Ariana Grande To Take Extended Break After Eternal Sunshine Tour

Pop sensation Ariana Grande has announced plans to take an extended hiatus from the public eye after the conclusion of her Eternal Sunshine Tour, according to a representative. The representative noted that the decision for the break was influenced by "ongoing public scrutiny".

"She intends to conclude the tour on a happy and healthy note and thereafter take a much-needed rest from public work and appearances," revealed Grande’s representative. “This tour has been a wonderful journey for her. She absolutely adores her fans and has immensely enjoyed every bit of this tour.”

In addition, it was recorded that Grande has withdrawn from Stephen Sondheim's West End revival of “Sunday in the Park With George.” Initially, she was lined up to perform alongside Jonathan Bailey in the play.

The Eternal Sunshine Tour concludes on September 1. However, Grande still has commitments for the upcoming film "Focker-in-Law", with Robert De Niro and Ben Stiller. The film, ready to release the day before Thanksgiving, is anticipated to be a holiday hit for Universal – and will most likely demand a grand promotional tour and numerous public appearances.

Universal is yet to comment on whether Grande's decision would disrupt the film's press tour. The "public scrutiny" cited by the representative might be related to numerous factors. Grande, a celebrated figure, has witnessed undue criticism related to her physical appearance online in recent years. Her fans raised their concerns post the release of her "Petal" music video, which revealed her noticeable weight loss.

Ariana, a former child actor, rose to the zenith of Hollywood with the “Wicked” movie released in 2024. The movie received Oscar nominations and won awards for best costume and production design. Grande and her co-star Cynthia Erivo took part in a worldwide press tour to promote this musical film and its sequel, “Wicked: For Good.”