Ariana Grande Announces Eighth Album 'Petal'

Ariana Grande is set to release her eighth studio album, "Petal," on July 31. The announcement came via a new Instagram post, revealing the album's striking cover art. The black-and-white portrait, shot by NYC-based photographer Katia Temkin, captures Grande smiling, with her hair framing her face. Temkin was involved in every detail of the packaging design.

Fans can pre-order "Petal" directly from Grande's website, with options including vinyl variants, a CD, a cassette, and digital versions. Merchandise such as hoodies and baby tees are also available. Grande has been teasing the project, working with familiar collaborators like Max Martin and Ilya Salmanzadeh, who have contributed to many of her past hits.

Grande previously hinted at the album's arrival through her fan hotline on the anniversary of her "Eternal Sunshine: Brighter Days Ahead" deluxe LP. A voice message included a playful "counting down the 8s" slip, strongly suggesting new music was imminent. The 'Eternal Sunshine Tour' is scheduled to begin on June 6 in Oakland, California.