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7 days ago
- Entertainment
Ariana Grande denies rumors she's leaving music
Ariana Grande is setting the record straight, reassuring fans that her music career is far from over. Earlier this week, Grande announced that she and actor Josh Gad will star in "Wicked" director Jon M. Chu's forthcoming adaptation of the classic Dr. Seuss children's book "Oh, the Places You'll Go!" She shared a photo of the two together in a recording studio, holding binders with their scripts over their faces via Instagram Tuesday. "🧚🏻 Oh, the Places You'll Go ! 💭," she wrote in the caption at the time. A short while later, Grande, who recently starred in "Wicked" alongside Cynthia Erivo and is set to appear in "Wicked: For Good" later this year, reassured her fans that she wasn't abandoning music, despite being busy with other projects. "very silly of you all to assume that just because i have my hands full with many things that i plan to abandon singing & music … !!!" she wrote in an Instagram post Wednesday. "it is and has always been my lifeline. there will need to be room made for all of it. 🧚🏼♂️." She also expressed excitement and gratitude for her diverse pursuits, while also hinting at her musical plans for next year. "it may not look exactly like it did before but i much prefer how it looks in my head," she continued. "i am having fun. i feel grateful and excited and inspired. :) 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," she concluded the post. "i love you." Grande released her latest album, "Eternal Sunshine," in 2024, but fans still haven't had the opportunity to experience it live. Her last tour was the Sweetener World Tour in 2019.
Time of India
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Very silly of you all to assume that...': Ariana Grande clears the air about quitting music
(Picture Courtesy: Facebook) Ariana Grande has cleared the air for fans worried she may be stepping away from her music career. The 32-year-old singer and actress recently took to Instagram to address rumors and assure fans that she is not abandoning her passion for music. In her post, she called the assumptions "very silly" and shared that music has always been her "lifeline. " Grande also added that even though her music journey may not look the same as before, she feels "grateful," "excited," and "inspired" about what's ahead. Very silly of you all to assume "Very silly of you all to assume that just because I have my hands full with many things that I plan to abandon singing & music ... !!! It is and has always been my lifeline. There will need to be room made for all of it," read Grande's Instagram post. "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. :) 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," she added. Take a look The message comes just a day after Grande was confirmed to star in the animated film Oh, the Places You'll Go! by Wicked director Jon M. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like An engineer reveals: One simple trick to get internet without a subscription Techno Mag Learn More Undo Chu. The movie, which also stars Josh Gad, is set to release in 2028 and will include original songs by award-winning composers Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter. Grande, who recently earned her first Oscar nomination for playing Glinda in Wicked, also hit No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with the deluxe edition of her album Eternal Sunshine. She is also part of the upcoming Meet the Parents 4 movie with Ben Stiller and Robert De Niro.
GMA Network
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
Ariana Grande assures fans she's not abandoning music: 'It is and has always been my lifeline'
Ariana Grande may be booked and busy with other projects, but she will always be a singer. The pop star took to social media to assure fans that she has no plans of abandoning singing and music. "It is and has always been my lifeline," the "Wicked" star said on Instagram. "There will need to be room made for all of it." Ariana said that it may "not look exactly like it did before" but she said she is currently "having fun." "I feel grateful and excited and inspired. Finding a balance, between many projects and endeavors I love, and doing it my own way," she said. "So I'm working on a plan to sing for you all next year," she added. "Even if it's just for a little. I love you." Ariana starred as Galinda in the hit musical film "Wicked," which will release its second part later this year. She was recently cast in Jon M. Chu's new project, an animated adaptation of Dr. Seuss's 'Oh, the Places You'll Go!' Her last full-length release was "Eternal Sunshine" in 2024, put out four years after the 2020 album "Positions." Ariana is famous for the hits "Dangerous Woman," "God is a Woman," "7 Rings," and her collaborations "Stuck With U" with Justin Bieber, and "Love Me Harder" with The Weeknd, among many others. —JCB, GMA Integrated News
Mint
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Ariana Grande, Josh Gad to lead Oh, the Places Youll Go! animated movie
Washington DC [US], July 16 (ANI): Actors Ariana Grande and Josh Gad will lead the voice cast for directors Jon M. Chu and Jill Culton's forthcoming animated adaptation of the Dr. Seuss book 'Oh, the Places You'll Go!', according to The Hollywood Reporter. The musical film is set for theatrical release on March 17, 2028. The script was written by Rob Lieber and is based on Dr. Seuss' popular children's book. Oh, the Places You'll Go!. Benj Pasek and Justin Paul are writing original songs for the project, which counts Bad Robot's J.J. Abrams and Gregg Taylor as producers, according to the outlet. The film revolves around a young adventurer navigating the ups and downs of life. It is based on Dr. Seuss' last published book, which was released in 1990. The author died the following year at age 87, according to The Hollywood Reporter. In 2018, Warner Animation Group and Dr Seuss Enterprises struck a deal to make new animated movies based on the stories of Theodor Seuss Geisel. "We are beyond thrilled to bring one of the most beloved Dr Seuss books to life for so many generations of Seuss fans. The pairing of this classic title, with the creative excellence of Jon Chu and Bad Robot defines what we at WB try to achieve; marry great branded entertainment with singular creative talent," Courtenay Valenti, president, production and development at Warner Bros. Pictures, said in a statement, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Grande is also set to appear in the next film in the Meet the Parents franchise alongside Ben Stiller and Robert De Niro. Gad's future projects include producing and starring in Amazon's Spaceballs 2.
Express Tribune
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
na Grande and Josh Gad to star in Dr. Seuss' Oh, the Places You'll Go! animated musical
Ariana Grande and Josh Gad are set to voice lead roles in Oh, the Places You'll Go!, an upcoming animated musical adaptation of Dr. Seuss' final book. Produced by J.J. Abrams' Bad Robot and Dr. Seuss Enterprises, the Warner Bros. Pictures Animation film is scheduled to debut in IMAX theatres on March 17, 2028. Directed by Jon M. Chu and Jill Culton, the feature will bring to life the 1990 children's classic that explores a young adventurer's journey through life's highs and lows. The screenplay is written by Rob Lieber, while original songs are being crafted by songwriting duo Benj Pasek and Justin Paul. Chu, known for his work on Universal's Oscar-winning adaptation of Wicked, reunites with Grande, who portrayed Glinda in the film. The second Wicked instalment, Wicked: For Good, is due out this November. Josh Gad, widely recognised for voicing Olaf in Disney's Frozen, will not only star in but also produce Amazon's Spaceballs 2. Warner Bros. is investing significantly in Dr. Seuss properties. Prior to Oh, the Places You'll Go!, The Cat in the Hat—voiced by Bill Hader—is set for release on February 27, 2026.
