Ariana Grande Mourns Her Grandmother, Teases New Music and Movie Role
Ariana Grande is going through a deeply emotional time following the death of her grandmother, Marjorie “Nonna” Grande. Nonna passed away peacefully at the age of 99, surrounded by family.
She held a special place in Ariana’s heart and was even featured on the singer’s 2024 album Eternal Sunshine, becoming the oldest person to appear on a Billboard-charting song.
Despite the sadness, Ariana is staying active in both music and film.
During the 2025 Oscars, she mentioned that a deluxe version of Eternal Sunshine is in the works. She recently released a new single, “twilight zone,” which debuted at number 18 on the Billboard Hot 100 and reached number 7 globally.
The song blends dreamy synth-pop with her signature vocals and reflects a new chapter in her music journey.
Ariana is also doing really well in her acting career. Her role as Glinda in Wicked has received a lot of positive attention and led to nominations at major award shows like the Oscars, Golden Globes, BAFTA, and Critics' Choice.
She also stepped behind the camera for the first time to co-direct and star in a short musical film called Brighter Days Ahead with Christian Breslauer.This marked her first time directing and showed her talent beyond singing
Though many fans are hoping for a tour, Ariana has said she’s putting live shows on hold. She feels most connected to acting right now and wants to focus fully on that side of her career.
In exciting movie news, Ariana has joined the cast of Meet the Parents 4, a new sequel in the popular comedy series. Ariana will appear in the movie with Ben Stiller and Robert De Niro, and it’s set to come out in November 2026.
She is finding new ways to grow in her career while still keeping her loved ones close to her heart.Whether through emotional songs or exciting film roles, she is showing strength, talent, and love for what she does.
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