John Legend and Ariana Grande‘s music video for ‘Beauty and the Beast’ is finally here!

 

It first aired Sunday (March 5) on Freeform.

 

The duet is a remake following the 1991 version from the animated film, which was recorded by Celine Dion and Peabo Bryson.

 

Ariana, in a rose red gown and John, who’s by the piano dressed like a prince, and of course … in Beast’s castle.

 

The best part: the whole performance is performed in the middle of the famous ballroom, with Belle dancing with Beast in the background.

 

Director Dave Meyers says, “The song is a classic. Whether you think of Celine Dion’s version [from the 1991 animated film] ] or this one, you think of the ballroom scene.  Disney will see its footage and fans of Ariana and John will see them and it’s all integrated.  Seeing Ariana come out in that red dress and embody a princess and John, a Grammy and Oscar winner, there’s an awe,” he says. “There’s an X factor that’s in the room when you film them. There’s something ‘wow’ about their essence.” 

 

The director went on to say, “Disney never makes me feel like the video is just commerce. There’s a great respect for the medium.  This is a beautiful offering. [Disney] put John and Ariana together and then they’re also sent invitations into the Disney world.”

 

 

Dan Stevens and Emma Watson in Beauty and the Beast. 

 

Beauty and the Beast, which stars Emma Watson and Dan Stevens hits movie theaters on March 17.

 

Also check out Celine Dion and Brian McKnight performing ‘Beauty and the Beast’ below: 

 

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