Ariana Grande cancels London musical project, withdraws from public eye

Published Aug 3, 06:00 AM UTC

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Pop star Ariana Grande, 33, is withdrawing from the public eye and has cancelled her planned participation in the musical 'Sunday in the Park with George' at London's Barbican Theatre, scheduled for summer 2027. Her management confirmed the decision, stating she needs a 'well-deserved break' from public appearances after her 'Eternal Sunshine' tour ends on September 1. The move comes amid ongoing public debate and speculation about her health following noticeable weight loss, which Grande has previously criticized as 'body shaming.' Fans and critics expressed concerns after she appeared very thin in a music video for her new album 'Petal.' Grande, who was nominated for an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for 'Wicked,' has faced intense public scrutiny. The article also notes the tragic 2017 Manchester bombing after one of her concerts, which killed 22 people.

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Original headline: Sängerin Ariana Grande zieht sich vorerst aus der Öffentlichkeit zurück

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