Ariana is framing this as a full-circle moment — reconnecting with her artistic roots just as she launches into a brand new era. The 'Dangerous Woman' performance signals she's not leaving her pop throne behind, she's expanding it.
Insiders say Ariana has been laser-focused on delivering something fans haven't seen since the Sweetener World Tour ended in 2019. Six years is a long time between treks, and the pressure to deliver a must-see show is real — especially with Petal dropping July 31.
The rehearsal clip was posted May 6, 2025. Dangerous Woman originally dropped May 20, 2016, debuting at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 with 175,000 total album units. The title track peaked at No. 8 on the Hot 100 and earned a Grammy nomination for Best Pop Solo Performance in 2017.
Ariana Grande is about to remind everyone exactly why she became one of pop's defining voices — and if this rehearsal clip is any indication, the Eternal Sunshine Tour is going to be an experience her fans will never forget.
Ariana Grande just gave Arianators a moment they didn't know they needed. The pop supernova marked the 10th anniversary of her iconic 'Dangerous Woman' album on Wednesday (May 6) by dropping a rehearsal clip of herself performing the 2016 title track — and honestly, it's giving us everything. Ariana hasn't performed 'Dangerous Woman' live since wrapping up the Sweetener World Tour back in 2019, so this is a pretty major deal for anyone who's been clinging to that era like it was released yesterday.
The timing couldn't be more perfect. The Eternal Sunshine Tour kicks off June 6 at Oakland's arena, and Ariana gave fans a taste of what's coming by sharing the rehearsal footage on Instagram with a caption that's equal parts nostalgic and hype-building: 'Our first time running this song since swt ♡ happy ten years of dangerous woman, happy one month til tour, happy petal preorder ꕤ˚ see you in a month i love you so much.' The energy is immaculate, the vocals are clearly intact, and we're already seeing fan reaction flood social media with that signature Ariana stan devotion.
The response has been absolutely electric. One fan went viral declaring 'DANGEROUS WOMAN ON THE SETLIST WE WON,' while another chimed in with pure nostalgia: 'Omg the nostalgia one of my favorites ever!' When an artist can still mobilize this kind of reaction to a decade-old deep cut, you know they've built something special with their audience. This isn't just fan service — it's Ariana proving she's about to deliver a career-spanning show that hits every emotional note her listeners have grown up with.
For those who need the full context: Dangerous Woman arrived on May 20, 2016, and immediately made waves by debuting at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 with 175,000 total album units according to Nielsen Music (now Luminate). The title track itself climbed to No. 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 and snagged a Grammy nomination for Best Pop Solo Performance at the 2017 awards. That's not just nostalgia — that's bonafide pop culture impact that still resonates a decade later.
Now add this layer: Ariana is also gearing up for her first major tour in six years, fresh off Oscar nominations for Wicked and with new album Petal dropping July 31 as the follow-up to Eternal Sunshine (which topped the Billboard 200 and produced two Hot 100 No. 1 hits with 'Yes, And?' and 'We Can't Be Friends (Wait for Your Love)'). The tour will hit Los Angeles, Atlanta, Chicago, Montreal, NYC and more North American cities before closing out with 10 shows at London's O2 Arena in September. That's a massive undertaking, and this rehearsal clip is just the opening salvo of what promises to be one of the most anticipated pop tours of the year.
