Ariana Grande confirms her first single for 2019

It's the follow up to 'thank u, next'

Ariana Grande

by Anna Sky Hulton |
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Ariana Grande continues to be a force to be reckoned with, after releasing her comeback single 'No Tears Left To Cry' in April 2017, she followed it up with several Top 10 singles including, 'God Is A Woman', and her most recent release, 'thank u, next', as well as her Number 1 album 'Sweetener'.

Now, Ariana Grande has confirmed what her first single of 2019 will be, and it's a song from her forthcoming fifth album. Replying to a fan on Twitter, when asked, 'what's the tea on ur next single' [sic], the singer said, 'it's 7 rings'.

This written confirmation comes after the singer apparently hints at her next release during the 'thank u, next' music video, where she can be seen driving a car with a licence plate saying '7 RINGS'.

'thank u, next'
'thank u, next' ©'thank u, next' © YouTube/Ariana Grande

The song is said to be inspired by a trip to Tiffany's, where Ariana was accompanied by her six friends and they got seven matching rings.

Now take a look through Ariana Grande's complete transformation timeline:

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Ariana Grande's complete transformation timeline

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June 2010

We won't rest till this is brought back as the Sweetener album cover.

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March 2010

Going for Loud era Rihanna red extensions are we, hun?

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June 2010

How fresh-faced does Ari look at the The Twilight Saga: Eclipse premiere back in 2010, please? Sidenote how is that movie EIGHT years old?

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July 2011

When you whip out your overpriced 'vintage' Urban Outfitters camera and think you're Rankin.

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November 2012

We don't know what we miss more; Ari's red hair or our collection of official One Direction Sharpies.

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April 2013

The accessories are a bit 'Pixie Lott does V Festival 2012,' but we're HERE for it.

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May 2013

This genuinely might've been the first time we ever saw Ari in black. She's also just on the cusp of UK stardom with her debut album Yours Truly at this point.

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November 2013

Obsessed with the ombre 'do and strapless sequin look from the 2013 AMAs.

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December 2013

NO PONYTAIL? WHAT IS HAPPENING?

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March 2014

The Nickelodeon-inspired clutch, though. Iconic.

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August 2014

Er, talk about a glow up.

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August 2015

Living for the space buns. LI. VING.

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February 2016

Ari's most sophisticated look yet for the 2016 Grammy Awards?

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August 2016

Bangs bangs into the room. Ahem.

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November 2016

Rapunzel, let down your huuur.

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May 2018

Back to the Focus era blonde for No More Tears Left to Cry.

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October 2018

Light blonde transforms into honey curls with gloss and bronze in October of 2018 for Ari.

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April 2019

By April 2019 she's back to a sleek dark pony with darker eye makeup and some more casual streetwear looks.

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January 2020

Who could forget Ari's absolutely ICONIC Grammys look?

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August 2020

Can we COPE with this hairstyle change? Ofc. Pigtails all the way.

Although the date for Ariana's new single has yet to be confirmed, fans will be hoping that they can hear her perform it live, when she goes on tour later this year. Ariana will be bringing her 'Sweetener' tour to the UK in August and September.

See Ariana Grande at the following shows:

AUGUST 2019

London The O2 – Sat 17th

London The O2 – Mon 19th

London The O2 - Tue 20th

SEPTEMBER 2019

Birmingham Arena – Sat 14th

Birmingham Arena - Sun 15th

Glasgow The SSE Hydro – Tue 17th

Sheffield FlyDSA Arena – Thu 19th

Buy tickets to see Ariana Grande from Aloud.com

As well as confirming her next single, Ariana has also released a video of bloopers and deleted scenes from her 'thank u, next' music video. The music video became very popular at the end of last year, as she referenced and recreated a number of noughties teen movies, including Bring It On and Mean Girls.

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