Ariana Grande makes her first TV appearance since stepping back from the public eye, joining Ben Stiller and Robert De Niro on NBC’s The Tonight Show. The trio take part in show segments that include games and a musical performance, with Grande discussing her work on the upcoming film and sharing memories from the set.
Across outlets, the coverage centers on the surprise timing of her return and the promotional push for the holiday movie, described as a sequel to 2010’s Little Fockers. Deadline and Billboard frame the appearance as a guest spot tied closely to Jimmy Fallon’s monologue and the start of holiday-season programming. Times of India adds context about Grande’s earlier decision to pause public appearances following her Eternal Sunshine tour.