Ariana Grande’s ‘Eternal Sunshine’ dropped at midnight. Here are the Easter eggs fans have noticed so far.

On March 8, Ariana Grande She released her long-awaited seventh album, eternal sunshine, on all platforms, marking the singer’s first album since then Attitudes In 2020. In less than 24 hours since its release, Eternal sun It reached number one on the US Apple Music albums chart and sent fans – also known as Arianators (or… Arihades) – In a state of madness. They were quick to jump on social media to discuss the album reveal and Easter eggs.

Mac Miller and Eternal sunshine of the spotless mind

Grande’s fans and cinephiles alike were quick to point out that the album’s title sounds like a direct reference to Michel Gondry’s 2004 romantic sci-fi film. Eternal sunshine of the spotless mind Starring Jim Carrey and Kate Winslet. In fact, Grande emphasized the film’s influence on this “concept album,” calling it a reflection of herself.Psychotic, dream world“.

“I Big fan of Jim Carreysaid the pop star, 30 Apple Music 1 on March 7, before talking about how to do it Eternal sunshine of the spotless mindwhich tells the story of a couple’s breakup and their decision to erase each other from their memories through a clinical procedure, is one of her favorite films..

“I think the movie is so beloved because a lot of people can relate to knowing that something is not right, but they love so much and they want to stay and they want to figure it out,” she said. These songs contain a few anecdotes about this subject. I felt really inspired by him.

In the music video for the album’s song “We can’t be friends“, Grande was seen in a Wood paneled waiting roomsimilar to the one in the movie, and fills out a consent form to have her memory wiped. She plays Peaches, a character based on Winslet’s vivacious protagonist Clementine, and recreates iconic shots from the film with video co-star Evan Peters.

While Grande spoke about her admiration for Carey W Eternal sunshine of the spotless mind The film itself was one of the late rapper Mac Miller’s favorite films. Grande and Miller dated from 2016 to 2018. The tragically famous Pittsburgh native He died in September 2018 In 26 years. With this in mind, some fans believe that was the album’s title Another way She should honor him.

“I love Jim Carrey when he’s serious. He killed that role. When I talk to a girl, I always tell her to watch it Eternal sun. “It cuts deep,” Miller said. complicated In 2013.

Do we hear Mac Miller’s voice? Eternal sun?

Grande and Miller first collaborated on her 2013 song “The way“ As part of her first album, Yours truly. path “JustinFrom her 2019 album Thank you, next He is He thinks it’s about Grande is mourning Miller’s death.

on Eternal sunHowever, fans believe that Grande may have featured Miller’s voice on the title track. In the first seconds of Eternal Sunshine, Grande can be heard laughing. Some believe Miller’s laugh can also be heard, and that Grande inserted an audio clip of it A video I recorded of him When they were still dating. Knowing that Eternal sunshine of the spotless mind It was also one of Miller’s favorite films, and fans believe that placing that voice on this specific track was completely intentional.

“I can’t believe she added the same laugh from Mac’s video,” TikTok user Mags (@maggielikescats) books.

Is Grande hinting at what may have ended her marriage to Dalton Gomez?

While it’s difficult to determine exactly how many songs were inspired by Grande’s ex-husband, real estate agent Dalton Gomez, there are Certain words Which convinced many fans that he cheated on her. The most damning lyrics, according to fans, can be heard on Eternal Sunshine, in which they claim Grande hints at infidelity.

In the first verse of the album’s third song, “I Don’t Wanna Break Up Again,” Grande also sings about crying herself to sleep and needing to get it together:

I fall asleep and cry, you turn on the TV

You don’t want to hear me

Another sleepless night

Big day in the morning

So, I take my time to calm myself down

Some fans believe that “Big day in the morningThe line refers to Grande’s time filming the upcoming feature film evil In London from 2022 to 24. Grande and Gomez filed for divorce in 2023 after two years of marriage.

A representative for Gomez did not immediately respond to Yahoo News’ request for comment.

“Dalton, can you fight? Because if you don’t listen, we’re all coming for you,” Tabs (@sincerelytabs) she says in a video clip she posted.

Will you put an end to the rumors of Ethan Slater’s cheating?

Eternal sunshine On the other hand, the seventh song, “True Story,” is believed to address the rumors that Grande’s boyfriend, evil Co-star Ethan Slater was still married to him My high school sweetheart, Lily Jaywho welcomed a son in August 2022, when they met together. The timeline of Grande and Slater’s relationship raised suspicions that they cheated on their spouses to be with each other.

Grande told Apple Music 1 that “True Story” is “an unreal story based on all the unreal events” in which she plays a “bad girl.” In the first verse, Jamal Al-Reem The founder sings:

I’ll play the villain if you need me to

I know how it goes, yes

I’ll be the one you pay to see, and play the scene

Turn on the cameras please

Although it has not been confirmed, it is possible that Grande may be referring to having to “play the villain” that tabloids have portrayed her in response to her relationship with Slater. If this is the case, then for some fans the “true story” could be interpreted as reclaiming the narrative and speaking its truth.