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For anyone growing up in the 2000s, Jennette McCurdy was a big part of their childhood. She played Sam Puckett, a rough and tumble girl with a spunky attitude, on the Nickelodeon sitcom "iCarly." The high-energy, candy-colored show follows a group of teenagers who find fame on a prank web series. "iCarly" ran from 2007 to 2012 and was followed by the spin-off and "Victorious" crossover, "Sam & Cat," where McCurdy starred alongside Ariana Grande (now an Oscar nominee for her role in the movie adaptation of "Wicked") as the series' namesakes. Their characters were like oil and vinegar, with Sam's toughness rubbing up against Cat's sweet, ditzy nature. The series was short-lived, though, and only ran from 2013 to 2014.

In 2021, "iCarly" was resurrected on Paramount+. The revival ran for three seasons and focused on an adult Carly, now a neurotic 20-something and social media influencer. Critics were keen on the reboot, with...

Ariana Grande is working on her boundaries.

During an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, the actress shared that during the audition process for Wicked, she became so consumed with landing the role that… she began advising her competitors. She told the publication that she would divulge her song choices, schedule, and sometimes even rehearsal times with her vocal coach Eric Vetro. Her mother, said Grande, would react accordingly. “She was just like, ‘Wait, you did what?! You went to Eric’s house with who?’ ” recalled the Eternal Sunshine artist. “And I was like,...

After being raised in the limelight, Ariana Grande asked music, TV, and film companies to offer mental health resources for young performers, along with requesting they offer weekly therapy sessions. Grande, who starred in Nickelodeon’s Victorious and spinoff series Sam & Cat, opened up about navigating fame as a teen and introducing contractual health resources to Marc Maron in a podcast episode released Monday.

“It’s so important that these record labels, these studios, these TV studios, these big production companies make it a part of the contract when...

Nickelodeon is breathing new life into the popular “Victorious” franchise with a comedy series that brings back Daniella Monet as Trina Vega – this time as a teacher at Hollywood Arts High School.

The multi-camera comedy, currently titled “Hollywood Arts,” marks the second spinoff from the original series that aired from 2010 to 2013. Monet will not only star in the show but also serve as an executive producer, bringing her extensive television experience to the project.

“I could not be happier” about the new venture, said Avan Jogia, one of Monet’s former co-stars, in an Instagram Stories post that hints at continued camaraderie among the original cast. While the network has not yet confirmed whether other original cast members will appear, early social media interactions suggest positive feelings about the project.

The original “Victorious” was a hit, earning two Emmy nominations for outstanding children’s program during its four-season run. The...

The Nickelodeon sitcom Victorious is getting a spinoff series featuring one original star. The news comes after the original show ended its run on Nickelodeon 12 years ago.

Originally, Victorious ran for four seasons between 2010 and 2013. Per Deadline, it now has a second spinoff in development with Daniella Monet set to reprise her role as Trina Vega. The project is in development under the working title Hollywood Arts, which could end up changing. Casting is now said to be underway to find co-stars for Monet, and as of now, no other cast members from Victorious are reported as being involved. It would seem that special appearances are not out of the question, but nothing is confirmed.

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In the spinoff, Trina will...

A new “Victorious” spinoff is in the works at Nickelodeon, TheWrap has learned.

The network is in the midst of developing a series centered on Trina Vega (Daniella Monet), the older sister of “Victorious” lead Tori (Victoria Justice). Its working title, “Hollywood Arts,” is a reference to the fictitious performing arts high school featured in “Victorious.”

If it receives an official greenlight from Nickelodeon, the comedy will follow Monet’s Trina as she returns to Hollywood Arts High School as a teacher. In addition to leading the series, Monet is also attached as an executive producer alongside writers Samantha Martin and Jake Farrow, the latter of whom previously worked as a writer and producer on both “Victorious” and its first spinoff “Sam & Cat.”

Monet and fellow “Victorious” co-star Avan Jogia posted about “Hollywood Arts” on their respective Instagram Stories on Thursday. Jogia wrote that he “could not be happier” for Monet,...

Nickelodeon is gearing up for a Victorious reboot!

If you forgot, the original series aired on Nickelodeon between 2010 and 2013 and starred the likes of Ariana Grande, Victoria Justice, Elizabeth Gillies and Daniella Monet.

Ariana later took part in a spinoff series called Sam & Cat, which aired through 2014.

On Thursday (February 6), we learned that a new reboot is in the works. Casting details, the show’s working title and a description were revealed.

Keep reading to find out more…

According to reporting by Deadline, the new show has a working title of Hollywood Arts and will center on Daniella‘s character Trina Vega.

