Guess who’s making a grand entrance back into the music scene? Yep, you got it—Ariana Grande! The 30-year-old “34+35” pop sensation is about to drop a musical bombshell with her upcoming single “yes, and?” hitting the airwaves this Friday (January 12). Brace yourselves because, wait for it, a brand spanking new album—the first since the iconic “positions” in 2020—is on the horizon.
Hold your horses; this isn’t your run-of-the-mill album speculation. Oh no, this is Ariana style, and the fans are doing some Sherlock-level detective work. Picture this: Ariana Grande, maestro of musical surprises, has left a breadcrumb trail for us mere mortals. While teasing her single on Instagram, fans caught a glimpse of a red card with the enigmatic inscription “ag7” (Ariana’s seventh album, in case you’re living under a rock) and some coordinates. And what does the card say on the back? “Your presence has been exclusively requested.” Cue the mysterious music!
Now, the coordinates point to none other than Montauk, N.Y. But why is that important, you ask? Well, let’s throw it back to the movie buffs among us—Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. Yes, that masterpiece starring Jim Carrey was filmed right there in Montauk. Ariana, being the cinephile she is, drops this Easter Egg, and fans are on it like bees to honey.
Hold onto your hats; here’s where it gets even wilder. Fans are going all in, placing their bets on Ariana’s new album being crowned “Eternal Sunshine.” And guess what? Ariana herself seems to have given a virtual wink and a nod to the speculation. She didn’t outright spill the beans, but she responded to the chaos with a cheeky red heart emoji. Classic Ariana, keeping us on our toes.
An eagle-eyed fan in the comments section (because where else would the real action happen?) pointed out that Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind wasn’t just a movie for Ariana—it held a special place in the heart of her late ex, Mac Miller. Yep, you heard it right. Back in the days of Ari and Mac’s romance, he spilled the beans to Complex in 2013 about how much he loved that movie. Talk about a blast from the past!
Now, we’re not saying this album title is a sentimental nod to their past love story, but hey, stranger things have happened in the world of pop. Will Ariana spill the tea? Will “Eternal Sunshine” be the album title of the century? Grab your popcorn, because the grande dame of pop is about to take us on one heck of a ride. Stay tuned for the Grande reveal!