Ariana Grande Steps Back After Tour, Plans Film Promotion

Ariana Grande is stepping back from public-facing work and appearances after completing her Eternal Sunshine tour, while spending time in Los Angeles with Ricky Alvarez, according to reports. Her representative said the break follows ongoing public scrutiny; an unnamed source described Grande as happy and keeping a low profile. Her plans beyond reported promotion for an upcoming film have not been confirmed. The tour concluded in London on September 1, according to one account. Reports differ on how to count its dates: some describe 41 performances before a separate 10-show London run, while another says the 10 London shows brought the total to 41. The available information does not resolve the discrepancy. In a statement issued before the tour ended, Grande’s representative said she would take a break from public-facing work and appearances after completing it. The representative said Grande hoped to finish the tour healthily and happily, and cited what they described as ongoing public scrutiny. The statement did not specify how long the break would last or define its full scope.