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		<title>Ariana Grande Announces 2026 UK Tour Dates</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2025 15:08:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Rasika Gupta]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ariana Grande has announced a new tour for next year where she will tour around North America and the UK. The singer, known for songs like &#8216;Problem&#8217;, &#8216;Break Free&#8217; and &#8216;We Can&#8217;t Be Friends&#8217; will head on the &#8216;Eternal Sunshine&#8217; Tour starting in North America June 2026 and then in the UK August 2026. The [&#8230;]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Ariana Grande has announced a new tour for next year where she will tour around North America and the UK.</p>
<p>The singer, known for songs like &#8216;Problem&#8217;, &#8216;Break Free&#8217; and &#8216;We Can&#8217;t Be Friends&#8217; will head on the &#8216;<em>Eternal Sunshine&#8217;</em> Tour starting in North America June 2026 and then in the UK August 2026.</p>
<p>The tour announcement comes after the release of her album &#8216;<em>Eternal Sunshine</em>&#8216; last year.</p>
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<p>The pop singer will play 5 nights at London&#8217;s O2 Arena next year, with shows starting on August 15 and ending on August 23.</p>
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<p>At the moment, these are the only UK dates that have been announced.</p>
<p>The &#8216;<em>Eternal Sunshine&#8217; </em>Tour will be Ariana&#8217;s return to stage for the first time in six years following her <em>&#8216;Sweetener&#8217;</em> World Tour.</p>
<p>The new tour follows the release of her seventh studio album, &#8216;<em>Eternal Sunshine</em>&#8216;, in March last year. It was followed up by a deluxe version earlier this year, &#8216;<em>Eternal Sunshine: Brighter Days Ahead&#8217;</em>, which featured nine bonus tracks and six brand-new songs.</p>
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<p>Tickets for the UK shows will go on pre-sale September 16 at 10am via <a href="https://www.livenation.co.uk/ariana-grande-tickets-adp554878" target="_blank">Live Nation</a> and <a href="https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/ariana-grande-tickets/artist/1688071?_gl=1*1l2e4gf*_gcl_au*MTE2NTI1MjYxMi4xNzU1NjEzOTE0*_ga*MTY4MjQ5MTQzNS4xNzU1NjEzOTE0*_ga_WM047KZE11*czE3NTY0NTQ2OTkkbzYwJGcwJHQxNzU2NDU0Njk5JGo2MCRsMCRoMA.." target="_blank">Ticketmaster</a>. To participate in the artist pre-sale, sign up <a href="https://www.arianagrande.com/" target="_blank">here</a> by September 7 at 7pm.</p>
<p>General sale for UK shows will begin September 18 at 10am and will available <a href="https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/ariana-grande-tickets/artist/1688071?irgwc=1&amp;utm_source=10078-Skimbit%20Ltd.&amp;utm_medium=affiliate&amp;utm_campaign=10078&amp;awtrc=&amp;clickId=SuoVVOxqixycR9NSvsUJExpXUkpzCXQth3BA2Y0&amp;camefrom=CFC_BUYAT_10078&amp;ircid=7559" target="_blank">here</a>.</p>
<p>There will be a number of options available &#8211; including VIP packages, which will include premium tickets, exclusive invitation to the pre-show Ari&#8217;s VIP lounge, a specifically designed VIP gift item, early entry into the venue and more.</p>
<p>2025 UK dates:</p>
<p>London O2 Arena</p>
<p>August 15</p>
<p>August 16</p>
<p>August 19</p>
<p>August 20</p>
<p>August 23</p>
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		<title>R&amp;B Trio FLO Postpone UK Tour Following Member&#8217;s Injury</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Mar 2025 14:23:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Ali Krausova]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Emerging British R&#38;B girl group FLO has announced the postponement of their anticipated UK and European tour dates. The decision comes after member Renée Downer sustained a knee injury during rehearsals, leading to damaged ligaments. The group, comprising Renée Downer, Stella Quaresma, and Jorja Douglas, expressed deep regret over the unforeseen circumstances. Originally, the &#8216;Access [&#8230;]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Emerging British R&amp;B girl group <a href="http://www.mxdwn.co.uk/news/flo-releases-new-surprise-ep-3-of-us/" target="_blank">FLO</a> has announced the postponement of their anticipated UK and European tour dates. The decision comes after member Renée Downer sustained a knee injury during rehearsals, leading to damaged ligaments. The group, comprising Renée Downer, Stella Quaresma, and Jorja Douglas, expressed deep regret over the unforeseen circumstances. Originally, the &#8216;Access All Areas&#8217; tour was set to commence on March 11, 2025, in Glasgow, followed by performances in Manchester, Birmingham, and London.</p>
