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Ariana Grande has released her eighth album, Petal, and opened the Eternal Sunshine tour in London, delivering pared-back, darker songs and stripped live moments. Reviews have praised her vocal control and new material while noting production choices that bury her trademark power and that the tour feels like a possible farewell to a high-profile era.
Ariana Grande has announced she is taking a step back from visibility after completing the Eternal Sunshine Tour, amid ongoing public scrutiny and concerns about her health and body. She is withdrawing from London’s Barbican production of Sunday in the Park with George and is finishing her tour in London on Sept. 1 before a healthful, well-earned break.
Ariana Grande has withdrawn from the London production of Sunday in the Park With George and is taking a step back from public appearances. She has said the decision comes from a thoughtful place and that many things can be true at once. The Eternal Sunshine Tour will continue in London’s schedule before she rests.
Indiana Fever guard has been involved in a first-quarter skirmish with Chicago Sky guard DiJonai Carrington. Carrington was ejected and later posted a message on social media; Fever players and coaches publicly addressed the incident, stressing it was not about race. Other game events included Caitlin Clark facing a technical foul that was later rescinded.
Kacey Musgraves has used her 38th birthday performance in Chicago to urge donations to the Young Center for Immigrant Children’s Rights. Her appeal, made during the Middle of Nowhere tour opening night, is described as non-political and aims to aid children separated from their families. The moment has drawn mixed reactions online.
Engelbert has announced she is stepping down at the end of 2026 after seven years as the WNBA's first commissioner. The league has seen record growth under her leadership, including a historic CBA, a long-term media deal, and expansion plans, though criticism from players on leadership and responses to protests has persisted.