Ariana Grande's decision to step back 'not impulsive'
Singer Ariana Grande has announced a planned break from public life following her current tour. She clarified that the decision was thoughtful and long-planned rather than an impulsive reaction to recent media narratives.
Why it matters
High-profile celebrity mental health and career management decisions often influence public discourse on burnout and personal boundaries.
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.
The singer, 33, has announced she will take a break from public life after she wraps up her current tour and has dropped out of the upcoming London revival of the Stephen Sondheim musical Sunday in the Park with George , in which she was due to appear opposite her Wicked co-star Jonathan Bailey.
Appearing on stage in Chicago on Monday night, Grande took a break from singing to address the decision, saying it came from "a thoughtful and empowered place".
Ariana Grande: A timeline of her life in the spotlight
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in