Ariana Grande, the pop sensation and ‘Wicked’ superstar, extended heartfelt thanks to her two very unique ‘friends’ while accepting her first major accolade of 2025 at the 2025 Palm Springs International Film Festival. The 31 year old songstress received the Rising Star award from Jennifer Coolidge, known for The White Lotus and Legally Blonde, at the dazzling gala on Friday January 3.

Channeling her signature humour in a speech that captured hearts, she exclaimed, “Thank you guys so much,”…