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PakistaniArt covers contemporary Pakistani popular music from every angle. We follow the artists, albums, and moments defining the mainstream, from Coke Studio sensations and chart-topping singles to independent releases changing the sound of what Pakistani pop can be.

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Pop MusicJUL 31, 2026

Ariana Grande's 'Petal' Is Here and Her Fans Can't Agree on a Thing

Zoya Mahroosh Zulfiqar
Ariana Grande is an exceptionally talented American singer, songwriter, and actress who has solidified her status as one of the most influential pop icons of the 20th and 21st centuries. Born in Boca Raton, Florida, in 1993, she began her career in musical theater before gaining widespread fame as Cat Valentine on the Nickelodeon television series Victorious and its spin-off Sam & Cat. Transitioning seamlessly into the music industry, she unleashed her extraordinary four-octave vocal range and signature whistle register, drawing frequent comparisons to legendary divas like Mariah Carey. Her debut album, Yours Truly (2013), introduced her soulful, R&B-infused pop sound, which she rapidly evolved through successive chart-topping albums like My Everything, Dangerous Woman, and the critically acclaimed Sweetener. Following immense personal tragedy and public scrutiny, she channeled her raw emotions into the cultural phenomenon Thank U, Next (2019), an album that broke numerous streaming records and established her as a dominant force in contemporary music history. Known for her iconic high ponytail, winged eyeliner, and distinct vocal styling, Grande has accumulated multiple Grammy Awards, Billboard chart records, and a massive global fanbase, while simultaneously expanding her empire into the beauty industry with her successful brand, r.e.m. beauty, and returning to her theatrical roots with her starring role as Glinda in the cinematic adaptation of the Broadway musical Wicked.
Performance ArtJUL 28, 2026

BIBI's WATERBOMB Seoul 2026 Set Reignites the Debate Over Performance Art in K-Pop

Zoya Mahroosh Zulfiqar
BIBI (Kim Hyeong-seo) is a prominent South Korean solo singer-songwriter, rapper, and actress who bridges the worlds of K-pop, K-R&B, and alternative hip-hop with her distinctively raw and unfiltered style. Discovered on SoundCloud by hip-hop icon Yoon Mi-rae, BIBI debuted in 2019 under Feel Ghood Music and later expanded her international reach through a global partnership with 88rising. Known by her signature look of two red dots painted beneath her eye, her stage name "BIBI" is short for "Naked Bibi," symbolizing her commitment to presenting her most honest, authentic self through her music. She frequently challenges traditional industry norms by tackling mature, cinematic themes of intimacy, mental health, and retribution, resulting in massive hits like the fierce revenge anthem "BIBI Vengeance" and the whimsical, chart-topping pop-waltz "Bam Yang Gang." Beyond her music career, she has earned widespread critical acclaim as an actress under her birth name, delivering powerful performances in the noir film Hopeless and television series such as The Worst of Evil, The Fiery Priest 2, and Gangnam B-Side.

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