Particle.news
Download on the App Store

Ariana Grande to Step Back From Public Life After Tour

Her team cited "endless, ongoing public scrutiny" about her appearance and said the break will begin after the Eternal Sunshine Tour ends on Sept. 1.

Overview

  • Her representative told People on Sunday that Grande will "take a step back from visibility" once she finishes the Eternal Sunshine Tour.
  • Empire Street Productions confirmed she has withdrawn from the West End revival of Sunday in the Park with George and said the show will continue with a recast.
  • The Eternal Sunshine Tour concludes with a 10-show residency at London’s O2 Arena, with the final date set for Sept. 1.
  • The statement gave scrutiny of her public appearances as the reason for the break but did not disclose any medical diagnosis or say how long she will be away; an unnamed source told outlets she has been performing the physically demanding tour "healthily and successfully."
  • The announcement follows renewed public discussion of Grande’s appearance after the Petal video release, a development that has intensified debate about body-shaming and could affect promotion plans for her upcoming film and stage projects.