15 movies that were referenced in popular music videos

Black Swan Referenced in Runaway by Kanye West
Black Swan Referenced in Runaway by Kanye West (Image via Searchlight Pictures)

5. "thank u, next" by Ariana Grande – Mean Girls

A scene from Mean Girls (Image Via: Broadway Video)
A scene from Mean Girls (Image Via: Broadway Video)

Ariana’s tribute to former partners also serves as a high school film binge, featuring references to Mean Girls, Legally Blonde, and Bring It On. The Burn Book, cheerleading scenes, and bend-and-snap sequences touch on all the nostalgic feelings. Grande’s fun reimagining, highlighted by famous guest appearances, would make even Regina George exclaim, “That’s so fetch!” It’s a thrilling ride of teen film charm bundled in a current pop song that confirms Grande’s status as a storytelling legend in the music industry.

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