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Ariana Grande on decision to withdraw from the public eye: 'Not a reactive or impulsive thing'

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Ariana Grande on decision to withdraw from the public eye: 'Not a reactive or impulsive thing'
Channel NewsAsia
Channel NewsAsia37 mins ago
Ariana Grande on decision to withdraw from the public eye: 'Not a reactive or impulsive thing'
While on stage at Chicago’s United Center, Grande told her fans that “things can get a little blown out of proportion”, and that her decision to take a break from public life was one she had "quietly made a long time ago”, rather than a “reactive or impulsive thing”.
New York Post
New York Post3 hrs ago
Ariana Grande’s plans for hiatus revealed after decision to step away from spotlight
The singer's rep revealed on Sunday that she will be stepping back from public-facing work once her “Eternal Sunshine” tour concludes on Sept. 1.
CBC News
CBC News4 hrs ago
Ariana Grande takes a break amid intense public scrutiny and focus on body image
Ariana Grande spoke directly to her fans at a Chicago concert on Monday about her decision to step back from the public eye. Over the weekend, a representative for Grande, 33, released a statement saying that "Ariana will be taking a step back from visibility after she completes the Eternal Sunshine Tour." Scrutiny of
Ariana Grande’s Decision to Withdraw From ‘Sunday in the Park’ Came as Surprise to Key Production Members
People involved with the London musical were given just hours to prepare their own statement following Grande's announcement, according to a source familiar with the matter.
Review: Ariana Grande opens up about 'endless, ongoing public scrutiny’ at United Center kickoff
Ariana Grande probably wishes she could just wave a wand and make the whole public discourse about her disappear. But the renewed focus on her image — especially the last few days — has been quite wicked, and the singer addressed it Monday night at the United Center. “Is it OK if we get a little real tonight, is that O
USA Today
USA Today7 hrs ago
Ariana Grande speaks out on decision to step back from public eye
Ariana Grande speaks out on decision to step back from public eye  USA Today
Ariana Grande on decision to withdraw from the public eye: 'Not a reactive or impulsive thing'
Ariana Grande addressed fans during her Chicago concert Monday night, clarifying her upcoming break from the public eye
Ariana Grande on decision to withdraw from the public eye: 'Not a reactive or impulsive thing'
Ariana Grande addressed fans during her Chicago concert Monday night, clarifying her upcoming break from the public eye
AP News
AP News8 hrs ago
Ariana Grande on decision to withdraw from the public eye: 'Not a reactive or impulsive thing'
Ariana Grande on decision to withdraw from the public eye: 'Not a reactive or impulsive thing'  AP News
Pop Star Speaks Out After Announcing Bombshell Public Life Break
Frazer Harrison / WireImage Ariana Grande shed light on her decision to step away from the public. The 33-year-old paused her performance during her Eternal Sunshine Tour at the United Center in Chicago on Monday, Aug. 3, to address fans directly. “Is it OK if we get a little real tonight? Is that OK?” Grande said, acc
Forbes
Forbes10 hrs ago
Ariana Grande Says Her Upcoming Break Is Not ‘Impulsive’ Or Due To ‘Negativity’
Ariana Grande Says Her Upcoming Break Is Not ‘Impulsive’ Or Due To ‘Negativity’  Forbes
CTV News
CTV News10 hrs ago
Ariana Grande says her decision to step back is not ‘reactive or impulsive’
Singer Ariana Grande has reassured fans that her decision to step back from the spotlight “was not a reactive or impulsive thing.”
CNN
CNN11 hrs ago
Ariana Grande says career break decision was made ‘long ago’ - edition.cnn.com
Ariana Grande says career break decision was made ‘long ago’  edition.cnn.com
PinkNews
PinkNews13 hrs ago
Ariana Grande tells fans ‘boundaries need to be set’ as she steps back from public life
Ariana Grande has spoken publicly for the first time since the announcement that she will be stepping away from the public eye following the conclusion of her current tour. The “Petal” singer, 33, addressed fans directly in during her lateat Eternal Sunshine Tour show in Chicago on Monday night (3 August), just hour af
Ariana Grande expands on decision to ‘step back from visibility’, telling fans it was ‘not reactive or impulsive’
Singer and actor, whose world tour ends next month, told audience in Chicago that she had been quietly planning the move for a long time Ariana Grande has expanded upon her recent decision to take “a step back from visibility” when her tour ends next month, as a result of what a spokesperson called “endless, ongoing pu
The Sun
The Sun15 hrs ago
Ariana Grande stops concert and addresses fan concern after announcing ‘public break’ amid scrutiny
ARIANA Grande stopped her concert in Chicago last night to address her fans after it was revealed she’ll take a step back from public life after her current tour.  The 33-year-old is halfway through her Eternal Sunshine world tour and her reps confirmed this week a “much-deserved” break when it wraps in September.  Dur
indy100
indy10015 hrs ago
Ariana Grande speaks out following news she's taking 'step back' from public life
Ariana Grande has spoken out since it was announced she will be “taking a step back from visibility” after she finishes her Eternal Sunshine tour next month.
