The pop star recently announced she would be taking a break from public life.
From The Times
August 5, 2026

Ariana Grande has long been the subject of public scrutiny. After years of pushing back on comments about her weight, she announced she would be taking a break from public life.

Ariana Grande in a black dress with photographers behind her.

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The move has prompted debate over diet culture, privacy and the fixation on celebrities’ bodies. →

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