Love or loathe her, it’s hard to deny Ariana Grande is one of the hardest working women in music.
In September 2018 (amid promotion of her chart-topping album ‘Sweetener’), the Grammy-winner took to press to announce time off from music to “heal” after the highly publicized death of ex-boyfriend Mac Miller (click here to read). That break was short-lived as the ‘Break Free’ singer followed up with the unveiling of new single, ‘thank u, next,’ and its like-titled album just months later.
Now, after spending most of 2019 promoting the project, its singles, the ‘Sweetener’ world tour, and curating the official ‘Charlie’s Angels’ soundtrack (in stores November 1), the 26-year-old believes she’s due for a break…for real this time.
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While promoting her feature on the remix to Lizzo‘s top 20 hit, ‘Good as Hell,’ Grande delivered disappointing news to her followers:
While she didn’t specify the duration of said break, her faithful fans – affectionately called #Arianators – were displeased nonetheless. When quizzed on why, Ariana responded:
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Sources say the break from the limelight doesn’t necessarily mean she’ll be taking it easy. After the ‘Sweetener’ tour ends on December 22, reports have it she’s scheduled to hit the studio to pen tunes for other artists.
Bonus: Unfamiliar with the ‘Good As Hell’ remix? Click here to listen.