Ariana Grande vs. Taylor Swift: Pop Stars Fire Up Rivalry as Fans Aim to Dethrone 'Style' Singer

Ariana Grande's Instagram story featuring a coffee mug and sound mixer has recently stirred up buzz from fans eagerly waiting for new music.

Page Six reported last October that Grande had shifted her focus away from recording to concentrate on the film "Wicked."

Now, it appears she is finally ready to return to the studio.

During SAG-AFTRA's strike, the "Thank U Next" singer paused her music and used the hiatus to focus on creating her seventh album.

Sources have revealed that producer Max Martin has joined her in New York for the project. They have also partnered successfully with songs like "God Is a Woman."

No one knows when to expect new music from Ariana, as the sources noted that she is considering the timeline of "Wicked" and had initially decided that no piece would be made until after its release.

The Grammy winner's latest album "Positions" was an acclaimed success, with the title track soaring to top spot on music charts and extending her record as having the most number one debut singles ever.

Nevertheless, insiders noted that "She works quickly and drops instinctively whenever she feels ready... so who knows?" about any upcoming new music from the artist.

Social Media Reacts But Wants Ariana To Hurry

Much anticipation abounds regarding the follow-up album to Ariana Grande's "Positions" album.

According to Meaww, fans have flooded social media with their enthusiasm, even suggesting a friendly rivalry between her and Taylor Swift for the coveted title of music royalty.

"Has she been gone longer than expected? What could she be up to now?" were some of the questions on X, formerly known as Twitter.

"Looks like our girl is coming back and ready to take on Taylor Swift for the top pop girl title," noted another user.

"She's been gone too long. wonder what she has cooked up. we need to beat taylor swift's numbers," another X user said.

The anticipation was palpable - fans were more than ready for a fresh album from Ariana Grande.

"IT'S ABOUT DAMN TIME to give us something new, Miss Grande!" one fan exclaimed eagerly.

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Taylor Swift's Billboard Music Awards Historical Achievements

While Ariana Grande is on a music hiatus, Taylor Swift had a remarkable night at the 2023 Billboard Music Awards, securing ten additional wins despite being absent due to a performance commitment in Brazil.

With these victories, she now holds 39 BBMAs in her illustrious career, tying with Drake for the most honors. The competition between the "Anti-Hero" singer and Drake extends beyond awards, mirroring their back-and-forth on the Billboard 200 chart, per Forbes.

Taylor clinched the Top Artist award for the third time, matching Drake's record. She further solidified her lead in several categories, securing her sixth win for Top Billboard 200 Artist and fifth win for Top Female Artist.

Additional accolades include Top Hot 100 Songwriter, Top Radio Songs Artist, and Top Song Sales Artist, underscoring Taylor's dominance in the music industry for the year.

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