Part 2’s Title and Why She’s Not Touring

Ariana Grande followers had been beside themselves when a rumor began circulating on-line final weekend that the Grammy-winning pop princess was planning on touring in 2025.

However, her label rapidly dashed their hopes by releasing an announcement on social media that stated, “There are not any plans for a tour subsequent yr, however Ariana stays deeply appreciative of her followers and all of the continued love, assist and pleasure.”

I caught up with the “Wicked” star on the Golden Globes First-Time Nominees luncheon Tuesday afternoon to get some clarification.

“I really feel so grateful to the performing, and I believe my followers know that music and being on stage will at all times be part of my life, however I don’t see it coming anytime quickly. I believe the following few years, hopefully we’ll be exploring completely different types of artwork, and I believe performing is feeling like house proper now,” Grande instructed me. “I’m appreciative for [my fans’] understanding. I’m so grateful for the methods through which we’ve grown collectively over this complete journey with ‘Wicked.’ But music will at all times be part of my life.”

Then she cracked, “I’ll carry out at my mom’s home.”

Grande additionally revealed that the “Wicked” forged and crew kind of knew since they began filming that the title of the second film can be “Wicked: For Good,” which was formally introduced on Monday. “We had [‘For Good’] printed on our authentic scripts, the arduous copies that we had been initially given,” she stated. “We had been floating round completely different concepts however the scripts had been printed with it since day one. I’m glad it’s official now as a result of we grew relatively hooked up to it.”

Grande added, “It’s simply the proper title as a result of this undertaking actually has modified us for good.”

“Wicked: For Good” is ready to hit theaters on Nov. 21, 2025.