Pop superstar Ariana Grande has officially announced her highly anticipated eighth studio album, Petal, which is set to be released this summer. The 32-year-old singer shared the news on Tuesday, unveiling the album's cover art—a smiling snapshot of herself—alongside its title. The 12-track record is slated for a 31 July release, arriving just over a year after her previous offering, Eternal Sunshine Deluxe: Brighter Days Ahead.
Tour Announcement and Details
This announcement precedes Grande's “The Eternal Sunshine” tour, which kicks off in June with dates across the United States and Canada. The tour will also feature a 10-show residency at London’s O2 Arena in August and September. While details about Petal remain scarce, it follows a busy period for the Grammy-winning artist, who has been balancing music with acting projects.
Recent Acting Success
Grande recently starred as Glinda in the film adaptation of the musical Wicked, alongside Cynthia Erivo and Jonathan Bailey. Her performance earned her an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress. Her career began on Nickelodeon with hit series Victorious and its spin-off Sam And Cat, before she successfully transitioned into music with her 2013 debut album, Yours Truly.
Chart Success and Upcoming Film
Since then, Grande has achieved considerable success in the UK, securing seven number one singles, including chart-toppers like “7 Rings”, “Thank U, Next”, and “Positions”, as well as five number one albums, notably 2024's Eternal Sunshine. Fans can also look forward to seeing her in Focker-In-Law, the fourth instalment of the Meet The Parents franchise, due out in November. She joins Ben Stiller and Robert De Niro in the film, which marks the series' return after 16 years.
Potential 'Last Hurrah'
Grande has previously hinted that her new tour could be her “last hurrah”, at least for a “long, long, long, long, long time”. Appearing on Amy Poehler’s Good Hang podcast last year, Grande talked about how she felt her career had shaped up and why the 2026 tour might be the last for a while.
“I think I just am feeling a lot more connected to myself and my art since I started doing different things,” she said. “I think, you know, I spent so much time only doing pop music, but I grew up as a girl who loved musical theatre and comedy.”
