Ariana Grande becomes British heroine with concert in Manchester
American pop star Ariana Grande, who was not well known in Britain before a suicide bomber killed 22 people at a concert in Manchester in May, has become a national hero in the UK following an emotional benefit show broadcast on television.
At the One Love Manchester recital, Grande brought together other artists such as Justin Bieber, Katy Perry, Coldplay and Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher, originally from Manchester, who performed before a crowd of 55,000.
The artist ended the show alone on stage, singing through tears "Somewhere Over the Rainbow." Her team is working to release that emotional track as a single to raise more money for the victims, the Independent newspaper reported.
The concert served as a catharsis for many in Manchester and across the UK and even prompted local journalist Piers Morgan to write a lengthy public apology for doubting its value.
“By returning to Manchester so soon and ignoring the most recent attack in London, by standing on stage and presenting yourself with such emotion and energy, you showed more courage, resilience, strength of character and 'offensive spirit' than all the pathetic, whiny cowards. Islamic State together, ”Morgan wrote in the Daily Mail.
Grande performed Sunday's show despite the attack in London the night before, in which seven people were killed.
