Ariana Grande has reassured fans that her upcoming break from the spotlight has been planned for a long time, insisting it has nothing to do with online criticism or negativity. The singer addressed the speculation during the opening night of her three-show run at Chicago’s United Center after reports emerged that she plans to step back from public life once her Eternal Sunshine tour wraps up in early September. Today's top videos STORY CONTINUES BELOWSpeaking directly to fans from the stage, Grande explained that the decision had been made long before the recent headlines. She described the Eternal Sunshine tour as ‘the most healing, beautiful, corrective, magnificent, special experience’ of her life. Grande’s Eternal Sunshine tour concludes on September 1 at London’s O2 Arena.