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Ariana Grande addresses public hiatus news in 4-minute speech
Los Angeles Times • • general
Key Points:
- Ariana Grande addressed over 20,000 fans during her Chicago concert, clarifying that her decision to step away from the public eye after her Eternal Sunshine tour is a long-planned, thoughtful choice, not a reaction to negativity or online scrutiny.
- She emphasized that setting boundaries and taking breaks is necessary, and reassured fans that her current tour and album "Petal" have been deeply positive and healing experiences.
- Grande expressed her love and gratitude for her fans, stating that their support and the joy of creating art outweigh any negative public commentary.
- The announcement of her hiatus coincided with her withdrawal from the West End revival of "Sunday in the Park With George," and a statement confirmed she plans to end her tour healthily and happily before taking a break from public work.
- The hiatus news followed the release of her album "Petal" and a provocative music video that sparked intense public commentary on her appearance, contributing to ongoing scrutiny.
