Ariana Grande Shares 'Scary' Plan to Focus on Musical Theater over Pop Music After MakingWicked

Ariana Grande in Hollywood in March 2024.Photo:Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Ariana Grandeis switchin' the positions for you!The pop star, 31, appeared on the Wednesday, Nov. 6, episode of theLas Culturistaspodcast with herWickedcostarBowen Yang— a show he cohosts with actorMatt Rogers.During the conversation, Grande revealed that starring as Good Witch Glinda in the Universal film adaptation of the Tony-winning Broadway musical has made her want to shift her focus from pop music to musical theater.

Ariana Grande Shares Sweet Moment with Boyfriend Ethan Slater While Adjusting His Bow Tie at L.A.WickedPremiere

Ariana Grande adjusts Ethan Slater’s tie at the Los Angeles premiere of ‘Wicked’ on Nov. 9, 2024.Photo:Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Ariana Grandeis all about lending a helping hand. TheEternal Sunshinesinger, 31, shared a cute moment with her boyfriendEthan Slaterat the Los Angeles premiere of their movieWickedwhen she adjusted his bow tie on the red carpet on Saturday, Nov. 9. The moment occurred as the pop star and Slater, 32, posed for photos at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion alongsideCynthia Erivo,Jeff Goldblumand otherWickedcastmates, as well as the stars of the show’s original Broadway run,Kristin ChenowethandIdina Menzel.

Ariana Grande Sings About People Thinking Her Appearance Is 'Fake' on New Charli xcx Collaboration

Ariana Grande on March 10, 2024 and Charli xcx on October 1, 2024.Photo:Rodin Eckenroth/Getty; Danielle Del Valle/Getty Rodin Eckenroth/Getty; Danielle Del Valle/Getty Ariana Grandeis laying out how speculations about her character and appearance can be painful on the remix ofCharli xcx’s “Sympathy is a Knife.” A standout track from the British pop star’s latest albumBrat, “Sympathy is a Knife” finds Charli unpacking her insecurities and its impact on her mental health.

Ariana Grande Sings Along with Fan from Car After Hearing Them Listen to Her Music While Driving: 'Made a Friend'

Ariana Grande in November 2024.Photo:Max Cisotti/Dave Benett/WireImage Max Cisotti/Dave Benett/WireImage Imagine going for a drive, listening toAriana Grande, looking out the window, seeing the singer herself and miraculouslynotcrashing the car. Grande recently shared an Instagram Stories video of herself riding in the backseat of a car and overhearing a fan listening to her song “Imagine,” before chatting with the stunned driver and even briefly singing along. “What’s your name? Edwin, nice to meet you,” said theWickedstar in the clip, which has beenshared to social mediasince its expiration.

Ariana Grande Thanks 'Fierce' Fans in Emotional Letter After She 'Disappeared' IntoWickedfor 'Long Time'

Ariana Grande on Nov. 18, 2024.Photo:Max Cisotti/Dave Benett/WireImage Max Cisotti/Dave Benett/WireImage Ariana GrandeandCynthia Erivoare showing gratitude asWickeddebuts in theaters. Grande, 31, shared on herInstagram StoriesFriday, Nov. 22 a letter addressed to her “sweet, sweet fans” as she felt “incredibly emotional” on the movie’s first day in theaters. “Often when we meet in person, you tell me that you’ve grown up with me or about the impact that my work has had on your life, but I feel like I don’t really get the chance to tell you enough about the impact that you’ve had on mine,” Grande wrote.