Overview

• Ariana Grande wrote on social media that it is “very silly” to think she plans to abandon music, calling it her lifeline.
• She revealed plans to perform live in early 2026, even if only briefly, as she reimagines her onstage presence.
• A representative stressed that Grande remains a musician first and is working to balance her music career with acting commitments.
• Her acting focus this year includes starring as Glinda in the Wicked film series and a voice role in John M. Chu’s Oh, the Places You’ll Go.
• Grande reflected that she scrapped much content for her 2020 album Positions after lukewarm feedback and has since embraced its reassessment by fans.