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Ariana Grande to step back from public appearances after tour

Ariana's appearance has come under scrutiny in recent months, especially following the release of her new music video, Petal

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Ariana's appearance has come under scrutiny in recent months, especially following the release of her new music video, Petal. In her song petal, Grande sings that she keeps “trying on different boys for size; If this is my curse, I’ll let it ride”. However, this very song may have dropped the biggest hint about her plans to take a break from “visibility”.

Furthermore, In January, Ariana admitted that it would be 'healthy' for her to take a career break. A source close to Ariana's camp confirmed to the Daily Mail at the time though that 'there's no doubt she's still doing it'.

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Ariana's appearance has come under scrutiny in recent months, especially following the release of her new music video, Petal.
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In her song petal, Grande sings that she keeps “trying on different boys for size; If this is my curse, I’ll let it ride”.
according to Evening Standard
However, this very song may have dropped the biggest hint about her plans to take a break from “visibility”.
according to Evening Standard
In January, Ariana admitted that it would be 'healthy' for her to take a career break.
according to Daily Mail +1
A source close to Ariana's camp confirmed to the Daily Mail at the time though that 'there's no doubt she's still doing it'.
according to Daily Mail +1

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Ariana's appearance has come under scrutiny in recent months, especially following the release of her new music video, Petal.
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