Ariana Grande assembled an impressive cast, including Penn Badgley, Brandy, and Monica, for her music video “The Boy Is Mine.” The video, released on Friday morning, showcases Grande as Catwoman on a mission to win over Mayor Max Starling, portrayed by Badgley from the series “You.”
The video includes a clever reference to the 1998 duet “The Boy Is Mine” by Brandy and Monica, who appear as news anchors reporting on a rat infestation in the city. Grande, enamored with the mayor, crafts a Catwoman-inspired outfit to sneak into his home, where a tense encounter ensues before a captivating moment between the two.
Grande’s music video was teased during her appearance on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” where she hinted at special cameos. The pop star’s latest album, “Eternal Sunshine,” features the song “The Boy Is Mine,” and the music video showcases her creative vision, borrowing from classic comic book superhero themes.
Ariana Grande enlisted a stellar cast for her music video, including Penn Badgley, Brandy, and Monica.
The music video features Grande as Catwoman, determined to win over Mayor Max Starling, portrayed by Penn Badgley.
The video includes a nod to the 1998 duet “The Boy Is Mine,” with Brandy and Monica appearing as news anchors.
Brandy and Monica report on a rat infestation, a pressing issue that the mayor addresses in a press conference.
Grande’s character is smitten with the mayor, as evident by the shrine of his images in her home. She concocts a plan to make him fall for her, creating a pink “love potion” and crafting a Catwoman-inspired disguise to infiltrate his home. However, to her delight, she discovers that Mayor Max Starling is immediately taken with her, making the use of the potion unnecessary.
The excitement around the music video was heightened by Monica, who shared an outtake on her Instagram Stories, expressing her love and admiration for Grande. The pop star reciprocated the sentiment, emphasizing how meaningful Monica’s involvement was to her.
Grande’s character is enamored with the mayor, as evident by the shrine of his images in her home.
The crafty siren designs a Catwoman-inspired outfit to carry out her mission.
Grande’s music video draws inspiration from classic comic book superhero themes.
Grande intends to use the pink substance as part of her scheme, but it becomes redundant as the mayor is immediately taken with her.
To Grande’s delight, the mayor is immediately taken with her, and she doesn’t need to use the potion.