Overview

• On July 16, Grande wrote on Instagram that it was “very silly” to assume she would abandon singing and insisted that music remains central to her life.
• She called music her “lifeline” and said she will make room for all her creative outlets, including acting and business ventures.
• Grande teased plans to return to the stage next year, promising to sing “even if it’s just for a little.”
• A representative told Variety that she remains “a musician first” and is working to balance her music, acting roles, and other projects.
• The statement pushed back against speculation fueled by her focus on film projects such as the Wicked series, Oh, the Places You’ll Go! and Meet the Parents 4.