Ariana Grande is booked, busy, and clearly not abandoning music anytime soon.In a comment that sent fans into a tailspin, the Wicked star popped up on social media this week to set the record straight about her artistic future. Responding to speculation that she might be stepping away from her singing career, 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 Im working on a plan to sing for you all next year. Even if its just for a little.Naturally, that little tease was more than enough to ignite dreams of a full-blown 2026 tour. Grande hasnt toured since 2019s Sweetener World Tour, and fans are clearly eager to hear her powerhouse vocals live again, especially following her vocal showcase in the upcoming Wicked films.From Oz to Seuss: Grandes Next ChapterWhile fans await her musical return, Grande is already booked for another fantastical world. Warner Bros. Pictures Animation just revealed that the pop superstar will voice a character in Oh, the Places Youll Go!, an animated adaptation of Dr. Seuss classic book.Announced via Instagram, the film will also star Josh Gad (Frozen, Spaceballs 2), and is being directed by Jon M. Chu (Crazy Rich Asians, Wicked). The movie will feature original songs by award-winning duo Benj Pasek and Justin Paul (La La Land, Dear Evan Hansen), promising a musical twist on the iconic story. The film is set to premiere in IMAX on March 17, 2028.Originally published in 1990, Oh, the Places Youll Go! is one of Seuss most cherished titles, offering whimsical encouragement to readers as they embark on lifes unpredictable adventures. Grandes casting aligns perfectly with her recent pivot into family-friendly blockbusters with major musical elements.Grandes Ongoing RiseThe announcement comes on the heels of Grandes first Academy Award nomination for her role as Glinda in Wicked. Shell reprise the role in the sequel, Wicked: For Good, set for release on November 21. Shes also been tapped for the next Meet the Parents sequel, joining comedy legends Robert De Niro and Ben Stiller.Oh, the Places (and Stages) Shell GoWhether shes taking center stage on tour or voicing a dreamy Seussian character, Ariana Grande is clearly far from slowing down. Between new music, movie roles, and major collaborations, 2025 and beyond are shaping up to be a pop princess power era.And as she cheekily said herself, shes working on a plan to sing for us next year. Even if its just for a little, well take it.Source