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<p>In a heartfelt message shared on their official Instagram account, FLO expressed their disappointment: &#8220;It breaks our hearts to share this news, but due to Renée&#8217;s injury, we have to postpone our upcoming UK and European tour dates. We promise to reschedule as soon as possible and appreciate your understanding&#8221;. The group has assured fans that all purchased tickets will remain valid for the rescheduled dates, which will be announced in due course. Despite this setback, Renée is expected to recover in time for their North American tour, scheduled for April and May, which will proceed as planned.</p>
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<p>FLO emerged onto the music scene with their debut single &#8216;<a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/2rf9i0Enr8cw1JRME8Rsvq?si=47ccd7a891264d3e" target="_blank">Cardboard Box</a>&#8216; (2022), a catchy sendoff to a cheating partner that quickly gained popularity. Their debut album, &#8216;<em>Access All Areas</em>&#8216;, released in November 2024, showcases their commitment to reviving classic R&amp;B sounds with modern flair. The group&#8217;s rapid ascent in the music industry has been marked by notable achievements, including winning <a href="http://www.mxdwn.co.uk/news/myles-smith-wins-brit-rising-star-2025-uks-new-music-sensation/" target="_blank">the BRITs Rising Star Award</a> in 2023, the first group to do so. They have also garnered support from high-profile celebrities, including <a href="http://www.mxdwn.co.uk/news/elton-john-says-trumps-cuts-to-usaid-budget-will-be-devastating-to-global-fight-against-hiv/" target="_blank">Elton John</a> and <a href="http://www.mxdwn.co.uk/news/ariana-grande-brings-christmas-cheer-to-manchester-hospitals/" target="_blank">Ariana Grande</a>, and have performed at major music festivals.</p>
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		<title>Ariana Grande Brings Christmas Cheer to Manchester Hospitals</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Dec 2024 03:49:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ariana Grande has donated Christmas gifts to young patients in Manchester hospitals. It&#8217;s been a busy year for the singer-actress. In March, she released her seventh studio album, ‘Eternal Sunshine,’ which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200. Her performance in Wicked, released in November, earned her nominations for Best Supporting Actress at both [&#8230;]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Ariana Grande has donated Christmas gifts to young patients in Manchester hospitals.</p>
<p>It&#8217;s been a busy year for the singer-actress. In March, she released her seventh studio album, ‘Eternal Sunshine,’ which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200. Her performance in Wicked, released in November, earned her nominations for Best Supporting Actress at both the Golden Globe Awards and the Critics&#8217; Choice Awards. To finish off this year of career highs, however, Grande has given back to the place that saw her greatest career tragedy seven years ago: Manchester.</p>
<p>In a continuation of her support for the city hospitals, the singer has sent Christmas presents to young patients. The gifts, distributed to babies, children, and teenagers, have reached wards in Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital, Trafford General, Wythenshawe Hospital, and North Manchester General.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Thank you Ariana Grande!</p>
<p>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 <a href="https://twitter.com/RMCHosp?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RMCHosp</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/TraffordHosp?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TraffordHosp</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/WythenshaweHosp?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WythenshaweHosp</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/NorthMcrGH_NHS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NorthMcrGH_NHS</a>. <a href="https://t.co/FFKVbRWGt0">pic.twitter.com/FFKVbRWGt0</a></p>
<p>— Manchester Foundation Trust Charity (@MFT_Charity) <a href="https://twitter.com/MFT_Charity/status/1871129941938405767?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 23, 2024</a></p></blockquote>
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<p>The <a href="https://mftcharity.org.uk/" target="_blank">Manchester Foundation Trust Charity,</a> which coordinates donations for the city’s healthcare facilities, expressed their thanks for the pop star’s gifts. The gesture is a continuation of Grande’s deep connection to Manchester, forged in the wake of the devastating 2017 Manchester Arena bombing that took the lives of 22 people at a concert on her &#8216;Dangerous Woman&#8217; tour.</p>
