Ariana Grande bravely took to the stage at the Emirates Old Trafford cricket ground for her One Love fundraiser on Sunday – just two weeks after the tragic terror attack that took place at her Manchester Arena gig.
Clad in a One Love jumper and ripped jeans, the 23-year-old embarked on a faultless and confidence performance of her hits, complete with seamless dance routines and powerful vocals.
However, a dazzling rock sported on her left hand sparked confusion among fans – who began to speculate whether she and boyfriend Mac Miller were engaged.
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Brave: Ariana Grande bravely returned to the stage for her One Love fundraiser on Sunday – just two weeks after the tragic terror attack that took place at her Manchester Arena gig
Distracted: However, a dazzling rock sported on her left hand sparked confusion among fans – who began to speculate whether she and boyfriend Mac Miller were engaged
Ariana and her beau, 25, had taken to the stage half way through the stage, with him joining her for an energetic performance of their songs The Way and Dang!
Singing together and dancing side by side, the singer and her beau, who have been dating for close to four years, put on a united front as they finished the teary performance with a sweet embrace in front of crowds.
However many began to speculate that the pair had taken their romance to the next level, after eagle-eyed fans spotted a huge diamond sparkler on her fourth finger.
Teamwork: Ariana and her beau (L) had taken to the stage half way through the stage, with him joining her for an energetic performance of their songs The Way and Dang!
Emotional: Ariana was brought to tears on multiple occasions by the gig
Taking to Twitter, fans began to speculate: ‘Are Ariana and Mac engaged? She has one cracking ring on her finger?’… ‘Is Ariana engaged????’ and ‘Rewind, is she engaged?’
Others expressed their joy at the happy news if true, adding: ‘If Ariana & Mac are engaged I’m going to cry a river of tears I love them.’
While another agreed excitedly: ‘YALL WHAT IF THEY ACTUALLY GOT ENGAGED AND THEYRE GONNA ANNOUNCE IT OH MY GOD’
Making it official? However many began to speculate that the pair had taken their romance to the next level, after eagle-eyed fans spotted a huge diamond sparkler on her fourth finger
Excited: Taking to Twitter, fans began to speculate whether the ring meant that Mac had popped the question
Meanwhile a further fan questioned the news in light of such an inspiring concert, adding: ‘I don’t wanna take away from the amazing event we’ve just witnessed… but is ariana engaged?!?!’, followed by a picture of the ring.
MailOnline has contacted representatives of Ariana for comment.
The chart-topper had struggled to fight back her tears as she beamed back at the applauding crowds during the star-studded show – in wake of the suicide bombing which left 22 dead and 119 injured at her concert on May 22.
Inspiring: Ariana Grande bravely took to the stage at the Emirates Old Trafford cricket ground for her One Love fundraiser on Sunday
Brave: The performance comes just two weeks after the tragic terror attack that took place at her Manchester Arena gig
Having a ball: She appeared relaxed and comfortable when boyfriend Mac (L) joined her onstage for a few songs
After an emotional introduction by her manager Scooter Braun, the singer had strutted onto stage in her typically fierce fashion, to the huge cheers of her fans.
Led on by her backing singers, Ariana and her team held hands across the stage in a touching statement of unity, before embarking on her set.
Following performances of Be Alright and Break Free, the former Nickelodeon star struggled to fight back her emotions as she was met with a rave reception – beaming and waving at her adoring fans through eyes filled with tears.
United: Led on by her backing singers, Ariana and her team held hands across the stage in a touching statement of unity, before embarking on her set
Professional: Clad in a One Love jumper and ripped jeans, the 23-year-old embarked on a faultless and confidence performance of her hits Break Free and Be Alright
Impressive: The set was complete with seamless dance routines and powerful vocals as she stormed the stage
Well done: The singer was met with huge praise from fans on Twitter, who flocked to the site to express their admiration for her bravery and lengths gone to support those affected
According to the Mirror, the concert is though to have made more than £2million so far – with all artists performing for free, while Live Nation has covered the costs of the concert.
