Ariana Grande Announces New Single “Hate That I Made You Love Me” — And Sunrise Fans Could Hear It Live First

Ariana Grande is officially entering a brand-new era.

The pop superstar has announced her new single, “Hate That I Made You Love Me,” set to drop on May 29, 2026, marking the first official taste of her upcoming eighth studio album, Petal, arriving July 31, 2026.

And for South Florida Arianators, the timing couldn’t be more iconic.

With Ariana scheduled to bring her Eternal Sunshine Tour to Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise on July 2 and July 3, fans are already speculating that they could be among the first to hear the new single performed live.

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Ariana’s New Era Has Officially Begun

Grande shared the announcement with fans across social media, instantly sending the internet into full detective mode.

The singer described “Hate That I Made You Love Me” as:

“one of my favorite songs i’ll ever write.”

That’s a huge statement coming from the artist behind emotional fan-favorites like “ghostin,” “pov,” and “we can’t be friends.”

The track was produced alongside longtime collaborators Max Martin and ILYA, the hitmaking duo behind some of Ariana’s biggest songs including:

• “Into You”
• “No Tears Left to Cry”
• “God Is a Woman”
• “Dangerous Woman”

Basically, expectations are sky-high.

What We Know About Petal

Ariana’s upcoming album Petal is set for release on July 31, 2026, and fans are already calling it one of the most anticipated pop releases of the year.

While Grande hasn’t revealed the full tracklist yet, early teasers suggest the project will lean into a softer, more intimate sound while still delivering the polished pop production fans expect.

The title itself has sparked major conversation online, with many speculating the album could symbolize growth, healing, and personal transformation following the reflective themes of Eternal Sunshine.

Naturally, TikTok is already filled with theories.

Could South Florida Hear It First?

This is where things get really exciting for local fans.

Ariana will perform two nights at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida, on July 2 and July 3, nearly a month before Petal officially drops.

Since “Hate That I Made You Love Me” releases in late May, there’s a very real chance the song could make its live debut during the tour.

And if Ariana follows the classic pop-star rollout formula, fans attending the Sunrise shows could get:

• The first live performance of the single
• Exclusive visuals tied to the new era
• Potential unreleased snippets from Petal
• Surprise setlist changes

Considering South Florida has always shown up big for Ariana — and given her Florida roots — the Amerant dates could end up being major.

The Internet Is Already Obsessed

Within minutes of the announcement, fans flooded social media with reactions.

The title alone has people expecting another emotional anthem, while the Max Martin/ILYA production credits have others hoping for a massive pop banger.

Either way, expectations are through the roof.

And if Ariana calling it “one of my favorite songs i’ll ever write” tells us anything, it’s that she knows this one is special.

Final Thoughts

Ariana Grande’s next era is officially loading, and all signs point to “Hate That I Made You Love Me” becoming the soundtrack of summer.

For South Florida fans, July’s Amerant Bank Arena shows just became even more exciting.

Because if the rumors are right, Sunrise might be one of the first places to experience Ariana’s new era live.

And honestly?

That’s kind of iconic.