Ariana Grande: Triumphant Return, Wicked Absence, and Swarovski Muse

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Ariana Grande has been keeping a relatively low profile lately while still making headlines. Her "eternal sunshine: brighter days ahead" deluxe album and short film debuted at number one, cementing her status as a pop powerhouse. This extended release marks a significant milestone in her career that fans and critics are calling a triumphant return.

Recently, Grande was spotted in New York with boyfriend Ethan Slater as they supported her longtime friend Liz Gillies at "Little Shop of Horrors" on Broadway on April 28. Actor Milo Manheim commented on the friendship between Grande and Gillies, saying "it makes such sense that they are friends. They're both such kind souls, both such theater girlies." The pair have been close since childhood when they starred together in the Broadway production of "13" before being cast in Nickelodeon's "Victorious."

Grande was notably absent from this year's Met Gala on May 6, despite her "Wicked" co-stars Cynthia Erivo and Jeff Goldblum attending. This marks another year Grande has skipped the fashion event, having only attended twice before. Her absence is likely due to her focus on professional commitments, including post-production work for "Wicked: For Good."

In disappointing news for fans, Grande confirmed she won't be touring in 2025. During an Instagram Q&A session in April, she explained that while she loves performing, her filming schedule for "Wicked" makes touring impossible right now.

On the business front, Grande recently served as muse and campaign star for Swarovski's 130th anniversary "Metamorphosis" collection, with the creative director describing her as embodying "a new jewelry culture full of radiance and transformative power." She also made an appearance at the R.E.M. Beauty 'starlet' launch event on April 4.

Social media has been buzzing with excitement about Grande's upcoming projects, with fan accounts like arianator.photos posting on May 14: "are you ready to be changed FOR GOOD?! omg i'm so excited, 191 days left!" Grande herself shared a photo on Instagram on May 9, looking back on "one of our favorite music video looks."

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