Ariana Grande released a new song titled "Yes, and?" which seemingly addresses the criticism she has received about her relationship with actor Ethan Slater. The lyrics of the song suggest that Grande doesn't care about the opinions of others and asks why they are so interested in her personal life. Social media users had mixed reactions to the song, with some finding it embarrassing that she would address the situation, while others praised her for not caring about negative comments. Grande and Slater started dating in 2022 after meeting on the set of the film adaptation of "Wicked." They both recently went through divorces, with Grande splitting from her husband Dalton Gomez and Slater divorcing his wife Lilly Jay.

Grande's last studio album was released in 2020, and she has since been featured on other artists' songs. She will be playing the role of Glinda the Good Witch in the upcoming film adaptation of "Wicked," while Slater will be portraying the Munchkin named Boq. The first part of the movie will be released in November and also stars Jonathan Bailey, Cynthia Erivo, and Jonathan Goldblum.

In a recent Instagram story, Grande addressed the assumptions and misunderstandings about her following her divorce. She expressed pride, joy, and love while feeling misunderstood by people who don't know her. She also mentioned feeling supported and protected by her loved ones and fans.

Overall, Grande described the past year as transformative, challenging, and special.