Here’s the latest, verified news on Ariana Grande from reliable outlets:
1. Invited to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Ariana Grande, recently Oscar‑nominated for her role as Glinda in Wicked, has officially been invited to join the Academy ahead of the 2026 Oscars—joining 533 others, including Sebastian Stan and Jodie Comer bollywoodshaadis.com+8eonline.com+8the-independent.com+8the-independent.com+3theguardian.com+3ew.com+3.
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This means she’ll be eligible to vote for the Oscars, participate in committees, and could even pursue leadership roles within the organization .
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2. Upcoming film projects
Wicked: For Good — the sequel to Wicked starring Grande, is set for release on November 21, 2026, and is currently in production bollywoodshaadis.com+3theguardian.com+3ew.com+3.
Meet the Parents 4 — Ariana is joining the cast with Ben Stiller and Robert De Niro, marking a return to comedy in this reboot, also confirmed by multiple sources cbsnews.com+7theguardian.com+7ew.com+7.
3. Weight/health rumors—and the truth
Concerns have circulated (especially after her recent appearances at events like BAFTA and Met Gala) suggesting dramatic weight loss and possible health issues or eating disorders bollywoodshaadis.com.
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However, fact-checkers confirm the most viral “shockingly thin” photo was digitally manipulated srilanka.factcrescendo.com+1bollywoodshaadis.com+1.
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Ariana herself has addressed the speculation, stating she’s “healthier than ever” and dismisses public scrutiny of her body, asserting that appearance isn’t a public concern onmanorama.com.
4. Low‑profile appearances & focus on acting
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Recently skipped the 2025 Met Gala; sources say she’s staying low-key as she focuses on her new deluxe album (Eternal Sunshine: Brighter Days Ahead) and upcoming short film cosmopolitan.com+1eonline.com+1.
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Though she won’t be touring for music in 2025, she said acting is currently her creative home, hinting at possibly performing small-scale shows around her film commitments people.com.
Summary & Proof
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Academy membership: Official invites confirmed by The Guardian, Entertainment Weekly, Los40 theguardian.com+1los40.com+1.
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Film roles: Both Wicked sequel and Meet the Parents 4 confirmed by LOS40, The Guardian, EW eonline.com+3theguardian.com+3ew.com+3.
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Health rumors debunked: Digital alteration confirmed by fact-checkers; Ariana’s own words in French interview srilanka.factcrescendo.com.
📌 Final Take
Ariana Grande is thriving—she’s stepping deeper into film with prestigious Academy recognition, even while balancing major upcoming projects. Any talk of dire health issues has been debunked, with Grande affirming that she’s in a strong place. The internet buzz around her weight was based on manipulated imagery, not reality.
