Ariana Grande fights back tears during her first TV interview since the Manchester bombing
22 people died after her concert in May 2017
Ariana Grande
Author: Anna Sky MagliolaPublished 2nd May 2018 Last updated 11th May 2018
Almost a year after the Manchester terror attack, Ariana Grande has given her first TV interview on The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon. The singer joined the popular TV host to speak about her new music, including her album 'Sweetener' which is due out later this year, and her most recent single 'No Tears Left To Cry'.
It was towards the end of the interview that Jimmy Fallon mentioned it was the singer's first interview since the terror attack, which killed 22 people in Manchester last year.
Jimmy said, "I just wanted to say, thank you so much for coming on our show and for being strong and for entertaining, for showing up and going back to Manchester and doing a benefit concert. I thought that was awesome of you and I just think you're so strong."
Ariana responded quietly by saying "Thanks, thank you."
Jimmy then went on to read a few lines from an essay Ariana posted online. While she listened to the words she continued to try to hold back the tears.
She also revealed she'll be be doing something big 'every 20th' and there are three '20ths' until the 'big thing'. Reading between the lines it looks like we can expect Ariana's new album in around three month's time.
Check out some other albums we're looking forward to his year.
Ariana Grande
Earlier this year Ariana revealed her new album would be called 'Sweetener'. The singer also confirmed it would be dropping in the summer. We can't wait to hear it!
Ariana Grande fights back tears during her first TV interview since the Manchester bombing
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Ariana Grande
Earlier this year Ariana revealed her new album would be called 'Sweetener'. The singer also confirmed it would be dropping in the summer. We can't wait to hear it!
Rihanna
Remember when it was normal to expect a Rihanna album near enough every year? 'Rated R', 'Loud', 'Talk That Talk' and 'Unapologetic' were all released within 12 months of each other. However, she has been busy with Fenty beauty so we can anticipate a 2018 release to make up for lost time.
Cheryl
Former Girls Aloud star Cheryl is putting in 100% for her comeback album and has even recruited star producer Naughty Boy to produce a track (or two?). She took to her socials to share some exciting news which hinted that she was in the studio with her former band mate Nicola Roberts. Possible 2018 album? We think so!
Rita Ora
She has four UK Number 1 hit singles but due to label conflicts, we've been waiting since 2012 for a follow up to her debut album, 'Ora'. Thankfully, now signed to Atlantic, her album is scheduled for 2018.
Nick Jonas
Following his 2016 album 'Last Year Was Complicated' - a break-up album, the ex-Jonas brother has promised his new music in 2018 and a potential party album. Yes!
Little Mix
The four ladies never rest! Having dominated the Top 40 all year long with 'Glory Days', rumour has it that we should be expecting a little something on the later side of 2018. Take your time ladies, but not too long!
Selena Gomez
It's been a long time coming. The singer has released 'It Ain't Me', 'Bad Liar', 'Fetish' and 'Wolves' all in the last year and undergone a life-changing kidney transplant. Selena is in better spirits and has an album coming. She has confirmed "there is an album" and "it will be out very soon". We're rooting for you Gomez.
Rag'n'Bone Man
He confirmed in an interview he has 10 songs ready for a second album so why wouldn't he release it this year? This would follow-up his chart-topping debut LP 'Human'.
Liam Payne
The pop artist has already released 3 major tracks, 'Strip That Down', 'Bedroom Floor' and 'Get Low' with DJ Zedd. In a recent interview he said his album is "out in January". Well, we're waiting Liam!
Meghan Trainor
Meghan Trainor announced in June that her third studio album 'Treat Myself' would be released on the 31st August 2018.
Years & Years
Years & Years will be dropping their new album 'Palo Santo' on 6th July.
Ariana Grande
Earlier this year Ariana revealed her new album would be called 'Sweetener'. The singer also confirmed it would be dropping in the summer. We can't wait to hear it!
Rihanna
Remember when it was normal to expect a Rihanna album near enough every year? 'Rated R', 'Loud', 'Talk That Talk' and 'Unapologetic' were all released within 12 months of each other. However, she has been busy with Fenty beauty so we can anticipate a 2018 release to make up for lost time.
Cheryl
Former Girls Aloud star Cheryl is putting in 100% for her comeback album and has even recruited star producer Naughty Boy to produce a track (or two?). She took to her socials to share some exciting news which hinted that she was in the studio with her former band mate Nicola Roberts. Possible 2018 album? We think so!
Rita Ora
She has four UK Number 1 hit singles but due to label conflicts, we've been waiting since 2012 for a follow up to her debut album, 'Ora'. Thankfully, now signed to Atlantic, her album is scheduled for 2018.
Nick Jonas
Following his 2016 album 'Last Year Was Complicated' - a break-up album, the ex-Jonas brother has promised his new music in 2018 and a potential party album. Yes!
Little Mix
The four ladies never rest! Having dominated the Top 40 all year long with 'Glory Days', rumour has it that we should be expecting a little something on the later side of 2018. Take your time ladies, but not too long!
Selena Gomez
It's been a long time coming. The singer has released 'It Ain't Me', 'Bad Liar', 'Fetish' and 'Wolves' all in the last year and undergone a life-changing kidney transplant. Selena is in better spirits and has an album coming. She has confirmed "there is an album" and "it will be out very soon". We're rooting for you Gomez.
Rag'n'Bone Man
He confirmed in an interview he has 10 songs ready for a second album so why wouldn't he release it this year? This would follow-up his chart-topping debut LP 'Human'.
Liam Payne
The pop artist has already released 3 major tracks, 'Strip That Down', 'Bedroom Floor' and 'Get Low' with DJ Zedd. In a recent interview he said his album is "out in January". Well, we're waiting Liam!
Meghan Trainor
Meghan Trainor announced in June that her third studio album 'Treat Myself' would be released on the 31st August 2018.
Years & Years
Years & Years will be dropping their new album 'Palo Santo' on 6th July.
On the 22th May 2017 22 people's lives were tragically cut short. Victims from the night were Alison Howe, Angelika Klis, Chloe Rutherford, Eilidh MacLeod, Elaine McIver, Georgina Callander, Jane Tweddle, John Atkinson, Liam Curry, Lisa Lees, Marcin Klis, Kelly Brewster, Megan Hurley, Michelle Kiss, Nell Jones, Olivia Campbell-Hardy, Saffie Roussos, Sorrell Leczkowski, Wendy Fawell, Courtney Boyle, Philip Tron and Martyn Hett.
After the tragic events in May last year, Ariana chose to take a break from music and has posted very little on her social media accounts since.
