Barbra Streisand is publicly celebrating Ariana Grande, and the legendary singer’s heartfelt message has quickly caught fans’ attention. 

In a warm Instagram post shared on Tuesday, Dec. 3, Streisand praised Grande’s talent and character while posting a throwback photo of the two together.

“Ariana is a young woman with an amazing talent. She has a beautiful voice like no one else, and so much more,” Streisand, 83, wrote in the caption. 

She continued by highlighting Grande’s versatility, noting, “She can act, she can dance, she can be funny! She’s also sweet, kind and thoughtful.” Streisand ended her message on a proud note, adding, “I’m very proud of you Ariana and thanks for singing with me on my album… Big hug, Barbra.”

Streisand also gave Grande a special shoutout for her recent television appearance, writing, “P.S. you were wonderful on Saturday Night Live and looked so pretty @arianagrande!” 

The post reflected both professional admiration and genuine affection, offering fans a glimpse into the mutual respect shared between the two artists.

Grande, 32, responded in the comments with an emotional message of gratitude. 

“Barbra !!!!!!!! what !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!, oh my goodness, thank you so much for this kindest surprise today! you made my day, my year, my life!” she wrote. 

She added that the praise meant even more coming from Streisand, saying, “this means so much, coming from you. i just love you so. i miss you and i hope i get to hug you soon… all my love and appreciation. thank you.”

The exchange comes during a busy time for both stars. 

Grande was recently confirmed to appear in Focker In-Law, the fourth film in the Meet the Parents franchise. 

Streisand famously joined the series in 2004 with Meet the Fockers.

Speaking on Today in June, Ben Stiller teased Grande’s role, saying she is “so great with comedy” and calling her “really, really funny and kind of the whole engine of the new movie.”

Streisand, meanwhile, released her latest album, The Secret of Life: Partners, Volume 2, in June. 

The project features several collaborations, including One Heart, One Voice,” where Grande joins Streisand and Mariah Carey. 

Together, the recent praise and shared work highlight a meaningful connection between two generations of music and film icons.

Taylor Swift is opening up about why one of the most emotional and fan-favourite moments of the Eras Tour means so much to her. 

In episode six of her Disney+ docuseries The End of an Era, the singer reflects on the nostalgia and personal connection behind performing 22 each night and reviving a look that longtime fans instantly recognise.

During the episode, Swift explains that the moment is rooted in the original Red Tour, where the song became closely tied to a playful, carefree image. 

“The 22 moment stems from a hat that I wore on the Red Tour,” Swift says as footage shows her in a white T-shirt reading “Not a lot going on at the moment,” paired with glittery shorts and a black fedora. 

“So, I wanted to really bring back that moment of just kinda like, have a moment with a fan, where I actually get close with them.”

That idea comes to life throughout the tour as Swift kneels down, hugs young fans, and places the fedora on their heads during the performance.

According to Swift, the child she shares the moment with is never chosen in advance by her. 

“I’ve got people in the audience scouring the crowd for the first couple of ‘eras,’ trying to find a kid who knows every single word to the songs and having the time of their life at this show,” she explains. 

She adds that “that kid basically is like a representative of every kid in that crowd that night.”

Swift also points out how different each interaction can be, depending on the child. Some become shy under the massive spotlight, while others instantly light up. 

“It could be, like, a little kid that gets really shy when all of a sudden they’re seeing 60,000 people for the first time,” she says. 

“Or, it could be, there are kids that just like bloom under the bright lights, and they’re like, ‘Oh my God I’m a pop star now.’”

For Swift, these brief exchanges are powerful reminders of why she performs. 

“Everything’s going on around us and somehow we’re able to just have this moment be completely between us,” she says. “We’re just meeting each other and everyone else kind of disappears for a second. It just reminds me why I do it.”

The Eras Tour has featured countless versions of this now-iconic 22 moment, each one different but equally meaningful. 

Fans can see more behind-the-scenes insight in the final two episodes of The End of an Era, now streaming on Disney+.

Liam Payne’s girlfriend, Kate Cassidy strolled down memory lane on Monday as she recalled her Christmas memories with the late singer.

The One Direction star died at the age of 31 in October, 2024 after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Taking to TikTok Kate, 26, cooked gingerbread cookies while cherishing  memories of their time time living in London.

She laughed: ‘He’d always get so many gingerbread cookies and they were always so weird looking, with one eye up high and another down by it’s leg’.

Kate was seen enjoying the biscuits while lying in bed with her partner, who could be heard declaring as ‘the best ever.’

Earlier this month she was moved to tears last week as she admitted that any future boyfriends will have to accept that she’ll ‘always love’ the singer.

The couple were in a two year of relationship before his tragic death, with Kate documenting her journey through grief on social media.