The singer was met with huge praise from fans on Twitter, who flocked to the site to express their admiration for her bravery and lengths gone to support those affected.
One wrote: ‘Ariana is amazing. I don’t know how shes keeping it together when I’m tearing up sitting on my couch thousands miles away.’
As another added: ‘Huge respect for Ariana Grande for making sure this concert happened.’
Impressive: According to the Mirror, the concert is though to have made more than £2million so far – with all artists performing for free
Others chimed in: ‘Ariana is so strong. After what has happened i have gained a whole new level of respect for her’… ‘Ariana is only 23 she’s one of the strongest artists I’ve ever seen. Words can explain how proud I am’ and ‘The way Ariana walked out on that stage with happiness and no fear is the way it should be don’t let them win.’
Ariana herself was too emotional to say too much about the tragic suicide bombing which killed 22 and injured 119, but she did fight back her tears to thank her fans for coming to support her at the gig, and pay tribute to one fan lost in the attack.
She said, clearly touched: ‘Thank you for coming and being so loving, and strong and unified.
‘This unity is the medicine the world really needs right now. I love you so much.’
Grateful: Ariana herself was too emotional to say too much about the suicide bombing which killed 22 and injured 119, but she did fight back her tears to thank fans for coming to her gig
Inspired: She said, clearly touched: ‘Thank you for coming and being so loving, and strong and unified’
Addressing one of her biggest fans Olivia Campbell, 15, who was sadly killed during the attack, she went on: ‘I had the pleasure of meeting Olivia’s mum a few days ago, and as soon as I met her I started crying and gave her a big hug.
‘But she told me to stop as Olivia wouldn’t have wanted me to, then said that Olivia would have wanted to hear the hits at the concert.’
Laughing as she admitted this meant she had changed her set list for the show, she added: ‘This show has been so light and full of fun energy, so thank you for that,’ before embarking on a performance of her number one track Side to Side.
Strong: She added: ‘This unity is the medicine the world really needs right now. I love you so much’
Prior to her performance, the singer had been introduced to the stage by her manager and best friend Scooter Braun, who gave an emotional speech to the crowds in wake of the tragedy both at the Manchester Arena, and in London on Saturday.
He said: ‘Last night, this nation was challenged and you had a decision to make whether to come out tonight.
‘This is so beautiful. You chose to come out tonight and you looked at the tragedy in the face and said this is Manchester.’
Emotional: Following punchy performances of Be Alright and Break Free, the former Disney star then struggled to fight back her emotions as she was met with a rave reception
Overcome: She beamed and waved at her adoring fans through teary eyes, before heading off stage in tears after the emotional performance
Addressing the visit he and Ariana paid to the victims of the tragedy earlier this week, he went on: ‘We are proud to say kids at the hospital are watching this live so please say hello to them now.’
He then paid tribute to one particular victim called Adam, who had inspired them with his hopeful spirit while he recovered.
He explained: ‘He’s 15 and lost his best friend Olivia that night. Just as I was about to leave the room, he said to me ‘Scooter, make sure you tell them, don’t look forward in anger, love spreads.’
Big welcome: Prior to her performance, the singer had been introduced to the stage by her manager and best friend Scooter Braun
Met with rapturous applause from the audience, the manager added: ‘Manchester, your bravery is our hope.
‘As unfortunately we saw yesterday, evil will test us. But because of you, we can now represent this as a worldwide community that we will be ready, be fearless and honour our children.
‘The children of Manchester, and the children all around the world. Because we owe it to the children whose lives were ripped away from them, we owe them our bravery and strength.
Proud: In an emotional speech, he told crowds: ‘This is so beautiful. You chose to come out tonight and you looked at the tragedy in the face and said this is Manchester’
Inspiring: Speaking about the concert, he then added emotionally: ‘We owe it to the children whose lives were ripped away from them, we owe them our bravery and strength’
‘Hate will never divide us cause on this day, we united as Manchester.’
