Ariana Grande: From Pop Icon to Glinda, Shining Brighter Than Ever

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Ariana Grande has remained relatively low-profile in recent weeks, with her last public appearance being on April 28 when she was photographed with boyfriend Ethan Slater seeing "Little Shop of Horrors" in New York City. On social media, she shared photos on Instagram on May 1st and May 9th, collaborating with various creative partners.

Fans celebrated the nine-year anniversary of her "Dangerous Woman" album on May 20th, showing the enduring impact of her earlier work. Grande has confirmed she will not be touring in 2025 due to her commitments to the "Wicked" film adaptation, where she plays Glinda. This announcement came during an April 2024 Instagram Q&A when asked about tour plans for her "Eternal Sunshine" album.

Her latest album "Eternal Sunshine Deluxe: Brighter Days Ahead" recently debuted at number one, cementing her status as a pop powerhouse. In addition to music, Grande has expanded her business ventures, with her R.E.M. Beauty brand launching a new "starlet" collection on April 4th, where she mingled with influencers and industry insiders.

Grande has also become a fashion icon, serving as the muse and campaign star for Swarovski's 130th anniversary "Metamorphosis" collection. The creative director praised Grande for embodying "a new jewelry culture full of radiance and transformative power."

In February, Grande opened up to The Hollywood Reporter about how playing Glinda has allowed fans to connect with her on a more personal level. She shared that beneath her pop star persona is "just a girl from Boca who loves art," adding that disappearing into the character of Glinda "became this beautiful evolution of getting to know myself."

Unconfirmed reports suggest a possible split between Grande and Ethan Slater based on cryptic social media posts, but Grande has maintained her characteristic privacy regarding personal matters. Despite the absence of a tour, Grande's influence across music, fashion, and digital culture continues to grow stronger as fans eagerly await the release of "Wicked: For Good."

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