Ariana Grande and Ricky Alvarez just gave fans the first real glimpse into their dynamic ever since getting back together earlier this year. Alvarez joined the pop icon in a new video for her R.E.M Beauty brand posted to Instagram on Saturday, November 7.
In the video, a blindfolded Alvarez tried to guess which R.E.M lipstick Grande was wearing - through kissing. Alvarez took the opportunity to get in as many smooches from his girlfriend as possible, pretending like he didn't get a good sample the first time.
He used the pet name toward the end of the video when Grande told him he did a good job. "Thanks, ween," Alvarez responded as the couple shared another kiss.
Notably, Grande struggled to catch her breath as Alvarez kept making her laugh throughout the video, offering a glimpse at their playful dynamic. Grande, 33, first dated Alvarez, 38, in 2016 - when he was her backup dancer - but the pair split after a year together.
They remained close over the years (Grande even gave him a shout-out in her 2018 song Thank U, Next) and went on to date other people. After Grande ended her three-year relationship with her Wicked costar Ethan Slater earlier this year, she found her way back to Alvarez.
The multi-Grammy winner confirmed their reunion during her eternal sunshine tour over the summer, changing the lyrics of Thank U, Next from "Wrote some songs about Ricky, now I listen and laugh," to "Wrote some songs about Ricky, we always find our way back."
In one particular lyric change, she hinted that marriage is already on her mind. "Wrote some songs about Ricky, I'm trynna make him my last," she sang.
The couple's public display of affection has sparked significant interest among their global fanbase, who have been following their journey since their initial split nearly a decade ago. Industry experts suggest that this level of openness is a strategic move for Grande, who has been focusing on her personal growth and brand expansion through R.E.M Beauty.
As the couple continues to share snippets of their life, fans remain eager to see if the hinted wedding plans will materialize in the near future.