Ariana Grande has no plans to “abandon” her music career.
The pop star has returned to her acting roots in recent years and scored a huge hit with 2024 musical Wicked – which landed her an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress – and she’s returning to the big screen in the sequel Wicked: For Good later this year, but Ariana has insisted she won’t be giving up music any time soon.
In a post on Instagram, she wrote: “Very silly of you all to assume that just because I have my hands full with many things that I plan to abandon singing and music … !!!
“It is and has always been my lifeline. there will need to be room made for all of it …
“It may not look exactly like it did before but i much prefer how it looks in my head. I am having fun. I feel grateful and excited and inspired … “
Ariana – who released her seventh album Eternal Sunshine last year – went on to insist she’s working on a plan to be able to “sing” for her fans again next year.
She added: “Finding a balance, between many projects and endeavors I love, and doing it my own way … so I’m working on a plan to sing for you all next year.
“Even if it’s just for a little. I love you.”
A representative for the singer told Variety that Ariana’s focus will always be on music no matter how busy she gets with her other projects.
They explained: “Ariana’s plate is definitely full right now, but she’s genuinely enjoying this chapter.
“She’s loving the opportunity to dive deeper into acting, and she remains incredibly hands-on with her various businesses.
“That said, Ariana has always been and continues to be a musician first. The goal is to find a rhythm where all of these creative outlets can coexist, and she’s very much in the process of building that balance out.”
Wicked: For Good is due for release on November 21 while Ariana is also appearing in a Meet the Parents sequel alongside Robert De Niro and Ben Stiller and she’s also voicing a part in a new animated adaptation of Dr. Seuss book Oh, the Places You’ll Go!