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THE RUNDOWN<\/strong><\/p>\n Ariana Grande has been quietly single for some time\u2014but it was a decision that she and her ex-boyfriend, actor Ethan Slater<\/a>, carefully came to after over two years together. Sources told TMZ<\/a> and People<\/em><\/a> that the two stars broke up \u201cseveral months\u201d ago.<\/p>\n Insiders explained to TMZ that the two ended things on good terms and \u201cstill remain friends and are very supportive of one another,\u201d the outlet wrote. \u201cWe\u2019re told they gave the breakup careful consideration but ultimately decided to end the romantic relationship.\u201d<\/p>\n A source gave People<\/em><\/a> similar intel, saying, \u201cIt\u2019s amicable; they gave lots of time and careful consideration and decided to go their separate ways. They are still friends and very supportive of one another. They have been quietly broken up for several months.\u201d<\/p>\n People\u2019<\/em>s insider added that Grande, who just kicked off her Eternal Sunshine Tour<\/a>, is \u201cdoing great\u201d and is focused on her concerts.<\/p>\n TMZ\u2019s sources, meanwhile, shared that Grande\u2019s upcoming album, petal,<\/em><\/a> isn\u2019t about her split with Slater or their relationship.<\/p>\n Grande and Slater haven\u2019t been out together recently, though Grande posted a rare public tribute<\/a> to the actor in March as he finished his off-Broadway show Marcel on the Train<\/em><\/a>\u2019s run.<\/p>\n They genuinely remain supportive of each other to this day, with Slater liking Grande\u2019s Instagram<\/a> she shared yesterday with tour photos.<\/p>\n\n
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