Ariana Grande Addresses Rumors She Plans to 'Abandon' Music: 'Doing It My Own Way'

Ariana Grande Addresses Rumors She Plans to 'Abandon' Music: 'Doing It My Own Way'

Chelsea Guglielmino/FilmMagic Ariana Grande is addressing rumors she plans to "abandon" her music career "it is and has always been my lifeline. there will need to be room made for all of it," she explained Earlier this week, she was confirmed as a voice actor inWickeddirector Jon M. Chu's upcoming animated film adaptation of the Dr. Seuss book,Oh, the Places You'll Go! IsAriana Grandedone with music? After the Grammy winner, 32, confirmed a new acting role earlier this week, she took toInstagramon Wednesday, July 16 to address rumors she plans to "abandon" her music career. Alongside a video of herself performing at the 2024 Met Gala, Grande wrote, "very silly of you all to assume that just because i have my hands full with many things that i plan to abandon singing & music … !!!" "it is and has always been my lifeline. there will need to be room made for all of it," she explained. TheWickedactress, who released her latest albumEternal Sunshinelast year, continued, "it may not look exactly like it did before but i much prefer how it looks in my head. i am having fun. i feel grateful and excited and inspired." Grande then went into detail, telling fans she's "finding a balance, between many projects and endeavors i love, and doing it my own way…" At the end of the note, she revealed a mini upcoming tour is in the works: "so i'm working on a plan to sing for you all next year. even if it's just for a little. i love you." Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE's free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Tristan Fewings/BAFTA/Getty One day before shutting down the rumors, Grande was confirmed as a voice actor inWickeddirectorJon M. Chu's upcoming animated film adaptation of the Dr. Seuss book,Oh, the Places You'll Go! "i love this book, i love this script, i love the beautiful world of @drseuss, i love this incredible group of creative human beings," she wrote in an Instagram Stories post, perEntertainment Weekly. "i am so thrilled to be a part of this one." Taylor Hill/Getty In anInstagramgrid post, she shared a photo of herself and Josh Gad in a recording studio while holding binders printed with their names andOh, the Places You'll Go!artwork. Grande is set to reprise her role as Galinda "Glinda" Upland inWicked: For Good, set to hit theaters on November 21, 2025. In May, she was also announced tostar opposite Robert De Niro and Ben Stiller in the upcoming fourthMeet the Parentsfilm. The "Positions" singer's last major string of concerts was the Sweetener World Tour in 2019. Read the original article onPeople

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July 16, 2025

Ariana Grande Addresses Rumors She Plans to 'Abandon' Music: 'Doing It My Own Way'

Ariana Grande Addresses Rumors She Plans to 'Abandon' Music: 'Doing It My Own Way' Chelsea Guglielmino/FilmMagic Ariana Gran...

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Tomorrowland Main Stage Destroyed by Fire Day Before Opening, But Festival Will Go On

Tomorrowland Main Stage Destroyed by Fire Day Before Opening, But Festival Will Go On

Electronic music festivalTomorrowland will go ahead as planned, despite the main stage being destroyed by a massive fire on Wednesday — just one day before festivities were set to begin. In a statement shared onInstagram, organizers of the festival in Belgium wrote, "Due to a serious incident and fire on the Tomorrowland Mainstage, our beloved Mainstage has been severely damaged." They also confirmed there were no fatal injuries. More from Variety Tomorrowland 2021 Canceled by Belgian Officials Katy Perry, David Guetta, Steve Aoki Preview Tomorrowland Around the World Virtual Festival Katy Perry to Headline Virtual Tomorrowland Festival Organizers said Tomorrowland will open its DreamVille campsite on July 17, where several events and performances will take place. Additional events planned in Brussels and Antwerp will also go ahead "as planned." As for the remaining days of the festival, which is set to run July 18 through 20 in the town of Boom, south of Antwerp (and with weekend two running from July 24 through 27), organizers said: "We are focused on finding solutions for the festival weekend. More updates and detailed information will be communicated as soon as possible." Videos posted to social media in the last few hours show clouds of thick smoke engulfing the stage. Firefighters and law enforcement have not yet identified the cause of the fire, but they have confirmed all emergency services are at the scene. Representatives for Tomorrowland did not immediately returnVariety's request for comment. Over 400,000 are people expected to attend across the two weekends. The lineup for this year's festival included such artists as Swedish House Mafia, Dillon Francis, Deadmau5, David Guetta, Steve Aoki and Eric Prydz, among others. Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts? Final Emmy Predictions: Talk Series and Scripted Variety - New Blood Looks to Tackle Late Night Staples Sign up forVariety's Newsletter. For the latest news, follow us onFacebook,Twitter, andInstagram.

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Tomorrowland Main Stage Destroyed by Fire Day Before Opening, But Festival Will Go On

Tomorrowland Main Stage Destroyed by Fire Day Before Opening, But Festival Will Go On Electronic music festivalTomorrowland will go ahead as...

