Madison Beer is reflecting on the backlash she received after claiming she was supposed to be in Ariana Grande's "Thank U, Next" video.
The rising pop star's interaction with fans was turned into a viral meme.
Madison Beer at the 68th GRAMMY Awards held at the Crypto.com Arena on Feb. 1, 2026, in Los Angeles.
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A harmless fan interaction turned into a viral meme for Madison Beer, and she opened up about the backlash she received when claiming she was supposed to make an appearance in Ariana Grande’s “Thank U, Next” music video in 2018.
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