Ariana Grande plans public break after tour, citing pressure and need for rest

Pop superstar Ariana Grande is planning to step back from public appearances after her current concert tour concludes next month, a decision she stated was carefully considered and not a reaction to recent events. The singer explained that the continuous pressure and intense public scrutiny of her personal life have led her to seek a period of rest.

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The announcement I made yesterday is not a reactive decision or an emotional one. I have been quietly planning this for a long time.

During the first of her three Chicago concerts, Grande read a prepared statement to her fans. "The announcement I made yesterday is not a reactive decision or an emotional one. I have been quietly planning this for a long time," she said. This decision also includes withdrawing from Stephen Sondheim's musical "Sunday in the Park with George," which was scheduled for next summer in London, where she was expected to co-star with Jonathan Bailey.

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I hear there are concerns about my physical well-being, and I'm not doing well, but that is not the case. We need to set boundaries. As humans, we need time to rest.

Grande's statement is also believed to address public concerns regarding her physical appearance, which have resurfaced following the release of the music video for "Petal," the lead single from her new album. The video has drawn attention, with an Instagram community note directing individuals experiencing eating disorders to resources. "I hear there are concerns about my physical well-being, and I'm not doing well, but that is not the case. We need to set boundaries. As humans, we need time to rest," she stated.

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Whatever voices or comments are out there, they cannot change my reality or mean more than the love we share.

She asserted that the decision was made calmly and with confidence. "Whatever voices or comments are out there, they cannot change my reality or mean more than the love we share," Grande added. Her new album reportedly explores her frustrations with societal pressures and expectations, with the "Petal" music video symbolically depicting her overcoming critics. Grande expressed a desire to focus on her connection with fans, stating, "I love you all. This is what I've always wanted. The rest, all the comments and opinions, are no longer a burden I need to carry."

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I love you all. This is what I've always wanted. The rest, all the comments and opinions, are no longer a burden I need to carry.