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  "textContent": "Ariana Grande is stepping into a new phase of her career, and it is shaping up to be far bigger than just a music comeback.\n\nFresh off her high-profile run as Glinda in  _Wicked_ , the Grammy-winning star has confirmed a new album while quietly lining up a wave of projects across film, television and theatre.\n\n## ‘Petal’ sets the tone for her next chapter\n\nGrande’s upcoming album ‘Petal’ is set for release on July 31, marking her return to music during a period of major transition.\n\nThe project was first hinted at through a studio teaser shared online, with the singer describing it as something shaped by growth and navigating difficult moments.\n\nIt will arrive midway through her ‘Eternal Sunshine’ tour, which begins in June and runs through September, her first major tour in years.\n\n## Hollywood calling and comedy pivot\n\nBeyond music, Grande is making a clear push into acting.\n\nShe is set to appear in _Focker-in-Law_ , the latest instalment in the  _Meet the Parents_ franchise, alongside Ben Stiller and Robert De Niro, with the film scheduled for release in November.\n\nShe has also joined the cast of season 13 of  _American Horror Story_ , signalling a return to television in a high-profile ensemble.\n\n## Not leaving the stage behind\n\nGrande is also heading back to her theatre roots.\n\nIn 2027, she will star in a West End revival of Stephen Sondheim’s  _Sunday in the Park With George_ alongside Jonathan Bailey, marking her first major stage role in years.\n\nThe move reinforces her long-stated desire to balance music with acting and live performance.\n\n## Even more in the pipeline\n\nLooking further ahead, Grande is attached to an animated adaptation of  _Oh, the Places You’ll Go!_ , reuniting with her  _Wicked_ director Jon M. Chu.\n\nWith a new album, a global tour, major film roles and a return to theatre all unfolding at once, Grande’s post-Glinda era is not a slowdown.\n\nIt is a full-scale expansion.\n\nThe post Ariana Grande drops ‘Petal’ as her next era gets bigger than expected appeared first on HUM News English.",
  "title": "Ariana Grande drops ‘Petal’ as her next era gets bigger than expected"
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