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Ariana Grande Announces Hiatus, Sues Over Stolen Music

8/7/2026

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Ariana Grande Hiatus

Ariana Grande announced she will step back from work after her Eternal Sunshine Tour ends on September 1, 2026.
She told fans at a Chicago concert on August 3, 2026 that the break was pre-planned and thoughtful.
Her team said the break responds to invasive commentary about her body and health.
She withdrew from the West End revival of “Sunday in the Park with George” slated for 2027.

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Grande Lawsuit

Ariana Grande sued over 100 unnamed defendants in Los Angeles, alleging they stole and sold her unreleased music and private photos on the dark web.
She released her eighth album, Petal, on July 31, 2026 through Babydoll Music and Republic Records, two days before announcing a hiatus.
Empire Street Productions said the Sunday in the Park with George revival will proceed in summer 2027 with a new cast after Grande’s exit.

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Ariana Grande Hiatus

Ariana Grande announced she will step back from work after her Eternal Sunshine Tour ends on September 1, 2026.
She told fans at a Chicago concert on August 3, 2026 that the break was pre-planned and thoughtful.
Her team said the break responds to invasive commentary about her body and health.
She withdrew from the West End revival of “Sunday in the Park with George” slated for 2027.

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