Ariana Grande has exciting news for her fans! The music video for “The Boy Is Mine,” a track from her latest album, Eternal Sunshine, will premiere on Friday, June 7. Grande shared this announcement on Instagram with a playful caption that simply said “Meow.” Along with this, she posted a teaser video that has left fans buzzing with anticipation.
What’s in the Teaser?
The 10-second clip on Instagram is quite eerie. It shows a man turning on a tap and dunking his face into the sink. As he does this, a creepy hand with glass-like claws slowly opens the door. The short clip has already sparked a lot of curiosity about what the full video will entail.
Ariana Grande’s Previous Music Videos
This new video follows the release of two other music videos from the Eternal Sunshine album. Earlier this year, Grande released videos for “We Can’t Be Friends (Wait for Your Love)” and the popular single “Yes, And?” Both videos have been well-received by fans and critics alike.
Eternal Sunshine and Its Inspirations
The Eternal Sunshine album has a strong connection to the 2004 movie Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. This is especially evident in the video for “We Can’t Be Friends (Wait for Your Love),” which was released on the same day as the album. In this video, Grande’s character undergoes a procedure to erase all memories of a former partner, mirroring the plot of the film. However, the teaser for “The Boy Is Mine” suggests a much darker theme.
The Story Behind “The Boy Is Mine”
“The Boy Is Mine” has generated a lot of buzz, partly due to speculation about Ariana Grande’s relationship with Ethan Slater, who starred in the Broadway show Spongebob Squarepants. This song shares its title with the 1998 hit by Brandy and Monica, which was a massive success, topping the Billboard Hot 100 for 13 weeks.
In an interview with Zane Lowe for Apple Music back in March, Grande talked about her inspiration for the song. She mentioned that she has always wanted to reimagine the 1998 classic. The original song has an R&B-pop vibe, and it seems Grande has put her own unique spin on it for her album.
Ariana Grande’s announcement of the “The Boy Is Mine” music video has set the stage for what promises to be another exciting release. With its eerie teaser and connections to both her latest album and her personal inspirations, the full video is sure to captivate her audience. Fans won’t have to wait long, as the music video drops on June 7. Be sure to mark your calendars for what is likely to be another memorable moment in Grande’s career.
