It’s not just the general population that’s been waiting years for Ariana Grande to release new music — even some of the world’s biggest pop stars are growing impatient.
Luckily, it seems the “7 Rings” singer is finally back in the studio based on a carousel of photos and video clips she posted Thursday (Dec. 7), showing her working with producers and editing tracks on a computer. Among the many ecstatic commenters on the post were stars Selena Gomez, Billie Eilish and SZA, each of whom seem as excited as the rest of Grande’s fans for a potential new release.
“FINALLY,” wrote Gomez in all caps.
“UN MUTE PLS,” commented Eilish, referring to the soundless video clips Grande posted of her mystery project.
As far as SZA’s concerned, however, she doesn’t need to hear what Grande’s working on to know that it’s going to be good. “Oh this bout to eat,” commented the “Kill Bill” artist.
It’s been more than three years since Grande has had an LP, with the Billboard 200-topping Positions arriving in October 2020. Aside from a couple stray collaborations with The Weeknd (including two No. 1 Hot 100 hits), Demi Lovato, Kelly Clarkson and Jimmy Fallon — plus a tenth anniversary edition of her debut album Yours Truly — since then, the 30-year-old vocalist has primarily been taking a break from her pop star activities to focus on her R.E.M. Beauty business and filming the Wicked live action films.
And while the “POV” singer hasn’t confirmed whether an album is in the works, fans are convinced that her post is teasing an LP. The next album Grande releases will be her seventh studio record, and observers were quick to notice that the musician’s post featured seven photos/videos in addition to being shared on the seventh day of the month.
Her Wicked costar Cynthia Erivo’s comment on the post only added fuel to the fire. “Love you sweetheart, no one is ready, I’m so freaking proud of you!! This project is so freaking special!!!” wrote the singer-actress, who will play Elphaba opposite Grande’s Glinda in the musical duology.
Grande’s friend and frequent collaborator Victoria Monet also chimed in — “She’s HOME!!!🤎🤎🤎🥂” — as well as Ty Dolla $ign, who wrote, “She backkkk.”
See Grande’s post here.
