courtesy of Instagram/@arianagrandeMusic / NewsMusic / NewsAriana Grande’s ‘7 Rings’ sets a new UK streaming recordStreamed 16.9 million times in a weekShareLink copied ✔️January 27, 2019January 27, 2019Text Thom Waite Ariana Grande’s “7 Rings” – the most recent track off her upcoming album, thank u, next, due February 8 – has set a new UK record for most streams in a week. The ode to being rich, which is making us all feel more poor by comparison, was streamed 16.9 million times, also taking it to number 1 in the charts. The track takes the crown from Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas is You”, which could only manage 15.3 million streams, even when it was most in demand, in December 2018. Seeing as it’s broken this record, it’s pretty likely that you already recognise the extravagant wealth and pink-drenched visuals of the accompanying video to “7 Rings”. This did lead to some trouble though, as it prompted complaints that Ariana’s aesthetic was too close to that of 2 Chainz’s pink trap house, adding to allegations of copying from Princess Nokia and Soulja Boy. Still, it’s unlikely that she’ll let the accusations get her down when she’s hitting figures like this. (And she’s very rich, remember.) Escape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy Expand your creative community and connect with 15,000 creatives from around the world.TrendingThese photos portray life on a tropical island as a beautiful prisonCaptives of Liberty, an evocative new series by photographer Aymane Alhamid, explores the problems facing young people – from arranged marriages to being denied citizenship rights – on the French island of MayotteArt & PhotographyFilm & TV9 great films you can watch on YouTube for freeHEYDUDEFashionHEYDUDE wants you to be outside this summerArt & PhotographyHow a cult artist from Japan predicted today’s bleak timesArt & PhotographyCamille Vivier’s fierce, fantastical photographs of the female formArt & PhotographyWild photos of Melbourne’s multiplying ‘dyke’ dancefloorsBeauty10 of the hottest Instagram accounts fusing art, sex and eroticaArt & PhotographyNight Shift: Ryan McGinley on capturing New York after darkBeautyThe sexiest flesh-baring Instagram accounts you need to followEscape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy