Ariana Grande to pay ex-husband $1.25 million in divorce settlement

Singer Ariana Grande has officially completed her divorce proceedings with her former husband Dalton Gomez and is required to provide him with a one-time settlement payment of $1.25 million.

She is also obligated to share fifty percent of the profits obtained from the sale of their Los Angeles residence with him.

As per reports from The Associated Press, a judgment from the Los Angeles Superior Court has officially ended their marriage of three years, citing "irreconcilable differences" as the grounds for divorce. Ariana Grande is obligated to provide Dalton Gomez with a one-time payment of $1.25 million and is not required to pay any future alimony. Additionally, she will transfer the proceeds from the sale of their Los Angeles residence to Gomez and cover up to $25,000 in legal fees for his attorneys. The terms of the divorce were reportedly agreed upon in October 2023, but the court's order had to wait for six months before becoming effective.

How things started and went down for the Couple

Grande and Dalton reportedly began dating around 2020 and spent the COVID-19 lockdown together. Despite keeping their relationship low-key and away from social media, their romance became public when TMZ revealed Dalton's identity. Grande officially announced their relationship in June 2020 by sharing a series of Instagram photos, including one with Dalton.

They later became engaged, with Grande revealing the news and flaunting her engagement ring in December 2020. The couple exchanged vows in a private ceremony at Grande's Montecito home in May 2021, attended by a select few, including her Victorious co-star Liz Gillies.

Rumors of their separation surfaced in 2023 when Grande was spotted at Wimbledon without her wedding ring, leading to confirmation of their impending divorce by TMZ. Subsequently, Grande has been linked to her Wicked co-star Ethan Slater.

Who is Grande new Date?

Following her divorce filing in 2023, reports emerged suggesting that Grande had entered a relationship with her "Wicked" co-star Ethan Slater, recognized for his leading role in "SpongeBob SquarePants: The Broadway Musical." Amid sightings of the two together, speculation arose among fans regarding the timing of Grande and Slater's relationship, implying they may have started seeing each other while still involved with their previous partners. Slater, who had been married to Lilly Jay, initiated divorce proceedings in July 2023.

Grande was present at Slater's debut in Broadway's "Spamalot" at New York City's St. James Theatre on November 15. According to a source quoted by People magazine, the couple frequently supports each other's professional endeavors, with Grande particularly enjoying attending theater performances during her leisure time.

The insider revealed that Grande and Slater's relationship has become significant, describing it as "serious." They added that Grande is deeply fond of spending time with Slater, emphasizing that their relationship is characterized by its normalcy, with the couple often preferring quiet nights in together.

What next for Ariana Grande?

Following the release of her seventh studio album, "Eternal Sunshine," on March 8, Grande has been actively engaged in her music career. Fans have speculated about the inspiration behind certain songs, such as linking "The Boy Is Mine" to Slater. However, Grande addressed her fans on Instagram shortly after the album's release, urging them not to direct hate towards individuals in her social circle.

Grande shared a message on Instagram addressing fans who were sending hateful messages to individuals in her life based on their interpretation of her album. She emphasized that such actions were not supportive of her and contradicted her intentions behind the music. Grande urged her fans not to engage in this behavior, stating that it went against her values. She also highlighted that while the album may contain painful moments, it is ultimately imbued with a strong theme of genuine love. Encouraging her audience to listen more attentively to the music's message, Grande sought understanding and empathy from her fans.