Ariana Grande to step away from public eye

New York [US], August 4: Ariana Grande will step away from the public eye after her current tour ends next month, People magazine ​reported, citing a representative who said the U.S. pop star's "public-facing " had subjected her to "endless, ongoing public scrutiny".
Grande has also withdrawn from a planned revival of Stephen Sondheim's "Sunday in the Park with George", which ​is due to open at London's Barbican Centre in ​summer 2027.
In a statement published on its website, the ⁠arts centre said Grande had decided to step back from ​the production, which is also set to star her "Wicked" co-star Jonathan ​Bailey.
"We know this cannot have been an easy decision, and she makes it with our complete understanding and support," the statement read.
Reuters has contacted Grande's ​representatives for comment.
The reported decision follows years of public speculation ​about Grande's appearance and health, scrutiny that intensified after the July 31 release ⁠her "Petal" music video, which accompanied the launch of the album of the same name.
Source: Fijian Broadcasting Corporation