RTÉ News
RTÉ News16 hrs ago
Ariana Grande's decision to step back 'not impulsive'
Ariana Grande has said her decision to take a break from the spotlight was "not a reactive or impulsive thing" and had been planned for a long time.
Rappler
Rappler16 hrs ago
Ariana Grande to step away from public eye — report
Grande has also withdrawn from a planned revival of Stephen Sondheim's 'Sunday in the Park with George,' which is due to open at London's Barbican Centre in summer 2027
Ariana Grande: Decision to step back from spotlight not an impulsive thing
The singer has broken her silence on her decision to take a break from the public eye.
Irish News
Irish News16 hrs ago
Ariana Grande: Decision to step back from spotlight not an impulsive thing
The singer has broken her silence on her decision to take a break from the public eye.
Ariana Grande says decision to step back 'was not reactive or impulsive'
The star told fans at her Chicago show on Monday that "boundaries need to be set".
Rolling Stone
Rolling Stone19 hrs ago
Ariana Grande Pauses Show to Address Break From Public Eye: ‘I Wanted to Speak to My Fans Directly’
A rep previously said that the singer will be taking a “step back” following her tour
Deadline
Deadline20 hrs ago
Ariana Grande Says Upcoming Break Was “Not A Reactive Or Impulsive Thing” & Something Planned Although “Boundaries, They Need To Be Set”
Ariana Grande is making it clear that her upcoming break was not a reaction to anything and was planned in advance. During a performance at the United Center in Chicago on Monday night, Grande took a moment to address the audience and speculation around her persona. “So basically, the announcement that was made yesterd
CBS News
CBS News23 hrs ago
Ariana Grande to step out of public eye amid "scrutiny," drops out of London musical
A representative for pop star Ariana Grande says the singer is planning to step out of the public eye after wrapping her ongoing Eternal Sunshine Tour amid "endless, ongoing public scrutiny." Grande has also dropped out of the London-based musical "Sunday in the Park with George," which is set to open next year.
NBC News
NBC News1 days ago
Ariana Grande to step back from public life following scrutiny
Ariana Grande plans to step away from the public eye following scrutiny, the singer’s representative said, as discussion swirls around her health. Her break from the spotlight has sparked fresh debate over body commentary. NBC News' Chloe Melas reports.
Toronto Star
Toronto Star1 days ago
Ariana Grande withdraws from London musical and will take a break from the public eye
Ariana Grande withdraws from London musical and will take a break from the public eye  Toronto Star
Vanity Fair
Vanity Fair1 days ago
Ariana Grande to Step Back From the Spotlight Due to “Public Scrutiny”
Grande has dropped out of the upcoming production of Sunday in the Park With George and will take “a step back from visibility after she completes the Eternal Sunshine Tour.”
Global News
Global News1 days ago
Ariana Grande pulls out of West End musical, to take break from public eye
A representative for Grande told People magazine that the 33-year-old singer “will be taking a step back from visibility after she completes the Eternal Sunshine Tour.”
PBS NewsHour
PBS NewsHour1 days ago
Ariana Grande withdraws from London musical and 'will be taking a step back' from the public eye
Grande was set to star alongside Jonathan Bailey in "Sunday in the Park With George" at the Barbican theater in 2027.
The Oregonian
The Oregonian1 days ago
Ariana Grande’s rep cites ‘endless public scrutiny’ as singer plans break
Ariana Grande will step away from public-facing work after her tour concludes, with her representative citing years of "endless public scrutiny" behind the decision.
The Mirror
The Mirror1 days ago
Ariana Grande leans on ex she 'really trusts' as she steps back from public life
Ariana Grande has told fans she is taking some time away after her tour after public scrutiny - but there's one familiar face she is seeking support from as she has a break
The Daily Wire
The Daily Wire1 days ago
Ariana Grande Is Wasting Away — And Still Blaming You For Noticing
Celebrities tend to balk at the idea that they might be seen as role models. Female pop stars who grew up with their fans, think Miley Cyrus, are particularly offended by the concept that the way they live might meaningfully influence someone else. But not Ariana Grande. The 33-year-old singer and actress, who made a .
Breitbart
Breitbart1 days ago
Ariana Grande Stepping Out of the Spotlight After 'Ongoing Public Scrutiny' Over Her Appearance
Pop star Ariana Grande will be stepping away from the spotlight for a while due to what her representative described as "ongoing public scrutiny."
