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Ariana Grande's “Petal” Debuts, Single Scores 10th No. 1

7/31/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Ariana Grande released her eighth studio album “Petal” on July 31, 2026.
The lead single “Hate That I Made You Love Me” entered the Billboard Hot 100 at No. 1, giving Grande her 10th career chart-topper.
Grande co-executive produced “Petal” with Ilya Salmanzadeh.
Max Martin contributed to three tracks on the album.
Target sells exclusive vinyl and CD editions of “Petal” featuring gray-sky cover art.

History

Historical Context

Apple launched the iTunes Store in April 2003, and by September 2006 it commanded 88 % of U.S. legal downloads and sold 1.5 billion songs. The platform’s dominance reshaped music-industry revenue models. Ariana Grande’s 2026 ‘Petal’ album, co-executive produced with Ilya Salmanzadeh, topped the Hot 100, illustrating the lasting impact of the iTunes-driven digital-sales era in the United States.

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Story summary

Ariana Grande released her eighth studio album “Petal” on July 31, 2026.
The lead single “Hate That I Made You Love Me” entered the Billboard Hot 100 at No. 1, giving Grande her 10th career chart-topper.
Grande co-executive produced “Petal” with Ilya Salmanzadeh.
Max Martin contributed to three tracks on the album.
Target sells exclusive vinyl and CD editions of “Petal” featuring gray-sky cover art.

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