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Ariana Grande says she will step back from public life amid ongoing scrutiny after her world tour ends next month, with reports that a London musical has canceled as she and Jonathan Bailey pull out.
Ariana Grande wrapped her Eternal Sunshine world tour in London and said she’ll take a break from the spotlight after a whirlwind few years, stepping back from public life much like Adele did in 2024.
Ariana Grande emotionally closed her 41‑show Eternal Sunshine Tour in London, thanking fans for a life‑changing experience while announcing a planned withdrawal from public life to focus on health and privacy amid ongoing scrutiny.
Zendaya has stepped away from social media, according to her mom Claire Stoermer, who posted a throwback for Zendaya’s 30th birthday and said she’s “not on socials anymore.” While her Instagram remains active, Zendaya has largely stayed off the platform as she juggles a busy slate of films (including Dune: Part Three) and the final season of Euphoria, signaling a temporary break that could be brief.
Ariana Grande closed the Eternal Sunshine tour in London, tearfully thanking fans and revealing she will step back from public life for a long time to set boundaries after ongoing scrutiny. She’s also withdrawing from a Barbican production of Sunday in the Park with George, with Wicked co-star Jonathan Bailey pulling out. Grande says the break is a planned, empowering choice, not reactive, and she intends to pursue acting roles in the future.
KATSEYE member Sophia Laforteza will not perform on the European and UK leg of the Wildworld Tour (Sept. 1–17) to focus on her wellbeing, with HYBE x Geffen reaffirming support and plans to reassess her health in September; this comes after another hiatus announced by bandmate Manon Bannerman.
KATSEYE member Sophia Laforteza will not perform during the European leg of the group’s Wildworld Tour as she continues a health-focused hiatus. Her team says she’s receiving support and that the group’s activities will be reassessed in September, with health and long-term wellbeing prioritized.
KATSEYE has pulled out of Olivia Rodrigo's Daisy Chain Fields festival after Megan Skiendiel sprained her ankle; Devon Again will replace them at the 1 p.m. Saturday slot, Aug. 29, while the group’s other members remain on health-related hiatuses (Sophia Laforteza and Manon Bannerman). The festival lineup continues as planned with other artists.
Olympic gold medalist Alysa Liu announced she will skip the upcoming figure-skating season to recalibrate and further develop her artistry, with plans to return for the 2027–28 season. The star, who retired at 16 due to burnout and later staged a comeback to win gold at the 2026 Olympics, has since been in high demand (Louis Vuitton ambassador, Met Gala) and was set to compete at Skate America in November; she said she’ll support teammates meanwhile and will come back after focusing on self-improvement.
Olympic gold medalist Alysa Liu will skip the 2026-27 figure skating season to recalibrate and deepen her artistry, with plans to return for the 2027-28 season while continuing training and supporting her teammates.
David Krumholtz says he isn’t retiring, just putting his acting career on hold to tend to his mental health and pursue ways to help others; he shared that he’s grateful for his career and that more work remains to come, emphasizing the pause is about healing rather than quitting.
AEW National Champion Andrade El Idolo announced he will be out of action for a few days to weeks after not feeling well since AEW Grand Slam Mexico. He had recently won the No. 1 spot in the All In London Casino Gauntlet by defeating Tommaso Ciampa and Komander, defended his title at Redemption 2026, and even logged two MLP Canada shows before taking time off; no injury details were disclosed, and his hiatus was acknowledged by fans and peers on social media.
Ariana Grande announced she will take a break from public-facing work after finishing the current tour, with the London leg starting Aug. 15; her brother Frankie Grande publicly vowed to have her back “until the end of time,” sharing a supportive video and praising her artistry as she faces ongoing scrutiny.
Sophia Laforteza, a lead vocalist for Katseye, announced a hiatus to focus on her mental health, with HYBE stating that the artists’ health and long-term well‑being come first and vowing support during the pause. This follows a prior mental-health break by another member, Manon Bannerman. Katseye is still slated for a Tonight Show debut on Aug. 12, and Laforteza says she will continue healing with the aim of returning to the group.
Katseye singer Sophia Laforteza will temporarily step away from the group to prioritize mental health and won’t take part in upcoming promotions. HYBE x Geffen Records says she’s receiving medical guidance and will rest with a plan to reassess in September, following a prior hiatus announced by bandmate Manon Bannerman.