<p>Following the tragedy, Grande organised the “One Love Manchester” benefit concert, raising $12 million for victims and their families through the Red Cross and the We Love Manchester Emergency Fund. The starry evening featured the likes of Justin Bieber, Miley Cyrus, Robbie Williams, Niall Horan, and Stevie Wonder.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5yd47z024no" target="_blank">As the BBC has noted</a>, in the past, Grande has also directed her support toward the neo-natal intensive care units of Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital, North Manchester General, Wythenshawe Hospital, and Saint Mary’s Hospital.</p>
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<p>Grande’s generosity comes as she marks another milestone: the 10-year anniversary of her festive anthem “Santa Tell Me.” The song, a mainstay of holiday playlists, recently broke into the Billboard Hot 100’s top 10 for the first time since its release in 2014. To celebrate, the singer unveiled a live performance video, much to the delight of her fans.</p>
<p>For Manchester, though, Grande’s season of giving resonates far beyond the charts. Her ongoing contributions are a reminder of her attachment to the city—a relationship shaped by tragedy but now defined by love and solidarity. This Christmas, it’s a gesture that has the potential and intention to bring a warmth and joy to the children who need it most.</p>
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		<title>Ariana Grande Pays Tribute on Fourth Anniversary Of Manchester Bombing</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ariana Grande has paid tribute to the victims of the Manchester Arena terrorist attack that took place shortly after the singer finished her show on 22nd May 2017. The singer posted a message on her Instagram stories saying: “Although grief is ever-present and our relationship to it is constantly evolving and expressing itself in different ways every [&#8230;]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Ariana Grande has paid tribute to the victims of the Manchester Arena terrorist attack that took place shortly after the singer finished her show on 22nd May 2017.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The singer posted a message on her Instagram stories saying: “<em>Although grief is ever-present and our relationship to it is constantly evolving and expressing itself in different ways every day, year round….. i know that this anniversary will never be an easy one. please know that i am thinking of you today”</em>.</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">“i love u” — Ariana via Instagram Stories <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ManchesterRemembers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ManchesterRemembers</a> <a href="https://t.co/152qtLlLJi">pic.twitter.com/152qtLlLJi</a></p>
<p>— Ariana Grande Today (@ArianaToday) <a href="https://twitter.com/ArianaToday/status/1396243187568631808?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 22, 2021</a></p></blockquote>
<p><script src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" async="" charset="utf-8"></script><span style="font-weight: 400;">She also posted a heart image made out of bees with names of all the victims and a note: “<em>Manchester, my heart is with you today and always”</em>. </span> </p>
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<p>“Manchester, my heart is with you today and always.” — Ariana via Instagram Stories <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ManchesterRemembers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ManchesterRemembers</a> <a href="https://t.co/hxgrunaDeg">pic.twitter.com/hxgrunaDeg</a></p>
<p>— Ariana Grande Today (@ArianaToday) <a href="https://twitter.com/ArianaToday/status/1396008912642617344?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 22, 2021</a>
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<span style="font-weight: 400;">The Internet has been flooded with heartwarming words towards the terrible incident. Stars like Justin Bieber, Katy Perry and Miley Cyrus also joined to honour the victims and raise money. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Andy Burnham, Mayor of Manchester also joined in, <a href="https://twitter.com/AndyBurnhamGM/status/1395989252744306688" target="_blank">writing</a>: “<em>Today we remember the beautiful souls we lost. We think about their families and everyone whose lives changed. And we thank the Greater Manchester public for confronting adversity with great humanity”.</em> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Prime Minister Boris Johnson shared on his <a href="https://twitter.com/BorisJohnson/status/1396058366678548489" target="_blank">Twitter</a>: “<em>Four years on from the tragic attack at the Manchester Arena, my thoughts are with the 22 people who lost their lives, their families, friends and everyone affected</em>”.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">On the 22nd of May 2017, suicide bomber Salman Abedi denonated his device in the Manchester Arena foyer and killed 22 people, injuring over 260 others. Later, his brother Hashem Abedi was found guilty in assisting in the attack and sentenced to a minimum 55 years in prison.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In Ariana&#8217;s recent <a href="https://twitter.com/ArianaToday/status/1396243187568631808/photo/1" target="_blank">Instagram story</a> we can see a picture of the Oasis song that acts as a meaningful message itself: ‘<em>Don’t Look Back In Anger</em>’.</span></p>
