Celeb goss 21st January 2023 by Slaine McKenna

Ariana Grande Responds To Claims She Isn’t A Singer Anymore

Ariana Grande is clapping back!

It’s no secret that Mrs Ariana Grande has plenty of talents to her name, finding fame in the acting world, dominating the music industry, and breaking into the beauty business with her brand R.E.M.

Most recently Ari has returned to roots in the acting world, current filming Wicked, the silver-screen adaptation based on the hit musical. But it seems some fans were disappoint to see her step back from the music scene. With one fan commenting: “Why aren’t you still a singer?” on her social media.

But Ariana is reminding everyone that she can focus on whatever she wants to. Clapping back, Ari proved she is still a music legend, by replying to the comment with an acapella cover of Somewhere Over The Rainbow.

Posting her cover to TikTok, Ari wrote: “literally on set filming two musical movies all day every day,” alongside a handful of tearful emojis, hinting that the comments might have upset her.

@arianagrandewanted to sing you a little something but don’t want to sing anything that is not “Ozian” at the moment 🙂 keeping to my little bubble for now … done with lots of love.♬ original sound – arianagrande

Captioning her post: “wanted to sing you a little something but don’t want to sing anything that is not ‘Ozian’ at the moment 🙂 keeping to my little bubble for now … done with lots of love.”

Ari received plenty of support in the comments, with everyone loving her stripped back cover.

Original Wicked star Kristin Chenoweth wrote: “LOVE THIS”

While one fan commented: “She said in case y’all forgot I’m classically trained”

With another saying: “Thank you for sharing your energy with us Ari”

Ariana will be playing Glinda The Good Witch in the upcoming Wicked adaptation.

Starring alongside Cynthia Erivo, who will be portraying lead character Elphaba.

While Bridgerton’s Jonathan Bailey will take on the role of Fiyero, Everything, Everywhere, All At Once’s Michelle  Yeoh will play Madame Morrible, and icon Jeff Goldblum as The Wizard.

It is expected to be released in December 2024.

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