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Ariana Grande to step back from public life after world tour

Pop star Ariana Grande plans to withdraw from public view following the completion of her Eternal Sunshine world tour next month.

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Ariana Grande has announced she will take a step back from public life after finishing her Eternal Sunshine world tour next month. The decision comes amid intense online scrutiny and speculation about her health and appearance, fuelled by commentary surrounding the release of her new album Petal. The singer cited ongoing public scrutiny as the reason for her withdrawal from the public eye.

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Ariana Grande to take a ‘step back’ from public life due to ‘ongoing public scrutiny’

Pop star will step away from the public eye after completing her Eternal Sunshine world tour next month

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1News

Ariana Grande to 'step back from visibility' amid intense scrutiny

Attention has swelled around the singer, fuelling rampant speculation online about her health and appearance.

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1News

Ariana Grande sets off talk about body and beauty standards – again

The singer says she's stepping back from public life after the release of her new album, Petal, reignited commentary about her thin appearance.

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