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		<title>Jack Garratt Covers Ariana Grande and Lady Gaga&#8217;s &#8216;Rain On Me&#8217; for BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2020 17:47:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[UK indie-pop phenomenon Jack Garratt is the latest star to perform in the BBC Radio1 Live Lounge, taking on the incredibly popular &#8216;Rain On Me&#8217;, released by Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande in May 2020. The cover was shared on YouTube on 30th June, and has now attracted over 20,000 views. Taking a mainstream pop track by [&#8230;]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>UK indie-pop phenomenon Jack Garratt is the latest star to perform in the BBC Radio1 Live Lounge, taking on the incredibly popular &#8216;Rain On Me&#8217;, released by Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande in May 2020. The cover was shared on YouTube on 30th June, and has now attracted over 20,000 views.</p>
<p>Taking a mainstream pop track by two chart-topping pop artists, Jack Garratt completely rearranged &#8216;Rain On Me&#8217; to fit his unique style. Using layered vocals, a synth, and samples, this is a far more innovative electro-pop experience. Lasting a whole five minutes, the artist appears captivated by the sounds, dancing and shouting throughout.</p>
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<p>When originally released by Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande,<a href="http://www.mxdwn.co.uk/news/ariana-grande-and-lady-gaga-duet-leads-the-uk-charts/"> the song shot straight to number 1 </a>on the UK Singles Charts, going on to feature on Gaga&#8217;s album<em> &#8216;Chromatica&#8217;. </em>With its belting vocals and &#8217;80s inspiration, the song is a beacon of hope for many fans, with the message that even though times are tough, everything is temporary.</p>
<p>This resonates with Garratt, who has struggled with his mental health for years. He shared his feelings on social media, saying, <em>&#8220;This was such a fun and difficult cover to do. I know I create way too much work for myself, but the Live Lounge means so much to me. I would never want to turn up with a guitar and just play somebody else&#8217;s song, as if that&#8217;s what makes a cover a cover. There&#8217;s always more story to tell.&#8221;</em></p>
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<p style="margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;"><a style="color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CCHJNTFAfzU/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank">This was such a fun and difficult cover to do. I know I create way too much work for myself, but the Live Lounge means so much to me. I would never want to turn up with a guitar and just play somebody else&#8217;s song, as if that&#8217;s what makes a cover a cover. There&#8217;s always more story to tell. ⠀ ⠀ To that extent, playing Better on just a piano is, to me, a fascinating way to continue telling the story of that song but with a little more self reflection and poignancy. A trick of that songs production is that its fabled message of escapism and distraction is hidden behind an arrangement of instruments designed to help you escape and distract you. The piano is a less forgiving and more vulnerable arena, and this song loves to be on that stage. ⠀ ⠀ Thank you @ladygaga &amp; @arianagrande for creating such a truly wonderful, floor filling, roof raising and uplifting banger ⠀ ⠀ @bbcradio1 thank you for once again inviting me in to your home to tell more stories in new and challenging ways </a></p>
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<p>The <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-51390765">discussion about mental health</a> is so important in the music industry, so by talking about his own mental health, Garratt has made a closer connection to his fans and helped many.</p>
<p>Not only did the singer take on this song, but also a piano version of his original release, &#8216;Better&#8217;, gaining 9,000 views. This song is from his most recent album, &#8216;Love, Death &amp; Dancing&#8217;, out earlier this month.</p>
<p>As a singer, songwriter, producer, arranger, and musician, Jack Garratt has always made music while exploring other avenues such as teaching, but he signed with indie label Nickel and Dime to write multiple EPs and singles, as well as the album ‘Phase’. Through this time, he performed at festivals all over the UK and parts of Europe, as well as touring with Mumford and Sons in 2015. He is now signed to Island Records.</p>
