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The One Love Concert In Manchester Raised Over 2 Million

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01:24 5 Jun 2017


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Last night's One Love concert raised over two million for the survivors and families of the victims' of the Manchester bombing.

Tens of thousands turned out in Manchester for the event. 

Ariana Grande thanked fans on stage, and we saw performances from the likes of Robbie Williams, Take That, Niall Horan, Justin Bieber, Liam Gallagher, Little Mix and Coldplay.

Tributes were also paid on the night to the victims of the London attacks on Saturday night.

The British Red Cross tweeted to announce the amount that had been raised.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">We&#39;ve raised an incredible £2.35 MILLION during <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OneLoveManchester?src=hash">#OneLoveManchester</a>! <br>Thank you so much for your donations. <a href="https://t.co/a43mYUP58P">https://t.co/a43mYUP58P</a> <a href="https://t.co/JeV1yl2d0L">pic.twitter.com/JeV1yl2d0L</a></p>&mdash; British Red Cross (@BritishRedCross) <a href="https://twitter.com/BritishRedCross/status/871477012128575488">June 4, 2017</a></blockquote>
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Ariana performed this emotional set with a children's choir.

<blockquote class="twitter-video" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Ariana &amp; The Choir performing My Everything was so emotional 😭 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OneLoveManchester?src=hash">#OneLoveManchester</a> <a href="https://t.co/o6smOuRXPc">pic.twitter.com/o6smOuRXPc</a></p>&mdash; Ariana Grande Update (@ArianatorDesire) <a href="https://twitter.com/ArianatorDesire/status/871615102474047489">June 5, 2017</a></blockquote>
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The Black Eyed Peas sang their classic 'Where Is The Love'.

<blockquote class="twitter-video" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Ariana &amp; Black Eyes Peas performing Where Is The Love <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OneLoveManchester?src=hash">#OneLoveManchester</a> <a href="https://t.co/QBXZuvaVwO">pic.twitter.com/QBXZuvaVwO</a></p>&mdash; Ariana Grande Update (@ArianatorDesire) <a href="https://twitter.com/ArianatorDesire/status/871590214908510208">June 5, 2017</a></blockquote>
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Ariana's 'One Last Time' rendition was one of the closing songs of the night.

<blockquote class="twitter-video" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Every time I watch this video I cry a few 13345234466789998887 times💜. <a href="https://twitter.com/ArianaGrande">@ArianaGrande</a> 🥀Iloveubaby💜 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OneLoveManchester?src=hash">#OneLoveManchester</a> <a href="https://t.co/RRhn0dgMLb">pic.twitter.com/RRhn0dgMLb</a></p>&mdash; Stylejues (@stylejues) <a href="https://twitter.com/stylejues/status/871584840801562624">June 5, 2017</a></blockquote>
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Justin Bieber was reduced to tears during his performance. And the police man dancing with some young concert goers (40 secs) went viral on Social Media.

<blockquote class="twitter-video" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Justin Bieber&#39;s heartwarming message tonight! So much love to this artist. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OneLoveManchester?src=hash">#OneLoveManchester</a> <a href="https://t.co/kAJ7tzfHgw">pic.twitter.com/kAJ7tzfHgw</a></p>&mdash; Ariana Grande PH (@ArianaGrandeBPH) <a href="https://twitter.com/ArianaGrandeBPH/status/871580257920229376">June 5, 2017</a></blockquote>
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Miley Cyrus joined Ariana on stage for 'Don't Dream It's Over'.

<blockquote class="twitter-video" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Ariana &amp; Miley performing Don&#39;t Dream Its Over are so beautiful <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OneLoveManchester?src=hash">#OneLoveManchester</a> <a href="https://t.co/ls009qmZWr">pic.twitter.com/ls009qmZWr</a></p>&mdash; Ariana Grande Update (@ArianatorDesire) <a href="https://twitter.com/ArianatorDesire/status/871526609097900032">June 5, 2017</a></blockquote>
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Stars took to Social Media about the night.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I won&#39;t be forgetting that night ever . So happy that I was given the opportunity to be involved in what was a fantastic night .</p>&mdash; Niall Horan (@NiallOfficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/NiallOfficial/status/871484585560899584">June 4, 2017</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">What an amazing night last night pure love vibrations nobody comes close to Manchester love forever LG x</p>&mdash; Liam Gallagher (@liamgallagher) <a href="https://twitter.com/liamgallagher/status/871624071980740608">June 5, 2017</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I misjudged you, <a href="https://twitter.com/ArianaGrande">@ArianaGrande</a> &amp; I apologise. <br>You&#39;re an admirable young woman &amp; this is a magnificent night. <br>Respect.👍<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OneLoveManchester?src=hash">#OneLoveManchester</a> <a href="https://t.co/r4v6NQMr97">pic.twitter.com/r4v6NQMr97</a></p>&mdash; Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) <a href="https://twitter.com/piersmorgan/status/871465038699270145">June 4, 2017</a></blockquote>
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