Ariana Grande glowed on the big screen as Glinda in ‘Wicked,’ which has cast an enchanting spell on the masses and delivered box office gold.

Still with the songbird shining at the top of the year with her chart-topping album ‘eternal sunshine,’ fans have been salivating for a companion tour for the set – which is home chart-toppers such as ‘we can’t be friends (wait for your love‘ and ‘yes, and?’

And while murmurs have been gaining volume of late, Grande has shut it down and offered insight into her next chapter.

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Speaking with Variety, Grande – who recently nabbed a Golden Globe nomination – denied tour speculation and confirmed that she will be focussing on acting. She said:

“I feel so grateful to the acting, and I think my fans know that music and being on stage will always be a part of my life, but I don’t see it coming anytime soon… The next few years, hopefully we’ll be exploring different forms of art, and I think acting is feeling like home right now… I am appreciative for [my fans’] understanding. I’m so grateful for the ways in which we’ve grown together over this whole journey with ‘Wicked.’ But music will always be a part of my life.”

Grande’s words come on the heels of the title of the ‘Wicked’ sequel being unveiled. Already eagerly awaited, ‘Wicked: For Good’ premieres November 21, 2025.

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