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Angel City FC’s Savy King Opens Up About On-Field Heart Attack, Says Team’s Medical Staff ‘Saved My Life’

Angel City FC's Savy King Opens Up About On-Field Heart Attack, Says Team's Medical Staff 'Saved My Life'

Andrea Vilchez/ISI Photos/USSF/Getty Savy King opened up for the first time about the heart attack she suffered on the field during a May 9 game, during an interview onGood Morning America King had emergency heart surgery after the incident and is now working towards a return to the field The 20-year-old soccer star says Angel City FC's medical staff saved her life by quickly providing CPR on the field Angel City FCdefenderSavy Kingis opening up for the first time about the heart attack she had on the field during her team's game in May. King, 20, appeared onGood Morning Americaon Wednesday, July 16 and shared what she remembers from May 9, when she collapsed on the field just minutes after celebrating a teammate's goal during a National Women's Soccer League game against the Utah Royals. "There's actually a lot that I don't remember," KingtoldGMA'sWill Reeve, detailing what she felt in the moment. "I remember I grabbed my leg because I was trying to distract myself from the fact that I felt like I was going to pass out." King added: "And then I remember the medical staff coming onto the field." Angel City's trainers began performing CPR on King before she was rushed to the nearby Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles where she later hademergency heart surgery. "I never had any medical history of anything with my heart, or even with injuries or anything in general," King said, underscoring how shocking the incident was for her and her family. Ron Lyon/ZUMA Press Wire/Shutterstock Dr. Richard Kim, who led the team at Cedars-Sinai that performed the surgery on King, toldGMAthat Savy was born with an "anomalous left coronary artery," which caused her sudden collapse. "The left coronary is the most important blood vessel in your heart, and when it's anomalous that means it's in a slightly different location than normal," Kim explained.Kim said doctors "created a new pathway for blood to get to her artery" and credited the first responders with doing a "fantastic job" of assisting King on the field before there was permanent damage. "They saved my life," King toldGMA. "That will stay with me forever in my heart. And just knowing I get to play in front of them too, they were a huge reason why I am here. I play for them too, now." Mitchell Layton/NWSL via Getty Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE's free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. An emotional King broke down in tears as she described what her mothers' support meant to her throughout the medical emergency and the ensuing recovery. "I wouldn't be here without them," King said about her moms, Kim and Karrie King. "There is not enough, anything that I could give them. The rest of my career, the rest of my life is for them." King is now ramping up her training ahead of a potential return to the pitch, according toGMA, though there's still no specific timeline for her return. Regardless, King said she's resting easier, now that she knows there's more soccer in her future."I was just so happy I was going to be able to recover and be as normal, and almost be like a 'Savy 2.0,' now," King told Reeve with a smile. "I'll be back and better than ever." Read the original article onPeople

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Angel City FC’s Savy King Opens Up About On-Field Heart Attack, Says Team’s Medical Staff ‘Saved My Life’

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Lynx beat the Mercury 79-66 to improve to 12-0 at home heading into the All-Star break

Lynx beat the Mercury 79-66 to improve to 12-0 at home heading into the All-Star break

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Kayla McBride scored 18 points, Courtney Williams had 12 points, seven rebounds and five assists, and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Phoenix Mercury 79-66 on Wednesday to improve to 12-0 at home this season heading into the All-Star break. Minnesota, which led 37-33 at the break, made a 3-pointer on three straight possessions in the third quarter to extend its lead to 57-44. Phoenix made four of its first five field goals of the third before missing six straight as Minnesota went on a key run. Jessica Shepard's one-handed putbackjust before the third-quarter buzzer made it 64-49. The Lynx made five 3-pointers in the frame to outscore the Mercury 27-16. Napheesa Collier scored eight of her 10 points in the third and Alanna Smith finished with 11 points for Minnesota (20-4). Williams recorded five-plus assists in her seventh straight game. Alyssa Thomas had 12 points and nine assists, and Kalani Brown had 11 points and 11 rebounds for Phoenix (15-7). DeWanna Bonner also scored 11 points on 5-of-12 shooting. Minnesota held an opponent under 40% shooting for the 11th time this season. Phoenix was just 25 of 70 from the field (35.7%). ___ AP WNBA:https://apnews.com/hub/wnba-basketball

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July 16, 2025

Lynx beat the Mercury 79-66 to improve to 12-0 at home heading into the All-Star break

Lynx beat the Mercury 79-66 to improve to 12-0 at home heading into the All-Star break MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Kayla McBride scored 18 points, Co...

