Ariana Grande Debuts at No. 1 on Album Chart With ‘Petal,’ Earning Her Best First-Week Numbers in Seven Years
Ariana Grande has earned her seventh No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 chart with “Petal,” which bows in the top spot with 295,000 equivalent album units, her best opening-week figure this decade. “Petal” and its songs and videos have been the topic of considerable conversation — before and after the singer’s declaration that she […]
Ariana Grande expressed her gratitude to her fans for making her album "Petal" debut at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart. The singer shared her appreciation on Instagram, stating "thank you from the bottom of my heart" and using a heart emoji to convey her love for her fans. In the days leading up to the album's release, Grande had shared behind-the-scenes photos and videos documenting the creation of "Petal" on her Instagram account.
The North American leg of her Eternal Sunshine Tour concluded in Chicago, with Grande and her brother Frankie celebrating her success after the final show. In a statement to People, Grande's representative confirmed that she plans to take a step back from public visibility following the tour, citing her desire to rest and recharge.
This decision comes amid growing public scrutiny over the singer's physical appearance and weight, but was not a reactive response. Grande will also be stepping away from her role in the upcoming revival of Stephen Sondheim's "Sunday in the Park With George", which was scheduled to open in London next summer.
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