The outlet noted that the show will see Trina “returning to her old stomping grounds as the newest teacher at Hollywood’s most elite performing arts school” – Hollywood Arts High School.

Daniella will also act as an executive producer for the show. Casting is just getting underway,...

It might be time to sing through the halls of Hollywood Arts High School again.

Nickelodeon is developing another Victorious spinoff series, Hollywood Arts (working title), with Daniella Monet returning as her original character Trina Vega, TVLine has confirmed.

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This time around, the potential spinoff will see Trina “returning to her old stomping grounds as the newest teacher at Hollywood...

“Victorious” has another spinoff in the works, with Daniella Monet set to reprise her role as Trina Vega in a multi-cam Nickelodeon comedy with the working title “Hollywood Arts,” Variety has confirmed.

The series, which is in development and has not yet been greenlit, will follow Trina as she returns to her old stomping grounds to teach students at the fictional Los Angeles performing arts high school. It would mark the second spinoff of “Victorious,” following “Sam & Cat,” starring Jennette McCurdy and Ariana Grande.

Casting is underway for the spinoff, and it’s unclear whether any other “Victorious” stars — including Victoria Justice — will reprise their roles in “Hollywood Arts.”

Monet, who starred in all four seasons of “Victorious” as the older sister to Justice’s Tori Vega, will executive produce the spinoff alongside Jake Farrow (who was a writer-producer on “Victorious” and “Sam & Cat”) and Samantha Martin.

Dan Schneider,...

McKenna Roberts is starring in the new movie Back In Action!

The 17-year-old actress plays Alice, the quick-witted and resourceful daughter of Jamie Foxx and Cameron Diaz’s characters.

In the new action comedy, which is now streaming on Netflix, years after giving up life as CIA spies to start a family, Emily (Diaz) and Matt (Foxx) find themselves dragged back into the world of espionage when their cover is blown.

Video: Watch the trailer here!

Prior to Back In Action, you may have seen McKenna in the Barbie movie, or playing 10-year-old Rue on Euphoria. She was also featured in the movie Skyscraper, alongside Dwayne Johnson and Neve Campbell, and starred in many episodes of popular soap The Young and the Restless.

With her new movie out now, we caught up with McKenna Roberts and got to know 10 Fun Facts about her.

Keep reading to find out what she revealed…...

Dan Schneider, the prolific writer/producer of seminal Nickelodeon shows such as All That, Kenan and Kel, Drake and Josh, and iCarly, has been mired in controversy since 2018. Nickelodeon parted ways with the successful creator after 25 years when an investigation revealed that Schneider had acted inappropriately towards the actors and crew on his shows. The 2024 documentary, Quiet on Set: The Darkside of Children's TV, detailed the allegations, finding that Schneider was verbally abusive towards his cast and writers, often wrote sexually suggestive scenes that fetishized female actresses, and created a hostile working environment.

Although Schneider is best known for his writing, he began his Hollywood career as an actor. Schneider appeared in several 1980s comedies, including Hot Resort, Making the Grade, the cult classic Better Off Dead, and the underrated Christopher Guest film The Big Picture, starring Kevin Bacon. His most prominent acting role, however, was on the classic sitcom Head of the Class,...

In the ever-evolving landscape of Hollywood, some friendships just feel genuine and heartwarming. The relationship between Ariana Grande and Selena Gomez is exactly that – a beautiful example of two incredibly talented artists supporting each other through their remarkable journeys.

Selena Gomez and Ariana Grande (By Condé Nast (through Vogue Taiwan), Cc By 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons)

While they might not be constantly in the spotlight together, their friendship has grown in ways that might surprise even their biggest fans. Let’s dive into some fascinating details about their connection that showcase just how special their bond really is.

1. Their Disney and Nickelodeon origins Selena Gomez in a still from Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie (2009) | Credits: Disney

Talk about parallel journeys! Before dominating music charts and earning award nominations, these two stars got their big breaks on rival children’s networks. Selena Gomez captured audiences’ hearts as the witty Alex Russo...

Would Ariana Grande return to The Voice?(Photo Credit – YouTube)

Ariana Grande is a trendy pop icon, known for acting, singing, and songwriting. Born in 1993, she has been in the entertainment world since childhood, known for her role as Cat Valentine in Sam & Cat. Later, she turned to singing and became a global pop culture icon. Having sold more than 90 million records, Grande is among the world’s best-selling artists.

