Ariana Grande Celebrated Yours Truly’s 10th Anniversary

Ariana Grande had some big plans to celebrate the 10th anniversary of her Yours Truly album. The pop star and actor went on social media on August 19th to announce a week of surprises in celebration of her 2013 debut album, which was an amazing success and got to No. 1 on the Billboard charts. The week was busy and truly eventful.

Ariana Grande Celebrates Yours Truly

Ariana Grande Celebrated Yours Truly's 10th Anniversary
Ariana Grande Celebrates Yours Truly

The social media in question was Instagram, and Ariana Grande made a video post there featuring a mix of past and present footage. The singer and actor revealed that the rollout was set for August 25th, and the surprise was a deluxe digital release of Yours Truly. It comes along with some freshly recorded live performances of “Honeymoon Avenue” and “Daydreamin’”.

On August 26th, Ariana Grande dropped the first part of a Q&A with a merch capsule. That was followed by a live performance of “Baby I” on August 27th. The celebration continued on August 28th when a special Yours Truly vinyl picture disc was made available, together with the second part of the Q&A. On August 29th, Grande brought to her fans two more live performances of “Tattooed Heart” and “Right There”.

It Was an Eventful Week

It Was an Eventful Week

The celebration concluded on August 30th, the date of the release anniversary of Yours Truly. It features a live performance of “The Way” and behind-the-scenes footage. Grande had also specified on her Instagram Stories that the deluxe digital release of Yours Truly will have the updated versions of the songs that she had performed from the album during her Live From London performance. The singer and actor also shared that it was a healing and special project for her to do.

Released on August 30th, 2013, Yours Truly was the proper introduction of Ariana Grande to the world. Until then, she had only been familiar to viewers of Nickelodeon’s Victorious, Sam & Cat, and Broadway’s 13.

Harry Styles’ Irish Concert Encounter: From Heroics to ‘Shoeys’

Multi-talented pop icon Harry Styles never fails to make headlines, and his recent Irish concert was no exception. From lending a helping hand to participating in quirky traditions, Styles’ charisma constantly proves indescribable.

Harry Styles' Irish Concert Encounter: From Heroics to 'Shoeys'
Harry Styles in Concert

Pausing a Concert to Assist a Fan

During his performance at Slane Castle in County Meath, Harry Styles paused the show to assist a fan who’d tumbled. Demonstrating his compassionate and caring nature, he made sure the safety measures were taken care of and even quipped about a memorable incident involving his own accident in Ireland.

His attention to individual fans is truly noteworthy and goes beyond just performing for them. His empathetic stance has always been a part of his persona, from helping fans come out to presenting gender reveals on stage.

Pausing a Concert to Assist a Fan

Harry Styles Embracing Bizarre Aussie Tradition

Switching gears from the heartfelt gesture was Harry’s unusual foray into an Australian drinking tradition – the well-known ‘Shoey.’ Ever-engaging with his audience, after chants from the crowd, he partook in consuming a drink from his shoe at HBF Park in Perth during one of his concerts. Describing it as one of “the most disgusting traditions,” he still couldn’t help but join in the fun ‒ an act showcasing him as more than just a performer; someone who isn’t afraid to engage with the cultural nuances of fans across diverse geographies.

Harry Styles Embracing Bizarre Aussie Tradition

After partaking in the ‘Shoey,’ Harry playfully confessed to his audience that he needed a therapy session to overcome the incident, stating he felt like a different person. A layer of humor is deftly added to the whole performance, further fueling the crowd’s adoration. His jokes foster light-heartedness that offsets the immense energy of his performances, affirming why Styles remains one of the grounded superstars blending relatability with extraordinary talent on stage. Truly, every moment with Harry Styles is cinematic – scripted or unplanned. His ability to turn a simple concert into a spectacle makes him an epitome of an ultimate performer.