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Grande Hits Sixth UK #1, Invites Chemo Fan, Skips AHS

8/7/2026

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Grande Invites Fan

Ariana Grande’s “Petal” album earned her sixth straight U.K. No. 1 on Aug. 7, continuing a streak that began in 2016.
The Eternal Sunshine Tour will close with ten shows at London’s O2 Arena from Aug. 15 through Sept. 1.
Grande’s team invited superfan Jess Potter, who is undergoing chemotherapy, and her husband to two London concerts after a TikTok of his home-made performance went viral.

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Grande Skips AHS

Ariana Grande was cast for American Horror Story season 13 but left because the shoot clashed with her Eternal Sunshine Tour.
Ryan Murphy plans to keep the character for a later season when Grande's schedule permits.
American Horror Story season 13 will premiere on September 24 on FX and Hulu without Grande.
West End producers will recast Grande's role in Sunday in the Park with George while praising her decision.

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Grande Invites Fan

Ariana Grande’s “Petal” album earned her sixth straight U.K. No. 1 on Aug. 7, continuing a streak that began in 2016.
The Eternal Sunshine Tour will close with ten shows at London’s O2 Arena from Aug. 15 through Sept. 1.
Grande’s team invited superfan Jess Potter, who is undergoing chemotherapy, and her husband to two London concerts after a TikTok of his home-made performance went viral.

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