She also served as a coach for The Voice television show, where she was part of one of the most talked-about seasons. She joined the singing competition in 2021, the 21st season. Grande quickly became a fan favorite thanks to her infectious energy and musical insight. Despite her success on the show, the singer did not return and has now left it for good. As recently revealed, she has a personal reason for leaving the show.

Ariana Grande Says Her...

Actress Maree Cheatham was part of Days of Our Lives since the very start. While she’s appeared off and on over the years, she’s set to make a return during an upcoming milestone episode for the soap. The actress recently spoke out about her upcoming appearance. While doing so, she also shared some kind words that late actor Bill Hayes shared with her during their time together.

Maree Cheatham Was On Days Of Our Lives From The Start

Cheatham was one of the original cast members of Days of Our Lives back in 1965. As Marie Horton, she was one of the soap’s original heroines. Since 1973, she’s appeared on and off the series throughout the years.

Cheatham has actually had quite a career in soaps. She also appeared in General Hospital, Port Charles, Passions, and Knots Landing. Outside of soaps, she also had a notable role as...

Famed Hollywood producer Dan Schneider has scored a legal victory in his lawsuit against Warner Bros. and Sony. On Friday, Judge Ashfaq G. Chowdhury ruled that Schneider, whose behavior while working at Nickelodeon is explored in the Investigation Discovery and Max docuseries Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV, can move forward with a defamation lawsuit filed in May. In his suit, Schneider says the docuseries was a "hit job" that alleged he was a child sexual abuser.

Per Variety, Judge Chowdhury ruled in Schneider's favor on the basis that a "reasonable viewer" could deduct that the docuseries makes "damning implications about his conduct." The Judge also denied a motion filed on behalf of Warner Bros. and Sony to throw out Shchneider's defamation lawsuit, claiming Quiet on Set never accused Schneider of sexual abuse. The four-part investigative piece aired in March dives into problematic and toxic behavior on...

When the sing-along screenings of “Wicked” go down beginning Christmas Day, I’ll be there — but not because I have any intention of personally raising my voice in song. I do have a natural curiosity about what luck a full house of fans will have in singing along with musical-theater songs this sophisticated… this full of stops and starts and sudden shifts from major to minor chords. There’ll surely be some trained singers and actors filling the AMC seats who can keep up with these tunes. For the rest of us, there may come a realization: I’m not that girl, and probably neither are you.

So what other reason is there to look forward to the official multiplex sing-alongs, if not, like, singing along? That’s easy: the subtitles.

Which is to say: The songs in “Wicked” are so good — some of the best that musical theater has ever produced,...

After years of delays and anticipation, the first half of Jon M. Chu's sprawling, two-part movie adaptation of "Wicked" — the massively popular Broadway musical based on Gregory Maguire's retelling of "The Wizard of Oz" — is finally hitting theaters, and Chu has assembled an all-star cast to bring Stephen Schwartz and Winnie Holzman's Broadway hit to the big screen. "Wicked" flips the script on L. Frank Baum's original story about Dorothy (Judy Garland in the classic 1939 "Wizard of Oz" film) exploring the magical land of Oz by focusing on Elphaba, a young girl born with green skin who struggles to fit in at the prestigious Shiz University and ultimately becomes the legendary pop culture villain The Wicked Witch of the West (memorably portrayed by Margaret Hamilton in the '39 movie).

So, who's in Chu's "Wicked" movie, decades after Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth originated the lead roles of Elphaba and Galinda on stage?...

One of the most important elements of live-action adaptations comes down to the casting, and for Hercules, it will be essential to get the right actress in place to play Meg, Hercules' love interest. While Disney continues to adapt some of their classic films, surprisingly, alongside new hits like Moana, it has yet to adapt one of the all time greatest musicals ever made by Disney, Hercules. In 2022, this project was confirmed to be moving ahead, with the Russo brothers set to produce.

However, years later, very little has been announced about the upcoming Hercules movie, aside from another confirmation that it is still happening by the Russo's. It's likely that the movie won't be ready for a few years, but in the meantime, it's worth looking at potential castings for the central roles. And one of the most important characters to consider is Megara, a woman whose soul is indebted to Hades.

Where Are They Now? Checking in on Former Child Stars - Main Image

Being a celebrity is no joke, and while some adults have problems with handling wealth and fame, several child stars had to deal with so much pressure at a much earlier age.

Child actors have been known to have very tough lives outside of the lighthearted shows they’ve been on, and their transition to adulthood is usually paved with all kinds of mistakes made public because of their status.

Not everyone manages to make the peaceful transition from child actor to just actor, and we take a look at the status of some promising young talents from before and where they ended up today.

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Ariana Grande is looking to return to her first love: musical theater.

