Ariana Grande Addresses Chicago Fans on Decision to 'Step Back'
- Singer Ariana Grande announced she will step back from public life following the conclusion of her Eternal Sunshine Tour, with a representative telling People the 33-year-old plans a "much-deserved break" from public-facing work.
- Rampant online speculation about Grande's appearance and her recent breakup from Wicked co-star Ethan Slater have intensified in recent months, following the release of her eighth studio album, Petal, last week.
- At Chicago's United Center on Monday, Grande told fans her decision was "quietly made a long time ago" rather than "reactive," emphasizing that "multiple things can be true at the same time."
- Withdrawing from professional commitments, Grande exited her starring role in the West End revival of Stephen Sondheim's Sunday in the Park With George, set to debut at the Barbican theater in 2027.
- The Eternal Sunshine tour concludes on Sept. 1 in London following a 10-night residency at the O2 Arena, an experience Grande describes as the "greatest experience of my professional and creative life.
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Singer and actress Ariana Grande has once again become the target of numerous comments about her appearance in recent weeks, which were once again stirred up by her new music video. Many fans are coming to her defense, including a rather unexpected defender - presenter Piers Morgan, otherwise known for his harsh criticism. This time, he directed them at the public.
This was supposed to mark her grand return to music. After a long hiatus devoted to film, pop megastar Ariana Grande released her sixth album, Petal, on July 31, 2026. In this album, the singer explores a darker world and denounces the pressures, particularly those related to body image, that she says she has faced since her teenage years in the spotlight. But this release has been overshadowed by concerns about her physical appearance.
Ariana Grande spoke, at a concert this week, about the decision to take a break in her career. I heard that my fans are worried that negativity is hurting me, but that's not what's going on.
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