> At a Glance
> – Ariana Grande told Variety no new music will arrive before her June tour kicks off
> – She later corrected the magazine on Instagram, saying quotes were misattributed
> – Why it matters: Fans hoping for a quick follow-up to 2024’s Eternal Sunshine will have to wait
Ariana Grande has officially pumped the brakes on speculation about fresh tracks. Speaking to Variety ahead of the Wicked: For Good press circuit, the pop star said flat-out that no album is coming before her Eternal Sunshine Tour begins in June.
What She Actually Said
Grande’s original comment to Variety was blunt: “No – definitely not. Nothing is coming before May.” She joked that fans sometimes act as if “there’s another version of me out there who had time to write an album,” adding that new songs will arrive “soon enough.”
Instagram Clarification
After the story went live, Grande left comments on a fan account claiming the magazine misquoted her:
- “i never said ‘but soon enough’ or mentioned any months!”
- “all i said was ‘no’ and ‘do they think there’s a clone of me'”
- She blamed a possible “zoom glitch” for the mix-up
Upcoming Projects
While music is on pause, Grande’s calendar stays packed:
| Project | Release Window |
|---|---|
| Eternal Sunshine Tour | June 2026 |
| Focker In-Law movie | November 2026 |
| American Horror Story S13 | TBA |
| Oh, the Places You’ll Go! animated film | TBA |
She teased one more mystery venture to Variety, saying she’ll DM the reporter “the day it’s announced.”
Key Takeaways
- Grande’s last album, Eternal Sunshine, dropped March 2024; a deluxe edition followed in 2025
- Fans should not expect new songs before the tour starts
- The singer stresses she needs “an extra brain and four more arms” to create another album right now
Bottom line: Ariana Grande is focused on film and touring, and fresh music will have to wait.
