Ariana Grande pulls out of musical as online debate over her body grows

NZ Herald2 Aug, 2026 11:51 PM3 mins to read‌NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Monday, August 3, 2026.

NZ First announces new childbirth funding policy. Act announces new classroom controlling policy. Video / NZ HeraldPop star Ariana Grande will step back from public life after her world tour ends next month, amid public scrutiny of her appearance and weight.

In a statement issued on Sunday to People Magazine, a representative for Grande, 33, said she would be “taking a step back from visibility” once

Ariana Grande pulls out of musical as online debate over her body grows

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