Family 'Begged' Ariana Grande To Take a Proper BreakThe first red flags, insiders say, were raised long before reports emerged that Ariana Grande planned to take time away from public life. A family source said that her inner circle had repeatedly urged her to slow down, insisting that a token holiday would not be enough. Read more Ariana Grande's 'Petal' Music Video Sparks Comparisons to Karen Carpenter Before Her Death From Anorexia Ariana Grande's 'Petal' Music Video Sparks Comparisons to Karen Carpenter Before Her Death From AnorexiaThe strain is not just professional. Support Network Rallies Around Ariana Grande's HiatusIf Grande does follow through on a longer break, she will not be doing it alone. None of the outlets reporting these claims has produced documentary evidence, and Ariana Grande herself has not set out a detailed timetable for any hiatus.