Ariana Grande returned to the city to pay tribute with an energetic, all-star concert featuring Justin Bieber, Katy Perry and Liam Gallagher two weeks after a suicide bombing killed 22 of her…<\/b>
\nMANCHESTER, England (AP) – Ariana Grande returned to the city to pay tribute with an energetic, all-star concert featuring Justin Bieber, Katy Perry and Liam Gallagher two weeks after a suicide bombing killed 22 of her fans and injured dozens of others in Manchester, England. Grande was emotional and teary-eyed throughout the One Love Manchester concert Sunday, which the British Red Cross said it raised more than \u00a310 million ($13 million) for the We Love Manchester Emergency Fund, created for those affected by the attack at Grande’s May 22 show. She closed the three-hour-plus event with a cover of \u00ab\u00a0Over the Rainbow, \u00a0\u00bb crying onstage at the song’s end as the audience cheered her on. \u00ab\u00a0Manchester, I love you with all of my heart, \u00a0\u00bb Grande said before the performance, and just after singing \u00ab\u00a0One Last Time\u00a0\u00bb with Miley Cyrus, Pharrell and more of the show’s performers standing behind her in solidarity. Gallagher, formerly of Oasis, earned loud cheers from the audience as he emerged in his home town in surprise form. He sang and offered encouraging words to the crowd, who held inspirational signs in their hands. One of the most powerful moments was when the Parrs Wood High School Choir performed Grande’s \u00ab\u00a0My Everything\u00a0\u00bb with the singer. The 23-year-old pop star held the young lead performer’s hand, both with tears in their eyes, as the rest of the singers joined in. Perry also left a mark with her resilient performance: She sang a stripped down version of her hit, \u00ab\u00a0Part of Me.\u00a0\u00bb Backed by two singers and a guitarist, she delivered the song wearing all white, singing, \u00ab\u00a0Throw your sticks and your stones, throw your bombs and your blows, but you’re not gonna break my soul.\u00a0\u00bb \u00ab\u00a0I encourage you to choose love even when it’s difficult. Let no one take that away from you, \u00a0\u00bb she said. Bieber shared similar words onstage, even coming close to crying when he spoke about God and those who died at Grande’s show. \u00a0\u00bb (God) loves you and he’s here for you. I wanna take this moment to honor the people that were lost, that were taken, \u00a0\u00bb he said. \u00ab\u00a0To the families, we love you so much. … Everybody say, ‘We honor you, and we love you.'\u00a0\u00bb Coldplay were also a crowd favorite, performing well-known songs like \u00ab\u00a0Viva La Vida\u00a0\u00bb and \u00ab\u00a0Fix You.\u00a0\u00bb Grande performed throughout the show, singing her hits from \u00ab\u00a0Side to Side\u00a0\u00bb to \u00ab\u00a0Break Free.\u00a0\u00bb She even collaborated with others onstage: She sang Fergie’s verse on the Black Eyed Peas hit, \u00ab\u00a0Where Is the Love?\u00a0\u00bb along with the group; she performed a duet with Cyrus; and she sang her debut song, \u00ab\u00a0The Way, \u00a0\u00bb with rapper Mac Miller. Cyrus said she was \u00ab\u00a0so honored to be at this incredible event\u00a0\u00bb and performed \u00ab\u00a0Happy\u00a0\u00bb alongside Pharrell, who also sang \u00ab\u00a0Get Lucky.\u00a0\u00bb \u00ab\u00a0I don’t feel or smell or hear or see any fear in this building. All we feel here tonight is love, resilience, positivity, \u00a0\u00bb Williams said. Take That, who are from Manchester, followed with fun energy that the crowd danced to. \u00ab\u00a0Our thoughts are with everyone who has been affected by this, \u00a0\u00bb singer Gary Barlow said. \u00ab\u00a0We want everyone to stand strong.\u00a0\u00bb Robbie Williams also performed, changing some of his lyrics of \u00ab\u00a0Strong\u00a0\u00bb to honor the Manchester victims. \u00ab\u00a0Manchester we’re strong … we’re still singing our song, \u00a0\u00bb he sang with the audience of 50,000. The Manchester concert came the day after attackers targeted the heart of London, killing seven people. Authorities have said the attack started with a van plowing into pedestrians and then involved three men using large knives to attack people in bars and restaurants at a nearby market. The One Love Manchester concert aired across the globe. Other performers included Little Mix, Niall Horan, Imogen Heap and Victoria Monet. ___ Mesfin Fekadu reported from New York. Copyright 2017 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.<\/p>\n

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