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Ariana Grande Is Reportedly Working on New Music With an Exciting Producer While in NYC!

Ariana Grande’s music career might be kicking off again soon.

The 30-year-old “Positions” singer is working on new music in New York City, sources tell Page Six.

According to the report, Ariana wanted to focus her attention on the upcoming Wicked film adaptation before going back into the recording studio.

But because the movie was paused amid the Hollywood strikes, and continues to be due to the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike, Ariana “made the most of her unexpected free time, dropping into the studio to work on her seventh album.”

The report also claims she’s been working with none other than pop icon Max Martin, who have previously collaborated on smashes like “God Is a Woman.”

“Her priority has been Glinda [her character in Wicked] for the past two years, and still is, as they haven’t finished the film,” the source says.

“She doesn’t know when she’ll want to release” an album, “as she wants to be respectful of the timeline for Wicked, and originally didn’t want to do any music at all until after the films were released.”

They added: “She works quickly and drops [in] instinctively whenever she feels ready… so who knows?”

Ari‘s last studio album, Positions, dropped in 2020.

Ariana Grande and her family celebrated a very special occasion over the weekend!

Kim Petras Opens Up About Childhood Trauma & Backlash to 'Unholy'

Kim Petras is opening up about her life, her career and the highs and lows of fame.

The 30-year-old Feed the Beast star made an appearance on Apple Music 1 for a conversation with Zane Lowe, out now.

During the conversation, Kim got candid about childhood therapy, backlash to her hit song with Sam Smith, facing criticism in the music industry, and much more.

Find out what Kim Petras had to say…

Madonna Confirms She's Recording Music With Max Martin!

The Queen of Pop is linking up with the king of pop production!

Madonna revealed the exciting news that she’s in the recording studio with none other than Max Martin for the first time.

“When in Doubt go to Work,” she captioned a post of the two together on Twitter.

Keep reading to find out more…More Here! »

Chris Martin Supports His Pal Max Martin at Broadway Opening of '& Juliet' Musical!

Chris Martin and Max Martin might not be related, but they are still super supportive of each other!

Chris stepped out to support Max at the opening night performance of his new Broadway musical & Juliet on Thursday night (November 17) at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre in New York City.

& Juliet is a multi-generational story of self-discovery, empowerment and love, imagining what would happen next if Juliet hadn’t ended it all over Romeo, and got a second chance at life and love – on her terms. The musical uses songs from Max‘s catalog, including “Since U Been Gone,” “Roar,” “Baby One More Time,” “Larger Than Life,” “That’s The Way It Is,” “Can’t Stop the Feeling,” and many more.

Chris and Max only recently started working together for Coldplay‘s 2021 album Music of the Spheres.

Also in attendance at the opening were Simon Cowell and his partner Lauren Silverman, Schitt’s Creek star Annie Murphy, and The Greatest Showman actress Keala Settle, who starred in the show in London.

Check out the cast album right now!

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Coldplay Premieres Max Martin-Produced Single 'Higher Power' in Space!

Coldplay are taking their music to new heights, to say the least.

The band just premiered their new single “Higher Power” in a very unique way on Thursday (May 6).

PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Coldplay

The song was produced by pop titan Max Martin, and came with an extraterrestrial experience.

Find out what they did…More Here! »

Chris Martin Arrives in Sweden for a Meeting at Max Martin's Studio!

Chris Martin must be planning some new music!

The 43-year-old Coldplay frontman was spotted heading to a meeting at Max Martin‘s studio on Wednesday (July 8) in Stockholm, Sweden.

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Chris was seen amid a small entourage in a bright blue hat and gray sweater with jeans, wearing a face mask amid the pandemic.

If you didn’t already know, Max Martin is a legendary pop music producer, having worked with everyone from Celine Dion to Britney Spears to Ariana Grande. We wonder what they’re up to together!

Days before, Chris was spotted back at home in the United States going for a barefoot stroll with a friend over the Fourth of July holiday weekend. Check out the photos!

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A Max Martin Musical Is Coming to London's West End!

Max Martin, one of pop music’s most prolific producers, is crafting a musical!

The 47-year-old super producer, responsible for the likes of smashes like Britney Spears‘ “…Baby One More Time,” Katy Perry‘s “Teenage Dream,” Taylor Swift‘s “Shake It Off,” will collaborate on a forthcoming show, Variety reported on Friday (August 3).

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An open casting call for the musical was put out by Stuart Burt Casting this week for a show “created with Max Martin” that “uses his incredible catalog of songs as inspiration.” It’s now “in final stages of development.”

Producers are looking for “exceptional pop singers” in their 20s and 30s “who can act [and] dance to a high standard.”

The show is set to head to London’s West End in July of 2019.