Ariana Grande will “eventually” release an “attachment” to her album ‘Eternal Sunshine’.
The 31-year-old singer and actress has repeatedly said she is stepping away from music for a while to pursue musical theatre and other work after starring in the blockbuster film adaptation of Broadway classic ‘Wicked’ reignited her passion for the art form, however, there is an extension to her 2024 album that she plans to unleash in the future.
She told Access Hollywood on the red carpet at the Golden Globe Awards – where she was nominated for Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture for her portrayal of Glinda in ‘Wicked’ – at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles on Sunday (05.01.25): “It’s not something I’m thinking about but you know, there’s something I made last year that will come out eventually. It’s an attachment of ‘Eternal Sunshine’, so that does exist and that will be coming out at some point. But no, I’m not in the studio at the moment.”
Two extended editions of the LP, including remixes and versions of several tracks from the standard album, were released on March 10 and October 1, 2024, featuring Troye Sivan, Mariah Carey, Brandy, and Monica.
In December, Ariana admitted she doesn’t see herself returning to music “for the next few years”.
After her label quashed rumours she was plotting a huge tour in 2025, Ariana explained she is focused on “exploring different forms of art” instead.
She told Variety: “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. I think 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.”
Ariana quipped: “I’ll perform at my mother’s house.”
Her record label, Republic Records, said in a statement: “There are no plans for a tour next year, but Ariana remains deeply appreciative of her fans and all the continued love, support and excitement.”
Ariana will return as Glinda in the second part of the adaptation, ‘Wicked: For Good’, which is slated for release on November 21.