The Grammy-winning singer, who plays Glinda in Jon M. Chu‘s adaptation of the Tony-winning Broadway musical Wicked, recently said on the Las Culturistas podcast that the movie was a “healing” experience that has led her to consider “reconnecting” with the theater world.

“I’m gonna say something so scary. It’s gonna scare the absolute shit out of my fans and everyone, but I love them and they’ll deal, and we’ll always be here,” she told co-hosts Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers. “I’m always gonna make music. I’m always gonna go onstage, I’m always gonna do pop stuff, I pinky promise. But I don’t think doing it at the rate I’ve been doing it for the past 10 years is where I see the next 10 years.”

The “We Can’t Be...

As Wicked makes the long-awaited leap from the stage to the screen, Ariana Grande is contemplating a return to her roots.

The 2x Grammy winner recently opened up about the “healing” experience of portraying Galinda Upland in director Jon M. Chu‘s adaptation of the Tony-winning Broadway musical, which made her consider “reconnecting” with her love of theater.

“I’m gonna say something so scary. It’s gonna scare the absolute s— out of my fans and everyone, but I love them and they’ll deal, and we’ll always be here,” she said on Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers’ Las Culturistas podcast.

“I’m always gonna make music. I’m always gonna go onstage, I’m always gonna do pop stuff, I pinky promise,” noted Grande. “But I don’t think doing it at the rate I’ve been doing it for the past 10 years is where I see the next 10 years.

It sounds like Ariana Grande is ready to start the next phase of her career. Grande, who is earning rave reviews for her turn in the movie adaptation of the Broadway musical Wicked, has been primarily known as a popstar who has sold millions of records and has had a steady flow of hits. Before her music career, she began her professional journey on Broadway, later becoming a popular actress on Nickelodeon, and now she's ready to put music aside for a bit to focus on becoming a movie star.

During a chat on the Las Culturistas podcast, Grande revealed that participating in Wicked has reignited her desire to be an actress. For the last ten years, she has put pretty much all of her focus on her music career, but now she is intent on conquering movies in the same way she has taken over the world of pop music.

Ariana Grande revealed in a new interview that the next decade of her life might be focused on acting, with her pop music career taking a backseat.

The singer and Wicked star visited the Las Culturistas podcast Wednesday, where she revealed that co-starring in the upcoming film adaptation of the Broadway musical has rekindled her love of acting.

“I’m going to say something so scary, it’s going to scare the absolute shit out of my fans and everyone,” Grande warned. “I love them, and they will deal, and we will be here forever.

Pop sensation Ariana Grande went on the Sentimental Men podcast this week where she talked all things “Wicked.” She even addressed the concerns of some fans about her being cast as Glinda the Good Witch in the big budget adaptation of the popular Broadway musical. For the record, not everybody feels this way, as she has a growing filmography that includes many other notable and respectable projects.

When she was originally cast in the role, she admittedly “felt a little bit of the initial nervousness” and the “preconceived notions about what I might be able to deliver or not deliver, or why I would be wrong,” Grande said on the podcast at the 33-minute mark. “It’s been a great secret. [The haters] didn’t get to see any of the auditions or know anything.” For the record, she will be going by her full name, Ariana Grande-Butera, in the “Wicked” credits...

The big-screen adaptation of “Wicked,” starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande as the famed young witches Elphaba and Glinda, is filled with all sorts of easter eggs and nods to the hit Broadway musical as well as “The Wizard of Oz.” But one detail of the film caught the eye of Grande’s fanbase in particular.

The Universal movie, directed by Jon M. Chu, began screening for press, critics and influencers last month, and as audience members shared their rave reviews and first reactions on social media, fans quickly noticed that Grande is billed “Ariana Grande-Butera” in the film’s end credits.

It doesn’t take more than cursory Google search to educate the uninitiated, but Grande-Butera is the Grammy-winning superstar’s birth name. Still, it’s a conspicuous addition since Grande has never used her full name professionally.

As the “Wicked” world press tour kicked off on Sunday in Australia,...

Ariana Grande understands some skepticism surrounding her casting in the anticipated Wicked. Grande will star as Glinda, opposite Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, in the film adaptation of the beloved Broadway musical. While it may be hard for most of us to fathom any negative response to Grande landing the role, particularly given her vocal prowess, some naysayers have questioned her ability to fully embody the character. And Grande gets it. During an interview on the Sentimental Men podcast, she discussed the scariest part of taking on the iconic role in the Universal musical, and it has everything to do with that doubt:

"I felt a little bit of the initial nervousness or the sort of preconceived notions about what I might be able to deliver or not deliver, or why I would be wrong or whatever," Grande shared.

