Ariana Grande shut down speculation of new music arriving before her Eternal Sunshine Tour, clarifying misinterpreted quotes from her recent Variety interview via Instagram amid her packed schedule.
Building on her recent Critics Choice Awards comments about tour preparations, Ariana Grande addressed fan buzz from her January 9, 2026, Variety interview. She stated, “No — definitely not. Nothing is coming before May,” adding humorously to fans: “Do you think there’s another version of me out there who had time to write an album?”
The remarks fueled online speculation, but Grande quickly clarified on Instagram: “Welp i never said ‘but soon enough’ or mentioned any months ! lol my goooooodness. All i said was ‘no’ and ‘do they think there’s a clone of me out there somewhere’! there must’ve been a zoom glitch or something.” She joked, “Ma’am i would need an extra brain and four more arms.”
As previously detailed, the Eternal Sunshine Tour—her first major outing since 2019, supporting her 2024 album (deluxe 2025) and Positions—begins June 6, 2026, in Oakland, with U.S. dates through August and a London O2 residency. She has called it her “last hurrah” for the foreseeable future.
Grande's plate is full beyond music: Glinda in Wicked films (Golden Globes nod Jan 11), Focker In-Law, American Horror Story, Dr. Seuss animation, and a teased secret project. She credits parting with manager Scooter Braun in 2023 for reigniting her joy in music.