She then enlisted the help of Victoria Monet onstage, to croon out a powerful duet of Better Days in tribute to the victims, before she joined the Black Eyed Peas to sing Fergie’s part in famous inspiring hit Where Is The Love.
With the song’s lyrics playing out: ‘People killing, people dying, children hurt and you hear them crying’ Ariana became understandably emotional – with lead rapper Will.I.Am drawing her in for a tender hug onstage.
Addressing the crowds, the rapper then thanked the police forces of the UK before declaring proudly: ‘We are here, we are together, we are one, and we will not be separated!’
Standing together: She later joined the Black Eyed Peas to sing Fergie’s part in famous inspiring hit Where Is The Love
Emotional: With the song’s lyrics playing out: ‘People killing, people dying, children hurt and you hear them crying’ Ariana became understandably emotional
Supportive: Lead rapper Will.I.Am drew her in for a tender hug onstage
The group finished the song by making a heart gesture with their hands, leading the crowd to erupt into applause and cheers.
Ariana then introduced her ‘idol’ Imogen Heap to the stage – who embarked on an incredibly heart-wrenching rendition of her ballad Hide and Seek.
Only adding to the emotion, Ariana also performed a rendition of her song My Everything with the Parrs Wood High School Choir.
Tear-jerker: Only adding to the emotion, Ariana also performed a rendition of her song My Everything with the Parrs Wood High School Choir
Touching: The youngsters were invited to appear onstage after their rendition of the song, which Ariana wrote for her late grandfather, went viral earlier this year
Singing to the people: She later joined Victoria Monet (L) onstage for another powerful duet of their song Better Days
Teamwork: The former Nickelodeon star later joined Miley Cyrus onstage for a rousing performance of Don’t Dream It’s Over – with the pair joking and giggling onstage
The youngsters were invited to appear onstage after their rendition of the song, which Ariana wrote for her late grandfather, went viral earlier this year.
The former Nickelodeon star later joined Miley Cyrus onstage for a rousing performance of Don’t Dream It’s Over – with the pair joking and giggling onstage as close friends.
Wrapping up the show in a heart-wrenching fashion, Ariana was joined by all of her fellow performers to sing One Last Time – the last song at the concert which had come under attack.
Tear-jerker: Wrapping up in a heart-wrenching fashion, Ariana was joined by all of her fellow performers to sing One Last Time – the last song at the concert that had come under attack
She did it: Ariana let the huge crowds belt out the chorus of the track, as her eyes became flooded with tears after the hugely successful night
Ariana let the huge crowds belt out the chorus of the track, as her eyes became flooded with tears after the hugely successful night – with her fellow performers cheering her own from the back of the stage.
Earlier in the show, Miley had praised Ariana for her efforts, following her own duet with Pharrell Williams.
The 24-year-old gave a stirring speech to crowds which praised Ariana as a true ‘role model’, after organising the gig at the Emirates Old Trafford cricket ground, in tribute to those affected by the terror attack.
Inspiring: Miley Cyrus praised fellow chart-topper and close friend Ariana Grande at the One Love fundraiser on Sunday, following her duet with Pharrell Williams
Tribute: Joining Pharrell, 44, onstage to perform Happy, Miley then declared to the crowds in an emotional speech that the ‘most important responsibility is to take care of each other’
Joining Pharrell, 44, onstage to perform his hit Happy, Miley declared to the crowds in an emotional speech that the ‘most important responsibility is to take care of each other’, before crooning out a powerful rendition of her ballad Inspired.
Pharrell had first performed his song Get Lucky, before he expressed his admiration for the people of Manchester and their sense of hope, following the suicide bombing at Ariana Grande’s gig in the city two weeks ago.
