perform her song NASA
Fans immediately suspected the culprit was a fan of Beyoncé due to her 2016 visual album Lemonade and a recent false report that Ariana was paid twice what Queen Bey was paid for her 2018 headlining set.
'We're told the contracts for Grande and Beyoncé were structured exactly the same way,' a source has since clarified to The Blast.
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'$4 million for the first weekend and another $4 million for the second.'
The former Nickelodeon child star recovered from the lemon assault and closed her concert with surprise guest Justin Bieber (they share manager Scooter Braun) to sing his 2016 hit Sorry.
Stunned, the Thank U, Next songstress ran offstage and exclaimed: 'What the f***? That's because one of y'all threw a lemon at me! S***'
Sparkle like Ariana in a sequinned Michael Ngo skirt
Ariana Grande has had everyone in awe during her Coachella sets - and not just for her incredible vocals.
The singer has really raised the bar when it comes to on-stage styling, wearing everything from Versace to Lelet NY. But, it's the stars custom Michael Ngo looks which have really impressed.
This red sequinned number has got to be our favourite. Covered in 30,000 crystals and paired with (unreleased!) parachute boots from Unravel Project, this ensemble really is fit for an icon.
Has Ariana's look inspired you to get out your glitter? While you can't shop the exact piece, there are loads of bedazzled pieces on offer right now. Head to the edit below to find some of our favourites.
From Self-Portrait to Topshop, there's something here to suit everyone's budget. Pair yours with a white crop top and platform trainers for a glitzy daytime look that's sure to get you noticed.
Blamed: Fans immediately suspected the culprit was a fan of Beyoncé due to her 2016 visual album Lemonade and a recent false report that Ariana was paid twice what Queen Bey was paid for her 2018 headlining set
A source has since clarified to The Blast: 'We're told the contracts for Grande and Beyoncé were structured exactly the same way - $4M for the first weekend and another $4M for the second'
'I haven't been on stage in like two years': The former Nickelodeon child star recovered from the lemon assault and closed her concert with surprise guest Justin Bieber (they share manager Scooter Braun) to sing his 2016 hit Sorry
'I haven't been on stage in like two years,' the 25-year-old Canadian crooner said.
'I came out here I had no idea I was going to be on stage tonight. So anyways this is my first time on stage in two years. I had to get my groove back, my swag back. By the way - album coming soon.'
On Monday, the Florida-born belter found a kindred spirit in yet another Canadian artist - two-time Golden Globe winner Jim Carrey - who responded to her Insta-storying his quote on depression last weekend.
'@ArianaGrande I read your lovely mention of me and things I've said about depression,' the 57-year-old funnyman and sometime painter tweeted.
Celeb pal: On Monday, the Florida-born belter found a kindred spirit in yet another Canadian artist - two-time Golden Globe winner Jim Carrey - who responded to her Insta-storying his quote on depression last weekend (pictured in 2014)
The 57-year-old funnyman tweeted: '@ArianaGrande I read your lovely mention of me and things I've said about depression. A brilliant teacher and friend, Jeff Foster was OG on the "Deep Rest" concept. I admire your openness. I wish you freedom and peace. I feel blessed to have such a gifted admirer. Happy Easter!'
'A brilliant teacher and friend, Jeff Foster was OG on the "Deep Rest" concept. I admire your openness. I wish you freedom and peace. I feel blessed to have such a gifted admirer. Happy Easter!'
'I can't process this or breathe hold on!' Grande (born Butera) responded.
'Thank u so much for your kindness. I don't think u understand how much I adore u or what u mean to me. Thank u for taking the time to share this w me. You are such an inspiration. I can't wait to tattoo this tweet to my forehead. Sending you lots of love & all things happy!'
Grande responded: 'I can't process this or breathe hold on...Thank u so much for your kindness. I don't think u understand how much I adore u or what u mean to me. Thank u for taking the time to share this w me. You are such an inspiration. I can't wait to tattoo this tweet to my forehead. Sending you lots of love & all things happy!'
RIP Mac Miller and Cathriona White: Both celebrities have suffered the devastating loss of romantic partners from drug overdoses (pictured in 2014)
Both celebrities have suffered the devastating loss of romantic partners from drug overdoses.
Ariana's rapper ex-boyfriend Mac Miller died, age 26, on September 7; and Jim's make-up artist ex-girlfriend Cathriona White committed suicide, age 30, in 2015.
The Bad Idea belter - who ended her four-month engagement to SNL star Pete Davidson in October - will next bring her 81-date Sweetener World Tour to Canada's Rogers Place in Edmonton.
On the road: The Bad Idea belter - who split with fiancé Pete Davidson in October - will next bring her 81-date Sweetener World Tour to Canada's Rogers Place in Edmonton
- Ariana Grande Got Paid the EXACT Same Amount for Coachella as Beyoncé Did
- kayleigh on Twitter: "ARIANA SWEETIE IM SO SORRY ABOUT THAT LEMON BUT... I CANT BELIEVE CHRIS AND I SAW THIS RIGHT IN FRONT OF US JSKSJW… "
- Jim Carrey on Twitter: ".@ArianaGrande I read your lovely mention of me and things I’ve said about depression. A brilliant teacher and friend, Jeff Foster was OG on the “Deep Rest” concept. I admire your openness. I wish you fr ...
- Ariana Grande on Twitter: "thank u so much for your kindness. 🖤 i don’t think u understand how much i adore u or what u mean to me. thank u for taking the time to share this w me. you are such an inspiration. i can’t w ...