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		<title>Ariana Grande And Lady Gaga Duet Leads The UK Charts</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2020 10:07:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[What happens when two pop superstars collaborate on a track? They shoot it straight to Number 1. Ariana Grande and Lady Gaga, two of America’s finest musicians, dropped a song on Friday, called &#8216;Rain On Me&#8217;. Along with the single, the two artists also released a music video which has already got 42 million views. [&#8230;]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What happens when two pop superstars collaborate on a track? They shoot it straight to Number 1. Ariana Grande and Lady Gaga, two of America’s finest musicians, dropped a song on Friday, called &#8216;<em>Rain On Me&#8217;</em>. Along with the single, the two artists also released a music video which has already got 42 million views. What else would you expect from a collab of two of this generation’s favourite artists?</p>
<p>According to <a href="https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/9389860/lady-gaga-ariana-grande-rain-on-me-u-k-chart-race">Billboard</a>, the single rules the Official Chart First Look Top 10 with a lead of 7,000 chart sales, pushing DaBaby’s <em>Rockstar </em>from the top. The collaboration with Ariana Grande comes a week before the release of Lady Gaga’s sixth album <em>Chromatica</em>, which is due to be out this Friday May 29. If the duet is going to keep its position until the Official U.K. Singles Charts is published this Friday, <em>‘Rain On Me’ </em>will mark the sixth Number 1 hit for both, Grande and Lady Gaga.</p>
<p>Fans had been speculating about a collaboration after they found what seem to be clues in a birthday post Ariana Grande dedicated to Lady Gaga on Instagram. The speculations were confirmed after both artists posted artworks for the single in various tweets since May 15.</p>
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<p>Lady Gaga has been talking about the collaboration to <a href="https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/pl.8a0d43ae41f14c1d88367fcc9b34b7ec?app=music&amp;ls=1&amp;at=1001ltS&amp;ct=pla_gaga_chromaticaint_30less&amp;itscg=80009&amp;itsct=pla_gaga_chromaticaint_30less">Zane Lowe on Apple Music.</a> “<em>I think maybe she assumed that it’d be that she came in and I was like, ‘Here, just sing this and thank you so much for your time’. But instead I asked her what she needed, how she wanted to do things”</em>, Gaga says about Grande. Gaga recalls telling Ariana that she was going to dance in front of her whilst Grande was going to record her parts of the duet. <em>“I said to her, ‘Okay, now everything that you care about while you sing, I want you to forget it and just sing. And by the way, while you’re doing that, I’m going to dance in front of you’</em>, to which Grande reacted with <em>“oh my God. Oh my God, I can’t, I can’t. I don’t know. Oh my God. Okay, okay.” </em>Well, we for sure think that she was able to do it just fine, and Lady Gaga seems to agree: <em>“Then I did it and she sang, and she started to do things with her voice that was different. And it was the joy of two artists going, ‘I see you.’ “</em></p>
<p>To see if the general public also thinks that the two could do it, we still have to wait a couple more days until the official charts are going to be released on Friday, to find out if the duet can officially claim another Number 1 hit with <em>‘Rain On Me’</em>.</p>
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		<title>Ariana Grande Reportedly Turned Down Damehood out of Respect for Manchester Arena Victims</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 31 Dec 2018 11:45:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ariana Grande has reportedly turned down an offer of Damehood, from The Queen, in a bid a bid to honour the hundreds of fans, who were affected by the Manchester Arena bomb attack. The 25-year-old was apparently offered the title of Damehood, in Queen Elizabeth II&#8217;s New Year’s Honours, after she visited victims of the [&#8230;]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="https://www.nme.com/news/music/ariana-grande-turns-down-damehood-out-of-respect-for-families-of-manchester-arena-bomb-attack-victims-2425356">Ariana Grande has reportedly turned down an offer of Damehood</a>, from The Queen, in a bid a bid to honour the hundreds of fans, who were affected by the Manchester Arena bomb attack. The 25-year-old was apparently offered the title of Damehood, in Queen Elizabeth II&#8217;s New Year’s Honours, after she visited victims of the Manchester Arena attack and organised a charity gig.</p>
<p>The &#8216;Thank U, Next&#8217; singer was widely praised for her response to the 2017 attack, which saw her returning to Manchester to host a massive charity concert only a fortnight after the initial tragedy had occurred. Grande set up the <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/topic/ariana-grande-one-love-manchester-concert/">One Love Manchester</a> gig, just two weeks later, to raise cash for grieving families.</p>
