Ariana Grande Accepts Rising Star Award

Ariana Grande made headlines while accepting the Rising Star Award at the Palm Springs Film Festival, where she humorously thanked her 'friends' Botox and Juvederm for her youthful appearance. She expressed surprise at receiving the award at 31, joking that she expected to be labeled a 'slightly withering star' instead. While the audience laughed, her remarks prompted criticism online, with some calling her comments ageist and tone-deaf. Grande later clarified her relationship with cosmetic procedures, stating she has been 'clean' from injectables for four years but supports transparency as a beauty founder. Additionally, she expressed gratitude toward her 'Wicked' director Jon M. Chu and co-star Cynthia Erivo, calling the opportunity to play Glinda a significant moment in her career. Her glamorous appearance at the event included a striking silver gown that turned heads on the red carpet.