Ariana Grande’s ‘memory erasure treatment’ remark on Oscars red carpet sparks wild conspiracy theories

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Ariana Grande has unintentionally set the internet ablaze with a puzzling comment about "memory erasure treatment" during an Oscars red carpet interview.

The unexpected remark has fueled conspiracy theories, with some fans convinced she accidentally revealed a shocking Hollywood secret.

Ariana Grande’s ‘memory erasure’ comment sparks wild speculations

The moment in question came during Ariana Grande's chat with Variety on the red carpet of the Oscars 2025 on March 2, Sunday.

Grande was questioned on the “next step” of any new music release plans. “The next step is the next step … It means it must come out. It’s been done,” she said.

When prodded further for a release date, Ariana casually mentioned, "They did the Brighter Days memory erasure treatment to me, so I’m having trouble remembering the details."

She added that her memories were "foggy" and even joked about needing to "go back to the clinic" to get them restored.

Without any context, the snippet took on a life of its own online. Social media sleuths ran wild with theories.

A user questioned, "Ariana Grande says her mind was erased at a Hollywood clinic? sounds like some #MKUltra type ish.."

Another commented, "Arianators, let's get this promo going and tell anyone who believes this conspiracy to listen to the album because she shares more details about the memory loss treatment and her life before it."

On X, formerly Twitter, the speculation reached new heights. A user suggested, "Yes they can and do erase your memories. Just ask any Targeted Individual."

Some users dismissed the theories outright, pointing out that the clip was likely taken out of context or it was simply Grande making a joke.

A person remarked, "This video is taken way out of context. lol Ariana Grande’s mention of a "mind eraser treatment" at a clinic is in reference to her 2024 album “Eternal Sunshine” It’s a fictional clinic featured in her “We Can’t Be Friends” music video. Her response is a humorous way to avoid revealing specifics about the new album’s release."

But another speculated, "Ariana Grande says on camera that she visits a memory erasure clinic which is a real mental health clinic in Costa Mesa, CA."

Ariana Grande teases deluxe edition of ‘Eternal Sunshine’

Ariana Grande had earlier hinted at a deluxe edition of her 2024 album, 'Eternal Sunshine', though she’s keeping the details under wraps.

While walking the 2025 Golden Globes red carpet on January 5, Grande was asked whether she was working on new music. The 'We Can’t Be Friends' singer kept her response vague but dropped an intriguing hint.

"It’s not something I’m thinking about right now," she told Access Hollywood. "But, you know, there’s something I made last year that will come out eventually. It’s an attachment of 'Eternal Sunshine'. So, that does exist, and that will be coming out at some point."

She quickly clarified, "But no, I’m not in the studio at the moment."

'Eternal Sunshine' was a major success, topping the Billboard 200 for two weeks in 2024 and staying for 42 weeks on the chart. Its singles, 'Yes, And?' and 'We Can’t Be Friends,' both soared to No. 1 on the Hot 100, per Billboard.

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