He told the 60,000 strong crowd: ‘I’m bowing for you all, because despite all the things that have been going on in this place, I don’t feel or smell or see any fear in this building.
Impressed: Pharrell had first taken to the stage to perform his song Get Lucky, before he expressed his admiration for the people of Manchester and their sense of hope
‘All we feel here tonight is love, resilience, positivity and you know what? I hate to be corny but it actually makes me…’ before the opening notes of hit hit Happy played out.
He then invited Miley to join him for the song, with the pair excitedly dancing and singing together to the delight of crowds.
Following his set, the former Hannah Montana star took the opportunity to praise her good friend Ariana for the impressive lengths she has gone to to help those affected by the atrocity.
Let’s do this: He then invited Miley to join him for the song, with the pair excitedly dancing and singing together to the delight of crowds
Becoming emotional, she said to the crowd: ‘The most important responsibility we have on this planet is to take care of each other.’
Going on to discuss her own charity The Happy Hippie, she continued: ‘We started raising awareness by putting together something like this, a bunch of artists of all different types, except it was held in my own back yard.
‘But today, I feel like I’m at home in Manchester, so I thank you for that.’
Continuing in tribute of her friend Ariana, whose Manchester Arena gig was targeted by the suicide bomber, she added: ‘I started the Happy Hippie because I wanted to encourage people to fight for what is right, and that is how me and Ariana became close, as she was the first artist to say yes.
Tribute: Following his set, the forme Disney star then took the opportunity to praise her friend Ariana for the impressive lengths she has gone to to help those affected by the atrocity
‘As humans we should always be who we say we are, and Ariana has proved that. She says she’s a good role model for all your girls here and she has proved that by putting that together.’
Little Mix had also appeared onstage to perform an emotional rendition of Wings, with Jade saying beforehand: ‘We are so, so happy to be a part of this incredible day, thank you.
‘We wrote this song in the hopes it would empower people to stand together and not let anything bring them down.’
Emotional: Little Mix had also appeared onstage to perform an emotional rendition of Wings, with Jade saying beforehand: ‘We are so, so happy to be a part of this incredible day, thank you’
Dressed in typically revealing fashion, the girls all wore outfits in striped black and white with flourishes of gold jewellery.
All but one of the girls wore eye catching knee length leather boots that showed off their incredible figures.
The ebony and ivory look looked striking as they began by harmonising before upping the tempo and dancing across the stage.
Poignantly, the lyrics were: ‘We don’t let nobody bring us down / No matter what you say it won’t hurt me / Don’t matter if I fall from the sky / These wings are made to fly.’
Stylish: Dressed in typically revealing fashion, the girls all wore outfits in striped black and white with flourishes of gold jewellery – although their clothing left some fans disgruntled
Katy Perry also took to the stage to perform her most inspiring hits Part Of Me and Roar for crowds.
The 32-year-old pulled out all of the stops for crowds in a glamorous white mini dress layered beneath an elaborate feathered jacket as she belted out her best vocals for the huge audience.
Giving her own rousing speech in wake of the tragedy, she said to the crowd ahead of her hits: ‘Thank you for your courage, but love conquers fear and love conquers hate. And this love that you choose will give you strength.’
Next up: Katy Perry also took to the stage to perform her most inspiring hits Part Of Me and Roar for crowds
In fine feather! The 32-year-old pulled out all of the stops for crowds in a glamorous white mini dress layered beneath an elaborate feathered jacket as she belted out her best vocals
Love wins: Giving her own rousing speech in wake of the tragedy, she said to the crowd ahead of her hits: ‘Thank you for your courage, but love conquers fear and love conquers hate’
Teen heartthrob Justin Bieber, 23, next stepped up to the plate armed with nothing but his guitar, as he crooned out his biggest hits to the delight of the crowds.
Clearly overwhelmed by the support at the fundraiser following the tragic attack, he said as he appeared onstage: ‘I think you all agree, that love always wins.
