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Ariana Grande Spotlight Exit

Ariana Grande is stepping back after intense public scrutiny over her appearance.

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Updated Aug 3, 5:43pm ET

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Ariana Grande will step back from public visibility after completing her Eternal Sunshine Tour, her representative announced. The representative cited “ongoing public scrutiny” and said Grande plans a break from public appearances after finishing the tour. Producers said Grande has withdrawn from an upcoming London stage musical, aligning with the pause in visibility. The announcement follows sustained public discussion of Grande’s appearance during a period that included her first tour in six years, her eighth studio album and promotion for a second Wicked film.

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Cruel Body SpeculationMostly Left

Public talk about Ariana Grande’s body has become irresponsible, invasive, and often cruel. Speculating about a celebrity’s health from appearance alone can do real harm, even when people present it as concern.

CNN
Slate
USA TODAY

Legitimate Health ConcernBalanced

Ariana Grande’s visibly gaunt appearance and withdrawal from public life are fair reasons to worry that something may be wrong. Staying completely silent about possible signs of distress can be dangerous when the concern appears serious.

The American Spectator

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