Last year marked a watershed moment in the convergence of cinema and music as pop icons, Ariana Grande, Selena Gomez, and Lady Gaga traded the radiant glow of stage spotlights for the silver screen’s allure. These touring titans, accustomed to selling out stadiums, unexpectedly emerged as red-carpet regulars, rubbing shoulders with Tinseltown’s elite. As they dove headlong into film, fans often wondered if these songstresses were done singing their swan songs.

Grande recently lifted the curtain on her immediate plans, addressing her future as a performing artist amidst her meteoric rise as a cinematic supernova.

In a candid conversation with Variety, Ariana Grande shed light on the prospect of live performances in the future, basking in the glory of the cinematic spotlight. According to the pop star, a consideration for a mini-tour amidst the Wicked films was in the works, but Grande had a change of heart with her sole focus on acting for now. Although “performing” remains essential to her, she wants to prioritize “this chapter of storytelling through film.” 

Upon being probed further about a potential deluxe version of her latest album, ‘Eternal Sunshine,’ Grande exclaimed, “Oh, she exists!”. Fans may have to wait for her next live performances, but they can sigh a breath of relief knowing that the new version of the record is an extremely “special project” she looks forward to. With a few new songs in the catalog, Grande explained the additions were short but “they really count.”

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While Ariana Grande’s music career may be on a temporary hiatus, her acting ambitions strike a different chord with questions about what is next for her. 

In her conversation with Variety, Ariana Grande was asked about the next “dream role” on her to-do list after Glinda. Although it may seem like Grande has it all planned for the future in the cinematic landscape, it turns out she has absolutely “no idea.” As per the pop royalty, she is busy soaking in everything associated with Wicked, having previously played coy about a potential Audrey Hepburn role. 

While she may not know about her next step in Tinseltown, she plans to stay there for a while, regardless. “Acting feels like home to me in a way I didn’t expect,” said Grande. The Wicked star highlighted her delight in narrating stories through music, film, and comedy to conclude she wants to keep exploring showbiz more and more. Sure, live performances may not be her immediate lookout, but Grande is going nowhere, and fans can take the chill pill.

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