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Ariana Grande understands why some “Wicked” fans have reservations about her playing Glinda in the film adaptation of the Tony-winning musical.

During a recent interview with the “Sentimental Men” podcast, Grande was asked what scared her the most after she was offered the part in Universal’s movie musical.

“I felt a little bit of the initial nervousness or the sort of preconceived notions about what I might be able to deliver or not deliver, or why I would be wrong or whatever,” Grande responded. She later noted how fans of the musical might’ve only recognized her from her pop songs when her casting was announced, saying, “Going off of ‘Side to Side,’ I probably would’ve said the same thing. I probably would’ve said, ‘Why the fuck? Kill me. I’ve waited 20 years for this. Kill me.’ I would’ve said that — as a fan from the outside knowing of only ‘7 Rings,...

Singer. Actress. Impressionist. Is there anything Ariana Grande can’t do?

Born on June 26, 1993 in Boca Raton, Florida, the pop princess is well-known for her four-octave vocal range and whistle tones. In fact, she’s one of the world’s best-selling music artists. Gold Derby has already tackled her music career quite extensively, but with a burgeoning acting career, we thought it was the perfect time to delve into her most popular screen roles. Scroll through our gallery above (or click here for direct access) to see the 10 best Ariana Grande movies and TV shows, ranked. Did Your favorite make our the list?

Grande’s first gig an an actress was at age 15 when she appeared in the Broadway musical “13” (2008). But it was her TV role as sweet redhead Cat Valentine in Nickelodeon’s “Victorious” (2010–13) and its spin-off “Sam & Cat” (2013–14) that proved to be her big break in the industry.

Singer. Actress. Impressionist. Is there anything Ariana Grande can’t do?

Born on June 26, 1993 in Boca Raton, Florida, the pop princess is well-known for her four-octave vocal range and whistle tones. In fact, she’s one of the world’s best-selling music artists. Gold Derby has already tackled her music career quite extensively, but with a burgeoning acting career, we thought it was the perfect time to delve into her most popular screen roles. Scroll through our gallery below to see the 10 best Ariana Grande movies and TV shows, ranked. Did Your favorite make our the list?

Grande’s first gig an an actress was at age 15 when she appeared in the Broadway musical “13” (2008). But it was her TV role as sweet redhead Cat Valentine in Nickelodeon’s “Victorious” (2010–13) and its spin-off “Sam & Cat” (2013–14) that proved to be her big break in the industry.

Her movie career got...

Ever heard the saying, “The cat’s out of the bag”? Well, in Ariana Grande’s case, that feline is definitely still inside! Our favorite pop diva first captured hearts as Cat Valentine on Nickelodeon’s Victorious and Sam & Cat. Since then, she’s been the talk of the town, the apple of every pop culture aficionado’s eye.

Ariana Grande in Sam & Cat (2013) | Credit: Nickelodeon

Now, who could forget that iconic transformation? She waved goodbye to her quirky red hair and prom dresses and hello to the signature brunette high ponytail that has become a style legend. Add in some thigh-high boots, eye-popping mini dresses, and cozy oversized sweatshirts, and voilà! A true fashion metamorphosis that would make any fairy godmother proud!

But here’s the million-dollar question: how does she do it? Recently, Grande sat down for a lie detector test with her Wicked co-star, Cynthia Erivo.

Ariana Grande thinks her speaking voice changed for the better in “Wicked.”

The Grammy winner told Vanity Fair that she thinks criticisms of how she adjusted her “physicality” to play Glinda in the film adaptation of the Broadway musical are sexist. Grande was mocked on social media after clip of her airier speaking voice on the “Podcrushed” podcast went viral; she posted on TikTok at the time, “I intentionally change my vocal placement (high/low) often depending on how much singing i’m doing. I’ve always done this Bye.”

“There is a part of the world that isn’t familiar with what it takes to transform your voice, whether it’s singing or taking on a different dialect for a role or doing a character voice for something,” Grande said. “When it’s a male actor that does it, it’s acclaimed.”

She continued, “There are definitely jokes that are made as well,...

Ariana Grande opened up about how her fans perceive her and their relationship with her.

The Wicked star said in a recent interview how fame has been a challenge to her mental health over the years.

“The back-and-forth throughout the course of my career has been really hard to navigate mentally,” Grande said in an interview with Vanity Fair. “I was this approachable, funny redhead on Nickelodeon and everyone liked me.”

Grande got her start starring in Nickelodeon shows like Victorious and Sam & Cat. She would find success topping music charts with a string of hits like “Problem,” “Break Free” and “Bang Bang.”