<p>However, a source has claimed that the singer “politely” declined the offer of a Damehood, as a recognition of her efforts because she believes it’s “too soon.” Speaking to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/8082601/ariana-grande-bomb-turns-down-damehoood/?utm_medium=Social&amp;utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1546123713" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Sun</a>, an insider explained: “Ariana was flattered but said it was too soon. She explained she was still grieving. So were scores of families. She feared some affected might see it as insensitive. The committee wrote to her, but she politely said no.”</p>
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<p>The initial concert, which took place in June 2017, saw a petition emerging for the singer to receive a Damehood, along with calls from prominent public figures. Writing on Twitter, the BBC&#8217;s, Jon Sopel said: “Dear Your Majesty, how about a Damehood for @ArianaGrande – in the birthday honours. She has been MAGNIFICENT”.</p>
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<p>The news comes after Grande was made an honorary Manchester citizen, following the atrocity. The star also has a tattoo of a worker bee — a symbol of the city’s industrial past. She told how the ordeal left her with PTSD but said: “It’s hard to talk about because so many suffered severe, tremendous loss.”</p>
<p>The Honours Committee wanted to make her a Dame Commander of the British Empire — a gong that can be given to foreign nationals. Stars who will accept New Year gongs include Monty Python’s Michael Palin, 75 — made a Sir alongside cricket’s Alastair Cook, 34, and rugby’s Bill Beaumont, 66. Among other famous faces to turn down a title include writer Roald Dahl and painter LS Lowry. Meanwhile, Grande yesterday announced that <a href="https://www.nme.com/news/music/ariana-grande-cancels-las-vegas-show-experiencing-health-issues-2425241">she would be cancelling a show in Las Vegas after experiencing unspecified health issues. </a></p>
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		<title>Ariana Grande Announces 2019 Tour</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Dec 2018 22:27:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ariana Grande has announced a tour for 2019 beginning in March in North America and ending in September in Sheffield. Grande has continuously updated European fans on the details of a tour, promising hem she was working on the announcement. She announced the tour on Twitter captioned &#8216;Europe&#8217; followed by a love heart. She will [&#8230;]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Ariana Grande has announced a tour for 2019 beginning in March in North America and ending in September in Sheffield. Grande has continuously updated European fans on the details of a tour, promising hem she was working on the announcement. She announced the tour on Twitter captioned &#8216;Europe&#8217; followed by a love heart.</p>
<p>She will kick off her Europe tour in London next August, before returning a month later for dates in Birmingham, Glasgow, Sheffield and Dublin. Currently there are no Manchester shows included in the dates however, Grande confirmed that special plans were underway for her return.</p>
<p>On an Instagram post she wrote: &#8216;Manchester is not on the this initial list because we are planning a special show. We need a bit more time getting things together before we can announce that date but we are of course coming and we love you.&#8217;</p>
<p>This year has been a great year of music for Ariana Grande, returning for a fantastic song &#8216;No Tears Left To Cry&#8217; and a number of other songs. Including a big collaboration with Nicki Minaj releasing a song called &#8216;Bed&#8217;. As well her songs, she has also had a huge success with her new album &#8216;Sweetener&#8217; so to take it on tour will be a huge success.</p>
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<p>At just 25 years old, Ariana has delivered three platinum selling albums and has got more that 18 billion streams in addition to winning four Grammy Award nominations. She also landed herself eight hits in the Top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart and was also named Billboard&#8217;s WOTY 2018.</p>
<p>Tickets are on sale now but many of them have sold out rather quickly, but some seating tickets are still available and you can check their availability <a href="https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/ariana-grande-tickets/artist/1688071?camefrom=cfc_uk_blog_">here</a>.</p>
<p>August 17: The O2 Arena – London<br />
August 23: Ziggo Dome – Amsterdam, Netherlands<br />
August 27: AccorHotels Arena – Paris, France<br />
August 30: Sportpaleis Antwerpen – Antwerpen, Belgium<br />