‘There’s a better way than fighting evil with evil, we fight evil with good. It’s an honour for me to be here, so I’m just gonna play some music for you all.’
Main man: Teen heartthrob Justin Bieber, 23, next stepped up to the plate armed with nothing but his guitar, as he crooned out his biggest hits to the delight of the crowds
Feeling it: Clearly overwhelmed by the support at the fundraiser following the tragic attack, he said as he appeared onstage: ‘I think you all agree, that love always wins’
Wowing crowds with an acoustic version of Love Yourself, he then got the audience to embark on a powerful chant of the word ‘Love’, in a stand of unity and hope against the attackers of the innocent gig-goers.
Becoming even more emotional, he then said to crowds through tears: ‘I want to take this moment to honour the people who were taken.
Paying tribute to the 22 who were sadly lost after the nail-bomb was detonated in the lobby of the Manchester Arena, he added: ‘We love you so much, and we love your families so much.’
Heartbroken: Becoming even more emotional, he then said to crowds through tears: ‘I want to take this moment to honour the people who were taken’
Flying solo: Niall Horan also took to the stage to perform his solo hits, without his One Direction boys by his side
Coldplay followed after the Baby hitmaker, performing their own version of Oasis’ Don’t Look Back In Anger – amid rumours they were to hit the stage themselves.
A tweet posted by Taboo, a member of The Black Eyed Peas, listed Oasis as one of the confirmed acts for Sunday’s concert, sending fans wild.
If brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher were to reform onstage, it will mark their first gig together since 2009, and the end of a long running and bitter feud.
However Coldplay, fronted by Chris Martin, simply teased at a reunion by performing their famous song with Ariana, before performing their moving hit Fix You – letting off brightly coloured confetti into the crowds as it reached its climax.
Tease? Coldplay followed after the Baby hitmaker, performing their own version of Oasis’ Don’t Look Back In Anger – amid rumours the band were to hit the stage themselves
Commanding the stage: However Coldplay, fronted by Chris Martin, simply teased at a reunion by performing their famous song with Ariana, before performing their moving hit Fix You
Fulfilling fans’ wishes, Manchester native Liam Gallagher then made a surprise appearance onstage – but without his brother Noel, leaving fans without the desired Oasis reunion.
The 44-year-old looked his typically grungy self in an orange raincoat as he opened his set with the band’s famous hit Rock n Roll Star – although his sibling and bandmate, who he has not spoken to since 2009, failed to join him.
Sticking to what he does best, the rock star took to the mic with his hands behind his back as he belted out a number of the band’s hits, as well as his new solo single Wall of Glass.
Surprise! Fulfilling fans’ wishes, Manchester native Liam Gallagher then made a surprise appearance onstage – but without his brother Noel, leaving fans without an Oasis reunion
With Liam hailing from Manchester, crowds were left understandably delighted by the performance – which saw a large ‘I Love MCR’ logo printed on the screen behind him as he sang.
Openly moved by the tragic events in his home city, he then dedicated his rendition of Live Forever to the ‘beautiful people’ who were killed and injured in the terror attack at Ariana’s gig.
However, fans were left disappointed by Noel’s absence – taking to Twitter to vent their frustration.
If Noel and Liam had both taken to the stage, it would have marked their first gig together since 2009.
Comeback: Sticking to what he does best, the rock star took to the mic with his hands behind his back as he belted out a number of the band’s hits
Proud: With Liam hailing from Manchester, crowds were left understandably delighted by the appearance – which saw a large ‘I Love MCR’ logo printed on the screen behind him as he sang
Robbie Williams had also reunited with former bandmates Take That onstage earlier during the show – although the group did not sing together.
Following the band’s set, Gary introduced the 43-year-old to the stage as their ‘close friend’ – before Robbie emerged and joined the trio for a group bow, to the delight of the crowds.