“And then I had one too many hit records, and everyone decided that I was an evil diva,” she continued. “And then other terrible things happened, and all of a sudden I was this hero and this victim.”

Grande received a lot of backlash when a...

Ariana Grande is mostly known for her musical hits but her acting prowess is severely underrated. The singer-songwriter is set to appear in the upcoming musical fantasy movie Wicked and its sequel. However, at the start of her career, Grande starred in the Nickelodeon sitcom Victorious, playing the role of Cat Valentine.

Ariana Grande appeared as Cat Valentine in the sitcom Victorious (Credit: Nickelodeon).

Fans of the singer recently took to social media, where they discussed Grande’s time on the hit teen sitcom, where she portrayed her sassiest on-screen avatar. However, as the seasons progressed, Cat’s characterization drastically differed from her earlier persona. Here is what fans had to say about Nickelodeon butchering Grande’s character in Victorious.

Nickelodeon Fans Recall Ariana Grande’s Sassiest Avatar in Victorious

Ariana Grande played the role of Catarina “Cat” Valentine in Victorious. She is a friend of Tori Vega, played by Victoria Justice,...

Keke Palmer recently welcomed her mother, Sharon, onto the “Baby, This Is Keke Palmer” podcast, where the two reminisced on “Quiet on Set” and Palmer’s own history as a child actor at Nickelodeon. Palmer starred in the lead role of the network’s “True Jackson, VP,” which ran for 56 episodes from 2008 to 2011. While the show was not created by Dan Schneider, who was accused of misconduct at Nickelodeon by several actors and writers in “Quiet on Set,” Sharon said she still felt a weird atmosphere from his sets.

“I honestly do remember you having a lot to say about the Dan Schneider sets,” Keke Palmer told her mother during the podcast. “I remember you feeling a way about Nickelodeon.”

“My honest opinion is I thought the whole atmosphere of the Dan Schneider set was very weird, very cultish,” Sharon responded. “The parents were very secretive, and I honestly thought...

Ariana Grande-Butera, known professionally as Ariana Grande, was born on June 26, 1993, in Boca Raton, Florida. She is the daughter of Edward Butera, a graphic design firm owner, and Joan Grande, the CEO of Hose-McCann Communications. Of Italian descent, Ariana has Sicilian and Abruzzese roots. She has an older half-brother, Frankie Grande, an entertainer and producer, notably recognized for judging the 2015 season of ‘America’s Best Dance Crew.’ Ariana Grande is a multi-talented singer, songwriter, and actress, celebrated for her iconic fashion sense and signature hairstyles. She showed a passion for singing and acting from a young age, performing in local theater productions before reaching her teenage years. At just eight years old, she sang ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’ at the Florida Panthers’ home game against the Chicago Blackhawks on January 16, 2002. Over the years, Ariana has evolved into a pop icon, significantly influencing pop culture and music. Her vocal skills, characterized by a...

Ariana Grande has become a big pop sensation and has had an interesting journey as both an actress and a singer. She was the beloved Cat in Victorious and Sam & Cat, with people loving her incredible comic timing. As a pop artist, her albums have become significant contributors to the current pop music landscape.

Yes, And? was the lead single from Ariana Grande’s new album Eternal Sunshine | YouTube

Grande has amassed a large fanbase who have loved and supported her music over the years. She recently released the music video for her song This Boy is Mine where she played a stalker dressed as Catwoman. In a new interview, the singer revealed how her obsession with serial killers led to an awkward moment with the parents of a young fan.

Ariana Grande’s Fascination With Jeffrey Dahmer Almost Landed Her In Trouble

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Ariana Grande advocates for safer environments for child actors, suggesting therapy be mandatory on kids' shows. She reflects on her Nickelodeon past, noting inappropriate humor she once saw as cool doesn't sit well now. The docuseries Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV sheds light on toxic work environments, misogyny, and alleged inappropriate content in children's TV.

Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV continues to be a big talking point as it shines a light on the dangers child actors face while working on set. The primary focus was on former Nickelodeon stars, which has led to many of them speaking out about their experiences, and now, Ariana Grande has been added to the list. While she was silent when the docuseries was first released, she is now speaking out about her experiences on her Nickelodeon shows and stressing that things need to be safer...

Ariana Grande Shares Her Experience As A Nickelodeon Star(Photo Credit –Instagram)

With the release of Investigation Discovery’s docuseries, Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV, the plight of child actors on television show sets has become a topic of discussion. Singer Ariana Grande, who herself shot to fame as a child star on Nickelodeon, is now reflecting on her experience.

