Ariana Grande: why we can’t stop talking about women's bodies | The Global Story

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Ariana Grande’s appearance in a new music video has sparked speculation, commentary and intense debate over the question of when — if ever — the public should weigh in on a woman's body. The pop star and Wicked actor is not the first woman in the public eye to come under intense scrutiny, so how has the way we talk about celebrities’ bodies changed over time? We ask Sarah Ditum, journalist and author of Toxic: Women, Fame, and the Tabloid 2000s, whether it’s ever OK to talk about a woman’s appearance. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #BBCNews #ArianaGrande Chapters: 00:00 Why are people talking about Ariana Grande? 01:50 When did we get obsessed with women's bodies? 02:58 The influence of paparazzi 04:37 The magazines who promoted the culture 05:55 The fixation on being thin 10:25 How have GLP-1s changed things? 12:30 The impact of social media on weight loss

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