Indie artist response over claims Ariana Grande stole idea for Petal video

[TaylorSwift 162,714]

Ariana Grande fans have sent an indie singer's music video viral after noticing its striking similarities to Petal. 

Singer Frankie June released the single, Hollywood (2016), back in May, but the video has recently racked up thousands more views after fans claimed it must have inspired Ariana's video for Petal. 

Both videos are staged in the Fifties and feature an aspiring performer who takes revenge on a Hollywood executive after being treated poorly in an audition. 

The styling and framing are so similar that Frankie revealed she had been inundated  with messages about it – prompting her to speak out about the commonalities. 

In a TikTok video, she shared: 'So, everybody has been texting me this week asking, "Have you seen the new Ariana Grande petal music video? It's super similar to your Hollywood (2016) music video?" 'And so, I just wanted to weigh in. Yes, we both work in the same industry in the same town. But also, everyone has their references.' 

 'I feel like the more interesting question is: What if Ariana's video evolved having nothing to do with mine? 

What is so wrong in Hollywood right now that me and Ariana both resonated with this story, where you literally see the talent in an office/audition type scenario jumping over the desk to exact revenge on this Hollywood exec archetype? That says a lot.

'So, Ariana, I'm so sorry that you resonated with that story in the same way that I did… Ariana, we're obviously on the same wavelength!'

 

While Frankie didn't seem perturbed by the similarities, her fans were quick to call on her to take action.  x

[BrandyFinest 886]

eh, killing for fame+ Hollywood producers being evil are tropes that have been around for decades, don't think ariana copied at all 

[gagzus 23,508]

It’s a very common concept tbh. There’s entire movies, music videos and tv shows about it so…

[Lucas 31,266]

Didn't watch either video but it's very nice of the indie artist to say it might just be a coincidence and not immediately sue for quick money or publicity

[NUTELLA 27,786]

Frankie June got off easy

Ariana could've stolen her man, too

[Mirrion Rizzons 12,702]

I got the vibe ariana was inspired by pearl

 

[Ziggy 14,104]

oh girl lmfao these fans dont wanna dig this up bc im all for calling out copycats but the idea is generic and common and none of these shots are creative or unique (and this goes for both of them). the shot of the hollywood star? sister...

good on her for being like damn what a coincidence bc it truly is that. Ariana doing a retro-style music video about the haters? color me surprised lololol