WATCH: Justin Long stars in Ariana Grande's super creepy new music video

Newsweek · Jun 01, 2026 · 317 words · By Anne Erickson

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Ariana Grande has returned with a new single, "hate that i made you love me," off her upcoming album, "petal," and now, that single has a music video to go with it.

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What happened

Ariana Grande has returned with a new single, "hate that i made you love me," off her upcoming album, "petal," and now, that single has a music video to go with it.

Why it matters

Grande has officially released the new video for the song, which marks the first single from her album, and it stars popular actor Justin Long.

Common ground

Have you ever wanted to haunt a former lover?

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What concrete event or decision sits underneath the headline: WATCH: Justin Long stars in Ariana Grande's super creepy new music video?
What evidence would most clearly confirm or weaken the claim that As Long drives away, he throws a photo of the singer out the window. Then, he looks at the rearview mirror and sees her sitting in the back seat. Then, she's suddenly standing in the road in front of him, and he drives through her?
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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 7 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “As Long drives away, he throws a photo of the singer out the window. Then, he looks at the rearview mirror and sees her sitting in the back seat. Then, she's suddenly standing in the road in front of him, and he drives through her.”

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While multiple sources confirm the video is a 'horror-themed' haunting featuring Justin Long, the specific sequence of throwing a photo, seeing her in the backseat, and driving through her is not explicitly detailed in the provided evidence snippets.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The American singer-songwriter and actress Ariana Grande has appeared in various visual media. She has starred in 61 music videos and acted in a numerous of films and television shows. She began her c…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ariana_Grande_videography

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — American singer, songwriter, and actress Ariana Grande's music career began in 2008, when she contributed vocals to the cast recording of the musical 13. She subsequently went on to contribute to the …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_songs_recorded_by_Aria…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Petal (stylized in all lowercase) is the upcoming eighth studio album by the American singer and songwriter Ariana Grande. It is set to be released on July 31, 2026, through her own imprint label, Bab…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Petal_(album)

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Claim 2: “In it, Long digs a grave in the desert, drives away and then, the viewer sees that he actually buried Grande in a dark room, surrounded by books, which she begins reading.”

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Web search results from multiple sources describe the video opening with Justin Long burying Grande in the desert and her haunting him.

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Claim 3: “Ariana Grande has returned with a new single, "hate that i made you love me," off her upcoming album, "petal"”

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Multiple independent sources confirm the release of the single 'hate that i made you love me' and the upcoming album 'petal'. Evidence includes Instagram, YouTube, and Wikipedia.

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web search NEUTRAL — Ariana Grande-Butera (/ ˌɑːriˈɑːnə ˈɡrɑːndeɪ bjʊˈtɛərə / ⓘ AR-ee-AH-nə GRAHN-day byuu-TAIR-ə; [note 1] born June 26, 1993) is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. Known for her four-octave voc…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ariana_Grande

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web search NEUTRAL — 363M Followers, 1,134 Following, 538 Posts - Ariana Grande (@arianagrande) on Instagram: "petal 7.31 . ꕤ ｡˚ preorder now"
https://www.instagram.com/arianagrande/

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web search NEUTRAL — The official music video for Ariana Grande’s “hate that i made you love me” Listen to “hate that i made you love me”: https://arianagrande.lnk.to/htimylm Shop the ‘petal’ and “hate ...
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9CoOnJkIBMdeijd9qYoT_g

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Claim 4: “Long freaks out and flips the car, and it catches on fire.”

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The evidence mentions a 'fiery revenge' (Variety) and a 'dark comedy horror video' (Reddit), but the specific detail of Long flipping the car and it catching fire is not explicitly detailed in the snippets.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Barbarian is a 2022 American horror film written and directed by Zach Cregger in his solo screenwriting and directorial debut. It is produced by Arnon Milchan, Roy Lee, Raphael Margules, and J. D. Lif…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barbarian_(2022_film)

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Justin Drew Bieber ( BEE-bər; born March 1, 1994) is a Canadian singer. Regarded as a prominent figure in contemporary popular music, he rose to fame in the late 2000s with his debut extended play, My…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Justin_Bieber

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Justin Jacob Long (born June 2, 1978) is an American actor and comedian. Long is known for his film roles, particularly in comedy and horror films. For his notable work in horror cinema, he has come t…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Justin_Long

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Claim 5: “Grande has officially released the new video for the song, which marks the first single from her album, and it stars popular actor Justin Long.”

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Variety, TikTok, and a dedicated music link all confirm the release of the music video starring Justin Long.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Positions is the sixth studio album by American singer-songwriter Ariana Grande. It was released by Republic Records on October 30, 2020. Grande worked with numerous producers on Positions, including …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Positions_(album)

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Claim 6: “In a message posted on her Instagram Story, Ariana... called the track "one of my favorite songs I'll ever give to you"”

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Evidence mentions Grande announced the song on Instagram and that it was 'deeply personal', but the specific quote 'one of my favorite songs I'll ever give to you' is not present in the provided evidence.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The thirteenth season of the American horror anthology television series American Horror Story began filming in April 2026, and will feature the return of regular actors Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters, Em…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Dangerous Woman is the third studio album by American singer-songwriter Ariana Grande. It was released through Republic Records on May 20, 2016. Serving as the album's executive producer alongside Max…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dangerous_Woman

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — My Everything is the second studio album by American singer-songwriter Ariana Grande. It was released on August 22, 2014, through Republic Records. Grande worked with a host of producers and co-writer…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/My_Everything_(Ariana_Grande_a…

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Claim 7: “Ariana, who headlines a bevy of Spotify playlists this week”

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The provided evidence focuses on the album, single, and music video; there is no mention of Spotify playlists or headlining status in the search results.

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web search NEUTRAL — 363M Followers, 1,134 Following, 538 Posts - Ariana Grande (@arianagrande) on Instagram: "petal 7.31 . ꕤ ｡˚ preorder now"
https://www.instagram.com/arianagrande/

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info Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by AI and should be used as a starting point for critical thinking, not as definitive truth. Claims are verified against publicly available sources. Always consult the original article and additional sources for complete context.