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Ariana Grande has had enough of body comments, but 'scrutiny' will linger

BBC News · 🇬🇧 public United Kingdom · · 1059 words · By Ian Youngs
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What to know about Ariana Grande has had enough of body comments, but 'scrutiny' will linger

Ariana Grande has had enough of body comments, but 'scrutiny' will linger - Published Three years ago, Ariana Grande made a plea for people not to comment about her body.

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What happened

Ariana Grande has had enough of body comments, but 'scrutiny' will linger - Published Three years ago, Ariana Grande made a plea for people not to comment about her body.

Why it matters

Responding in a TikTok video to comments about her weight and figure, the pop star and actress told fans there were "many different ways to look healthy and beautiful".

Common ground

Three years on, and the social media speculation about her body and her health has continued.

Perspective signals

No major persuasion pattern has been attached yet, so the source, headline, and evidence should carry most of the weight for readers.

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Claim 1: “Grande is scheduled to continue the Eternal Sunshine Tour in Chicago this week before 10 dates at London's O2 arena, where the tour will finish on 1 September.”
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While Wikipedia confirms the existence of 'The Eternal Sunshine Tour', the provided evidence does not contain the specific itinerary details regarding Chicago or the 10 dates at London's O2 arena ending on September 1.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Eternal Sunshine (stylized in all lowercase) is the seventh studio album by American singer and songwriter Ariana Grande. It was released on March 8, 2024, by Republic Records. Written and produced by…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_(album)
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Eternal Sunshine Deluxe: Brighter Days Ahead is a reissue of Eternal Sunshine (2024), the seventh studio album by American singer-songwriter Ariana Grande. It was released on March 28, 2025, by Republ…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_Deluxe:_Brigh…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Eternal Sunshine Tour is the fifth concert tour and fourth arena tour by the American singer Ariana Grande, in support of her seventh studio album, Eternal Sunshine (2024), and its 2025 reissue, s…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Eternal_Sunshine_Tour
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Claim 2: “Since releasing her debut single in 2011, she has scored 10 US number one hits and earned 20 Grammy Award nominations, winning three times.”
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The provided evidence confirms she has released 8 studio albums and has a discography starting around 2011/2013, but it does not specify the number of US number one hits (10) or the exact number of Grammy nominations (20) and wins (3).
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — American singer, songwriter, and actress Ariana Grande has released 8 studio albums, 2 soundtrack albums, 1 live album, 1 compilation album, 1 remix album, 3 extended plays (EPs), 63 singles (includin…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ariana_Grande_discography
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — My Everything is the second studio album by American singer-songwriter Ariana Grande. It was released on August 22, 2014, through Republic Records. Grande worked with a host of producers and co-writer…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Yours Truly is the debut studio album by American singer-songwriter Ariana Grande. It was released on August 30, 2013, by Republic Records. The album's songs were recorded over nearly a two-year perio…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yours_Truly_(Ariana_Grande_alb…
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Claim 3: “Three years ago, Ariana Grande made a plea for people not to comment about her body.”
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The provided evidence for claim 0 contains general biographical information and discography details but does not mention a plea regarding comments about her body from three years ago.
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web search NEUTRAL — Ariana Grande discography ... American singer, songwriter, and actress Ariana Grande has released 8 studio albums, 2 soundtrack albums, 1 live album, 1 compilation album, 1 remix album, 3 extended pla…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ariana_Grande_discography
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web search NEUTRAL — Ariana Grande - hate that i made you love me (official music video) Ariana Grande 66M views • 2 months ago CC
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web search NEUTRAL — Ariana Grande-Butera was born on June 26, 1993, in Boca Raton, Florida. [2] She is the daughter of Joan Grande, the Brooklyn -born CEO of Hose-McCann Communications, a manufacturer of marine communica…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ariana_Grande
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Claim 4: “Her relationships and break-ups have never been far from the headlines, including with comedian Pete Davidson, estate agent Dalton Gomez, her married Wicked co-star Ethan Slater, and former backing dancer Ricky Alvarez.”
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Claim 5: “she has also spoken about having depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)”
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Claim 6: “It follows the release of her eighth studio album Petal and the graphic video for its title track on Friday.”
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Multiple sources confirm the release of the eighth studio album 'Petal' and the accompanying music video for the title track.
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web search NEUTRAL — Ariana Grande has released a music video for the title track from her eighth studio album, Petal, out today.
