If you’ve been wondering, “What’s Ariana Grande been up to lately?”—you’re definitely not alone. Whether you’re a lifelong Arianator or just a casual listener who still hums “thank u, next” in the shower, 2024 has been a major year for our favorite ponytail-wielding pop star.
Let’s break it all down—music, movies, love life, and everything in between. And don’t worry, we’ll keep it chill, fun, and totally relatable.
🎶 Ariana Grande Back in the Studio: New Music That Hits Different
Okay, let’s talk music. After laying low for a bit (and by “laying low” we mean launching a beauty empire and starring in a major movie—casual), Ariana blessed our ears this year with her new album Eternal Sunshine.
What’s the vibe? Think heartache meets healing, with a sprinkle of sci-fi movie inspiration. Yes, she actually pulled creative inspiration from Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. Deep, right?
Some tracks you need to check out:
- 🎧 Yes, And? — catchy, confident, and totally stuck in our heads
- 💔 We Can’t Be Friends — for when you’re in your feels
- ✨ Supernatural — an airy, dreamy bop with major replay value
Real talk: It’s raw, emotional, and feels like Ari is letting us read her diary—but make it a pop album.
🖼️ Visual Idea: A graphic showing the album tracklist with little emojis that match each song’s mood.
🎤 Is There a Tour Coming? All Signs Point to “Maybe”
Now, don’t pack your glittery concert outfit just yet—but let’s just say fans are buzzing about a possible world tour. And let’s be honest, it’s been way too long since we screamed “Into You” at full volume in a stadium full of strangers.
While Ariana hasn’t officially said anything, there have been some not-so-subtle hints:
- She posted “see you soon” with a winky face 👀
- Industry insiders are whispering about late-2024 dates
- Major cities like LA and NYC are being thrown around
If it happens, you can expect:
- Jaw-dropping visuals (Ariana never does boring)
- A mix of emotional ballads and absolute bangers
- Probably tears, glitter, and a sold-out crowd singing every lyric
👗 Visual Idea: A mood board of what fans might wear to the “Eternal Sunshine” tour.
🎬 From Pop Star to Movie Star: Wicked Big Things Are Coming
Ever wondered what Ariana would look like as Glinda the Good Witch? Well, wonder no more.
She’s starring in the Wicked movie as Glinda, alongside Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba—and let’s just say, it’s going to be magical. Literally.
- The movie drops November 2024
- Directed by Jon M. Chu (Crazy Rich Asians, so you know it’s gonna look amazing)
- Ariana’s theater roots are showing, and we’re here for it
And honestly, seeing Ari in full fairy-tale glam singing “Popular”? We’re ready to sob in the theater.
🍿 Visual Idea: Side-by-side of Ariana as Glinda vs. her in her early Broadway days (hello, 13!).
❤️ What’s Going on With Ariana’s Love Life?
We’re all curious (no shame!)—and yes, there have been some changes in Ariana’s personal world.
After her quiet split from Dalton Gomez in 2023, she’s now been seen spending time with Ethan Slater, her Wicked co-star. The two haven’t gone full PDA on social media, but fans have spotted them together at events, and let’s be real—it’s cute.
We’re not here to speculate too hard, but Ari seems happy, grounded, and focused on doing her thing.
🧠 Real Talk: Mental Health and Growth
One thing we admire most about Ariana? She keeps it real. Over the past year, she’s opened up about taking time to focus on her mental health—and honestly, it’s refreshing.
She’s talked about therapy, emotional growth, and setting boundaries. And while fame brings pressure, she reminds us that it’s okay to pause and heal.
Let’s normalize:
- Saying no to things that drain us
- Taking breaks without guilt
- Prioritizing mental well-being over productivity
💬 “It’s okay to not be okay” — Ariana (and also, literally all of us at some point)
💄 r.e.m. beauty Is Thriving—Here’s What’s New
Ariana’s not just making music and movies—she’s building a beauty empire too. Her brand r.e.m. beauty is absolutely thriving in 2024.
What’s new?
- Dream Lashes that basically flutter for you
- A glow-up serum called Liquid Light
- Pop-up beauty events from New York to Tokyo
If you haven’t tried it yet, just know: the lip stains are magical, and the highlighters give “I slept eight hours” energy even when you didn’t.
💄 Visual Idea: Before-and-after looks using r.e.m. products with user-generated selfies.
🌟 So What’s Next for Ariana Grande?
If history has taught us anything, it’s this: just when you think Ariana’s peaked, she levels up again.
Here’s what fans are whispering about:
- A deluxe edition of Eternal Sunshine (give us those bonus tracks, Ari!)
- Surprise collabs (Doja Cat? The Weeknd? The possibilities!)
- A concert documentary (manifesting a Netflix drop, please and thank you)
Whatever’s next, one thing’s for sure—Ariana Grande’s 2024 glow-up is real, and we’re all invited to the party.
So, now that you’re caught up—what do you think about Ariana’s 2024 comeback? Are you living for the music? Excited for Wicked? Manifesting that tour announcement?
👉 Drop your thoughts, tweet your faves, or start planning your tour outfit. And most importantly—don’t forget to take care of yourself, like Ariana reminds us to do.
Because whether you’re crying to “ghostin” or dancing in the mirror to “yes, and?”, this year, we’re all a little bit more Ariana.