Marca
Marca1 days ago
Concerns over Ariana Grande’s health: She withdraws from the West End, and rumors are swirling
Concerns over Ariana Grande’s health: She withdraws from the West End, and rumors are swirling  MARCA
MarketWatch
MarketWatch1 days ago
Private credit has dodged public scrutiny for too long — and regulators need to step in
State regulators should mandate public disclosure of ratings of private credit.
Dawn
Dawn1 days ago
Ariana Grande stepping away from public eye amid 'endless, ongoing public scrutiny' - Dawn Images
Ariana Grande stepping away from public eye amid 'endless, ongoing public scrutiny'  Dawn Images
Daily Star
Daily Star1 days ago
Ariana Grande stepping away from public life as representative drops statement
Oscar-nominated actress and pop star Ariana Grande will no longer be starring in an upcoming musical in London, with her representative releasing a statement
Ariana Grande pulls out of London musical to take a break from public scrutiny
The singer was due to reunite with her Wicked co-star Jonathan Bailey in the show
TheJournal.ie
TheJournal.ie1 days ago
Ariana Grande pulls out of West End musical to 'step back' from public eye
Grande was due to star in a production of Sunday in the Park with George alongside Jonathan Bailey.
Euronews
Euronews1 days ago
Ariana Grande to take 'step back from visibility' due to 'endless' public scrutiny
Ariana Grande has announced she will step back from public-facing engagements after finishing her current tour, citing concerns about "endless, ongoing public scrutiny". There has been renewed public commentary surrounding Grande’s physical appearance following the release of her new album.
Liverpool Echo
Liverpool Echo1 days ago
Ariana Grande 'taking a step back' from public life to escape 'endless' scrutiny
Ariana Grande's representative confirmed she will step back from public life after completing her Eternal Sunshine Tour
Ariana Grande to take break from public life amid 'ongoing scrutiny'
Pop star Ariana Grande is taking a step back from "public visibility" after completing her current tour, and intense and "ongoing public scrutiny" over her appearance, her representatives have told People. The Butterfly Foundation tells ABC News why this is important to acknowledge.
Sky News
Sky News1 days ago
Ariana Grande takes a 'step back' amid 'endless' public scrutiny
Ariana Grande has announced she is stepping back from public-facing engagements, citing concerns about "endless, ongoing public scrutiny".
Stuff
Stuff2 days ago
Ariana Grande to take a ‘step back’ from public life due to ‘ongoing public scrutiny’
Pop star will step away from the public eye after completing her Eternal Sunshine world tour next month
GB News
GB News2 days ago
Ariana Grande pulls out of UK musical over 'endless scrutiny' in 'step back' from public life
Ariana Grande pulls out of UK musical over 'endless scrutiny' in 'step back' from public life  GB News
NYT Arts
NYT Arts2 days ago
Ariana Grande to Step Away From Public Life After Tour Concludes
Grande “will be taking a step back from visibility” after her Eternal Sunshine Tour concludes next month, a spokeswoman for the singer said on Sunday.
The Age
The Age2 days ago
Ariana Grande ditches West End debut over ‘public scrutiny’ amid weight loss concerns
The Wicked star dropped a new music video over the weekend – and the singer’s appearance is worrying her fans.
Ariana Grande ditches West End debut over ‘public scrutiny’ amid weight loss concerns
The Wicked star dropped a new music video over the weekend – and the singer’s appearance is worrying her fans.
LBC News
LBC News2 days ago
Ariana Grande ‘taking a step back’ from public amid ‘endless scrutiny’ - as she pulls out of London musical production - lbc.co.uk
Ariana Grande ‘taking a step back’ from public amid ‘endless scrutiny’ - as she pulls out of London musical production  lbc.co.uk
Billboard
Billboard2 days ago
Ariana Grande Taking a Break After Tour Amid Ongoing Public Scrutiny
The star will no longer be appearing in the West End revival of Stephen Sondheim’s Sunday in the Park With George.
HuffPost
HuffPost2 days ago
Ariana Grande Will Take A Break After Tour And 'Endless, Ongoing Public Scrutiny'
Ariana Grande Will Take A Break After Tour And 'Endless, Ongoing Public Scrutiny'  HuffPost
Variety
Variety🏁 first to report2 days ago
Ariana Grande to Take ‘Step Back From Visibility’  After Tour Ends Amid ‘Public Scrutiny,’ Drops Out of ‘Sunday in the Park With George’ Musical
Ariana Grande is stepping out of the spotlight for an extended break after she wraps her Eternal Sunshine Tour, a rep for the actress and pop star told People. The rep’s statement cited “ongoing public scrutiny” as one of the reasons for the pause. “Ariana will be taking a step back from visibility after she…