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Ariana Grande Says 'Wicked' Brought Her Back to Music, Spurring 'Eternal Sunshine'

In a new podcast interview, she credits playing Glinda with restoring her creative confidence.

Overview

  • Grande says she left for London to film Wicked privately believing she would not make another album after 2020’s Positions.
  • She wrote and recorded Eternal Sunshine during the movie’s production, working around a planned reshoot schedule.
  • Eternal Sunshine went on to earn a 2025 Grammy nomination for Best Pop Vocal Album.
  • She has announced a limited 2026 tour in support of the album, noting that extensive touring is unlikely anytime soon.
  • She also highlighted early-career support from Madonna, Beyoncé and Mariah Carey as a stabilizing influence.