Ariana Grande is an American pop singer, actress and dancer who originated from a children's TV show on Nickelodeon. She constructs her star image through carefully crafted music videos that differ from her real life appearance and style. As a worldwide pop star, she represents the theory of the star as a commodity who generates a large income for her record label through merchandise sales. Her songs also promote women's empowerment and acceptance of the LGBT community, representing the star theory of ideology. Ariana maintains the paradox of the star by appearing both extraordinary through her talents yet relatable through social media and a secluded lifestyle outside of the spotlight.

1. Ariana Grande
Star Theory and Ideology

2. Brief Biography
• Ariana Grande is from Boca Ration in Florida but is Italian in heritage
• Her music is pop and r&b
• She is a singer, actress and dancer
• Ariana has hobbies including impressions and social media
• She originated from a popular children’s tv show on Nicolodeon
• Ariana is in the press for her love life and celebrity friends

3. Star Theory - Constructed
Richard Dyer would use Ariana as an example of stars being
constructed through music videos etc. Her appearance and style off
clothes differ in real life than that of music videos.

4. Star Theory - Commodity
She is a worldwide pop star
with a large income which
applies to ‘the star as a
commodity’. Her merchandise
such as clothes and brands with
companies such as Lipsy will
bring a large amount of money
to her record label and the
music industry itself.

5. Star Theory - Ideology
Ariana has songs relating to the empowerment of women and also
about gay couples being accepted. She even has a music video called
‘Everyday’ in which there are multiple LGBT couples seen together. Her
song ‘Problem’ refers to being better off without a man and that
women are powerful on their own.

6. Paradox Of The Star
The paradox of the star refers to how the celebrity must be relatable
and down to earth in order to be liked although must appear as
extraordinary. The same with being present and absent. Ariana’s
lifestyle is very secluded which gives her distance but her presence on
social media makes fans feel close to her. She also manages to appear
extraordinary through her appearance and talents but maintains a
lifestyle still slightly out of the spotlight to make herself appear more
normal. She is seen out shopping and walking her dogs etc.