BREAKING: Pop superstar Ariana Grande has just revealed how acting has profoundly transformed her relationship with music and touring. Speaking in an exclusive interview with Nicole Kidman for Interview Magazine, Grande, 32, expressed her gratitude for her acclaimed role as Glinda in the highly anticipated film adaptation of the Broadway musical Wicked, which has also earned her an Oscar nomination.
Grande shared, “I feel really grateful and excited about it in a way that feels so different to me.” The singer has spent the last few years re-evaluating her approach to music, stating, “I’ve just been healing my relationship to music and touring.” This insight comes as she prepares for her Eternal Sunshine tour, kicking off in June 2025, with stops in major cities like Los Angeles, New York, and an exciting finale at London’s O2 Arena in August.
The release of her fifth number one album, Eternal Sunshine, marks a significant milestone in her music career. Grande emphasized the healing nature of her experiences in acting, saying, “I think my time with Glinda and with acting really helped me build the strength to be able to do that.”
In the upcoming film sequel, Wicked: For Good, Grande continues her portrayal of Glinda, while Cynthia Erivo plays Elphaba, who faces public vilification as the Wicked Witch of the West. This role is pivotal for Grande, who noted that acting has helped her confront past traumas related to fame, stating, “I think it just held some traumas for me before, and I feel those dissipating.”
The Eternal Sunshine tour promises to be a much-anticipated event for fans, with Grande’s last tour in 2019. She described her evolving relationship with music as an essential journey, saying, “I spent a lot of time redoing my system when it comes to making music.”
As excitement builds for her tour, Grande’s fans can look forward to an emotional and transformative experience, as she plans to share her journey through music. She added, “I can just put those things over here, and not lose sight of my gifts.”
With her dual roles in film and music, Grande is set to redefine her career as she embraces healing and creativity. The deluxe version of Eternal Sunshine, along with a short film titled Brighter Days Ahead, is also expected to be released in March 2025, further enriching her artistic portfolio.
As Grande embarks on this new chapter, fans and followers alike are encouraged to stay tuned for updates on her tour and upcoming projects. The urgency of her message resonates deeply: healing through creativity is not just a personal journey but a universal experience that inspires many.