The singer-actress was a part of the Nickelodeon’s teen sitcom Victorious and its spin-off Sam & Cat between 2010 and 2014. Both the shows were created by Dan Schneider, who has been accused of mistreating children on set.

Ariana Grande Reflects on Her Time as a Child Actor

Ariana recently appeared on Penn Badgley’s podcast Podcrushed, where she revealed that she has some special memories of her Nickelodeon days, but is reprocessing her experience now. “We had some very special memories, and we feel so privileged...

Pop star and former Nickelodeon personality Ariana Grande has weighed in on the docuseries Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV. She wants to see some changes in how children are treated in all of show business in response to the docuseries' revelations.

Though she has since become a much bigger star through her music, Grande first rose to fame on Nickelodeon. She starred alongside Jennette McCurdy in Sam and Cat, an iCarly and Victorious crossover series created by Dan Schneider. Quiet on Set included allegations that Schneider had behaved inappropriately on set and created a toxic work environment, leading the producer to file a lawsuit against the filmmakers. Now breaking her silence on the situation, Grande shared her reaction on the Popcrushed podcast, per Deadline.

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Ariana Grande is commenting on the allegations made by former Nickelodeon stars in the ID docuseries Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV.

The Wicked star appeared on a podcast and looked back at her time on the sets of Victorious and Sam & Cat, calling for therapists to be “mandatory” on kid show sets. Grande also said that it was “devastating” to learn about the experiences that some of her colleagues had.

“I think the environment needs to be made safer if kids are going to be acting, and I think there should be therapists,” Grande said on the latest episode of Podcrushed. “I think parents should allowed to be wherever they want to be, and I think not only on kids’ sets. If anyone wants to do this, or music, or anything at this level of exposure, there should be in the contract something about therapy...

Ariana Grande is looking back at her child star roots on Nickelodeon series “Victorious” and spinoff “Sam & Cat” amid the recent allegations captured by docuseries “Quiet on Set.”

Grande, who is leading the upcoming musical adaptation “Wicked,” said during the “Podcrushed” podcast that she believes therapists should be “mandatory” on kid show sets. Grande added that it’s been “devastating” to learn about fellow former child stars’ stories on Nickelodeon; the Grammy winner referred to those actors as “survivors.”

“I think the environment needs to be made safer if kids are going to be acting, and I think there should be therapists,” Grande said. “I think parents should allowed to be wherever they want to be, and I think not only on kids’ sets. If anyone wants to do this, or music, or anything at this level of exposure, there should be in the contract something about therapy is...

Before Ariana Grande became a pop megastar, she was best known for playing Cat Valentine on Nickelodeon’s Victorious and its spinoff Sam & Cat. Now, she is looking back on that time with a new perspective. Appearing on the latest episode of Penn Badgley‘s Podcrushed podcast, Grande opened up about auditioning for Victorious at 14 years old and how special that felt at the time. However, she is also “reprocessing” her time on the show in light of the recent Investigation Discovery documentary series Quiet on Set. “I was 14 and I flew out to audition with Liz Gillies for Victorious, and we were all very excited and we got cast and it was the best news we could hear,” Grande said (per Variety). “We were young performers who just wanted to do this with our lives more than anything, and we got to and that was so beautiful. I...

Ariana Grande is the guest on the most recent episode of the “Podcrushed” podcast — co-hosted by her “The Boy Is Mine” music video star Penn Badgley — and opens up about her relationship to child stardom. The Grammy winner was a young teenager when her fame exploded, thanks to a series regular role on the Nickelodeon show “Victorious,” which aired for four seasons between 2010 and 2013. Grande reprised her role of Cat Valentine on the spinoff “Sam & Cat,” which ran for 35 episodes.

“I was 14 and I flew out to audition with Liz Gillies for ‘Victorious,’ and we were all very excited and we got cast and it was the best news we could hear,” Grande says on “Podcrushed.” “We were young performers who just wanted to do this with our lives more than anything, and we got to and that was so beautiful. I think we had some very special memories,...

Drake Bell, Josh Peck, Kenan Thompson and Victoria Justice are among numerous former Nickelodeon stars who have spoken out following the harrowing allegations revealed in Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV.

Investigation Discovery’s five-part docuseries outlines allegations of abuse, sexism, racism and inappropriate behavior involving underage stars and crewmembers on Nickelodeon TV show sets run by Dan Schneider. Some of the programs mentioned included The Amanda Show, Drake & Josh, Zoey 101, iCarly, Victorious and Sam & Cat.

