Singer and actor Ariana Grande has officially signalled her return to live touring after a six-year break, exciting fans worldwide. Speaking at the 31st annual Critics’ Choice Awards on January 4, Grande revealed that she has been quietly preparing for the Eternal Sunshine Tour while completing promotional commitments for her latest film, Wicked: For Good.
Walking the black carpet at the Barker Hangar, Grande shared that months of planning have already gone into shaping the tour. She confirmed that the set list is largely complete and rehearsals are set to begin soon, though she emphasised that the final vision will take shape once production moves to the stage.
Despite the anticipation, the Grammy-winning artist chose to keep most details under wraps. Grande said she wants the experience to remain a surprise for fans, adding that revealing too much in advance would take away from the magic of her long-awaited return to live performances.
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The Eternal Sunshine Tour will mark Grande’s first full-scale tour since 2019. Reflecting on her return to the stage, the 32-year-old said the experience feels familiar rather than transformative, expressing gratitude for being able to continue creating and performing music.
Grande also spoke warmly about her time working on Wicked, which received seven nominations at the awards ceremony. She described the closing chapter of the project as emotionally fulfilling, saying she feels proud of what the team has accomplished and content with sharing it with audiences worldwide.
Additionally, the singer touched on her close friendship with Wicked co-star Bowen Yang, whom she supported during his final Saturday Night Live episode in December. Calling the moment special, Grande said their bond goes beyond work, describing their friendship as one for life as she looks ahead to the next phase of her career.
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