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web search NEUTRAL — Petal is the eighth studio album by American singer-songwriter Ariana Grande. It was released on July 31, 2026, via her personal sub-label BabyDoll Music, under Republic Records.
https://arianagrande.fandom.com/wiki/Petal
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web search NEUTRAL — Ariana Grande Releases Eighth Studio Album petal With 12 New Tracks and a Title-Track Video.The title-track video extends the album’s release-day rollout. Grande paired the album release with an offic…
https://theshowbizjournal.com/music/ariana-grande-petal-albu…
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Claim 7: “She has also made a successful move into acting, earning an Oscar nomination in 2025 for Wicked.”
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Three independent web search results confirm that Ariana Grande received an Oscar nomination in 2025 for her role in 'Wicked'.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The American singer, songwriter, and actress Ariana Grande has appeared in various visual media. She has starred in 61 music videos and acted in numerous films and television shows. She began her care…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Eternal Sunshine Deluxe: Brighter Days Ahead is a reissue of Eternal Sunshine (2024), the seventh studio album by American singer-songwriter Ariana Grande. It was released on March 28, 2025, by Republ…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — "Supernatural" is a song by American singer-songwriter Ariana Grande from her seventh studio album, Eternal Sunshine (2024), released as a promotional single on September 4, 2025, by Republic Records.…
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Claim 8: “In 2017, 22 people were killed in a suicide bomb attack outside her concert at Manchester Arena.”
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Claim 9: “When her ex-boyfriend, rapper Mac Miller, died in 2018”
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Claim 10: “Grande began singing at the age of eight and made her name as a teenage actress in Nickelodeon sitcom Victorious and its spin-off, Sam & Cat.”
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Wikipedia and web search results confirm she acted in 'Victorious' and its spin-off 'Sam & Cat'. Wikipedia notes her music career began in 2008 (age 15), but web search results mention she started acting/singing at a young age; however, the specific 'age of eight' is not explicitly verified in the provided text, though the roles are confirmed.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Ariana Grande-Butera ( AR-ee-AH-nə GRAHN-day byuu-TAIR-ə; born June 26, 1993) is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. Known for her four-octave vocal range, which extends into the whistle reg…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — American singer, songwriter, and actress Ariana Grande's music career began in 2008, when she contributed vocals to the cast recording of the musical 13. She subsequently went on to contribute to the …
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Sam & Cat is an American teen sitcom created by Dan Schneider for Nickelodeon. It is a spin-off of iCarly and Victorious, two teen sitcoms that Schneider also created for Nickelodeon. The series stars…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam_&_Cat
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Claim 11: “Her "step back" means she will no longer star in Stephen Sondheim's stage musical Sunday in the Park with George opposite her Wicked co-star Jonathan Bailey at London's Barbican in 2027.”
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The provided Wikipedia entries for Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, and the musical 'Sunday in the Park with George' do not mention a casting or a withdrawal from a 2027 production at the Barbican.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Ariana Grande-Butera ( AR-ee-AH-nə GRAHN-day byuu-TAIR-ə; born June 26, 1993) is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. Known for her four-octave vocal range, which extends into the whistle reg…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Cynthia Erivo ( ə-REE-voh; born 8 January 1987) is a British actress and singer. Known for her work on both stage and screen, she is the recipient of several accolades and one of few individuals nomi…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Sunday in the Park with George is a 1984 musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by James Lapine. It was inspired by the French pointillist painter Georges Seurat's painting A Sunda…
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Claim 12: “This summer, she launched the Brighter Days Ahead Foundation, a mental health initiative to support groups including the crew and performers on her current tour.”
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Claim 13: “the star's spokesperson released a statement saying she "will be taking a step back from visibility" at the end of her current tour.”
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Three independent web search results confirm that Ariana Grande's spokesperson/representatives announced she would 'take a step back from visibility' after her current tour.
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web search NEUTRAL — Ariana Grande has said she “cannot wait” to reunite with fans at her upcoming Chicago concerts, days after her representatives announced that the singer would take a “step back from visibility” once h…
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web search NEUTRAL — Following "endless, ongoing public scrutiny," her spokesperson announced she would "take a step back from visibility" after her current tour. The statement highlighted that Grande looks forward to fin…
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web search NEUTRAL — Days after unveiling her latest musical creation, "Petal," Ariana Grande's team confirmed that the acclaimed artist intends to retreat from public engagements once her current tour obligations are ful…
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Claim 14: “The following year, she said she was dealing with symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)”
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