Ariana Grande pulls out of London musical over "endless, ongoing public scrutiny" - CBS News
Singer Ariana Grande has withdrawn from a planned London stage musical to take a break from the public eye. The decision follows years of intense public scrutiny regarding her personal life and physical appearance.
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The story highlights the growing trend of celebrities stepping back from public life due to the mental health impacts of digital-age scrutiny.
Ariana Grande has pulled out of an upcoming stage musical in London, producers said, and plans to withdraw from the public eye for a break from the intense scrutiny she has been facing. Grande had been due to star alongside her "Wicked" co-star Jonathan Bailey in a production of Stephen Sondheim's "Sunday in the Park with George" at the Barbican Centre in 2027. Empire Street Productions said Sunday that Grande will no longer be part of the production. "We know this cannot have been an easy decision, and she makes it with our complete understanding and support," the company said. It said the production will open next summer as planned, with casting to be announced "in due course." 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."
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