Ariana Grande is clarifying her comments about when she might release new music.
In a Variety interview published Friday (Jan. 9), the pop star and actress spoke about the Wicked film franchise, her upcoming Eternal Sunshine Tour, and the possibility of new music.
“No — definitely not. Nothing is coming before May,” Grande said when asked about new music. She added, speaking directly to her fans, “I love them so much, but sometimes I want to ask, ‘Do you think there’s another version of me out there who had time to write an album?’ Not yet — but soon enough.”
Grande’s seventh studio album, Eternal Sunshine, arrived in March 2024 and spent three weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. She later released a deluxe version of the album, and will embark on a tour this year in support of the project.
Since then, the “7 Rings” singer has been focusing on her role as Glinda in the film adaptation of the Broadway musical Wicked and its recent sequel, Wicked: For Good. She is nominated for best performance by a female actor in a supporting role at the Golden Globes on Sunday (Jan. 11).
Shortly after the Variety interview was published, Grande addressed a fan post on Instagram to clarify her remarks.
“Welp i never said ‘but soon enough’ or mentioned any months ! lol my goooooodness,” she wrote in the comments. “All i said was ‘no’ and ‘do they think there’s a clone of me out there somewhere’! there must’ve been a zoom glitch or something.” She added, “Ma’am i would need an extra brain and four more arms.”
Grande has a packed schedule in the months ahead. In addition to her role in Wicked, she will star in the upcoming comedy Focker In-Law, appear in the new season of American Horror Story, and voice a character in the animated adaptation of the Dr. Seuss book Oh, the Places You’ll Go!
She also teased a top-secret project to Variety. “I can’t say much yet, but it’s something that inspires me deeply,” Grande said. “It contains multitudes.”