Embarking on his own performance, Robbie then crooned out a stirring rendition of his song ‘Strong’, which saw him change the lyrics in tribute to Manchester, following the tragic suicide bombing at Ariana Grande’s gig on May 22.
Back for good! Robbie Williams reunited with former bandmates Take That onstage at the One Love Manchester fundraiser on Sunday – although they did not sing together
Touching: Robbie crooned out a stirring rendition of his song ‘Strong’, which saw him change the lyrics in tribute to Manchester, following the suicide bomb at Ariana Grande’s gig in May
While Take That performed a typically slick set full of their hits, they were not joined onstage by Robbie – who instead performed immediately after them.
Amid rumours of a much-anticipated reunion, Gary Barlow had confirmed earlier on Sunday that Robbie would not be taking to the stage with his former bandmates.
In a brief exchange with a fan on Twitter, the singer simply replied: ‘No X’ when asked if the Rock DJ crooner would be joining the band at the gig.
Trio: While Take That performed a typically slick set full of their hits, they were not joined onstage by Robbie – who instead performed immediately after them
Reunion: Gary, who he famously feuded with at the height of their fame, introduced the singer to the stage as their ‘dear friend’, before the foursome enjoyed a group bow for the crowd
Inspiring: The singer then opened his set by singing his hit Strong to crowds, but changing the words to include his home city Manchester – singing: ‘Manchester, we’re strong’
Emotional: With the crowds singing along loudly and proudly in wake of the tragedy, Robbie then kick started another rendition of the refrain after a performance of hit Angels
However Gary, who he famously feuded with at the height of their fame, introduced the singer to the stage as their ‘dear friend’, before the foursome enjoyed a group bow for the applauding crowd.
The Let Me Entertain You singer then opened his set by singing his hit Strong to crowds, but changing the words to include his home city Manchester – singing: ‘Manchester, we’re strong’ instead of ‘You think that I’m strong you’re wrong.’
With the crowds singing along loudly and proudly in wake of the tragedy, Robbie then kick started another rendition of the refrain after a performance of hit Angels.
Opening: Marcus Mumford kicked off the gig, by performing a touching acoustic version of Mumford & Sons hit Timshel, accompanied by nothing but his guitar
Marcus Mumford had first opened the gig, by performing a touching acoustic version of Mumford & Sons hit Timshel, accompanied by nothing but his guitar.
Clearly overwhelmed by the occasion, he proceeded the song with a minute’s silence in tribute to the victims of the attack – before declaring to the huge crowds: ‘Let’s not be afraid.’
The heartfelt rendition certainly resonated with both crowds and the victims, with the lyrics: ‘You are not alone in this, together we will stand and we’ll hold your hand.’
Be brave: Clearly overwhelmed by the occasion, he proceeded the song with a lengthy silence in tribute to the victims of the attack – before declaring to the crowds: ‘Let’s not be afraid’
First up: He then introduced Manchester natives Take That to the stage, now formed of trio Gary Barlow (above), Mark Owen and Howard Donald
He then introduced Manchester natives Take That to the stage, now formed of trio Gary Barlow, Mark Owen and Howard Donald.
The beloved band kicked proceedings off with the upbeat Shine and new hit Giants, before tugging at the heart strings with inspiring Rule The World.
Ahead of the song, lead singer Gary paid tribute to the victims of the terror attack, and paid his gratitude Ariana for inviting them to perform in an inspirational statement.
Feeling good: The beloved band kicked proceedings off with the upbeat Shine and new hit Giants
Doing their bit: They later tugged at the heart strings with the inspiring track Rule The World
We’re behind you: Ahead of the song, lead singer Gary paid tribute to the victims of the terror attack, and paid his gratitude Ariana for inviting them to perform in an inspirational statement
Proud: Gary told the crowds: ‘Our thoughts are with everyone who has been affected but right now we want to stand strong, look at the sky and sing loud and proud’
He said: ‘Thank you everybody for coming out tonight and for everyone watching at home, and to Ariana for inviting us tonight.
