On the 4th of July, Ariana Grande declared her own independence during a fateful trip to a modest doughnut shop, licking the pastries and shouting “I hate America!” while a security camera caught her every move.
For many, it was the first indicator that whatever is going on underneath Grande’s ponytail is far more complex than the average child-actor-turned-pop-superstar story.
We’ve seen meltdowns, but nothing this delightfully strange or harmless — all respect to the fine people of Wolfee Donuts, whose merchandise was tragically compromised with Grande’s saliva. As far as scandals go, Doughnutgate was quite literally sweet as sugar. Grande’s bizarre apologies in the aftermath only helped feed the increasingly compelling mythology of Ariana, who, if rumors are to be believed, demands being carried around like a baby. Read more…
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