Advocates Urge Withdrawal of Ariana Grande's 'Petal' Video Over Youth Harm

Advocates Urge Withdrawal of Ariana Grande's 'Petal' Video Over Youth Harm

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On August 2, 2026, model Charli Howard and actor Jameela Jamil asked Ariana Grande’s team to withdraw the “Petal” music video, saying its imagery could negatively affect young viewers. The video, released on July 31, depicts Grande confronting critics with a chainsaw and features a horror-themed audition scene directed by Christian Breslauer; it carries a parental advisory notice. Billboard noted the chainsaw attack, while Pitchfork reported the short-film’s hostile audition premise and the advisory.

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2 août 2026
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Jameela Jamil and Charli Howard Call Out Ariana Grande’s Team Over New Music Video
Jameela Jamil and Charli Howard Call Out Ariana Grande’s Team Over New Music Video

Yahoo • 02 août 16h21

Model Charli Howard and actor Jameela Jamil called on Ariana Grande's team to withdraw the "Petal" music video, saying its imagery could negatively affect young audiences.

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31 juillet 2026
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Ariana Grande’s Audition Goes Wrong in New “Petal” Video
Ariana Grande’s Audition Goes Wrong in New “Petal” Video

Pitchfork • 31 juil. 16h23

The singer’s latest short film, directed by Christian Breslauer, depicts an aspiring actress facing a hostile audition, and includes a parental advisory notice.

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Ariana Grande's 'Petal' Music Video Cuts Down Her Critics
Ariana Grande's 'Petal' Music Video Cuts Down Her Critics

Billboard • 31 juil. 16h10

In the new music video for "Petal," Ariana Grande portrays a character who uses a chainsaw to attack executives who dismiss her, reflecting themes of criticism and self-assertion.

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Ariana Grande (Literally) Hacks Away at Her Critics in Gory ‘Petal’ Music Video: Watch
Ariana Grande (Literally) Hacks Away at Her Critics in Gory ‘Petal’ Music Video: Watch

Yahoo • 31 juil. 16h10

In the music video for her new single "Petal," Ariana Grande portrays a character who confronts dismissive executives with a chainsaw, symbolizing her response to criticism.

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Ariana Grande (Literally) Hacks Away at Her Critics in Gory ‘Petal’ Music Video: Watch
Ariana Grande (Literally) Hacks Away at Her Critics in Gory ‘Petal’ Music Video: Watch

Yahoo • 31 juil. 16h10

In the music video for her new single "Petal," Ariana Grande portrays a character who confronts dismissive executives with a chainsaw, symbolizing her response to criticism.

Crédibilité 57% Manip. 12% Centre

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