India, July 17 -- Singer-actor Ariana Grande has clarified that her busy schedule doesn't mean she's stepping away from music. The 32-year-old took to Instagram on Wednesday to respond to growing speculation about her musical future, reassuring fans that singing remains central to her life.

"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 . !!!" she wrote in the caption of a video showing her performing Into You at the 2024 Met Gala. "It is and has always been my lifeline. There will need to be room made for all of it," she added.

"It may not look exactly like it did before but I much prefer how it looks in my head. I am having fun. I feel grateful and excite...