News · 4 August 2026

Ariana Grande tells Chicago fans her career break was planned

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Ariana Grande told concertgoers in Chicago on Monday that her upcoming career break was carefully planned in advance. Her publicist previously revealed the pop star will step back from the public eye once her current tour finishes in September. The break also means she has pulled out of a London theatre production scheduled for next year.

By BriefTea Editorial · 4 August 2026 at 12:08

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