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".

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 public scrutiny”. On Monday night during the first show of a three-night run in Chicago, the 33-year-old musician and actor read from notes as she told fans: “The announcement tha...

By Laura Snapes

Ariana Grande Clarifies Upcoming Break and Says It Was Planned in Advance: ‘Boundaries, They Need to Be Set’

Ariana Grande has spoken out about her upcoming break from her professional career after a representative said that she will step out of the public eye following the conclusion of her “Eternal Sunshine” tour in early September. During her first of three performances at Chicago’s United Center on Monday night, Grande paused at the front […]

By Steven J. Horowitz

Ariana Grande Clarifies Why She’s Taking a Step Back From Public Eye After Tour: “Not a Reactive or Impulsive Thing”

A rep for the singer-actress told The Hollywood Reporter on Sunday that Grande "will be taking a step back from visibility after she completes the Eternal Sunshine Tour."

By Carly Thomas

‘Burnout is real and I wanted to do normal stuff, have kids’: Tinie Tempah on his career break and what fired him up for return to music scene

Tinie Tempah reveals why he quit the music business and how his daughters brought him back

By Eddie Rowley

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.

Brandon Flowers Says He’s Considered Quitting Music: ‘How Much Longer do I Want to do This?’

"I think of Mick Jagger and ask myself: What keeps him getting up on that stage?"

By Emily Zemler

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 yesterday was […]

By Armando Tinoco

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

By Reuters

Ariana Grande Addresses Post-Tour Break Onstage: ‘Nothing Has Been Ruined’

The pop star told Chicago fans her decision to step back was "quietly made a long time ago" and not a reaction to public scrutiny.

By Jessica Lynch

Ariana Grande Clarifies Break Was Planned, Says She Needed Boundaries

Ariana Grande is clarifying the reason behind her upcoming break ... saying the decision was made long ago and wasn't an impulsive reaction to recent headlines. The singer addressed fans Monday night during her "Eternal Sunshine Tour" stop at…

By TMZ Staff

Ariana Grande speaks out on break from public eye: “Multiple things can be true at the same time”

The singer told the audience at her show in Chicago that "boundaries need to be set [and] human beings can need a break sometimes" The post Ariana Grande speaks out on break from public eye: “Multiple things can be true at the same time” appeared first on NME.

By Tom Skinner

Ariana Grande Breaks Silence on Plans to Step Back From the Spotlight

Ariana Grande is saying thank u, next to her latest chapter. After the “Thank U, Next” hitmaker’s rep shared that she’ll be taking time away from the public eye following the final stop in...

By Sasha Wayman

Ariana Grande has had enough of body comments, but ‘scrutiny’ will linger

Three years ago, Ariana Grande made a plea for people not to comment about her body.

By Abubakar Ibrahim