September 1: Lanxess Arena – Köln, Germany<br />
September 3: Stadthalle – Vienna, Austria<br />
September 5: Barclaycard Arena – Hamburg, Germany<br />
September 8: O2 arena – Czech Republic<br />
September 9: Tauron Arena – Kraków, Poland<br />
September 14: Arena Birmingham – Birmingham, United Kingdom<br />
September 17: The SSE Hydro – Glasgow, United Kingdom<br />
September 19: FlyDSA Arena – Sheffield, United Kingdom<br />
September 22: 3Arena – Dublin, Ireland<br />
October 1: Royal Arena – Copenhagen, Denmark<br />
October 3: Telenor Arena – Oslo, Norway<br />
October 5: Hartwall Arena – HKI, Finland<br />
October 7: Ericsson Globe – Stockholm, Sweden<br />
October 10: Mercedes-Benz-Arena – Berlin, Germany<br />
October 13: Hallenstadion – Zürich, Switzerland</p>
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		<title>Dua Lipa Reveals Upcoming Track with Ariana Grande Won&#8217;t Be Released</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Dec 2018 20:29:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Imara Oshibanjo]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Dua Lipa rose to success from her self-titled album in 2017 and has had a number of radio hits continuously on repeat. Recently Dua Lipa revealed that she linked up with Ariana Grande and Made a song together called ‘Bad to You’ but in a recent interview with Watch What Happens Live, Lipa mentioned the [&#8230;]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dua Lipa rose to success from her self-titled album in 2017 and has had a number of radio hits continuously on repeat. Recently Dua Lipa revealed that she linked up with Ariana Grande and Made a song together called ‘Bad to You’ but in a recent interview with <em>Watch What Happens Live</em>, Lipa mentioned the song was recorded last year January and is unlikely to be released.</p>
<p>Lipa stated “I love Ari, I love everything she does. But the timing wasn’t right”</p>
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<p>She also added that there was confliction between both of their busy schedules and they couldn’t go back and finish the parts of the collab to make it perfect. Hopefully, in the future, Dua and Ariana will link up again to make another track for anticipated fans.</p>
<p>She teased us by saying they will still work together by saying “Maybe in the future, we will get to do something together”</p>
<p>Even though the news was very disappointing Dua Lipa’s second album is due to be released next year and fans can’t wait. She also announced that she has been Grammy nominated as New Artist and Best Dance Recording song &#8216;Electricity&#8217;.</p>
<p>We can’t wait for her new album next year but until then make sure to check out her song ‘Electricity’ down below.</p>
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		<title>Ariana Grande Releases &#8220;Thank U , Next&#8221; Video</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Dec 2018 13:11:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ariana Grande just released her &#8216;Thank U, Next&#8217; video and it&#8217;s already climbing views on YouTube and is breaking the internet. Ariana teased us with the trailer earlier this week and her fans/supporters were filled with excitement for it&#8217;s release. She released the audio 3 weeks ago and it&#8217;s one of her hottest singles to [&#8230;]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Ariana Grande just released her &#8216;Thank U, Next&#8217; video and it&#8217;s already climbing views on YouTube and is breaking the internet. Ariana teased us with the trailer earlier this week and her fans/supporters were filled with excitement for it&#8217;s release. She released the audio 3 weeks ago and it&#8217;s one of her hottest singles to date , where she thanks all her prior ex&#8217;s. In the video the theme is an introduction to the 2004 movie Mean Girls. The video includes celebrities like Kris Jenner , Troye Sivan , Victoria Monet and Matt Bennett and more stars revealed within the video.</p>
<p>In the video Ariana pays homage to other classic films Bring It On , Legally Blonde and 13 Going on 30 to represent the lyrics she&#8217;s singing. Cast members like Jennifer Coolidge and Johnathan Bennet were also spotted in there original roles.</p>
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<p>In the beginning of the video we see the cast mirroring the Mean Girls tradition by the gossip and rumours circulating about Ariana. This made the video more humorous as we could sense that Ariana wanted to make a joke about what people say about her and even about her personal life.</p>
<p>In some of the most iconic scenes depicted in the movies Ariana recreated those scenes and made it look just alike. We believe that this is one of Ariana&#8217;s best videos to date. We can&#8217;t wait for her to release more relatable songs and amazing videos.</p>
<p>Make sure to check out the video down below.</p>
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