Ariana Grande's New Song Teaser Has Fans 'Sobbing'!
BREAKING: Ariana Grande Teases Wicked Sequel and Announces Long-Awaited Tour - But Will Music Take a Backseat?
In a move that's left fans absolutely gagging, global superstar Ariana Grande has dropped a tantalizing teaser for the highly-anticipated sequel to the beloved musical Wicked. The 32-year-old songstress took to Instagram on Wednesday, giving us our first glimpse of what's in store for the eagerly-awaited For Good installment.
In the cryptic clip, Grande is seen channeling her inner Glinda - complete with sparkles and sass - surrounded by a troupe of performers clad in teal suits and pink shirts. As she expertly navigates the scene, we catch snippets of her singing "good good good" to an undeniably catchy tune that has everyone guessing whether this is indeed a brand-new song.
But here's the real tea: according to sources close to the production, Wicked: For Good will boast not one, but TWO new songs penned by none other than original lyricist and composer Stephen Schwartz. Yes, you read that right - the 77-year-old mastermind behind the hit musical is back at it again!
As per an exclusive chat with The Scholarly Note, Schwartz revealed that the inclusion of these fresh tracks was solely due to the storytelling demands of the sequel: "The storytelling required it, and therefore they were created — the intention was that they were organic and not imposed on the movie. There's new stuff that I think the fans will enjoy. But our hope and intention is that the people to whom the story and the show are important will not in any way be disappointed, but will be thrilled by what they will see and the new stuff that's been added and the way film is used."
Meanwhile, fans are absolutely beside themselves with excitement over the teaser drop - and we can't blame them! The clip has left many speculating that the Wicked sequel will surpass its Oscar-nominated predecessor in every way. "This looks even better than the first movie," one enthralled fan gushed on Instagram, while another chimed in: "How can this look somehow better than part 1 when part 1 is the best movie ever made [astonished emoji]".
But what's got everyone REALLY talking? The fact that Ariana Grande has finally announced her return to touring - and we're not just talking about any ol' tour. No, no, no! This highly-anticipated stint will mark her first major live performances in SEVEN whole years!
Dubbed the Eternal Sunshine Tour, the pop sensation's highly-anticipated comeback will kick off with a string of North American dates before heading across the pond for an impressive five-night residency in London. And, trust us when we say this: additional stops are imminent.
Grande's decision to revive her music career comes on the heels of her whirlwind year in Hollywood, which saw her star in the screen adaptation of Wicked - catapulting her profile to new heights. But here's what's even more fascinating: just last year, Grande told Variety that she was putting her tour plans on hold in favor of focusing on acting. "I feel so grateful to the acting, and I think my fans know that music and being on stage will always be a part of my life, but I don't see it coming anytime soon," she confessed.
BUT WAIT! Fast forward to July, when Grande dropped a sizzling Instagram post assuring her devoted fanbase that music would indeed remain an integral part of her life. "Very silly of you all to assume that just because I have my hands full with many things that I plan to abandon singing and music...!!! It is and always has been my lifeline," she candidly shared, hinting at a possible tour.
Now, we can't help but wonder if Grande's return to touring will be the ultimate game-changer for her fans - or will it mark a fresh chapter in her illustrious career? One thing's for sure: with Wicked: For Good on its way and the Eternal Sunshine Tour in full swing, 2025 is shaping up to be Ariana Grande's year to shine.
**Mark your calendars for November 21st, when Wicked: For Good hits theaters worldwide! Stay tuned for more updates on Ariana Grande's highly-anticipated tour - we can't wait to see what the future holds!