‘Our thoughts are with everyone who has been affected but right now we want to stand strong, look at the sky and sing loud and proud.’
The tribute concert to the victims of the Manchester terror attack, held at Emirates Old Trafford cricket ground, was formally announced by Ariana on Tuesday.
Support: A huge 60,000 flocked to the venue to attend the concert and support the cause
Worldwide: The gig was streamed in 50 countries over 5 countries – airing on BBC One in the UK as well as BBC Radio 1
Ready to go: The band, including Mark Owen (above) had arrived at the arena earlier on Sunday in good spirits
Say cheese! He and Gary Barlow (L) happily took photos with fans sporting Manchester #lovewins T-shirts ahead of the gig
Proud: Mark also happily greeted supporters outside their hotel, who thanked them for taking part in the good cause
One Love: Ariana confirmed the star-studded concert, held at the Emirates Old Trafford cricket ground on Tuesday – which would raise money for the victims of the Manchester terror attack
The brave 23-year-old confirmed on Instagram that she would headline the One Love fundraiser for the victims of the attack – a mere two weeks after the tragic suicide bombing that occurred at her Manchester Arena gig, on Monday May 22.
Alongside her set, fellow chart-toppers Miley Cyrus, Katy Perry, Justin Bieber, Coldplay, Usher, Pharrell Williams, Take That and Niall Horan also confirmed they would take to the stage, in tribute to those affected by the atrocity, by sharing the gig’s promotional poster to their social media pages.
All proceeds will go straight to the ‘We Love Manchester Emergency Fund’, which has been set up by the Manchester City Council in partnership with the British Red Cross to help grieving families and victims of the attack.
Brave: The 23-year-old confirmed that she would headline the gig – a mere two weeks after the tragic suicide bombing that occurred at her Manchester Arena gig, on Monday May 22
Star-studded: Following her set, fellow chart-toppers Katy Perry (L) and Miley Cyrus (R) would also take to the stage, to help raise money for the ‘We Love Manchester Emergency Fund’
Ariana assigned those that were in attendance at her concert on Monday free tickets to the event, while the gig itself was televised for the public on the BBC, and streamed on BBC Radio 1.
However, the concert was made particularly poignant as it came 24 hours after another fatal terror attack in London.
On Saturday night, three individuals wearing fake suicide vests ploughed into pedestrians on London Bridge in a white van, before embarking on a stabbing spree in a number of packed bars and pubs on Borough High Street.
A video taken at the Market Porter pub depicted revellers hiding underneath the tables in fear upon instruction of the police, as the attackers came within feet of the pub.
Terrifying: However, the concert was made particularly poignant as it came 24 hours after a terror attack in London, which saw a white van mow down pedestrians on London Bridge before the attackers embarked on a stabbing frenzy in Borough
Shocked: A video taken at the Katzenjammer pub depicted revellers hiding underneath the tables in fear upon instruction of the police, as the attackers came within feet of the pub
Tragic: Seven were left dead and 48 injured, with victims suffering wounds to their faces, necks and chests
Seven were left dead and 48 injured, with victims suffering wounds to their faces, necks and chests.
All three suspects were shot dead by police – just eight minutes after the first emergency call was received. It emerged on Sunday that a member of the public was shot after being caught in the police crossfire.
The police have since arrested 12 people, including four women, into custody in a dramatic raid at block of flats where one of the London Bridge terrorists reportedly lived.
Security has been heightened ahead of Ariana’s gig following both traumatic events, and Ticketmaster has sent out an email warning concertgoers to not bring bags ‘for speed of entry’.
Representing: Coldplay (above) and Take That were also confirmed to perform at the gig, which was streamed on the BBC and aired on BBC Radio 1
Taking part: Global superstars Pharrell Williams (L) and Usher (R) added to line-up for the One Love show – held a mere two weeks after the tragic bombing, which left 22 dead
Ariana announced she would be hosting the star-studded concert following the tragic bombing at her Manchester gig earlier this month, which killed 22 people, including children, and left 119 injured.