In the series, former creatives and crewmembers detailed their experiences behind the camera, claiming they endured toxic workplaces. Amanda Bynes, who was a prominent young figure on Nickelodeon in the 1990s and early 2000s, starring in The Amanda Show and All That, was also frequently mentioned throughout, although she did not participate in the docuseries.

Below, The Hollywood Reporter has compiled comments made by former Nickelodeon actors following the release of Quiet on Set.

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Who Is Evan Roe? Where Is He From?

Evan Christopher Roe, popularly known as Evan Roe, was born in Seattle, Washington, on February 9, 2000.

He began acting in musical theater after moving to San Diego, California, and has appeared in numerous productions, including Big River, a 2012 musical rendition of Mark Twain's The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.

As a child actor,...

With ID’s Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV becoming an overnight ratings hit for Investigation Discovery and Max, attention has now turned to a forthcoming fifth episode of the docuseries that promises to dig deeper into the toxic allegations swirling around Dan Schneider’s years at Nickelodeon.

On Thursday, Turner Networks, ID & Hln, linear and streaming president Jason Sarlanis told The Hollywood Reporter the original four-part series, which released March 17 and 18, far exceeded expectations and prompted the network to mobilize and greenlight the bonus episode to air only weeks later.

“We first started talking to [co-directors] Mary [Robertson] and Emma [Schwartz] about [extending the series] right after the trailer dropped,” Sarlanis recalled of the Feb. 8 first look, which featured clips of child stars coming forward with claims of abuse and sexism surrounding iconic kids TV shows of the late 1990s and early 2000s on Nickelodeon.

The bonus episode, titled Breaking the Silence,...

Marc Summers is speaking out about his experience being interviewed for ID’s “Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV” documentary. During an appearance on “Elvis Duran and the Morning Show,” the longtime host, said he was called and asked to be part of a doc about Nickelodeon. At the time he agreed, he didn’t know it was set to expose toxic behavior at the network.

“They asked me what I thought of Nick and the first 10 to 12 seconds, from what I understand, in this documentary, is me saying all these wonderful things. But they did a bait and switch on me,” Summers says in a sneak peek of the interview, set to go live on Friday. “They ambushed me. They never told me what this documentary was really about. And so they showed me a video of something that I couldn’t believe was on Nickelodeon.

When Drake Bell broke his silence about the sexual abuse meted out to him while he was shooting the iconic (and much loved) Nickelodeon show, Drake & Josh, the internet lost its semblance. No one could believe that even their favorite character had to go through abuse while working on a show meant for kids. People were left devastated, including screenwriter and television producer Dan Schneider, who couldn’t hold back his tears while discussing how something like this transpired under his watch.

How some Nickelodeon shows were hell for certain kid stars

Various actors and cast members share their harrowing tales on the ID docuseries

Drake Bell made the revelation in the Investigation Discovery series, Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV. The docuseries features incidents wherein former child actors and other cast members share their encounters with sexual abuse and misconduct back on set.

The series witnesses...

Former Nickelodeon star Kenan Thompson has finally broken his silence about Quiet On The Set: The Dark Side Of Kids TV. The documentary has gone viral online, with many people demanding action from the network after hearing about what child actors went through in the 90s and early 2000s. Kenan Thompson was a major part of Nick at that time, taking on roles on All That and Kenan & Kel. Continue reading to see what he had to say about the groundbreaking docuseries.

Quiet On The Set Uncovers Abuse At Nickelodeon

Kenan Thompson was a guest on the Tamron Hall Show on Wednesday. During their conversation, Tamron asked the Saturday Night Live star what he thought about the docuseries.

Quiet On The Set gives viewers a disturbing look at what was happening behind the scenes on some of the most popular kid’s TV shows. The series mainly focuses on producer...

McKenna Grace reprises her lead role as Phoebe in “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire,” which led the weekend box office with $45 million. At 17 she is not yet a household name, but she laid some groundwork early: At age six she had a supporting role on the Disney Channel sitcom “Crash & Bernstein.” Later she received an Emmy nomination for her work in “The Handmaid’s Tale,” and portrayed the younger selves for the leads in movies like “I, Tonya” and “Captain Marvel.”

Her “Ghostbusters” co-star is Finn Wolfhard, who made his debut at 13 in CW’s “Supernatural” before starring in “Stranger Things” and “It.” Zendaya, star of “Dune: Part Two,” got her start as a Disney Channel regular. Her co-star, Oscar-nominated Austin Butler, cut his teeth at Nickelodeon.

It’s a strange juxtaposition: Child actors are currently at the forefront of the uncomfortable but necessary conversation centered in Mary Robertson and Emma Schwartz...