Ariana Grande Addresses Tour Break, Calls It Planned and Meditated
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Singer Ariana Grande stated her decision to take a break after her tour was planned and not impulsive.
- She addressed concerns about her health and public scrutiny during a concert in Chicago.
- Grande emphasized that the break is for personal well-being and to set boundaries.
Ariana Grande has broken her silence regarding her decision to take a hiatus after her tour, assuring fans it was a deliberate and long-planned move. During her latest concert in Chicago, the American singer stated that the break was "not reactive or impulsive" and had been "silently planned and prepared for a long time."
The announcement that was made was not reactive or impulsive. It is something that had been silently planned and prepared for a long time, and it is a decision that I made thoughtfully and with full awareness.
Grande's statement comes amid a flurry of public comments about her health and appearance. A representative for the artist had previously told People magazine that Grande would be stepping away from the spotlight following "The Eternal Sunshine Tour" due to "constant public scrutiny."
Many things can be true at the same time: Yes, boundaries need to be set. Human beings sometimes need a breather too.
Her recent album, "Petal," and its music video have intensified online discussions, with many speculating about her well-being. However, Grande reassured her audience that negativity would not overshadow her experiences. "Many things can be true at the same time: Yes, boundaries need to be set. Human beings sometimes need a breather too," she explained, drawing cheers from the crowd.
I wanted to share this because I heard my fans were worried that the negativity was ruining things for me, but I have to say that it couldn't be further from the truth.
Grande described the tour as "the most healing, beautiful, enriching, magnificent, and special experience of my professional and creative life." She also confirmed she will not participate in the upcoming West End production of "Sunday in the Park with George," a decision that reflects her commitment to personal well-being and setting boundaries.
This tour has been the most healing, beautiful, enriching, magnificent, and special experience of my life.
Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.