@dailymail: Ariana Grande has reassured fans that her decision to step back from the spotlight was carefully planned, not a reaction to recent public attention. During an emotional speech at her Chicago concert, the singer said the choice came from a 'thoughtful and empowered place' and had been in the works for some time. Grande also dismissed concerns that outside negativity was affecting her, telling the crowd, 'Nothing will be able to distort my reality' before calling the Eternal Sunshine Tour one of the most healing experiences of her life. #arianagrande #celebrity #music