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Ariana Grande has donated Christmas presents to child patients at Manchester Hospital.Yesterday (December 23), The Manchester Foundation Trust Charity revealed that the singer and actress had made a donation of toys to the children being treated in their hospital system.Writing on Twitter/X, the charity said: “We are so grateful to Ariana for thinking of our young patients this Christmas.” They shared the news alongside a series of photos of children with the wrapped presents.“The gifts she has donated are being distributed to babies, children and teenagers across Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital, Trafford General Hospital, Wythenshawe Hospital and North Manchester General Hospital,” they wrote.Thank you Ariana Grande! ✨✨✨We are so grateful to Ariana for thinking of our young patients this Christmas. The gifts she has donated are being distributed to babies, children and teenagers across @RMCHosp, @TraffordHosp, @WythenshaweHosp and @NorthMcrGH_NHS.

Coldplay’s Chris Martin has opened up about his friendly relationship with Liam Gallagher.The singer was speaking to NME during an exclusive interview when the conversation turned to his relationship with the Oasis frontman, which appeared to once be somewhat strained.The ‘Yellow’ singer, who tends to stay out of drama with other musicians, confessed that his band doesn’t exactly do “beef” – even when Liam once said he “looks like a geography teacher” and that he found Coldplay fans to be “boring and ugly and don’t look like they’re having a good time”.LG even once compared Martin to a vicar during an interview with Q Magazine, adding that he looked like he was in the children’s TV show The Tweenies.But the two frontmen appeared to be on good terms when they came together for a performance of ‘Live Forever’ at Ariana Grande’s One Love Manchester concert in 2017, with the Oasis singer later insisting that he takes back “everything I ever said about you”.“I’ve always loved Liam,” Martin told NME. “He blows hot and cold, but he’s always free to come round my house for tea and we’ll have lasagne,” – referring to the lyrics to ‘Digsy’s Dinner’ by Oasis.Speaking about the long-awaited Oasis reunion, Martin shared that he’s among fans excited to see Liam and Noel Gallagher back together.

With festival season well underway, it's the time of year music fans will be basking in the sunshine - or braving the wash out - to catch their favourite bands and artists play live.

We’re a few days into 2024, which means many of us will already be starting to question our new year’s resolutions. But following the excesses of the festive season, a lot of us look to make changes to our diets, whether it’s cutting back on - or abstaining from - meat for Veganuary, or even giving Dry January a go.

Gemma Atkinson has claimed she's left her daughter 'fuming' as she was seen alongside one of the toddler's favourite stars. The Hits Radio host took a break from her maternity leave on Thursday night (November 23) in order to host a local awards show.

Miley Cyrus is opening up about her friendship with fellow pop star Ariana Grande.

Gok Wan arrived in Manchester this evening for a charity event but has admitted he might be forced to "hobble" on stage. The TV presenter turned musician is set to DJ at the Sedulo Foundation Ball tonight (June 29) but has issued a warning to fans about his health.

Liam Gallagher has blasted his brother Noel for calling him a 'coward' in an interview when asked about the chances of an Oasis reunion.

Tomorrow marks the sixth anniversary of the Manchester Arena bombing, an act of evil so traumatising for our city it may be tempting for many people to pretend it isn't happening.

Morrissey has debuted new song ‘Bonfire Of Teenagers’ – a track he says is about “England’s 9/11”, the Manchester Arena bombing.On May 22 in 2017, 22 people died and hundreds were injured when a suicide bomber detonated an explosive device in the foyer at the venue at the end of an Ariana Grande concert. In the wake of the tragedy, Oasis‘ single ‘Don’t Look Back In Anger’ became an anthem of love and solidarity for many in the city.Grande and Coldplay famously covered the track together at the One Love Manchester tribute show, Noel Gallagher and U2 also played it in memory of the victims (with Noel being joined by Johnny Marr for a performance of the song on the first anniversary of the bombing) as did Courteeners when they played an emotional homecoming show at Manchester’s LCCC Old Trafford cricket ground shortly after the attack, with Metallica also performing a rendition in tribute since, along with many others.Noel Gallagher also vowed to donate royalties from the song to help the families of victims, before Liam followed suit.Now, fellow Mancunian Morrissey has addressed the attack, airing the title track of his upcoming album during his current Las Vegas residency.“This song is new, it’s about England’s 9/11,” he told the crowd last week before performing the track.

A public charity appeal has today been launched to help support Ukrainians who are desperately fleeing the ongoing war and trying to relocate in Manchester. The MCR Ukraine Welcome Fund money has been introduced to help support charities and voluntary sector groups across the city in providing assistance to those arriving in the city.

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