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Updated · Yahoo! Voices · Aug 9
Frankie Grande Backs Ariana Grande's Sept. 1 Hiatus After 41-Stop Tour
Updated
Updated · Yahoo! Voices · Aug 9

Frankie Grande Backs Ariana Grande's Sept. 1 Hiatus After 41-Stop Tour

3 articles · Updated · Yahoo! Voices · Aug 9

Summary

  • Frankie Grande publicly endorsed Ariana Grande’s planned break from the spotlight, posting an Instagram tribute after attending her Aug. 6 Chicago tour stop.
  • Ariana’s team said the hiatus will begin after the Eternal Sunshine Tour ends Sept. 1, framing it as a needed break from public-facing work and ongoing scrutiny.
  • Ariana told fans in Chicago the decision was made long ago, not as a reaction to online negativity, and said setting boundaries can coexist with loving the tour.
  • The pause follows renewed concern over her health and appearance during the Petal album cycle, even as her representative said the 41-stop tour has been a joyful experience for her.

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