Something for The Weeknd? Ariana Grande displays her toned physique as she collaborates with R&B star in seductive new video for Love Me Harder
With mature themes and a fresh sound Ariana Grande may well have severed ties with her bubble-gum past, and the latest release from new album My Everything finds her in a typically seductive mood.
The raunchy singer has just released the promotional video accompanying current single Love Me Harder, a collaboration with Canadian R&B star The Weeknd and the third track to drop from her critically acclaimed second LP.
Wearing a black crop top and matching pencil skirt, Ariana sits in a room filled with sand, her back resting against a gilded chair as the tastefully lit video gets underway.
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New release: Ariana Grande collaborates with Canadian R&B singer The Weeknd on her new single, Love Me Harder
The 21-year-old, a former Nickelodeon poster girl – is seen striking a series of seductive poses throughout and, in a break from the norm, veers away from her trademark high ponytail, opting instead to keep her hair loose and natural.
With a simple, minimalist approach from director Hannah David Lux – who previously worked with Ariana on Jessie J and Nicki Minaj collaboration Bang Bang – the video cuts between the two singers before they unite as the track reaches a climax.
Ariana originally treated fans to a clip from the new video on Instagram, two days before the lyric video went viral on October 17.
Here we go: The 21-year-old singer sits in a room filled with sand, her back pressed again the back of a chair as the video opens 
Collaboration: The action quickly moves from Ariana to current collaborator The Weeknd, real name Abel Tesfaye
Raunchy: The singer strikes a series of seductive poses in the video, directed by Hannah David Lux
She has since performed the track with The Weeknd – real name Abel Tesfaye – on Saturday Night Live.
The new release follows on the heels of well received lead single Problem – her collaboration with Australian rapper Iggy Azalea – and Break Free, which features DJ Zedd.
Elsewhere Ariana is set to perform with Maroon 5 and Pharrell Williams. on A Very Grammy Christmas Show.
Wet and wild: The room slowly fills with water as Ariana stretches out
Looking good: The singer exposes her taut midriff in a black crop top
Flat out: She lies back as water filters across the room
The TV event will serve as a precursor to the annual Grammy Awards – held in Los Angeles on February 8 – during which the nominees in every category except Best Album will be announced.
Ariana, Pharrell and the others will perform their own hits and holiday songs, as well as discuss their favorite holiday moments and Grammy moments.
All of the performers are Grammy winners except for Grande, who marked a breakthrough this year with a string of hits, including Problem – a number 1 hit on the UK singles chart.
Love Me Harder is released in the United Kingdom on November 30.
Face to face: Apart for much of the video, Ariana is finally united with The Weeknd as it draws to a close
Arch and point: She shows off her slender frame as the video reaches its climax
Sultry: A final shot finds the collaborators back to back
New sound: Ariana Grande has pulled away from her Nickelodeon roots with an adult look and R&B influenced sound
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