Ariana Grande Sets the Record Straight on Her Everlasting Music Journey
In the hush between spotlights, a declaration emerges like moonlight on a midnight stage, insisting that music will forever pulse through her veins. Ariana Grande, ever the powerhouse vocalist and rising film star, has dispelled swirling chatter that she might step back from her greatest passion in favor of glitzy acting gigs. In a candid Instagram video posted on July 16, the 31-year-old singer addressed whispers that her schedule brimming with new movie roles meant an imminent farewell to her singing career.
Grande admitted it might seem “very silly” to assume she could abandon the art form that shaped her from a Nickelodeon ingénue into a chart-topping icon. The clip, recorded during her musical tribute at the 2024 Met Gala, underscores that while her creative canvas has widened, her devotion to music remains steadfast. She wrote that her songs have “always been my lifeline” and that although her projects span across film and theater, “there will need to be room made for all of it.”
Fans accustomed to her biennial album releases—ever since 2016’s Dangerous Woman—may note a shift in pacing, but Grande assures that this new tempo is simply a celebration of creative freedom. She shared that she feels “grateful, excited and inspired” to pursue varied endeavors at her own pace, teasing a “special announcement” and promising, “I’m working on a plan to sing for you all next year, even if it’s just for a little.”
This musical reassurance arrives hot on the heels of her casting in the eagerly awaited movie adaptation of Dr. Seuss’s Oh, the Places You’ll Go! as well as news of her starring role in the upcoming Meet the Parents sequel. Meanwhile, loyal fans can look forward to Grande’s return to Oz in Wicked: For Good, set to dazzle audiences this November with her signature pink couture.
On the Las Culturistas podcast last November, Grande revealed how her turn as Glinda reminded her of those early days in musical theater, igniting a healing joy through song and stage. “I love acting, I love musical theater,” she confessed, crediting those roots for helping her reconnect with a cherished dimension of her artistry. Yet even as she savors these ventures, Grande vowed unequivocally, “I’m always going to make music. I’m always going to go on stage. I pinky promise.”
As she balances her chart-topping hits with major silver-screen moments, Ariana Grande proves that her artistry is not confined to a single stage. Whether belting out a ballad or delivering lines on camera, she remains unwavering in her promise to fans: her music isn’t going anywhere. With a hint of mystery still in tow, the Grande saga continues to unfold.
I suspect this song is far from its final verse.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and E! News, Las Culturistas podcast
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