At the Palm Springs Film Festival, Ariana Grande, wearing a silver ballgown, was awarded the Rising Star Award. Her acceptance speech blended humor and sincerity but sparked mixed reactions online due to an age-related joke. Grande also expressed gratitude towards her 'Wicked' director and co-star.
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