Ariana Grande has just dropped the music video for her latest single, "The Boy Is Mine," featuring none other than You star Penn Badgley. In a delightful twist, the video sees Badgley, who is infamous for his role as a stalker, becoming the one who is being stalked.
Penn steps into the shoes of Max, a city mayor with a unique approach to solving the city's rat problem: he rounds up all the local cats and unleashes them to tackle the rodents. Enter Ariana, playing a city resident with a burning obsession for Max. She goes full alchemist and whips up a love potion to make him fall head over heels for her.
One of the standout moments in the video has to be Ariana donning a Catwoman-inspired outfit, complete with cat claws. She claws her way through Max’s apartment window, Mission Impossible-style, and attempts to force-feed him the love potion. The twist? She doesn’t even need it. Max, in a dramatic move, smashes the potion against the wall, takes off her mask, and falls for her anyway. Talk about love at first unmasked sight.
Adding a dash of nostalgia, the song samples the iconic 1998 hit of the same name by Brandy and Monica. Both legends make a cameo in the video as news reporters covering Max's unusual pest control plan. It’s a fun nod to the original while keeping things fresh and current.
"The Boy Is Mine" is a track from Grande’s recently released seventh studio album, 'Eternal Sunshine,' which has been making waves for its blend of catchy beats and heartfelt lyrics. The album is a testament to Ariana's ability to evolve and stay at the top of her game.
So, if you haven’t seen the video yet, what are you waiting for? Dive into this quirky, love-struck adventure and see why everyone’s talking about it. And who knows? Maybe it’ll inspire you to whip up a love potion of your own.
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