BREAKING: Pop superstar Ariana Grande has revealed that her recent acting role has profoundly transformed her relationship with music and touring. In an exclusive interview with Nicole Kidman for Interview Magazine, Grande shared insights about her healing journey as she prepares for her upcoming tour in June 2025.
Grande, known for chart-topping hits like Problem and Thank U Next, portrays Glinda in the highly anticipated film adaptation of the Broadway classic Wicked, alongside stars Cynthia Erivo and Jonathan Bailey. The role has not only earned her critical acclaim but also an Oscar nomination.
In the interview, Grande expressed a sense of gratitude and excitement regarding her music career, stating, “I feel really grateful and excited about it in a way that feels so different to me.” She emphasized that the time spent away from music allowed her to reclaim her passion, saying, “I’ve just been healing my relationship to music and touring over the past couple of years.”
The Eternal Sunshine album, released recently, marked a significant shift for Grande, as she focused on redefining her creative process. “With Eternal Sunshine, that felt like a very different experience for me,” she explained. Grande reflected on her past traumas related to fame, stating, “I think it just held some traumas for me before, and I feel those dissipating, and that is such an extraordinarily beautiful thing.”
As she gears up for her tour, which will take her to major cities including Los Angeles, New York, Boston, Chicago, and Montreal, Grande is also set to perform five shows at London’s O2 arena in August 2025. Grande’s tour is expected to be a significant moment for both her and her fans, signaling a fresh chapter in her career.
The singer, who first gained fame through the Nickelodeon series Victorious, acknowledged the challenges she faced during her rapid rise to stardom, admitting, “There was a tricky adjustment period in the very beginning when my pop career took off the way that it did.”
Grande’s upcoming tour is poised to attract substantial attention, especially following the release of a deluxe version of her album along with a short film titled Brighter Days Ahead, unveiled in March 2025. This tour not only marks her return to the stage but also serves as a platform for her to showcase her newfound relationship with music.
As momentum builds, fans eagerly anticipate what Grande will bring to her performances, looking forward to a celebration of healing and artistry. Keep an eye on this developing story as more updates unfold ahead of her tour.