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Pete Davidson Is Going to Be a Dad! Comedian Expecting His First Baby with Girlfriend Elsie Hewitt

Pete Davidson Is Going to Be a Dad! Comedian Expecting His First Baby with Girlfriend Elsie Hewitt

Slaven Vlasic/Getty Pete Davidson and his girlfriend Elsie Hewitt are expecting their first baby together A source confirmed to PEOPLE that the comedian and model were dating back in March Davidson has previously opened up about his desire to start a family, calling becoming a dad his "dream" Pete Davidsonis going to be a dad! A source confirms to PEOPLE that Davidson, 31, and his girlfriend,Elsie Hewitt, are expecting their first baby together.TMZwas first to report the news. A source confirmed to PEOPLE that the pair were dating in March after they were spotted together in Palm Beach, Florida. Inphotosof their beach date, the couple was seen swimming in the ocean and sharing a smooch in the water. Slaven Vlasic/Getty Two months later, a source exclusively told PEOPLE that the pair had taken their relationship to the next level andmoved in together. "Pete and Elsie have been living together in New York for the past few months," the source said in May. "They're splitting their time between Pete's house in upstate New York and a brownstone they recently started renting in Brooklyn." "They're so happy together and doing great," the insider added. Their happy news comes two months after the duo made theirred carpet debutat the 13th Annual Blossom Ball at the Pierre Hotel in New York City. Earlier this month, model Hewitt gave aglimpse into her romancewith theSaturday Night Livealum by sharing a series of snaps of their trip to a lake and their Fourth of July celebrations. One photo showed the couple snuggled up on a boat together as Davidson planted a kiss on his girlfriend's cheek, while the comedian could be seen rowing a boat in another shot. Al Bello/Getty Davidson began datingTurntactress Hewitteight months after his splitfromOuter BanksactressMadelyn Cline. Meanwhile, Hewitt was most recently linked to actorJason Sudeikis, perPage Six. The comedian opened up about his desire to start a family during an appearance onKevin Hart's talk show,Hart to Heart, back in 2022. "My favorite thing ever, which I'm yet to achieve, is I wanna have a kid," Davidson said, adding that becoming a dad is his "dream." "It's super corny, but it would be so fun to dress up a little dude," he continued. "I'm so excited for that chapter so that's kind of what I'm just preparing for now, is trying to be like good as a dude and develop and get better so when that happens it's just easier." Read the original article onPeople

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Pete Davidson Is Going to Be a Dad! Comedian Expecting His First Baby with Girlfriend Elsie Hewitt

Pete Davidson Is Going to Be a Dad! Comedian Expecting His First Baby with Girlfriend Elsie Hewitt Slaven Vlasic/Getty Pete Davidson and his...

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'Paul McCartney Got Back 2025 Tour:' How to get tickets to see the Beatles legend live, concert dates, prices and more

'Paul McCartney Got Back 2025 Tour:' How to get tickets to see the Beatles legend live, concert dates, prices and more

Music legendPaul McCartneynever seems to run out of steam, which is why he announced a few days ago that he'll be heading out on tour again. In recent years, McCartney's live shows have featured songs from his celebrated, decades-deep music catalog, including Beatles favorites like "Hey Jude" and "I've Got A Feeling," — which features a duet with his former bandmate John Lennon — Wings classics, and songs from his solo era. This year, he'll take all of those hits on the road for hisGot Back 2025tour, even visiting a few cities he's never performed in before, including Palm Springs and Albuquerque. Presale tickets for McCartney'sGot Back2025 tour are on sale now, here's everything you need to know about how to see the music legend live. Paul McCartney's rebootedGot Backtour begins in California on Sept. 29. He'll play 19 shows across the U.S. and Canada, wrapping up on Nov. 25 in Chicago. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Paul McCartney (@paulmccartney) Artist presale tickets for the 2025Got Back Tourwent on sale Tuesday, July 15, on Ticketmaster. You can register for presale access onMcCartney's official tour site. General on sale ticketing will begin on Friday, July 18 at 10 a.m. local time. Check Ticketmaster Official Ticketmaster ticket prices for theGot Back2025 tour vary by location but most start around $185, though tickets at some venues have been selling for anywhere from $800 to $1,700 (andsome fans aren't thrilledabout that). Tickets are also available through third-party sites like StubHub starting around $180. Find tickets on StubHub Here's the complete list of every stop on Paul McCartney'sGot Backtour: Sept. 29: Palm Desert, California — Acrisure Arena Oct. 4: Las Vegas — Allegiant Stadium Oct. 7: Albuquerque, New Mexico — Isleta Amphitheater Oct. 11: Denver — Coors Field Oct. 14: Des Moines, Iowa — Casey's Center Oct. 17: Minneapolis — U.S. Bank Stadium Oct. 22: Tulsa, Oklahoma – BOK Center Oct. 29: New Orleans — Smoothie King Center Nov. 2: Atlanta — State Farm Arena Nov. 3: Atlanta— State Farm Arena Nov. 6: Nashville – The Pinnacle Nov. 8: Columbus, Ohio — Nationwide Arena Nov. 11: Pittsburgh — PPG Paints Arena Nov. 14: Buffalo, New York — KeyBank Center Nov. 17: Montreal — Bell Centre Nov. 18: Montreal — Bell Centre Nov. 21: Hamilton, Ontario – TD Coliseum Nov. 24: Chicago — United Center Nov. 25: Chicago — United Center

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'Paul McCartney Got Back 2025 Tour:' How to get tickets to see the Beatles legend live, concert dates, prices and more

'Paul McCartney Got Back 2025 Tour:' How to get tickets to see the Beatles legend live, concert dates, prices and more Music legendP...

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