Suicide bomber Salman Abedi, 22, had targeted gig-goers by setting off a ‘nail bomb’ in the lobby of the Manchester Arena, immediately after Ariana’s set finished.
Chilling video footage saw panicked guests screaming and fleeing for the doors, after hearing the sound of the explosion ripping through the venue’s exit.
The atrocity marked Britain’s deadliest attack since the 7/7 bombings on the London Underground, which killed 52 back in 2005.
Tragic: Suicide bomber Salman Abedi, 22, had targeted gig-goers by setting off a ‘nail bomb’ in the lobby of the Manchester Arena, immediately after Ariana’s set (above) finished
Horror: Chilling video footage saw panicked guests screaming and fleeing, after hearing the sound of the explosion ripping through the venue’s exit, leaving 119 injured (above)
After postponing the rest of her tour and flying home to Florida in the wake of the attack, Ariana penned her devastation in an emotional tribute to those lost and involved on her Instagram.
She began: ‘My heart, prayers and deepest condolences are with the victims of the Manchester attack and their loved ones.
‘There is nothing I or anyone can do to take away the pain you are feeling or to make this better.
‘However, I extend my hand and heart and everything I possibly can give to you and yours, should you want or need my help in any way.
‘The only thing we can do now is choose how we let this affect us and how we live our lives from here on out.’
‘We won’t let hate win’: After postponing her tour and flying home to Florida in the wake of the attack, Ariana penned an emotional tribute to those involved on her Instagram (above)
‘We shouldn’t recoil’: Breaching the idea of a concert, she wrote to fans: ‘Our response to this violence must be to come closer together, to help each other, to love more, to sing louder’
Expressing her admiration of her fans, she continued: ‘The compassion, kindness, love, strength and oneness that you’ve shown one another this past week is the exact opposite of the heinous intentions it must take to pull off something as evil as what happened Monday.
‘You are the opposite. I am sorry for the pain and fear that you must be feeling and for the trauma that you, too, must be experiencing.
‘We will never be able to understand why events like this take place because it is not in our nature, which is why we shouldn’t recoil.
‘We will not quit or operate in fear. We won’t let this divide us. We won’t let hate win.’
Then breaching the idea of a benefit concert, she added: ‘Our response to this violence must be to come closer together, to help each other, to love more, to sing louder and to live more kindly and generously than we did before.’
Stay strong: She finished: ‘We will not quit or operate in fear. We won’t let this divide us. We won’t let hate win’
Heartbroken: A string of stars publicly shared their support for Ariana on social media in the days that followed (above)
‘I’ll be returning to the incredibly brave city of Manchester to spend time with my fans and to have a benefit concert in honor of and to raise money for the victims and their families.
‘I want to thank my fellow musicians and friends for reaching out to be a part of our expression of love for Manchester. I will have details to share with you as soon as everything is confirmed.’
A string of stars publicly shared their support for Ariana in the days that followed – with Katy, Miley and Harry Styles giving their condolences on Twitter, while Emeli Sande and Lorde broke down onstage at Radio 1’s Big Weekend in Hull.
Actor Tom Hardy even set up his own JustGiving page to urge fans to help those affected by the ‘cruel, cowardly and barbaric’ attack – with the fund raising a whopping £35,000 in one week.
After the performance, a whole host of stars flooded Twitter with praise for the sensational concert.
Katy Perry wrote: ‘You are so beautiful and brave #OneLoveManchester’.
Miley Cyrus added: ‘Dancing w my BB girl @ArianaGrande #OneLoveManchester’. (sic)
Generous: As well as hosting the fundraiser, Ariana also assigned those that were in attendance at the attacked concert on Monday free tickets to the event
Star-studded: Celebrities flooded Twitter with praise for the One Love concert
