Ariana Grande's Wicked Transformation: Healing, Growth, and New Horizons

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Ariana Grande has been maintaining a relatively low profile in recent weeks, most notably skipping the 2025 Met Gala despite having attended last year in an ethereal Loewe gown. The pop star was last seen publicly with boyfriend Ethan Slater at a performance of "Little Shop of Horrors" in New York City on April 28.

Grande's absence from the Met Gala stands in contrast to her "Wicked" costars Cynthia Erivo and Jeff Goldblum who did attend the event. No official reason has been given for her absence from the fashion spectacle, though she's primarily been making appearances in support of her role as Glinda in "Wicked: For Good," which is set to premiere this November.

In significant career news, Grande has confirmed she won't be touring in 2025. During an Instagram Q&A session in April, she explained that her filming schedule for "Wicked" makes touring impossible despite her love for performing. The acclaimed star has been fully devoted to her dream role as Glinda, with filming and post-production work continuing into 2025.

On the music front, Grande recently released "Eternal Sunshine Deluxe: Brighter Days Ahead," a deluxe edition of her 2024 album. Fans celebrated the 9th anniversary of her "Dangerous Woman" album on May 20th, showing the continued importance of her musical legacy.

Grande opened up to The Hollywood Reporter in February about how playing Glinda has allowed fans to connect with her on a more personal level, saying "it feels like it's maybe for the first time." She reflected on the contrast between her pop star persona and her true self, describing her role in "Wicked" as "a deeply healing gift" that helped her discover "I love this person underneath the drag."

While her musical career continues to thrive with her latest album reportedly debuting at number one, Grande's current focus remains on her acting career and the upcoming release of the second part of "Wicked," where she'll continue to showcase her evolution as an artist.

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