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Ariana Grande ends Eternal Sunshine tour in London
BBC News··2 Sept
Ariana Grande wrapped up her Eternal Sunshine tour in London on Tuesday and prepared to step back from public life. Last month she announced a break from future public appearances after months of speculation about her health. The step-back includes withdrawing from Sunday in the Park with George at London's Barbican next summer. Co-star Jonathan Bailey also pulled out Tuesday.
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What It Means For You
- Fans who planned to see Grande at the Barbican next summer will not see her in that production.
- Grande thanked fans at the London show, calling the tour one of the most beautiful experiences of her life.
- She was occasionally close to tears during One Last Time, linked to the 2017 Manchester attack.
What's Happening
- Grande performed in knee-high platform boots after a foot injury replaced her stilettos.
- Her voice faltered briefly during Nowhere, Nobody before she regained composure.
- She announced her hiatus shortly after releasing the music video for Petal.
Why Grande Is Stepping Back
- Grande said boundaries need to be set in announcing the break from public appearances.
- Months of intense speculation had focused on her health and appearance.
- On stage she showed no signs of fragility aside from the foot injury.
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